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Living happily in beautiful Central Oregon, I am the President of the Central Oregon Donkey Association. My husband and I have raised seven children to adulthood. Some through college and on to International studies as well as one rodeo queen. One deaf. (The

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Funny parenting stories: 61 of 85
With four girls and three boys to raise in our blended family you can imagine there is an abundance of funny kid stories to tell. This is the one that still makes its way around the campfire frequently. Well, this one and the Halloween story involving trick-or-treats and a seven year old wanna-be nudist and could get me banne... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Day trips to enjoy the fall foliage: 28 of 39
When one thinks of a day trip to enjoy the brilliant colors of fall, the eastern parts of the country immediately come to mind. Boston, Vermont maybe even New Jersey. Rarely does the Pacific Northwest. The fall colors of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon in particular are spectacular. A day trip across the passes to Portland, Sal... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Helping shy children in elementary school: 10 of 13
That first day of Kindergarten when I laid eyes on Twinkie, She was wearing one of those fluffy yellow party dresses, uhhhg, ugly, really though, it was the screaming that got my attention. The boys chasing her around the playground with fire ants on a stick were the problem. The tomboy in me jumped right out of my plaid jump... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environment (Other) Genetically modified organisms will benefit the world's poorest people: 4 of 5
The end of the human race brought on by genetically modified organisms will not benefit the poorest of the poor, or the richest of the rich. If this sounds like a drastic statement, well, that's because it is! The human race has survived famine, blight and all other forms of crop failure, sometimes at great expense, but we ar... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Best biography readings for elementary school students: 5 of 6
The right biography will consume a child from beginning to end and instill a love of reading for life, in my case, through six books of Ralph Moody's books.I was a latchkey kid with a brother eight years my junior in my care, living in a tiny town tucked in the foothills above Los Angeles. With poor reception to three televis... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama The legacy of Andrew Lloyd Webber: 6 of 7
In our family the legacy of Andrew Lloyd Webber has been passed down to each generation through the rock opera play Jesus Christ Superstar. As a teenager I wondered if I was going to hell for thinking Jesus was hot. Later one of my daughters told me she wondered the same thing (for herself not for me.) It was Andrew Lloyd Web... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Great children's books for stimulating the imagination: 14 of 14
I am an older person who on rare occasion has been accused of being an adult. I have recently found a series of children's books that capture my imagination from beginning to end, which is about ten minutes total per book it takes me to consume one and I love them. They are the Fancy Nancy books.The Fancy Nancy books by Jane ... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Math games for the elementary school classroom: 7 of 7
Do you know how much one hundred really is? One hundred paper clips? One hundred buttons? One hundred ping pong balls? I never really quantified one hundred until my kids brought home a math project during elementary school. The requirements were to bring in one hundred _____________? This particular math project was the most... More..
Education > Secondary School (Other) Why finding apprenticeships in high school can aid college choices: 5 of 5
Apprenticeships for high school students are the bargain of a lifetime. They come in many forms and are easier than one might think to find. With the advent of glamorous looking careers plastered all over the nightly television line-up and the rising cost of higher education, an apprenticeship can help a student find out if t... More..