I am assuming you are asking for Christian resources on creation/evolution to teach with your Kingfisher (wish I had one). Ruth Beechick's book "Genesis Finding Our Roots" goes through the creation account and compares it to creation stories from other cultures. It's not a lengthy book, about 100 pages. There are numerous books and information about the flood, which would explain fossils from a biblical perspective. Answers in Genesis is a good place to start if you're interested in that angle. I always strongly believed in evolution but changed my mind (as an adult) based on the Bible not on evidence for or against evolution. Oh, and my husband found fossils of shells on top of a mountain in Montana when we lived there and my children and I found a 5 gallon bucketful of fossils (mostly shells and sand dollars) in a fossil dig in Kettleman City, CA. There's a museum there with fossilized shark jaws. The evidence is definitely out there for a flood and I've seen it with my own eyes. But again I made up my mind before finding all this and before reading any creation science books. These books have their flaws and inaccuracies just like the evolution books. They are not the Bible either.

Thanks Beth for the audio cd information. I will see if this will work for me.

I have used Lingua Latina alone in the past after using a beginning grammar-intensive program first. I would definitely use it as a stand-alone if you have had some grammar first. About that companion cd, I think it will only work with a pc not a Mac (which is what I have) I ordered a Mac cd thinking it was the companion cd and it was actually the books 1 and 2. I was fine with it even though I already had book 1 because I photocopied pages from the book and made them translate. (I know, you're not supposed to translate) I still wish I had a voice to listen to on a cd though.:confused:

Ok, my dear SIL, who rescues dogs, and works in that field uses (get ready for this)...........diapers on her dogs. For pee stains I use a product called Simple Solution from the pet store. This product really does work. My sheltie named Meshach (nicknamed "Peeshack") finally learned to "hold his own" and Simple Solution saved his life. Now if I can just break him from eating my carpet and acting like:Angel_anim:after I catch him.

In my opinion, learning the violin without a teacher would be impossible. My daughter has been playing 6 years and needs instruction and needs my help. This is just my opinion and maybe there is an exceptional child that would do well without a teacher. Here's a good thread about self-instruction and some materials to use. It sure couldn't hurt to try. http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29809&highlight=violin

My daughter did physical science last year in 8th grade and got through 13 modules. We will finish up the last 3 this year before we do our astronomy. I thought it was a good course and she learned a lot and I felt we should finish the book. You can do it.:thumbup:

:party: You're free! I quit my group 8 years ago and so much of my stress and self-doubt left. I was so much happier and able to do what "I" wanted not what the group expected from me.

Mom to Aly, So sorry this happened to you esp. from Christians. I am a Christian and just want to apologize on behalf of the thoughtless people that treated you this way. It seems like homeschool people should know better but from the threads I have been reading about involvement in homeschool groups, this seems to happen a lot. I have been homeschooling 20 years and have been involved in several groups and have experienced cliquishness and competative behavior. I have come to the conclusion that I am just not a group person and no longer care if I fit with them. I try to reach out to individuals and relate to them on that level. We used to go to the park or coffee shop for two years with some moms/kids but the girls ignored my daughter. I got along great with the moms but decided it wasn't benefitting my daughter so I stopped going. I took my daughter to a group writing class for 2 years and the girls were so quiet/shy she didn't make any connections there either. My daughter isn't assertive so I told her to be a little more assertive and she would probably make more friends. I can't do it for her but I can protect her from unkind people and bad behavior. She has done surprisingly well in a public school orchestra setting for the past two years. We will see how it is this year at the high school level because generally freshman are low on the totem pole and she will be with mostly upper classmen. I have found the music kids to be easy to get along with even with some friendly competition. It sounds like you may have to "start over" but it's better than spinning your wheels with people who don't want your company. I have actually taken the initiative and invited some people over that seemed stand-offish and they have accepted. I think people are sometimes a little passive or shy and if you make a move they will jump in your direction. Group dynamics can be quite icky, but individuals within that group can actually be nice away from the group.

Ya mean you don't like Tom Kitten being made into a roly-poly pudding by some rats? I think my kids liked the books because they were tiny books and the pictures are pretty cute, except for the exploding bunny at the end of Fierce Bad Rabbit. At least the carrot survived.:lol:

We started yesterday also. I try to get an early start on the school year just in case I need to take a day or 2 off. Last year I had jury duty (a murder case) where it took over a week to pick the jury. This was in the middle of August and we were told the case would last 4-6 weeks. Fortunately I was excused after making the jury pool 3 times. The guy was guilty by the way and the trial lasted about 2 weeks. Anyway, we always do half days for a week or 2 just to get used to the new curriculum, etc. and not feel overwhelmed. It gives me a chance to see how I will schedule subjects. I don't do every subject everyday. It seems more efficient for us to block things and spend more time on a subject so we can actually finish it. Whatever subject I didn't get to one day, will take priority the next day. In the past I had a tendency to skip the less important subjects or less pleasant to do until I realized that 2 weeks had gone by since we did something. I actually did quite a bit of planning this summer and got my curriculum early so that helped too. Happy schooling! Laurie in CA;) (dd 14) TOG, Chalkdust Math, Lingua Latina, Signs & Seasons and a lotta:nopity:

:party: Celebrate! This is so heart-warming and blessed me. God is good all the time. Laurie in CA (dd 14) TOG, Chalkdust Math, Lingua Latina, Signs & Seasons, and a lotta:nopity:

This describes me exactly. Maybe I need to act like my husband. Duh... I am a "reformed" p/a but it still creeps in from time to time.:leaving: This all has been very helpful so far. Laurie in CA;) (dd 14) TOG and some other stuff

Ok now I get it, but it's so fun to watch and makes life interesting.:lurk5: Laurie in CA;) (dd 14) TOG and some other stuff

:iagree: I completely agree about setting the boundaries and being yourself. I actually have decided myself not to react or even acknowledge if I sense this person is unhappy. I have also decided to make some adjustments and limit gathering/visits to shorter times. I actually have a good relationship with this person one-on-one; it's the group time that is the killer and unfortunately unavoidable at times. I have decided after the last blow-up I would do everything to not be in a situation where I am not in control, like stay in a hotel so I can give myself a break. The introvert/extrovert thread a while back was good so I could understand that introverts can get drained by too much social interaction which is also part of this person's problem. I get that because I am also introverted but I just retreat and tell everyone else to keep doing what they're doing, I'm not mad, etc... Laurie in CA;)

and the forgiveness/letting go thread. They were both good by the way. We know what p/a behavior is now and how not to act that way. We know if someone offends us, we forgive. This is all good. So my question is how do we deal with a passive/aggressive person (who is closely related and can't be avoided) on a practical basis? We can't change their behavior and talking directly to the person unleashes the aggression. Their presence in the room at family gatherings causes uncomfortableness for everyone, their body language and speech are always negative, and a big blowup that night or the following day ensues. It would almost be easier if this person was aggressive/aggressive if there is such a thing because the passive part fools you for a while until the volcano goes off. I am being a bit vague but I'm sure some of you have experienced this. Laurie in CA;) (dd 14) TOG and some other stuff

Saute your already cooked green beans in a little butter or olive oil with fresh garlic and red bell pepper strips. Toss with packaged Ranch flavored slivered almonds. Laurie in CA;) (dd 14) TOG and some other stuff

Thanks Alice. I feel fine now and realize I should have just stopped reading thread when the little voice in my head was telling me to. Everyone on these boards are very kind, intelligent, understanding....and I enjoy and learn so much here. Laurie in CA;) (dd 14) TOG and some other stuff

No problem, I know that it wasn't personal against me. I just felt compelled to say something because I was so affected. This issue is pretty political but I try not to take politics too seriously. Laurie in CA;) (dd 14) TOG and some other stuff (soon to be revealed)

:iagree: Drugs can save lives, drugs can kill if used improperly. Most people walk out of a doctor's office with a little white Rx slip or a fistful of samples. Doctors are pretty smart and wouldn't keep using something if it was not efficacious or was downright dangerous and have more integrity than to use a drug because the rep. was cute. That may get them in the door but they are not that easily influenced. Laurie in CA ;) Ok I think I'm better Proud wife to a pharmaceutical salesman who is also very good-looking

my daughter had it and it is not that harmful. You should check with your dr. to make sure if baby will be ok. I think it is like chicken pox. It can be harmful to unborn baby if transmitted to mother according to the Merck manual. Laurie in CA (dd 14) TOG and some other stuff

You guys are sweet and I will try not to let this bother me. I have been married to my husband for 30 years and he is such a great guy and loved by everyone. He cares so much for people and is known for that. He has been a wonderful provider all these years so I could stay at home with all of my children and homeschool. I wish people knew that words do hurt and I am a pretty tough cookie. I guess I will change my signature to reflect my husband's profession and it is a highly respected one at that! Laurie in CA Proudly married to a pharmaceutical salesman Who is also very good-looking

I never thought that my feelings could be hurt by reading something on a computer but man I am just shaking. My husband is a pharmaceutical rep. and is very respected by everyone and describing him in this way is so insulting. It makes me feel like we are barely worth anything. I guess that's all I can type right now with shaking hands. Laurie in CA

I have read one of his books and have heard of his healing ministry from many others. I haven't heard of Arthur Burt but I would go see him if I lived closer. Laurie in CA

Definitely The Notebook.http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/images/smilies/lurk5.gif Laurie in CA (dd14) TOG and some other stuff

Time to start school.....? Ducking.:D Laurie in CA (dd 14) TOG and some other stuff