In my last article, "Meet Marley," I talked about needing a mentor for my daughter's 4-H project.  We consider ourselves very lucky to have found a family that was ready and willing to teach us. I love to read and learn... »

Meet Marley.  No, not the unruly dog in the movie, "Marley and Me."  I don't know how well-behaved this Marley is, but he is my daughter's show goat.  Marley is a Boer goat.  This breed is... »

One of my favorite things to do as a teacher is to experience other cultures and customs from around the world. ... »

In my last article, "Semper Gumby", I mentioned that I started sprouting cabbage and snow pea plants indoors.  Today I wanted to describe the process. First, I purchased a Jiffy Greenhouse.  I paid about $6.00 for... »

This winter has been extreme for almost all parts of the United States.  Whether you have had heavy snowfall, blizzards, freezing nights, and/or massive rainfall, gardeners must take into consideration the weather for... »

My family and I have enjoyed watching some of the Winter Olympics in the evenings.  Our favorites are the speed skating, skiing, and the snowboarding events.  I love watching the athleticism, the patriotism, and the sportsmanship of the competitors. Two years... »

I have always wanted to donate hair to an organization that makes wigs for women and/or children.  My hair is straight as a board.  It is healthy.  And, it grows well.  I have had long hair all of my life. ... »

One of my favorite Beatles' songs is "Here Come the Sun."  My prayers have been answered and the sun is here!  Yesterday it shone down brilliantly.  Today as I look out my window the white ground is sparkling in the... »

I do not mind the cold temperatures.  I am actually having to wear a coat this winter.  It is nice.  There have been too many winters in my life when a long-sleeved t-shirt and jeans were all you needed to... »

I used to love making cookies with my mom and brother for Christmas.  We would make a big batch of dough and roll it out.  We used all different shaped cookie cutters to... »

Valentine's Day is fast approaching.  Every year I have mixed emotions about this holiday.  It is such a commercialized racket.  Card companies, florists, and chocolatiers rake in the money.  Public schools and office buildings turn into temporary florist shops as... »

Around Christmas, I read an interesting article by Terry Holliday called "A Great Homeschool Project-Making a Video."  She followed it up with Part Two.  These articles from My Creativity Blog were designed to inspire parents/teachers to include video making into... »

My first memory of the Harlem Globetrotters was when they appeared in the animated series of "Scooby Doo."  It has been a long time since I have seen this program, but I can still... »

This year I entered the world of high school level science.  There are many great books and programs out there.  Apologia science is probably the most well-known in the home school world.  It is a solid program with a text,... »

If you are like me the first time you ever heard the words, "Applied Kinesiology," you pictured high school coaches or college students seeking a degree in kinesiology.  Kinesiology is the study of the way a human body moves.  If... »

My son, Jake, is halter breaking his show heifer.  My husband is helping him.  They decided to use a tractor in the process.  They ran her through the cattle chute and put the halter on her head with a lead... »

This is not a very upbeat article.  I know that before I even begin.  Last August my grandfather passed away.  When he died, he took us by surprise.  My grandmother has been... »

If you have been in Southeast Texas for the last few days, then you would have thought that it was springtime.  It is January even though it feels like March this week.  I am sure that the weather will change... »