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Harlem in College Station,Texas
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 hear the famous music that the Globetrotters use when doing their great ball handling. I never once thought that I... »
Natural Approach to Biology
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, lab work, tests, etc. However after years of observing nature, reading great informative books, and raising tadpoles in a fish... »
Blast of Artic Cold
The middle part of the United States, including Texas, is bracing for an arctic cold front this week. Well below freezing temperatures have already found there way in Northern states like Minnesota. In our area so far away from the Arctic, we are expecting temperatures to fall in the teens for days. Highs will be in the 30s. Meteorologists are... »
Thanks Living
From the smell of my kitchen, you can guess that it is the day before Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. The food is delicious and plentiful. Since the days of the pilgrims and Indians, we have altered the menu from the first celebration. But who can complain? Turkey, dressing (stuffing), mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, squash,... »
Kyla Shines in the Pumpkin Patch
The other day my family volunteered to work at our church's pumpkin patch. It was the day before Halloween and the lot had very few good pumpkins left to sell. It reminded me of going to a Christmas tree lot on Christmas Eve. Slim pickins. We have had rain storm after rain storm for the last month and the rain... »
I Am Not in Control
I am a planner. I make plans for everything. I am constantly thinking about what I can do. So when my now husband asked for my hand in marriage many years ago, I had something big to plan and organize. My husband and I got married outside in my parent's front yard. They lived out in the middle of nowhere so... »
Fall Is Almost Here!
A poem about autumn called "The Mist and All" begins, "I like the fall, The mist and all." That is exactly how the weather has been lately. After an extremely dry and hot summer, I am so excited that fall is almost here. Rain started falling last week. It was not hard and was not accompanied by thunder and lightning,... »
When Life Gives You Lemons…
Because of Andrew's injury our family has been doing a lot of driving to San Antonio, Texas. During our hospital stay, we saw nothing of the city except the interstate that took us home. On our next trip, my husband, Andrew, and I woke up at 4:00 am in order to make our appointment. We stopped in Seguin, TX to... »
Our Nights at the Rodeo
My three oldest children are members of the Grimes County Jr. Deputy Sheriff's Mounted Posse. They represent the county in events like the Pony Express, parades, rodeos, and trail rides. It is a great organization of which to be a part. My children have made friends with other... »
Ready for the Unexpected?
Well, it is almost officially summer even though here in Texas it has felt like summer for months. Public school has dismissed for the next school year, swimming pools are opening, and families are preparing to take a little time off to enjoy each other. My family will not be taking a summer vacation this year. We might "vacation at home,"... »
It’s Fair Time!
The first full week of June is always a very busy week for our family and others in Grimes County. The 57th Annual Grimes County Fair began June 4th and will run until the 13th. Various activities can be enjoyed at the fairgrounds in Navasota, Texas. From market animal shows to rodeos and food preparation contests to dances, the county... »
Life Lessons in Baseball
Texas might be famous for its love of football, but baseball is America's favorite pastime. Texans love to play and/or watch this game at all levels. Our Little League season is over finally. I say finally for several reasons. First, we started practicing in February. The season has been riddled with interruptions. We had a little over a week off... »
Anything Bugging You?
As much as I love the springtime with the revival of nature, pests are also awakening and coming to life. Three main pests really bother me: mosquitos, june bugs, and ants. When Hurricane Ike blazed through our area late last summer, we were inundated with mosquitos. Electric service was out in most areas for days if not much longer. Residents in... »
Cafagymatorium?!
David and Allyson Sweeney have been running a podcast for quite awhile now from their home in Texas. It is called The Catholic Family Podcast. Regardless of your religion, you will enjoy listening to them. It is a very professional broadcast covering a variety of topics from parenting, homeschooling, current events, and their church life. They make you feel as... »
Retraction on “More Cleaning Recipes”
I have removed the article, "More Cleaning Recipes." It was an article talking about cleaning with hydrogen peroxide and vinegar based on the cleaning advice in another article by Dr. Judy Stouffer, "Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide as Disinfectants." Since yesterday's post, it has come to my attention that combining these two ingredients causes a chemical reaction called peracetic acid, which can... »
