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Monthly Archives: May 2011
May. 12, 2011
Lesson #3 from the Farm: Avoiding Discouragement
In the last Beam, I talked about how John had just returned, tired but excited, from Virginia. Soon after he got home, it was my turn! My daughter Jonelle, her little girl and I traveled to visit Amy and her … Continue reading
May. 10, 2011
No Longer Alone
Ever feel like you have to do it all? As homeschoolers we often relish our independence. Of course, we can also feel completely overwhelmed with the enormity of some of our tasks. This feeling of inadequacy is amplified when we … Continue reading
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May. 4, 2011
Parenting: Long, Hard Work
Perhaps it's the fact that my sister's family is involved in the long, hard work of farming. Maybe it's because parenting is a long-term job. It could be I was just feeling ornery. Whatever the reason, I initially balked at … Continue reading
May. 2, 2011
"This is literature?"
Some of the books the girls had me read to them inspired me to ask the same question. Of course, I don't have the sweet accent of Gru. I am hoping that someday my Rosetta Stone Russian practice will enable … Continue reading
Tagged literature
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May. 2, 2011
Farming (and Homeschooling) with a Long View
When John got home earlier this month he was slightly sunburned, very tired, and quite excited. He had just spent nearly two weeks with our daughter Amy and her family on their farm in Virginia. While there, John planted 1,000 … Continue reading
