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Anne in Hawaii

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Anne in Hawaii last won the day on February 1 2008

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    I've finished the homeschooling journey, and both of my students are now at Covenant College.
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    Georgia
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  1. I really like Punic Wars & Culture Wars. I'm reading it very slowly -- maybe one essay a week. It's really adding to my wishlist, too, as he recommends all kinds of interesting books I've never heard of.
  2. ~ The Seven Laws of Teaching - John Milton Gregory ~ Climbing Parnassus - Tracy Lee Simmons ~ The Art of Teaching - Gilbert Highet ~ Marva Collins' Way ~ Who Killed Homer? And of course, the book that started it all for me: The Well-Trained Mind ~Anne
  3. You just never know. It's a space-available thing, I think. Sometimes media mail takes over 6 weeks, too, and then sometimes it's only a few days. It's very unpredictable.
  4. I've found that parcel post takes at least 6 weeks. Around Christmas time it takes much longer.
  5. Last night was 8, but tonight, according to my DVR guide, it's from 7 to 9.
  6. I did it using the Core plan. I'm Lifetime now, and I continue to weigh in once a month. That has been crucial for me! I blogged about my WW journey a few months ago here. I highly recommend WW! It's a healthful way to lose weight and keep it off. Best wishes! ~Anne
  7. Whenever I've been there, I really can't tell that they help, and they make A LOT of noise.
  8. Yes, everything is expensive here. We're military, so I do most of my grocery shopping on base, and whenever I go to a local supermarket, I can't believe the prices. It's not unusual to see milk at $7/gallon. Gas is more expensive here, too, although it's about $2.00 a gallon cheaper right now than it was this summer. Yesterday I paid $2.48/gallon. Housing is outrageously expensive, and you have to really lower your standards. Don't expect air-conditioning, a dishwasher, or even a bath tub! Many houses only have a shower or a Japanese-style tub. Most houses are small and are single-wall construction. And houses are very close together, so it matters who you're neighbors are. I can hear my next door neighbors sneeze! The actual move here was a major pain, even with the military handling it. Dealing with the local bureaucracy, learning your way around, and finding housing here is beyond annoying. Someone wisely told me to give it about 3 months to adjust, and she was right. Still, I love it. We're on our third consecutive tour here and have been here 6 1/2 years. We bought a house last year. I love the weather and the scenery. We have a great church and dear friends. I love the community I live in, and it's been a really good place for my kids to grow up. The only time I've felt island fever was when we had the earthquake a couple of years ago and lost power, phone, and internet. My husband is due to retire in less than 2 years, and we haven't decided if we'll stay here after that -- mainly because of the expense. If you're looking for adventure, I'd say go for it. :-)
  9. Art of Argument covers informal logic -- fallacies. Traditional Logic is concerned with the forms of logical arguments -- syllogisms. We've used (or are using) both in our studies. In my opinion, TL is more difficult than Art of Argument, Thinking Toolbox, or Fallacy Detective. Right now my 9th grader is doing Art of Argument, and election season is a really good time to find fallacies! :D She completed TL 1 & 2 in 7th and 8th grades and will do Material Logic after Christmas.
  10. It was my son's first year, and he was in 10th grade. He had completed TL I & II, and Material Logic by then. Our club was an NCFCA one, and the time commitment was significant. It ended up being a lot more than what they told us at the beginning of the year. He struggled in the beginning but really showed improvement throughout the year. I'm really glad for the experience for him, but, again, it was a BIG commitment. I think 9th grade would be a good time to start. A lot of the kids in our club who started in 7th grade (through a different club) were really burned out by their senior year.
  11. I think he was in Georgia before he moved to Montgomery. He runs a counseling ministry at Eastwood PCA.
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