My mom takes Synthroid. She tried the generic, but found that it didn't work well for her, so she went back to the name brand.

Same here! I look much less wrinkly than my SIL, who is younger than I am, but who loves to tan.

I'm in central Georgia, and you're right that there's not a lot of touristy stuff. I can recommend a visit to Milledgeville, the Antebellum Capital of Georgia. A tour of the lovely Old Governor's Mansion (recently restored at a cost of $5 million) is very interesting, as is a visit to the Old Statehouse (also recently restored) and museum, and also Lockerly Hall. Most, if not all, of these places are featured in the Trolley Tour, which, IMO is a MUST! You will see the beautiful architecture of the old homes in the historic district and hear all the fascinating stories (including ghost stories!), and you will see the church in which General Sherman quartered his horses and his troops poured molasses down the pipes of the organ.

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For my 8th grader: PreAlgebra -- Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra 2.0 Health & Anatomy -- Apologia Human Anatomy & Physiology plus appropriate sections of Apologia General Science to beef it up a bit, plus Color Yourself Smart: Human Anatomy Civics -- Painless American Government & Civics in America Literature -- Classic Middle School Literature: Mystery & Classic Middle School Literature: Adventure Writing -- daily journal writing & Writing Skills, Book 2 Grammar -- Easy Grammar/Daily Grams Vocabulary -- Vocabulary Workshop Level A & Level B Home Economics -- Pearables Home Economics for Homeschoolers (adapted for age-appropriateness), Cooking Essentials, and Cooking with Children Worldview & Apologetics -- How to Be Your Own Selfish Pig, Don't Check Your Brains at the Door, So What's the Difference, and The Case for Christ/The Case for Faith Student Editions

Here's the message I got from my books from a recent order: Your book(s) asked to write you a personal note - it seemed unusual, but who are we to say no?) Holy canasta! It's me... it's me! I can't believe it is actually me! You could have picked any of over 2 million books but you picked me! I've got to get packed! How is the weather where you live? Will I need a dust jacket? I can't believe I'm leaving Mishawaka, Indiana already - the friendly people, the Hummer plant, the Linebacker Lounge - so many memories. I don't have much time to say goodbye to everyone, but it's time to see the world! I can't wait to meet you! You sound like such a well read person. Although, I have to say, it sure has taken you a while! I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but how would you like to spend five months sandwiched between Jane Eyre (drama queen) and Fundamentals of Thermodynamics (pyromaniac)? At least Jane was an upgrade from that stupid book on brewing beer. How many times did the ol' brewmaster have one too many and topple off our shelf at 2am? I know the trip to meet you will be long and fraught with peril, but after the close calls I've had, I'm ready for anything (besides, some of my best friends are suspense novels). Just five months ago, I thought I was a goner. My owner was moving and couldn't take me with her. I was sure I was landfill bait until I ended up in a Better World Books book drive bin. Thanks to your socially conscious book shopping, I've found a new home. Even better, your book buying dollars are helping kids read from Brazil to Botswana... Eagerly awaiting our meeting, [book titles] :D

I love this. :iagree:

Absolutely not. I try to make summer last just as long as possible! I'm the same with Christmas break too. Our school year will start August 20, and if there were a way to wait until after Labor Day without having to extend past Memorial Day, and still take a 1-week break every 6 weeks and take a month off at Christmas, I would! :tongue_smilie:

Tough question, because while I believe that homosexuality is biblically wrong, I am not heartless, and I would want to find a way to reconcile these two dichotomies. I do like what this poster said, and I agree with what she says here:

I have several gay friends. Right off the top of my head, I can count about half a dozen with whom I interact on a fairly frequent basis. Obviously, we disagree when it comes to their lifestyle, but they know where I stand, I know where they stand, and we are friends anyway.

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:iagree: I believe homosexuality is not something a person is born with. I believe it is a response--sometimes subconscious--to environmental stimulus, but a choice nonetheless. Just as a person might struggle with pornography addiction, drug addiction, or alcoholism, he might also struggle with homosexuality. To embrace any of these sins as a lifestyle is wrong. I know that this is not a popular opinion, and it's certainly not politically correct, but I believe it is biblical.

Sounds a lot like me. Except that I don't mow the lawn. But I have a flower garden that needs a little attention now & then.

Similar to what I was thinking. Now, for a vacation getaway for dh & me when the kids are grown & on their own, this would be fun. :001_smile:

Try http://www.edmunds.com/.

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:iagree: Wow. Just... wow.

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: My nerves would be shot!!!

Turkey roll-ups. My kids love this.

And it is so yummy! I just ate the last serving of Blue Bell Coffee ice cream from my freezer last night. Mmmm....

Haha! Yes, especially #2.

I start browsing curriculum for the next school year sometime in January/February, and usually start buying used items in March/April. I search on the WTM board as well as VegSource and Homeschool Classifieds. I also check Paperback Swap, eBay, Half.com, Amazon Marketplace, Alibris, Better World Books, etc. online and I shop nearby thrift stores and used book sales. I look for used items until about 3-4 weeks before we start school, and if I haven't found them by then, I give up and order new--or (more often) just substitute something else instead. If it's something I really, really need and can't substitute, I usually buy it from Amazon, ChristianBook.com, or Rainbow Resource. As for selling, I usually take my used items to area used curriculum sales. I price items anywhere from 25%-75% off the new price, depending on condition and whether the item is in demand. Whatever doesn't sell, I list on WTM, VegSource, and Homeschool Classifieds, with the price adjusted to accomodate postage & insurance. Any items that still don't sell get passed along to the thrift store or given away for free to someone local.

At least I'm not the ONLY one. But judging by the number of responses, I guess I AM in the minority. Oh, well. :coolgleamA:

Just wondering if I'm the only one who does this! I will buy something that sounds so perfect, but in the hustle & bustle, it sits on the shelf and never gets used, and then before I know it, the kids have outgrown it, grade level wise. It's happened more times than I care to remember, most often with literature guides, writing programs or materials, and science experiment guides/kits. But sometimes it's other things. For just ONE example: a few years ago, I bought the whole set of Clarence Carson's A Basic History of the United States and also the entire 10-volume set of Joy Hakim's A History of US and have yet to even pull any book from either set off the shelf! We use something else for our history spine, and these were intended to be supplemental materials. But we haven't used them at all. :( Surely I'm not alone! What wonderful things have YOU bought but never used?

:iagree: Traffic is AWFUL though.