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Let me use my teen, yet again, for an illustration. My teen, based on early assessments was identified for “gifted” programs. I now find level grouping a disastrous approach to teaching for so many reasons. The main reason is that … Continue reading
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I want to open or guide a school where the curriculum is play for all age groups. Play is learning. I don’t think students need teachers in the traditional teacher led instruction. Students need a facilitator in the coaching business. … Continue reading
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We are the parents raising our kids to refrain from sex until the right age of marriage, with an equal understanding for our boy and girls. We believe certain levels of emotional and physical intimacy belong in a covenant relationship. … Continue reading
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I want to make an obvious response. How many times does this need to happen? Depicting accurate immoral images of slavery is chic? Here is the thing. The depiction of that slave boy belongs to a dark face. Would anyone … Continue reading
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Here is an article on postpartum depression written by Andrea Scher who blogs for Superhero Life. I received the article from a friend of My Night Owl Life in a private message. During my response to the article, I ended … Continue reading
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All information is not necessarily news worthy, in the sense of mass communication. Once you enter the realm of mass viewers, your responsibility increases. I have less than 100 likes on my page, and I still have to think about … Continue reading
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Prom pictures with girls wearing garter belts. What ‘under the dress’ message does this send? I don’t believe that it’s fashion statement because you would have to actually see it. No, the girls are putting it on their thighs (which … Continue reading
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Humanity I stopped to pick up a chicken Caesar salad for my friend. We were talking when I noticed a man laying in the street. We realized that he got hit by a car. I went out to check on … Continue reading
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I had an awesome productive day. Then around 4 pm things started to change. I was in line at the post office with two frisky kids, then I drove in traffic to pick up the man, the kid had to … Continue reading
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Let Me Be The One To Say This Out Loud www.huffingtonpost.com There are many moments when I have no idea how I’m going to make it until their bedtime. The constant demands, the needs and the fighting are fingernails across … Continue reading
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As an introvert, I am rather surprised that I even blog, let alone share my family business. My daughter was in disbelief of this blogging stuff. She humorously mentioned that I have been living like a witness protection plan for … Continue reading
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I can’t stop thinking of this story. I am so thankful for their return. This story stirs so many emotions. 1. Children – treated as prey with physical and emotional domination 2. Women – continued physical and emotional domination 3. … Continue reading
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A few months back I saw a former colleague that I really respected and valued. We shared some common personal talk but nothing too deep. I definitely considered her a person that I would keep in touch with. We have … Continue reading
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There are other choice words to describe this civil disobedience of marching on Washington with loaded guns. I’m not at all bothered with civil disobedience. Rally on! I’m just bothered about the illogical argument. A march on Washington with loaded … Continue reading
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I couldn’t figure out what to eat, so I made an appetite quencher to nip the feeling of hunger until I decide what to cook. I sound so responsible. I was responsible enough not to post all the crap I … Continue reading
I love thinking about the good times I had in my youth with family & friends. Looking back reminds me of opportunities and choices and seasons of life. As I reflect on all the things I didn’t do, although I … Continue reading
I’ve been hurting over some of my relationships, but am still challenged to live without complaining (or arguing) so I woke up with Philippians on my mind. The following paragraph and therapy with Ugo helped me put some things in … Continue reading
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This summer is going to be a blast! I am so glad that I don’t have a curfew. Yes, curfew (or lack there of) appears to be the legacy of my eldest. Her curfew was moved to 7 PM and … Continue reading
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Our family has been living through a season of change. This is normal, of course. Although, it seems as if all five of us have been going through a transformation at the same time. I am hesitant to call it … Continue reading
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This week’s groceries cost $140 that will sustain us for two weeks. I also spent $30 on bulk items to make laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent and toothpaste. The homemade products will last me 60 days. Previously, my $30 purchase of … Continue reading
