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    bored / intellectual challenge? s/o SAHM

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    So, "stuff to do" (but still not enough people interaction to satisfy my extrovert needs), and it does not bring me real satisfaction. I love my job, love the interaction with the students - but I would like to do something where I can stretch myself intellectually and give myself a genuine challenge, so that I can have a sense of accomplishment.

     

    For those of you past the all consuming intensive stage of parenting/homeschooling: what do you do to give yourself the gift of an intellectual challenge, mental stretch, sense of accomplishment?

     

     

    Yes, I know those feelings, and I'm not half as busy as YOU!  I NEED an those things too and am always looking out for the next opportunity that will not compromise my peace & health or my family in the process.

    I've finished my training as a CASA volunteer and go to court tomorrow for the first time.  I hope to make a difference to at least one child at a time (maybe more but we'll see). 

     

    http://www.casaforchildren.org/site/c.mtJSJ7MPIsE/b.5301295/k.BE9A/Home.htm

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    Vitamin D Deficiency

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    From:  http://www.grassrootshealth.net/iom-wrong-on-d

     

    Based on GrassrootsHealth data--YOUR data, it will take approximately 7,000 IU/day for 97.5% of the population to achieve 20 ng/ml.  An analysis from Dr. Paul Veuglers of the University of Alberta on the data used by the IOM concluded that it would take approximately 8,895 IU/day to achieve the 97.5% level.

    A key feature of the GrassrootsHealth data set is that we actually have data from participants that are taking 7,000 IU/day or more.  Our calculations are based on actual things people are doing.  The IOM's panel reviewed data sets where the highest level reported was 2,400 IU/day. Dr. Veuglers used statistical analysis and extrapolation to get to the 8,895 IU/day value.

     

    GrassrootsHealth Research Paper 
    This paper shows that a supplemental dose of 9,600 IU/day will ensure that 97.5% of the population will achieve a serum 25(OH)D of at least 40 ng/ml.

     

     

    http://www.grassrootshealth.net/

     

    Anyone have experience with Ethan Allen?

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    My Ethan Allen furniture is all over 10 yrs old.; it's held up the best of all my furniture.  My one EA loveseat & chair set about 20 yrs old and it's still comfortable to sit on. EA in my area closed so I bought our latest couch (~8 yrs old) from an upscale place (same price point as EA) and it has NOT held up like the EA cushions; I replaced the insides of this couch last summer (still not as good as EA cushions). 

     

    I have 2 EA couches, 3 loveseats, 4 cushion chairs, 1 leather rocking chair and wood furniture. They are all in great condition (2 terriers and 2 dc have used these too).

     

    My next couch I will travel to buy EA (on sale) if I think the quality is still good.  But I'm not sure if EA is still the same quality.  Back then they were made in the USA in EA factories and that was the reason I bought EA (along with quality).  Now everything is made in China, I think.

     

    Price is not always a sign of quality.

    Getting a junior higher struggling with math ready for high school algebra

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    I've used both R&S math and CLE math for my sons.  CLE is more advanced in what schools are teaching and expect dc to know TODAY.  I recommend CLE math over R&S.

     

    If you, the parent, have the basics of math and/or can learn it yourself and stay one step ahead of your dc, I recommend finishing your current math program and using CLE math 7 for grade 8 next year.  Why - because CLE math 7 is a complete math program to get ready for high school algebra and geometry.  CLE math 8 is nice but not necessary.  There is A LOT of repetition from year to year and mostly CLE re-teaches what they expect dc to know in THAT year.  Yes, you can go from CLE math 7 into algebra!  CLE, Teaching Textbooks or Saxon algebra will work fine if your dc does well with CLE math 7 (there is so much repetition!!).

     

    If you are not sure, order both CLE math 7 AND 8 and compare them (if you can afford to pay to send one back or use it for other dc).  Time is important - don't waste it!  Compare carefully and USE ONLY ONE MATH PROGRAM AT A TIME!  Ask me how I know - LOL!

     

    P.S.  I still have an unused CLE math 8 almost complete set; as well as Teaching Textbooks algebra 1&2, Saxon algebra 1. 

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    Bordering on blasphemy: decluttering books

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    I have decluttered my library in stages.

     

    Stage 1 was to let go of childrens' books that the kids weren't terribly fond of or that they'd outgrown and I didn't have emotional attachments to. I sold some at garage sales and donated the rest to the library booksale. I survived Stage 1.

     

    Stage 2 was actually the hardest and that was letting go of books in my own library that I no longer read, needed, or had space for. This was probably the hardest for me, because I'd always felt that all my books were special friends. I happened to be at the library book sale when some college physics students came across my books. They were SO thrilled with the finds that it helped me get through Stage 2.

     

    Stage 3 was to sell sets of childrens' books on ebay. This bunch did hold some memories because of the many hours we spent reading them, so I did feel a twinge. I needed cash to buy an instrument for one of the kiddos and it was a good trade-off because that instrument is still in use 5 years later and I'm pretty sure we wouldn't have read The Magic School Bus at any time during that time period.

     

    After that it was much easier. I did another decluttering after I was done homeschooling, and yet another of my own personal library. My kids have all sorted through their shelves, and sent the books they didn't want out the door. We saved childrens' Christmas books, and childhood favorites.

     

    I'm due another big clean out because almost all reading I do now is on Kindle. I didn't think I'd like to read ebooks, but apparently it's become my preferred format for all but a few old friends.

     

    Good luck with the decluttering.

     

    This is what I did - in stages.  This took me over 5 years because it was overwhelming.  I'm still slowly releasing books but now I have room on my bookshelves for things other than books!

    Book a Week 2015 - BW42: poe's tell-tale heart

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    I've shied away from the Big Library Read since I read one, Eyes on You. I was disappointed that such a poorly written book (more like a made-for-tv movie script than a novel) would be promoted by libraries around the world. I know I shouldn't judge all of the choices by that one, but it left a bad taste in my mouth.

     

     

    Wow, what a disappointment! 

    I forgot, I did download that one and started it, but it wasn't my cuppa right off the bat.  So I didn't get very far.  Now, I'm glad I didn't read it. 

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    Book a Week 2015 - BW42: poe's tell-tale heart

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    melbotoast posted this in a thread on the General Discussion board ~

     

    Big Library Read: October 7 – 21, 2015

     

    http://biglibraryread.com/

     

    Here’s how it works: Program sponsor, OverDrive, teams with noted eBook publishers to make two popular eBooks available to public libraries and schools for lending. During the two-week program, the Big Library Read titles are available to borrow through participating libraries and schools. It’s free and there’s never a waiting list during the program. All you need is a library card or student ID to get started reading in this international eBook club.

     

    The titles are The Door in the Hedge by Robin McKinley and In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters.

     

    Regards,

    Kareni

     

    I read the last adult (I think) big library read and it was EXCELLENT - Shakespeare Saved My Life by Laura Bates.

     

    I downloaded In the Shadow of Blackbirds but haven't read it yet.

     

    Just finished reading The Fifth Gospel.  I enjoyed it. It follows the latest in historical literary Christian Biblical theology which I agree with.

     

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    Rod and Staff Math and Algebra

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    R&S 7 and 8 are so very similar!  With my older ds, we skipped R&S math 7 and went from R&S math 6 to 8 (he'll be  a sr in college this fall). He used Saxon algebra 1 for most of grade 8 and then did algebra 1 again for his first year in a private high school.

     

    I think you could skip 8 and go onto an algebra program like Saxon, TT or another program.  The problem with Saxon is that there are TOO MANY problems.  I had my ds do only half the problem set.  I liked Art Reed's Saxon algebra videos.

     

     

    Just be aware that the R&S math program is weak in introducing algebra. Most current math programs today have the students using basic algebra and geometry much earlier than R&S.  I switched my younger ds to CLE math after learning how behind R&S math was compared to modern math programs. 

    new phone scam warning . . .

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    I'm getting landline phone calls that reads our name and phone number on caller ID.  At first I thought it was my FIL calling since he has the same name as dh but the phone number was ours! 

     

    Then I got a text message on my cell that wanted to read my palm.  NOW SCAMS on my cell phone too! UGH!!  :cursing:

    Something more compact than Lial's BCM?

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    CLE math 8 covers all basic math, algebra, geometry and more (see the CLE S&S).  CLE math 8 would do it but you would have to eliminate half the lessons which I think you could easily do.  Each of the 10 booklets contains about 15 lessons, 2 quizes and one test.  Skip 801 & 810 booklets (first and last booklets) and cross out about half the workbook problems. The CLE math teacher's book has all the solutions (not answer key) worked out for the parent if needed. 

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