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homeschoolers learn about japan

January 4th, 2009
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In the homeschooling group we belong to, each child/family has been taking turns every other week to lead the group in learning about another country–geography, culture–a general introduction. Aidan chose Japan for us, so we’ve been busy immersing ourselves in all things Japan in preparation for the day, which is this coming Monday. Here’s our [...]

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don’t play with your food

December 23rd, 2008
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I’ve told them time and time again, “Don’t play with your food!” But no one listens to me. Aidan and Chris took some time the other day after art class to teach one another the finer points of lunching in style. They are two of a kind, and I love them. Now pass me the [...]

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vegitarians on the kill floor

June 12th, 2008
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What did you have for dinner? Do you know where it came from? Ok, from the grocery store (or the fast food restaurant). What about before that? Do you know where it came from before that? Do you know what it cost to get from there to your plate? I recently had the pleasure of [...]

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