Ruby on February 28th, 2008

What do felt leaves have to do with bullying? Visit A Family Runs Through It to read “Reason to Homeschool #72″ to find out. Bullying seems to be a huge problem, no matter where kids go to school. One of the things I’ve heard from parents near… Read more

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Ruby on February 28th, 2008

My father-in-law has long been of the opinion that all elected officials should be stripped of their worldly goods, dropped off on a street corner with a bus pass and a month’s welfare, and left to fend for themselves until the month is over. The… Read more

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Ruby on February 28th, 2008

Socialization is often trotted out as a reason not to homeschool, especially when it’s obvious that a child’s parents are intelligent and well-equipped, and have done their homework. Unfortunately, socialization is often a worry for homeschooling… Read more

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Ruby on February 28th, 2008

Just a quick word to say our Tomatosphere seeds have arrived! As promised they came in two packets: one labelled “A” and the other “B”. The girls are absolutely thrilled to be starting the project. It’s certainly a ray of hope, what with our yet… Read more

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Ruby on February 27th, 2008

I came upon an old recording this morning of Johnny Cash singing a childhood favourite of mine. Perhaps this is a song you sang as a child too: My Grandfather’s clock was too large for the shelf, So it stood ninety years on the floor. It was taller… Read more

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