Category Archives: Blog

No, That’s Not My Thumb

Today was Veterans Day, so Keith was off work, thank God. If he hadn’t been home, I’m not sure what would have happened. I was stapling some sheet music into little books for my music class students, and the stupid … Continue reading

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I <3 Teachnology (My Top 5 Favorite Podcasts)

I am a busy lady, and I just literally don’t have a lot of time to sit around and read these days. But that nagging insatiable hunger for knowledge is still there, and I have to feed it several times … Continue reading

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Twelve Going On Forever (An Anniversary Poem So Obviously Written By A Homeschooling Mom)

Twelve plus twelve is twenty-four Just one plus five plus twenty more The sum a hearty five score: but just a blink with him I adore. The secrets are ours all whispered in ears from One who loves in power … Continue reading

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Introducing AmuZia… (VIDEOS inside!!)

Last night was a big night for me! For years, I’ve had this little dream in my heart of singing for a band. I’ve been listening to my favorite songs in my car and thinking, “I have to sing this … Continue reading

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Benjamin, Prince of Blogworthiness

There’s a new word in town at the Cash Manor. It’s “blogworthy.” When one of the kids does/says something particularly poignant or funny, they know there’s a chance that Queen Mom will deem it with the blogworthy seal of approval. … Continue reading

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A Bitter Pill That Will Save Lives

This is hard truth to even sit through, seriously. An even harder truth to live by. But it resonated so deeply within me that I couldn’t keep it from you, my beloved friends and family. This is true. It’s hard, … Continue reading

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I Wrote You a Letter

A few short weeks ago, Claire’s beloved dance teacher of 3 years moved back to the States. Claire, along with about 100 other teeny tiny dancers, was heart-broken. She’s really quite serious about ballet, and when she heard the news … Continue reading

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The Most Precious Thing

I just came across a little “sermon” I wrote a few years ago for a group of ladies, and it was a good refresher course for me. I thought this might be helpful/encouraging/challenging to a soul or two out there: … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day To The Best Dad Ever

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A Note To My Spirited Child

One of the strangest privileges and miracles of parenting, I think, is to know each of your children deeply. We have four children with four completely different temperaments, four starkly contrasting sets of strengths and weaknesses, four little bundles of … Continue reading

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