I'm newly retired. My youngest heads off to college in 2 weeks. We still have one older son who works full time at home. Apparently word must have got out that I am free as I have been asked to long term sub at a Christian school this spring, which I am considering. I have also been asked to teach a class once a week at a homeschool co-op. I told them thanks but no thanks. And, just tonight, I've been asked to sub at a local church preschool to which I haven't responded yet but I know I'm not going to do that. I actually would like to try something not involved with children or education. I used to think I would love it but have realized that I don't want to. I may look into IT work. I would take more time off but we need extra income to help our youngest with school and pay off our car.

I had COVID in Feb of 21 and the CV vax in April of 21. I then got shingles in August. I was 51 then. I did get the anti viral which seemed to stop the progression of it. I'm not planning on anymore COVID vax and I may not get the shingles one either. It seems like several people in my life have had shingles in the past year. Maybe it's just more on my radar. I have wondered about a connection with COVID.

I only had this happen after I forgot to pay a month. I've always received a quick response when I contacted them.

Was looking for an option for tinnitus. One reason I'm not pushing my kids to get it.

This year, I have one son taking the Mr.D PreCalc live class and one taking DO Alg 2 with grading. I like them both for the student taking them. Mr. D's class is great for those who don't " get" math very quickly. I would have never imagined this son to do so well with PreCalc. I'm not a fan of open book, multiple choice tests but it works for him. My other son really likes DO math (and he's not one to gush on any schoolwork). After 17 years of homeschooling, I'm done trying to do so much myself. I bought the $50 spiral bound course books from Lulu and I paid for the grading. Ds is responsible for taking the picture of his homework and submitting it which he balked at in the beginning but now is fine with it. It really isn't a big deal, and I get a copy of all his graded work so I can keep an eye on his progress. The tests are not multiple choice and are closed book. He has already asked to continue with DO next year.

I just replaced all my older, fading mismatched Corelle with a new set of Corelle called Bella Faenza. The plates are white but have a pretty sculpted design around the perimeter. The pattern doesn't come in small plates, so I picked up some plain white ones at a Corelle outlet. I bought two sets at Target because they sell them without the Chinese made mugs. I prefer Fiestaware mugs. I originally thought I wanted Fiestaware plates until we stayed at a rental house that had them. Way to heavy for me.

I haven't read all the responses and have only sons at that age but wanted to respond to the curfew. My oldest rents a room at college from some people who for years have been renting rooms to several college students each semester. I was surprised to find that he has a curfew. The owners are doing them a favor by supplying an affordable way to live near campus but in return the students are expected to honor the house rules. The rules are in place because it is very disruptive to have people coming home at different hours all night especially when you have dogs. It is also reasonable to expect those who live at home to honor similar rules. We currently do not have a curfew for our older sons, but I do ask for the courtesy of letting me know if they will be late. (And we have a dog that goes off when they come home) This is something that would be just as expected for me and my husband. I do expect any young adult in our household to be doing one of two things..either working full time or going to school full time while getting themselves up in the morning. That has helped our slow maturing son to get to bed earlier.

Praying. I know I don't comment much, but I feel like I know you from all your contributions. Hope all is well.

I totally get your frustration. I volunteered at a community helping function at my church a few weeks ago, and behind closed doors there were no masks worn and very little social distancing. I felt like I had to explain myself for wearing a mask. No, I'm not fearful (most of the time) BUT, I am trying to love and honor others. who I will come in contact with. I will say that "Faith not fear" was my quiet mantra when I was teaching my oldest to drive. It was scary.

I don't have an answer but I do have the same question. I showed my son the Traditional Logic book at the curriculum fair and he was not very excited by it. He also has already done the same books you mentioned. I would also love to hear some answers.

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You may want to see if the Big State U accepts CLEP credit for Spanish. I have not done this with foreign languages only history. The cost is $87 plus testing fee depending on where you go. It is easy to sign up on college board. It was a little more challenging for us to find a testing center and their fee was high. I think you can earn up to 9 college credits depending on the test grade. I would think that would translate to at least 2 years of high school Spainish credit plus it removes having to do it in college.

No. My oldest son has a roommate with one. Our local library has one too, but I have never used it.

Both of my eyes are nearsighted but the left has always been much worse than the right. Now in my late 40s, I started having trouble seeing close up with contacts in, so now I wear the same power contact in each eye but it works as monovision. My dominant right eye sees far away while my left eye with the lower powered contact can see close up. I tried no contact in my left eye but the difference is too much. For awhile I was just wearing my full powered contact in my left eye for distance and leaving my right contact out.