Make that this winter’s second blizzard of the century. It is affectionately (or not) being called Snowmageddon or Snowpocolips. This southern girl is over it. I just call it overkill. 18 = inches of snow in December’s storm of the century 26 = inches of snow in January’s storm of the century 2 = inchesContinue reading “The blizzard(s) of the century”
Category Archives: Opinion
An emotional response to the “Harm of Homeschooling”
Ms. West, I am disappointed in your “Harms of Homeschooling” article (found here, scroll down to page 7). From your wording and sources it seems that your main concern is Christian fundamentalism and how these Christians are not walking in lockstep with the state to make sure their children fall in line with secular humanistContinue reading “An emotional response to the “Harm of Homeschooling””
Let’s Say Thanks
There is always more we can do for our deployed troops, especially during the holidays. This is one of the easiest ways to show you care. At this Xerox site you can pick a card, add a message, click send and that’s it. It couldn’t get any simpler. So even the procrastinators out there (pointingContinue reading “Let’s Say Thanks”
Shame on Virginia (and I mean the whole state)
Recently Virginia has been in the homeschool news for refusing to give homeschooled children the H1N1 vaccine. I’m going to rant a little. May I remind the state of Virginia that just because we choose to keep our children out of public school (and that includes privately schooled children, however, I do not know ifContinue reading “Shame on Virginia (and I mean the whole state)”
Motherhood (Film)
Defining what motherhood means is almost impossible. To each woman the name and the role means something different. As varied as we are so will our answers be about what being a mother means to us. What defines me will not define you and what issues you face in being a mother will not beContinue reading “Motherhood (Film)”
Top Ten People Who Should Win The Nobel Peace Prize
It seems like everyone and his brother can win a Nobel Peace Prize these days. From Lech Walesa (respectable and admirable) to…Al Gore (?) to…Barack Obama. All you must do these days, it seems, is oppose George Bush and only mention that you want peace. Actions need not be demonstrated. Therefore, I’d like to giveContinue reading “Top Ten People Who Should Win The Nobel Peace Prize”
Not So SAHM 