I've pulled out the book work again (long overdue) and am back hitting the books again. I'm in the process of getting my N.D. (Doctor of Naturopathy) and my M.H. (Master Herbalist) from Trinity School of Natural Health.
I'm still trying to decide what to do my dissertation on. Though I am able to side-track the dissertation by getting my CNHP certification. But still, that's no easy feat.
I'm behind schedule to finish on time. So I need to ask for an extension and I pray that they gracefully extend me one.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Why I Left HomeschoolBlogger.com
Do any of you blog on the homeschool blogger? Some homeschoolers are boycotting them because they have banner ads for the The Old Schoolhouse Magazine (which runs full page ads for the Pearl's lecture series and books contained within), the Pearl's advocate "training" children by beating them with plumbing supplies because they're cheap and won't leave bruises. (HomeschoolBlogger.com and The Old Schoolhouse Magazine are both interlinked in their ownership! Gina Suarez.)
Here's a mothering.com discussion about it: www.mothering.com
A bit about the owner of homeschoolblogger defending the Pearls:
In an article published today about a child abuse case in NC, Gina Suarez, publisher of Homeschoolblogger.com, is quoted defending the use of plumbing supply lines to beat your child. "[The Pearls] are talking about something that would fit in a purse," Suarez said. "The only way you can kill a child with that is by shoving it down his throat." www.newsobserver.com
Here's an article where the Pearls (the dad on this page) tell women to stay with husbands even if they beat them, beat the kids, or molest the kids. If he won't stop molesting the kids you can have him arrested and testify against him but you should be waiting "with open arms" for him when he gets out. UGH. www.nogreaterjoy.org
Here is some more discussions on the issue: www.tulipgirl.com
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Here's a mothering.com discussion about it: www.mothering.com
A bit about the owner of homeschoolblogger defending the Pearls:
In an article published today about a child abuse case in NC, Gina Suarez, publisher of Homeschoolblogger.com, is quoted defending the use of plumbing supply lines to beat your child. "[The Pearls] are talking about something that would fit in a purse," Suarez said. "The only way you can kill a child with that is by shoving it down his throat." www.newsobserver.com
Here's an article where the Pearls (the dad on this page) tell women to stay with husbands even if they beat them, beat the kids, or molest the kids. If he won't stop molesting the kids you can have him arrested and testify against him but you should be waiting "with open arms" for him when he gets out. UGH. www.nogreaterjoy.org
Here is some more discussions on the issue: www.tulipgirl.com
Why Your Free Blog Host Matters odonnellweb.com.
Saturday, February 25, 2006
A Bad Day
I was obviously having a really bad time of it on the last post. I've found there's a fine line between feeling my feelings and feeling sorry for myself. I've always been a bit of a pessimist... but enough is enough.
It's time to follow my bliss and find joy. Finding joy has been the biggest struggle of my life. I have such a tendency to internalize things... even those things that don't directly affect me. But I had a huge wake up call yesterday... a lady from a few of the yahoo groups I'm involved in lost her daughter early Friday morning from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. It came on very suddenly in January... started with nosebleeds and a pulled tooth that took 6 hours to stop bleeding. This woman lost her husband a few years ago from a brain tumor. This little girl, Hannah, was the same age as my daughter, 9-1/2.
I lost my focus somewhere along the way. Lost my rose colored glasses. Lost my perspective to see the world from the positive and to see others through God's eyes. I've been so focused on the real or perceived limitations that other's have put on me... always feeling that I don't measure up and am always behind.
I was upset when my Dodger put a bump in the road on my ride to unschooling. Yet, here I am, finding a beautiful way to a happy medium. Yeah, my life isn't always pretty... but it's mine to live and to live it fully.
Have you seen that commercial where all the women are out playing like they were kids... where is that place? I want to live there... I came across this saying by Ghandi earlier... "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Sometimes it's a lonely way to live but doing the Lord's work and being the change in the world will have its rewards in the end.
Sarah and I took over the women's ministry at our church today. We've made it a ministry for all females from young girls to older women. We're starting small with some fun get together's every month (which all of you locally are SO WELCOME to come). We're having a movie night in March... and watching 7 Brides for 7 Brothers. Popcorn, candy, drinks, and child-care provided. I'll post more details later.
So my pity party is about over and it's time to get to work on my goals and dreams. I can't say that I won't struggle with the selfishness and self-loathing... I know I will. But like I've told my good friend, the Lord must have something really special in place for me to have to deal so internally with all of the cr@p that life flings around.
The only thing left in my life that I wish would change... is my job situation. I wish that I could find the right thing to do from home. The overnight hours work for me and allow me way more free time than before (it allows me to homeschool) but those hours aren't normal and they are hard on the body.
It's time to follow my bliss and find joy. Finding joy has been the biggest struggle of my life. I have such a tendency to internalize things... even those things that don't directly affect me. But I had a huge wake up call yesterday... a lady from a few of the yahoo groups I'm involved in lost her daughter early Friday morning from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. It came on very suddenly in January... started with nosebleeds and a pulled tooth that took 6 hours to stop bleeding. This woman lost her husband a few years ago from a brain tumor. This little girl, Hannah, was the same age as my daughter, 9-1/2.
I lost my focus somewhere along the way. Lost my rose colored glasses. Lost my perspective to see the world from the positive and to see others through God's eyes. I've been so focused on the real or perceived limitations that other's have put on me... always feeling that I don't measure up and am always behind.
I was upset when my Dodger put a bump in the road on my ride to unschooling. Yet, here I am, finding a beautiful way to a happy medium. Yeah, my life isn't always pretty... but it's mine to live and to live it fully.
Have you seen that commercial where all the women are out playing like they were kids... where is that place? I want to live there... I came across this saying by Ghandi earlier... "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Sometimes it's a lonely way to live but doing the Lord's work and being the change in the world will have its rewards in the end.
Sarah and I took over the women's ministry at our church today. We've made it a ministry for all females from young girls to older women. We're starting small with some fun get together's every month (which all of you locally are SO WELCOME to come). We're having a movie night in March... and watching 7 Brides for 7 Brothers. Popcorn, candy, drinks, and child-care provided. I'll post more details later.
So my pity party is about over and it's time to get to work on my goals and dreams. I can't say that I won't struggle with the selfishness and self-loathing... I know I will. But like I've told my good friend, the Lord must have something really special in place for me to have to deal so internally with all of the cr@p that life flings around.
The only thing left in my life that I wish would change... is my job situation. I wish that I could find the right thing to do from home. The overnight hours work for me and allow me way more free time than before (it allows me to homeschool) but those hours aren't normal and they are hard on the body.
Thursday, February 23, 2006
ATCs and Found Art
Ok, so most of my artistic friends probably already know about ATCs but I'm here to share if you don't.
ATCs (Artist Trading Cards) are little cards of artwork that you trade, not sell. Here's a great website explaining a bit more... http://www.atcsforall.com/
So, I'm thinking how fun this would be for both myself and for Dancer. I'm wondering how I could set up our own little trading group among the homeschoolers around here and maybe with all my artsy friends (you know who you all are!)
There's even a movement of Found Art. Art that you leave at places for others to find and take home. If you can find me a website (I haven't looked yet) about them, I'll gladly post it here. I don't think that there's the size rule with Found Art like there is with ATCs.
Homeschooling is awesome! This is the most free I've been in a long time. Getting to know who my daughter is has been awesome. Bet you didn't know that we have a future interior designer or flipper among us... she loves HGTV and has been going nuts in her room moving things around and redecorating. I keep my mouth shut... because it's her room and she can do whatever the heck she wants to in there (she can even paint on the walls if she wants).
ATCs (Artist Trading Cards) are little cards of artwork that you trade, not sell. Here's a great website explaining a bit more... http://www.atcsforall.com/
So, I'm thinking how fun this would be for both myself and for Dancer. I'm wondering how I could set up our own little trading group among the homeschoolers around here and maybe with all my artsy friends (you know who you all are!)
There's even a movement of Found Art. Art that you leave at places for others to find and take home. If you can find me a website (I haven't looked yet) about them, I'll gladly post it here. I don't think that there's the size rule with Found Art like there is with ATCs.
Homeschooling is awesome! This is the most free I've been in a long time. Getting to know who my daughter is has been awesome. Bet you didn't know that we have a future interior designer or flipper among us... she loves HGTV and has been going nuts in her room moving things around and redecorating. I keep my mouth shut... because it's her room and she can do whatever the heck she wants to in there (she can even paint on the walls if she wants).
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