Gender Blogging?

Euphrony rambles: Gender Blogging
This is such a cute post. Go over and read it. I have to say that even though this is written as a joke, it holds great truth;).

School vs Life

“The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.”

~Tom Bodett

So what are the differences between school and life? School should be what prepares and equips us for life. Sometimes that learning will be happening at the same time life is because neither exists in a vacuum. I suppose that is why our school systems are failing. The kids aren't taught how history effects our life or our nation's life or the path of the world. How math should tie into finances and help develop our logic. Even how english, grammar, and literature can give voice to our soul. We aren't shown how or why we need to pay attention in school to make our lives run smoothly.

So I guess it really boils down to one thing. School teaches us the skills that our life needs to succeed.

Another Great Man Passes

William F. Buckley Jr. died today. There is already a touching tribute, or more appropriately a series of tributes up at National Review. He is an icon in the conservative movement. I personally enjoy the debate he had with Gore Vidal (due to language I am only posting a link). He wasn't a party man but a man of principals and he would take on anyone. May there be more like him. My sympathies and prayers to all who loved him and cared for him.

YouTube and Homeschooling

Does anyone else remember the animated science show on PBS called Eureka? Well, it is probably not surprising that bother NerdDad and I loved this show as kids. So NerdDad set to searching this out for the Nerdlings and Eureka! he found them. There are 30 pieces of episodes over at YouTube. We have downloaded them and uploaded them to the Tivo. NerdBug and NerdPie are loving them. They may not understand all the complex science but they ask to watch them over and over. So I am sure that the science will sink in! So I don't know who BubbleBear83 is but I appreciate the effort. Now that is using the Internet to our advantage!

Meal Plan Monday

Here is this week. Enjoy!

Monday: Spaghetti with Asparagus
Tuesday: Pasta Carbonara Florentine
Wednesday: Left over Roast, Asparagus and Orzo
Thursday: Cube Steak, Broccoli, Beer Bread
Friday: Marinated Pork Loin, Beer Bread, Broccoli

LionCon

This was posted in one of my Yahoo Groups. I thought that some of you might be interested! Go over and check it out!

Welcome to LionCon 2008!

Narniafans, Narniaweb, and The Lion's Call are gathering Narnia and C.S. Lewis experts and fans from across the country for a weekend of fun in sunny Southern California.

Dates:

June 20-22, 2008

Location:

Biola University
La Mirada, CA
about 15 minutes from Disneyland

Price

Early Registration: $65 base price

Project Runway: The Reunion

So did anyone watch the Project Runway reunion show last night? I think the thing that actually shocked me the most is when Tim Gunn asked if anything had been said that was really hurtful to any of them. Then Carmen Webber had said that things that had been said when she left had really hurt. Things like "I am just glad it wasn't me" and "Even if she had finished it wouldn't have been that good" that had been said by other competitors. Really? That was soooo unreasonable? For those of you who don't remember it was the menswear challenge and everyone was afraid that they would be sent home. I guess I am shocked that her skin was so thin. When the judges were asked about the worst design and they alluded to her design that got her tossed she actually looked angry. The judges just mentioned it as one of the worst designs because she sent her model out with cloth around his neck instead of a shirt. She could have had a sense of humor about the whole challenge like others did but I guess that just isn't part of her personality.

Oh, I found a great blog, Blogging Project Runway!

Top Chef is coming!

The new season of Top Chef is coming in March. Go check out the new cast. Who do you like based on their bio and who do you think will win?

Meal Plan Monday

Here is this week's menu. Have a great 4 day week!

Monday: Baked Chicken, Asparagus Pasta
Tuesday: Chicken Kiev (Will be this week's Freezer Friday recipe), Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli
Wednesday:Pork Roast, Beer Bread, Broccoli
Thursday: Tilapia, Rice, Broccoli
Friday: Spaghetti, Broccoli

Why Girls Love Diamonds

Apparently Dr. Helen has found a book that explains why girls like diamonds. While it makes sense I still prefer computers (most of the time;).

Everyone Has Their Line

First, watch this. Now don't pause halfway through and start formulating your arguments. Watch all the way to the end but there is a bad word beeped out.



Stephen Colbert is usually pretty irreverent and chooses to point out ridiculousness that way. But apparently there are somethings you don't leave unsaid (which I agree with) and hope that people catch. Even someone on Comedy Central can take a stand for God.


(HT: The Anchoress)
Technorati Tags: Satan, Lucifer, Stephen Colbert, evil, God

Where I Homeschool

Homeschooling can take place anywhere and any time. I personally have 3 spots that I use consistently to do real schooling (versus computer games, board games, outdoor observations, etc). The first is group activities like art and history activities. That happens at the kitchen table so I can sit everyone up at once and help them all.





Then for the NerdBug (who is the only official schooler) I have him do a lot of work at the kitchen island. It keeps him close enough to observe without sitting on him. I usually cook or clean the kitchen at the same time.







Then we have reading time on the couch. We read history, science books, literature, well just about anything. We all snuggle in before naptime just about everyday and read together.

So where do you homeschool?

Action Over Words

I just want to brag about one of my friends at Bible Study named Carol. She had heard about Berkley and the ill treatment of the Marine recruiters there. She felt that they needed encouragement so she got the phone number of the Berkley Marine Recruitment office and called them. She just wanted to reassure them that this is the fringe and not the majority of Americans. She told the young man that answered the phone that the publics views doesn't affect the positive feelings we have for the men in uniform. Bravo Carol for not just talking about this issue (as I am doing now;) but actually taking a step to affirm the strength of these young men!

Around the Nerdosphere

Before you go any further, yes I realize that I have made a new word and I am good with that. Prepare to hear it again in the future;).

So a few things that are going on in my other blogs. I have started a new blog all about the world in Fresno called Blog Fresno. Go check it out and let me know what you think!

On Making Money Keeping Money we are have a Coupon Giveaway that is looking to become a weekly event so go participate.

Over at NerdFamily Food I have some interesting posts about Leveling Cakes and a Cheap Romantic Valentine's Day dinner.

So go check out my nerdosphere!

Meal Plan Monday

So here is this week's menu!
Monday: Breakfast Leftovers
Tuesday: Crockpot Pork Butt Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Cauliflower
Wednesday: Cube Steak, Asparagus Pasta
Thursday:Pasta Carbonara Florentine
Friday: Corned Beef Hash, Scrambled Eggs

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What Do You Think?

Apparently in Muncie, Indiana a man painted his own crosswalk and was charged with criminal mischief. There is an intersection with stop signs in a residential area and people didn't usually stop. So Whitney Stump called the city and the sign department to get a crosswalk painted. The city said that since it wasn't near a school it wasn't necessary. So he went out bought paint and did it himself.

So what do you think about it? Since the pedestrian would have the right away is there really a problem with the crosswalk? The city doesn't have any plans to remove it. The reason I think it might be ok that he painted it himself is that it was forbidden. I don't like the mentality that government seems to have with "if it isn't required it is forbidden". How about you?

(HT: BoingBoing)

Grissom Leaving?

According to Buddy TV, William Petersen gave an interview to British Radio Times about him leaving CSI. While it seems vague it does seem impending. He also seems very critical of the whole franchise. The one thing that seems to hold him back is his responsibility to all who have a job through what he does. Maybe he realizes that without his character there is no CSI. If he leaves I wonder if they will try to replace his character and possibly let the show die a slow death or if they are just going to close up shop.

(HT: Chris from SHS group)

Technorati Tags: csi, tv

Take your Mitt and go home.

Mitt Romney's out. Here's video from CPAC.

Basic Instructions: How to Deal With Someone Who Doesn't Like You

Basic Instructions is becoming one of my favorite online comics. It's consistently funny, and educational in its own way. Here's a recent one:

Battlestar Galactica and Politics

Now I know where I have seen John McCain before. Apparently he is Colonel Tigh (or a replecant model of;)who was revealed as a Cylon. For those who don't watch Battlestar Galactica (Why don't you? I have been meaning to talk to you about this) the Cylons are robots who are trying to eliminate humanity. I love the images that appear to be done by the Metamerist for Pieniazek.

(HT: Adam Pieniazek)

Technorati Tags: McCain, Battlestar Galactica, ScifiChannel

Carnivals

Here are a couple of great carnivals. The Carnival of Homeschooling - Acrostic Edition is up over at Beverly's Homeschooling Blog. Then there is a celebratory Carnival of Recipes in honor of Pancake Day at Pancake Recipes. Go check out these great Carnivals!

Learning, Competing, Rice

There is this great Vocab building game over at Free Rice. You match the word to the meaning. If you get it wrong they give you the answer but if you get it right, that is when it gets interesting. First, you get a new word and the difficulty builds. Second, for each word you get right they donate 20 grains of rice to the UN World Food Program. The amount you can play is unlimited. Go play, learn and have fun.

Pancake Day!

Tuesday February 5th, 2008 is this years Pancake Day. This occurs the day before Ash Wednesday every year and is also known as Shrove Tuesday. In celebration I have a couple of posts on my other blogs in celebration. First, go partake in my Almond Buttermilk Pancakes and then go read the Pancake Edition of the Frugal Homeschooler!

Meal Plan Monday

Here it is. I am running a huge Baby Shower on Saturday so I am trying to take it easy with dinner.

Monday: Marinated Pork Loin Chops, Beer Bread, Broccoli
Tuesday: Chicken, Rice and Broccoli
Wednesday: Tilapia, Broccoli, Brown Rice
Thursday: Spaghetti
Friday: Enchiladas