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....would you consider putting your kids in school and getting a job?
I've felt so badly lately for those posters who are despairing about finances. I can't imagine how tough it must be, but also realize that it could be any one of us, any year. I'm just so sorry....
I can't help but wonder, though, whether those of you who are SAHM's would consider giving up homeschooling in order to keep your house, keep your family together (prevent DH from having to move to another state to find work, etc.)
Would that be an option? Or would it be out of the question?
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Yes, I have done just that when I felt it was needed. I have always worked at least part time or seasonal because I have a deep rooted fear of being trapped in poverty and/or unhealthy relationship. In fact, I have worked when it did NOT make sense financially just because I felt the drive to stay current and employable.
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There are plenty eager to take his place.
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..we just bought a HUGE ocean-front home in Oklahoma. Don't be hatin'.
I do hope you factored in the cost of maintaining the boardwalk to your beach.
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http://www.dupontregistry.com/homes/search/Details.aspx?itemid=814712
It's a paltry 5,500 square feet, but the Big Sur views are to die for. Yard does not appear to be kid-friendly.
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Trulia and Zillow allegedly often have misleading property value information. I would pay for a comps report from a licensed appraiser. We did this about 15 years ago when we were appealing our updated assessment for property taxes. It cost us a mere $25 for the comps, and the comps persuaded county assessor to lower value of our home for tax rolls.
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... both DH and I (for some unknown reason) are always calling DD10 by the dog's name ...
Relieved to hear that I am not only one who has called a child one of the dog's names.
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Could you send us the real estate webpage link to pictures of house so we can drool over it?
Real estate transfers are a source of endless frustration. When we were selling our previous home, the first person who looked put a contract on it. A day before closing, his financing fell through. Over the next few months, there were 3 more scheduled closings for different buyer that were postponed.
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So how is it done?
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Somewhere that health care is affordable. Maybe Belize or Costa Rica.
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I understand the creepy annoyed response that the original poster describes. However, this is an internet forum where anyone with an interest in classical education may join. Although I am past childbearing age, I occasionally read a homebirth and midwifery forum since I maintain a vital interest in the topic. There are no secret hiding places that cannot be unearthed by those savvy enough or nosy enough.
There are a few people here from my home city who have posted enough information for me to put two and two together to determine their identity. Of course, I would never bring up a post in conversation, but I no longer have contact with homeschool community anyway with the exception of a few long term friends.
Others posters not from my area could possibly be identified if I had the curiousity and inclination to do so.
Many times I have considered relaying a personal experience that I thought may be relevant to a member's post but stopped short of posting because my children may have deemed potential post an invasion of their privacy.
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A couple years ago, I stopped taking expressway to work because of the frequency of accidents and resulting traffic jams, especially at intersection of two major expressways.
Ordinary interstate driving does not bother me. In fact, I prefer it over city streets because it is usually faster, safer, and more direct.
Could you overcome your aversion by desensitizing yourself by driving a little at a time when expressway is not particularly busy?
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Why are a teen's concerns so easily dismissed even with such an ungracious delivery?
As for the homeschooling and sports conerns, let it roll off your back and try to consider that she did not intend to undermine your work with your children. At a later time when both of you have cooled off, explain that you are doing what you feel is best for your children, and she will need to accept that because it will no longer be open for discussion.
What stands out to me is that both the sister and the original poster feel the father is too "hard" on the son.
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I agree with original poster in that I have never heard modesty discussed as frequently as here. In fact, I am unable to specifically recall any conversations in real life about modesty.
Our general viewpoint is that we dress in a way that is comfortable for us, and we do not voice our opinion on way others dress even if it is against rules or law.
Most of my family dresses in ordinary clothing and blends into the crowd, so I guess we are not particularly modest one way or the other.
One teen daughter is interested in fashion, so she tends to show a little more skin than the others. Additionally, she has worked as nude model at an art college.
Not sure whether sleepwear factors into modesty equation, but I sleep in the buff for comfort.
Partner and I use jacuzzi in buff; I suspect that a couple of the kids do too. We have an unwritten rule that if hot tub is being used, no one goes out to the area.
When kids were younger, at least some of them and myself would skinny dip in privacy-fenced backyard pool. It was about the comfort and convenience of not having to mess with swimsuit in privacy of home, not about immodesty.
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What a tight toned bod, Rebel. You look terrific. Wish I could look pleasing in that outfit.
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A facebook friend "liked" this article and I didn't want to vent on her page but thought I'd see what you all thought. Now, McDonalds will be putting smaller fries and apples in every happy meal instead of offering parents the choice. This has been going on where I live for quite a while already and it really irritates me! I think it is glaringly contradictory to say that they are "bowing to consumer pressure" in doing this yet only 11% of consumers requested apples in the first place. I think if the consumers wanted apples, they'd ask for apples. The people who are pressuring them for healthier happy meals are probably not their customers and most wouldn't go there no matter what they offer on principle.
On the other hand, we always asked for apples. We liked them and my DS hates fries. Now, our happy meals are significantly less healthy because even though we always asked for apples, we have been getting fewer apples and a half pack of fries! My other kids were happy with the apples but will eat the fries, and with my DS the fries would be in the trash if he didn't have his sisters to pass them off to. I wonder how many apples are going to be tossed now? So wasteful. I am happy to see they may be offering a wider variety of fruit and veggies in the future but I am so annoyed by them throwing fries into every happy meal when we were thrilled to not see them anymore.
And please, no flames for going to McDs...it's not like it's every week and my kids are perfectly fine. Everything in moderation....The food is legal and I am capable of making educated choices.
More choices are a positive change. Yes, people can make educated choices before and after menu changes. Not sure I understand what everyone's beef is. No one is forced to eat at McDonald's, and the old menu items continue to be available.
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It's a double standard. When Muslims point out that they are peace-loving and that terrorists don't speak for them many xians point out some verse about "kill all the infidels". Yet, if someone points out bible verses about violence then xians cry foul and call it "proof-texting", yet it's okay for them to do it to OTHER religions.
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I just hated it that my Muslim neighbors felt like they had to apologize for being Muslim after the terrorist attacks.
Both the Bible and the Koran are well stocked with verses that seemingly advocate violence and subjugation of women and whole other tribes of people when read literally.
Although I believe that some messed up people will wreak destruction regardless, in their twisted minds, their holy books support for their actions.
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You make some great points, looking at the history of swimwear!
My gripe is that I want to go to a swimming pool to swim. Once there, I cannot swim because the pools are used for nothing but water games and anything other than swimming. A portion of the pool usually is reserved for swim team members. If someone tries to swim laps where general public are allowed, the other people react resentfully, as if swimming were some unexpected and outlandish activity. :confused:
It doesn't make sense, does it?
At our community rec center pool, members can use the swim team section when it is not in use by swim team.
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Why does the person have to be attractive? ;)
They do not. Women are attracted to money, power, and talent.
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Her death reminds me of Elvis Costello's quote about Gram Parsons's untimely death, "He made the perfect exit."
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I did say something earlier along those lines. I might expect a beautiful female nude sculpture, no matter how ancient, to stir something in my heterosexual sons. I am not sure why that is something to be feared.
Personally I would be more concerned if tasteful beautiful nde sculptures did not at least occasionally inspire sexual thoughts.
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Our firm is handling the estate of an public figure's widow.
A few years ago, the widow had purchased a home in an upscale [for here] neighborhood of a suburb for $682,000. At the time, she got a very reasonable deal and paid significantly less per square foot than other homes had recently sold for in the neighborhood.
She died July 2010. The house was listed for sale in August 2010. In July 2011, the well-maintained house sold for $475,000.
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Garden salad with nuts as the protein.
Please, help me respond to this email about social skills and homeschoolers
in General Education Discussion Board
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