I recently wrote an article about Dr. Stephen Guffanti entitled, "Dr. Guffanti Changed the Way I Teach."  I attended his workshop at the Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) Convention and Family Conference in August.  Dr. Guffanti shared his experiences as a person growing up with ADHD and dyslexia.  Additionally his career as a doctor allowed him time to work with... »

We have 10' x 10' dog kennel someone gave us almost a decade ago.  Since then, it has served many uses.  It has housed our big yellow lab, Rio.  Then it kept pigs that we were raising for meat.  For the past three years, it has been our temporary... »

Have you been to the grocery store lately?  Food prices are on the rise, and who knows how high they will climb?  When I read history, especially about times of war and occupation, one thing always jumps out at me.  The people in rural areas get along much better than people in urban areas.  Why?  It is simple.  In a rural... »

Have you ever longed to really dig deep into the Bible?  Are you hungry for "solid food" (1 Corinthians 3:2)?  Do you know what you believe and why? One of the tenets of the Thomas Jefferson education is that you read from first-hand sources.  Then you discuss what you have learned with others.  Being able to carry on a discussion about... »

When I traveled to New York City, I was slightly surprised how excited people got when they saw a fire truck, a group of firemen, and/or a fire house.  Firefighters are true heroes.  They run into burning buildings to save people.  Firefighting is an honorable profession. My husband's father was a firefighter.  He first entered... »

As I sit inside next to a roaring fire listening to the pitter-patter of raindrops gently hitting our metal roof, all I can think about is, "What a great day for soup."   Seven years ago as I was trying to recover from a horrific car accident, one of my aunt's stayed the weekend with us to... »

Last August, I had the pleasure of attending a workshop by Dr. Stephen Guffanti.  He is a medical doctor, who also has dyslexia and ADD/ADHD.  I wanted to listen to what he said on the subject of ADD, but I did not foresee that his talk would effect me in such a deep way.  My husband and I always joke that... »

Laura Ingalls Wilder was my childhood hero. I loved reading her books and watching the television series. However I preferred the former. They are the true stories of growing up in a pioneer family. One time Charles and Caroline Ingalls left their children at home for a few days. During that time the young girls, Mary and Laura, decide to do... »

Saturday was an absolutely gorgeous day here.  It was cool, but sunny with clear skies.  Andrew and I found ourselves alone as everyone else was riding in a trailride for our neighbor's birthday.  Yes, even Isaac! We have a tandem saddle for each of the little boys that attaches to the back of a regular saddle  so the boys can ride... »

Has anyone gotten used to writing this year's date?  I have not, but I am working on it.  I hope that everyone had a safe holiday.  My family was invited to visit my brother-in-law's family's ranch in Llano, Texas.  It is known as the deer capital of Texas and for good reason.  Thousands of deer call the area home.  We saw... »