I am a happily married mom to two great kids (even though one is a teenager)! I have degrees in Psychology and Biology and have homeschooled my children for the past 9 years. My hobbies include gardening, singing, guitar, piano, reading, and cross-stitching/embroidery. I have directed choir, taught a variety of subjects, and tutored dyslexic children to supplement our family income over the years. I'm also active in our church.

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Christ.

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biology and music.

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choose your friends wisely.

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be a singer

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my kids' first words and steps

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because it's fun and a way to share!

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various Biology texts to prepare lesson plans/ just finished American Idol and Bones for the season/anything Christian contemporary

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checker at a grocery store

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marrying my hubby

My inspiration ...

the Bible

Home & Garden > Landscaping How to build and care for a koi pond

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A backyard koi or fish pond can bring years of enjoyment and wonder for your family. It can easily be done over a weekend and makes a great family project, but it should be well planned before the first shovel goes in the ground!

The first thing that needs to be decided is where your pond will be placed. The best location will have shade for at least a few hours per day and the soil will be well drained. You will also want to try to find a location in your yard that will not collect leaves as they can be a real problem once you have your pond up and running. As they collect and decompose t...

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