Archive for March, 2007

L started an art class a couple weeks ago at a local paint-your-own pottery shop. The instructor has been wonderful, teaching L about drawing, sculpting and painting through hands-on projects.
In the first class, he drew a landscape. She taught him about depth and the horizon, how to paint from light to dark, and how [...]

Well it’s my birthday too! Today I turned 38 years old. Nothing milestone-ish. Nothing particularly exciting nor depressing. I got a beautiful new watch for my birthday, plus some cash, gift cards, a book I’ve been wanting, and lots of great cards. Thanks everyone! Funniest card award goes to my aunt:
Cover: (Two women [...]

Disney’s Toontown.com is my latest addiction. It’s a kid-safe, online role-playing game that brilliantly promotes cooperation and teamwork. This article talks about the game’s cooperative value for children.

I like this “parent code” idea for parents to communicate when a conversation is best left for a time when little ears are not tuned in.

Why Homeschool reports on a NJ case where a husband is suing his estranged, homeschooling wife in an attempt to get his children enrolled in school. The judge’s blatant disregard for NJ law is very disturbing.