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I live in a cabin in the woods on 32 acres, with my husband, my 2 cats, 3 dogs, 5 chickens, 1 duck and 1 possum. A simple lifestyle where I can step back from the world and see things as they really are helps with my writing.

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Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day How the celebration of Valentine's Day came to be: 1 of 18
Watch that arrow! Whew! Almost got you! It's Valentine's Day, and if you don't want to get smitten by love, you better duck!Did I say Valentine's Day? Perhaps I should have said "Lupercalia" which is probably the holiday from which Valentine's Day originated. Originally celebrated on February 15th, Lupercalia was a Roman fert... More..
Education > Homeschooling Sport activities and the homeschool family: 1 of 10
Because you have chosen to be a homeschool family does not mean that your children will not be able to participate in sports activities. Sports activities are a great way to help your children stay physically fit while developing sportsmanship. There are many sports program options for the homeschool child.First of all, consi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A gentle touch: 20 of 198
Night stretches endless, secrets hidden in its foldsDreams hold clues but meaning beyond my reachWish I could capture the images a little longerTo give me time to learn what they're trying to teachThe nights are difficult but daylight gives respiteGives me time to breathe between the wavesWonder if I can tuck the daylight hou... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Transforming your parenting role when your children become adults: 1 of 8
I remember the birth of each of my six children (three boys and three girls) like it was yesterday, although today my oldest is 36 and my youngest is 17. I love being a mother, and I have enjoyed every stage of their growing up years. My parenting role has changed somewhat through the years, however, as my children have gone ... More..
Sciences > Sciences (Other) Best of 2008: Invention: 1 of 8
Any Harry Potter fan knows that it would have been difficult for Harry to sneak around Hogwarts without the use of his silvery invisibility cloak. Also, Star Trek fans will remember the cloaking devices that appeared on that show. Of course this is only possible in the realm of fantasy, is it not? Perhaps not, as scientists h... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness How acid rain is formed: 1 of 8
All rain has some degree of acidity due to the presence of dissolved carbonic acid. This can be beneficial because it dissolves minerals in the soil that plants and animals need. However, when rain becomes too acidic, it causes problems. Acidity is measured using the pH scale (0 is most acidic, and 14 most alkaline). A pH val... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Yard sales: 5 of 39
Okay. This is it. All that useless stuff has to go. I have procrastinated for months, but this is it. I have my license to hold a yard sale. I have advertised in the paper. I have the sign to place in my yard. This is it. Saturday is the day.I have spent the week putting a sticker with the price on every object. I have been f... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being overwhelmed: 18 of 135
Don't talk. Don't sing. Don't laugh too loud.Don't disturb the calmness of my heart.Tiptoe quietly and whisper sweetly.Don't let my dreams fall apart.I cannot live in bygone daysAnd yet I cannot accept today.The moment that I think I will be lost.My life will fade away.So don't talk. Don't sing. Don't laugh too loud.The calmn... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Teaching kids to follow the right crowd: 2 of 14
We have probably all said this (or something similar) to our children at some point, "If your friends jumped off a cliff, would you jump, too?" I know I said this often while raising my six children. I asked this question, as we all do, in an attempt to bring home the point that it is not always wise to follow the crowd, espe... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to observe Ash Wednesday: 1 of 7
Ash Wednesday is a spiritual pilgrimage. It is a journey we take through darkness toward the light. It is a time for self-examination and for repentance. It is also a time of preparation for the celebration of Easter.Ash Wednesday, which comes from the words "dies cinerum"(Day of Ashes), will occur on February 25th this year.... More..