Homeschooling Dropout

Everywhere I turn, I am reminded it is Back to School time, for educators, students, and parents alike. I do not have particularly fond memories of my school years.  Being a bookworm whose goal was to stay out of trouble, I quickly became known as the teacher's pet. Plenty of times, I was ostracized by … Continue reading Homeschooling Dropout

Mama Needed a Time Out

In the house I grew up in, tattling was not allowed or tolerated.  But, I am going to tattle on myself. Yesterday, Mama needed a time out.  Badly. So, Mama took a much needed time out.  I sentenced myself to five minutes on the front porch, during a major rain/thunder/lightening storm, with my daily cup … Continue reading Mama Needed a Time Out