Little miss attitude did not photograph well for St. Valentine's Day. So this is what I'm stuck with.
She thinks she owns all of us. I have a newsflash for the little darling ;-)
Friday, February 29, 2008
More Crazy Pet Pictures
It's been awhile since I posted pictures of the "family". There is a certain theme among these pictures:
Little miss attitude did not photograph well for St. Valentine's Day. So this is what I'm stuck with.
She thinks she owns all of us. I have a newsflash for the little darling ;-)
Little miss attitude did not photograph well for St. Valentine's Day. So this is what I'm stuck with.
She thinks she owns all of us. I have a newsflash for the little darling ;-)
Thursday, February 28, 2008
The Beautiful Hands Of A Priest
Today's Lenten reflection from EWTN:
We need them in life's early morning,
We need them again at its close;
We feel their warm clasp of true friendship,
We seek them when tasting life's woes.
At the altar each day we behold them,
And the hands of a king on his throne
Are not equal to them in their greatness;
Their dignity stands all alone;
And when we are tempted and wander,
To pathways of shame and of sin,
It's the hand of a priest that will absolve us--
Not once, but again and again.
And when we are taking life's partner,
Other hands may prepare us a feast,
But the hand that will bless and unite us--
Is the beautiful hand of a priest.
God bless them and keep them all holy,
For the Host which their fingers caress;
When can a poor sinner do better,
Than to ask Him to guide thee and bless?
When the hour of death comes upon us,
May our courage and strength be increased,
By seeing raised over us in blessing--
The beautiful hands of a priest.
We need them in life's early morning,
We need them again at its close;
We feel their warm clasp of true friendship,
We seek them when tasting life's woes.
At the altar each day we behold them,
And the hands of a king on his throne
Are not equal to them in their greatness;
Their dignity stands all alone;
And when we are tempted and wander,
To pathways of shame and of sin,
It's the hand of a priest that will absolve us--
Not once, but again and again.
And when we are taking life's partner,
Other hands may prepare us a feast,
But the hand that will bless and unite us--
Is the beautiful hand of a priest.
God bless them and keep them all holy,
For the Host which their fingers caress;
When can a poor sinner do better,
Than to ask Him to guide thee and bless?
When the hour of death comes upon us,
May our courage and strength be increased,
By seeing raised over us in blessing--
The beautiful hands of a priest.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Another Reason Why I Homeschool
Watch this shocking video between a "young lady" and a bus driver (warning: offensive language):
It's apparent this girl wanted to get off the bus and demanded the driver let her off where she wanted. These kids know the driver isn't allowed to drop them off at an unassigned location.
She has the language down pat, screaming "don't touch me" and "you punched me". Typical nonsense from a spoiled rotten brat who becomes out of control when she doesn't get her way. The driver should sue the parents of that girl for raising an idiot.
I don't even want to imagine what this little darling would have done to the driver if there was no camera on the bus.
The mom of this girl is defending her little "baby's" behavior. The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree, so I have to assume idiocy is hereditary.
It's apparent this girl wanted to get off the bus and demanded the driver let her off where she wanted. These kids know the driver isn't allowed to drop them off at an unassigned location.
She has the language down pat, screaming "don't touch me" and "you punched me". Typical nonsense from a spoiled rotten brat who becomes out of control when she doesn't get her way. The driver should sue the parents of that girl for raising an idiot.
I don't even want to imagine what this little darling would have done to the driver if there was no camera on the bus.
The mom of this girl is defending her little "baby's" behavior. The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree, so I have to assume idiocy is hereditary.
Funny Homeschool Videos
Two funny homeschool videos on youtube:
Well, I think they're funny, showing how we spend our day ;-)
Well, I think they're funny, showing how we spend our day ;-)
Friday, February 22, 2008
Snow, Again!
This time, we're getting an actual snowstorm! Yippee, no ice until later :-)
It was a whiteout an hour ago:
The view from where my computer is located:
Okay, when will spring arrive ;-)
It was a whiteout an hour ago:
The view from where my computer is located:
Okay, when will spring arrive ;-)
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
How Old Did I Say I Was?
I think I'm supposed to be an adult, right? Then why am I enjoying these Veggie Tales videos:
Amanda has a friend that enjoys Veggie Tales. She enjoys the cartoons as well. I never realized the veggies were so popular with teens ;-)
Amanda has a friend that enjoys Veggie Tales. She enjoys the cartoons as well. I never realized the veggies were so popular with teens ;-)
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
World Youth Day Cross Arrives In Australia
World Youth Day Cross Arrives In Australia
I wish I was able to be there! Anyone who will be at WYD, please take pictures for all of us to see :-)
I wish I was able to be there! Anyone who will be at WYD, please take pictures for all of us to see :-)
Sunday, February 17, 2008
The Cluelessness Crisis, Part 4
Now What?
While this article in the series appears logical, it gives the appearance parents should be cooperating with teachers throughout the school year. If children are enrolled in good Catholic schools, and good public schools for that fact (although there are very few to none here), then it's the responsibility of the teachers to cooperate with the parents.
It is stated in the article:
You can also consider asking your child’s teachers if you can come in and teach your specialized knowledge to the class; many teachers will welcome the opportunity, and children who don’t remember a thing they read in a social science textbook may well recall the old man who taught them military history using his scale model of the Battle of Waterloo.
In this day and age, how many teachers want parents intruding in their "space"?
And then this:
Above all, never accept the doctrine that disinterested experts have a better idea of what is good for children than loving parents.
While this is ideal, in some districts parents have been accused of being child abusers, simply for not accepting what the so-called experts have to say. This is why parents must remove their children from those districts, and get them away from those "experts".
I'm glad we've been out of the public school system for over 7 1/2 years. My "interference" in the classroom when my daughter was in kindergarten and first grade was viewed as non-productive and could have led to her being removed from my custody. This is another reason why we plan on homeschooling all the way through high school.
While this article in the series appears logical, it gives the appearance parents should be cooperating with teachers throughout the school year. If children are enrolled in good Catholic schools, and good public schools for that fact (although there are very few to none here), then it's the responsibility of the teachers to cooperate with the parents.
It is stated in the article:
You can also consider asking your child’s teachers if you can come in and teach your specialized knowledge to the class; many teachers will welcome the opportunity, and children who don’t remember a thing they read in a social science textbook may well recall the old man who taught them military history using his scale model of the Battle of Waterloo.
In this day and age, how many teachers want parents intruding in their "space"?
And then this:
Above all, never accept the doctrine that disinterested experts have a better idea of what is good for children than loving parents.
While this is ideal, in some districts parents have been accused of being child abusers, simply for not accepting what the so-called experts have to say. This is why parents must remove their children from those districts, and get them away from those "experts".
I'm glad we've been out of the public school system for over 7 1/2 years. My "interference" in the classroom when my daughter was in kindergarten and first grade was viewed as non-productive and could have led to her being removed from my custody. This is another reason why we plan on homeschooling all the way through high school.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
One Year Ago Today
This is what Interstate 78 looked like:
It didn't get that way just because of the snow or negligence by PennDot. People did move the barricades set up to prevent any further vehicles from entering the highway. So what happens? PennDot gets the full blame and stupidity was rewarded.
Psssst, people listen up: next time you're warned to stay off the highway because of the weather, do so.
It didn't get that way just because of the snow or negligence by PennDot. People did move the barricades set up to prevent any further vehicles from entering the highway. So what happens? PennDot gets the full blame and stupidity was rewarded.
Psssst, people listen up: next time you're warned to stay off the highway because of the weather, do so.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
First Snow, Then Ice
What a difference in weather, from Sunday to today. We had wind and snow squalls on Sunday (video from another resident of the Pokes):
Yesterday, it started out as snow, then turned to ice.
You can see the power lines hanging just near the neighbor's shed
The pines sagging under the ice
My mom's hanging basket, covered in ice
I pray the power stays on, as it's supposed to get very cold again tonight. Everything is going to freeze up again :-(
Yesterday, it started out as snow, then turned to ice.
You can see the power lines hanging just near the neighbor's shed
The pines sagging under the ice
My mom's hanging basket, covered in ice
I pray the power stays on, as it's supposed to get very cold again tonight. Everything is going to freeze up again :-(
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
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