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A friend of mine read "Outlander," by Gabaldon and commented on that aspect of it. Her dh really appreciated the effect it had on her.... :)
I've read that series, but I had a different response. I was more along the lines of, "OK. We get it. You two like each other. Move the plot along, please." :rolleyes:
Also, my MIL enjoys Julie Garwood novels (the ones set in Great Britain). I'm almost sorry I know that about her....
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It really won't make a difference. I learned Spanish growing up, and then spent a semester studying at the UNiversidad de Costa Rica in college. My Spanish was a bit different, but not terribly so. I got a couple of "My, aren't YOU formal?" comments when I used vosotros, but in a teasing way. We certainly all understood each other. I wouldn't let the "type" of Spanish stop you from using this program.
(We use Galore Park, by the way, and are loving it!)
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We've done this before and have tried to balance nights of discussion with nights of activities for children. Usually there's a main speaker, and then we had a Q and A session at the end.
Mom's Night Topics:
Homeschooling and Staying Sane Through The Christmas Season
Home Organization/ Balancing Homeschooling and the REst of Your lIfe
Voice of a Veteran (A mom who's graduated her 3 children spoke about hsing)
A problem-solving night( Everyone brought a question to ask, and we then brainstormed solutions.)
Focus on an Educational Style night: (CM, Classical, Unit Studies, etc.)
Lapbooking/Notebooking Demonstrations
Loving Your Husband, etc.
Activity Nights:
Book Look is our biggest hit: Everyone brings their favorite curriculum or materials, and displayes them on a table. We spend a couple of hours wandering through the tables just looking at what everyone uses and asking questions. (Like a curriculum fair, but no sales.)
Living Wax Museum Night: Children create a display about a historical figure they've researched. Then they dress up like that character and pose next to their display. When an observer presses their "Start button", they come to life and recite a short biography of their figure.
International Night: Research a country, create a display, cook some food, and dress up as someone from that country.
At the first meeting, we made a survey and asked moms what topics they'd like to see discussed. Then we scheduled those first. It helped to have an icebreaker, then a speaker, and then Q and A. That kept us focused on a topic. People also brought snacks! :)
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The funny thing is, when I first saw it, I thought you were coming to Dallas! LOL!
LOL! Maybe someday...
Especially if I can have a fundraiser when I get there! :)
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LOL! I saw this post and thought, "What? Me? Really?"
I am really hating this election season right now.
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I think so. Nothing jumps out in my memory. Have you heard the soundtrack? Maybe listen to it a couple of times before you go.
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Don't you wish you/your son had the presence of mind to reply in some perfectly appropriate fashion? Not nasty, but head high, with "you are a twit" emblazoned in your eyes:
Option 1: I'm sorry....what's that you said about your big behind?
Option 2: We have years to get our math work done, but clearly you might want to consider a remedial course in common courtesy.
Option 3: Turkey **** Butt Hell Ass!!! Oh, you'll have to excuse me - it's this tic I have whenever I'm around people who are completely irritating.
Doran....I think I love you.
Is that appropriate to write on this forum? I hope so.
These are fantastic!
Hillary
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Our dc may read the books when they are in 7th grade, if they choose. (They may not be interested. Oldest ds wasn't.)
I worked in a bookstore when the first books came out. I had a real problem with people who bought the books (especially those 4 and after) to read aloud to their preschoolers.
I've read the entire series, and dh and I decided that allowing the boys to read them in junior high was a more appropriate age.
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I don't remember the profanity, but I remember the *intensity* of it. Even knowing the astronauts survived, it was intense!
Maybe you could show clips/key scenes?
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We use Rosetta Stone in combination with "So You Really Want to Learn Spanish." Rosetta Stone has been great for the past 2 years, but ds asked for a program with more of a grammar base. So we added SYRWTLS and the combination has been wonderful.
Rosetta Stone is methodical, and uses native speakers. SYRWTLS fills the grammar and conversation gaps missing from RS.
We also watch DVDs of short films in Spanish (Veggie Tales, etc.) and tape Plaza Sesamo when it's on on the weekends. If you have cable, you could look at the children's programming on Univision.
Have fun!
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Well, I'd start with "Minnie the Moocher." LOL!
Maybe google to see when that was popular, and go from there?
My grandpa loved music that I *think * was from that era, but I'm not sure: "In the Bushes at the Bottom of the Garden," "All I Do, the Whole Day Through, is Dream of You," "The Hat's on the Side of My Head." I remember he really liked the band leader Ray Noble.
Hopefully that helps!
Hillary
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I ordered from Book Depository a couple of weeks ago. My materials arrived in 7 business days. Great service!
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I refuse to vote for McCain. So I am considering my options. So far, the two options I can stomach are:
a) Writing in Fred Thompson, or
b) Voting for Hillary Clinton.
What's that crackling sound? ..........Is that Hell freezing over?
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In addition to what's been said, my closest friends will also call me out when I'm doing something wrong or am in sin. I will do the same for them. It hurts to hear it from them, but I know that they say what they think because they love me too much not to speak up.
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I have no thyroid, and had thyroid issues before it was removed. I take whatever I want.
If it's something new, though, I will call the pharmacist and ask if it will interfere with the synthroid I take. Sometimes the pharmacist will tell me to wait a few hours after taking the synthroid before taking it.
If you're concerned, call the pharmacist at the all-night drugstore and ask.
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Begonia, I must let you know that I ordered my materials from Book Depository in the UK on Feb. 5th. They arrived in the mail on Feb. 14th - 7 business days later. VERY speedy service. I have no complaints here!
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I do speak Spanish, but my dh does not. My eldest son has been doing Rosetta Stone for a couple of years, but was frustrated because he couldn't really "converse" with anyone.
Recently I purchased "So You Really Want to Learn Spanish" by Galore Park. Ds likes that it immediately got him talking, started with helpful conversation pieces, and focuses on grammar.
BUT, I realize that we'll all need more conversation practice. My two younger dc (7 and 4) want to learn too, but wouldn't be able to work in the text, obviously. They'd have to pick things up verbally.
So how do you successfully do this, especially with littles?
Thanks!
Hillary
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Do you mean something they can do independently? Or maybe with you or Dad?
My ds (now 12) has been using the "Our Daily Bread" devotionals for a year or two. They're short, too the point, and include Bible reading. Ds reads one chapter of the Bible a day, with the goal of reading straight through the Bible. Then he does the Daily Bread.
Before this, he did a LOT of Kay Arthur's Bible Studies for childen. They're broken up into bits to do each day, and do involve writing. BUt I like that they are VERY expository, focus on what the Bible says, and do not talk down to kids.
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There is a book out there called "Preparing Your Son For Every Man's Battle." The first half of the book is written for fathers. The second half is written for the sons and fathers to read together.
You can photocopy a chapter at a time. Dad and son read them simultaneously and then discuss/answer questions afterwards. It worked wonderfully well for us. Very thorough, but gentle, and having the book present the material made it much easier for Dad, I think. :)
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I've got one in 6th and 1 in first. I don't plan, and it's worked out fine.
The only "planning" I find that I need to do is in history and science. Every couple of weeks I check out library books I'll need, and make sure I have what I need onhand for science. That's really it.
So, through 6th grade at least, you're probably good. :)
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Platanos Maduros are fried plantains.
You can find plantains in your grocery store, probably. When they are nearly all black, peel them and slice them diagonally.(maybe an inch thick??) Fry them (in a single layer) in hot butter until they're very brown on one side (3-4 minutes) and then flip them over and do the same on the other sides. Then turn them on their sides and sautee a bit, and then do the other sides.
When they are yellow all the way through (cut one open to check), they're done. Put on a paper towel to drain.
Have fun!
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Hillary these sound great -- though I'll have to try them another time. What is Salza Zizano and where do I purchase it? Ditto Platanos Maduras?
Salsa Lizano is a Costa Rican sauce. (YUM!) Depending upon where you live, you may find it in a posh gourmet-type foody store. Or if you have lots of Latin Americans (not Mexicans) in your city, you may find it in one of their specialty markets.
For me, I ordered it from Amazon.com.
Hillary
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Gallo Pinto
Ingredients:
1 cup of cooked rice
1 cup of cooked beans
1 chopped onion (small)
1 small chopped red pepper
2 cloves of garlic chopped
1 tbs oil
¼ cup chopped cilantro
4 Tbs. Salsa Lizano (use Worcestershire sauce ONLY and you won't get the same taste!)
2 tbs black pepper
1 tbs seasoning
How to prepare:
1. Fry onion, red pepper, garlic, cilantro in the vegetable oil, about 3 minutes.
2. Pour in the beans and add the sauce, black pepper and seasoning. Let it cook for a few minutes, but don’t let it dry out.
3. Pour in the cooked rice and mix it with the beans
Enjoy with:
Sour Cream
Platanos maduros
Eggs (fried or scrambled )
Cheese and Bean Empanadas
Ingredients:½ lb corn flour½ lb dough flour or Maseca½ lb lard or 4 oz vegetable oil¼ lb Mozzarella cheese, grind3 tablespoon vegetable oil½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce¼ lb chorizo sausage1 onion, chopped1 cup fried beans1 teaspoon saltDirectionsMaking the Dough FlourCombine dough flour, corn flour, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir in water gradually until smooth. Dough must be slightly sticky.Test dough consistency by flattening a small ball between your hands. If dough edges crack, add more water. Test until edges are completely smooth.Cover dough with a damp kitchen towel.For the FillingHeat fried beans in a saucepan over medium high. Add onions, salt, and Worcestershire sauce.Heat chorizo sausage in another saucepan over medium high. Turning cook until meat is cooked.Making TurnoversRoll dough out 1/8 to ¼ inch thick. Cut the dough into circles of 4 – 5 inch diameters. Brush rounds with water. Place 2 teaspoons chorizo sausage, 1 teaspoon cheese, 1 teaspoon fried beans filling on each round. Fold over and seal by crimping with a fork, making a narrow rim.Heat lard or vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium high. Add turnovers and cook turning until light brown.Serve warm.
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In addition to Laura's response, if you Google "pounds to dollar conversion" you'll find several conversion calculators out there.
I just ordered from Book Depository for the first time, based on positive feedback from people here. I ordered last week, it shipped 2 days later, and according to their website it takes 7-10 business days for materials to arrive.
Hillary
Looking for best German curriculum and best way to learn to converse in Spanish
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We have started using "So You Really Want to Learn Spanish" by Galore Park. It is lightly grammar-based, but really focuses on conversational Spanish.
I'm using it with my 12 yo ds and having great results. It would be a light curriculum for your older ds, but I'd think you could move through it more quickly and and grammar wouldn't be oppressive to him.
Hillary