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When my husband and I got married we decided not to bring a television into our home. As a result we read a lot.  Books were our entertainment.  I went to the library once a week and took Peter to … Continued

Have you ever noticed that in the beginning there was a to do list? That there was an order or a process?  Can you imagine if God created man and woman first and then light and dry land? Did you … Continued

“Public information has more impact than private information. People care more about what other people know about them than what they know about themselves. ”  Willpower by Roy F. Baumeister & John Tierney People often tell influencers that they are … Continued

“The more that children are being monitored, the more opportunities they have to build their self-control. Monitoring is a crucial aspect of self-control, and two parents can generally do a better job of monitoring. Anything that forces children to exercise … Continued

“So how do we educate the heart? There are really only two ways: life experiences and stories about life experiences, which is called literature. And the two forms of literature (fiction and nonfiction), the one that brings us closest to … Continued

This is probably one of the most beautiful counties in the state of Oregon. Rolling hills covered with beautiful evergreen trees and all the valleys are covered in farms and orchards. You can see corn, blueberries, apples, pears, lavender, grapes, … Continued

I have noticed that we make people feel uncomfortable when we are different. Especially when we are trying to better ourselves. And in return they put us down in order to make themselves feel okay. Why is it that some … Continued

There are so many skills/information that I believe are important for my children to learn. If you listen to others or read a lot, you will find that everyone has their own opinion but I believe that each one of … Continued

For years I believed that I was stupid. I had a hard time remembering information. In all seriousness, I still have a hard time remembering things. I have a hard time explaining what I have learned verbally. I have always … Continued

  “Mass production required mass consumption, and at the turn of the twentieth century most Americans considered it both unnatural and unwise to buy things they didn’t actually need. Mandatory schooling was a godsend on that count. School didn’t have … Continued