sassenach
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So many more reasons I will never move to CA no matter how good the job offer might be for dh. Thankfully, he feels the same way! Ya'll need to move to TX!
Let me tell you, there is no more maladaptive creature on the planet than a Texan forced to live in California (which is distinctly different than a Texan who has escaped to California). I’ve known a few, and not a day goes by that they don’t mention something that’s better in Texas or worse in California. Mostly both.
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Ah, you’ve been assimilated.I’m pretty much a lifetime Texan (I lived in Louisiana for a couple of years).
When we moved to California, it took me less than a week to realize I never wanted to go back to Texas even for a visit.
I sure hope I never have to.
Yeah, you couldn’t pay me a million bucks to move to Texas. And before you think that’s hyperbolic, consider that most Californians could sell their homes and buy a bigger house for cash if we moved there. Some do, but most of us don’t. Because Texas.
Right now, I believe Ca’s homeschool laws are easier than or comparable to Texas. We’d like to keep it that way.
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With zero hesitation. Probably starting at 6 or 7. FOR SURE by 8 it wouldn't be a second thought. I'm certain I left my oldest to watch one or more of her younger siblings at a table (or in a store) at 8.
To me, asking this question of a neurotypical 10 year old suggests that there are some fears on the parental end that need to be dealt with in a healthier way. I've seen parental fears cripple children.
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The fire inspection for homeschoolers bill was previously discussed and is still on the table, but I don't remember seeing mention of the 2nd bill. It basically states that they'll form a committee which will propose regulations might include home and health inspections, parent certification, and/or curriculum standards.
The big permanent change in this bill is the defining of home schoolers as a separate category from private schoolers. The rest of the recommendations remain to be seen, but it makes sense that once we're defined as a separate group, we're going to get our own set of regulations.
I know there's a whole lot of debate around here about what homeschool regulations should be in place so I'm not going to do a call to action here. Act as you see fit.
You can find opposition info here: https://www.facebook.com/ParentsUnited4Kids/?hc_ref=ARSGwn6QzNPXOPTXTbP70jw0v8vJY09XJuxUY_xBPhn8v2Ho7SVmh3EtpmPBrLfHJis
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It is SO WEIRD that you posted this because I just had a conversation with my son’s nurse about mitochondrial disease and I brought up Noah. I was wondering the same thing! I hope someone knows and can share with us.
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I did not see the talk show but I have access to it through the AMC app so I’ll try to watch later this week.
This episode was too much like the one where Rick let Negan go during a shoot out. How much do they expect us to put up with? I’m just waiting for the story behind the bat. Dude is way too attached.
I actually stopped watching the show. The writing has just tanked and Negan is beyond my vulgarity comfort zone. The show used to be nuanced and now it's all caricature.
Dh still watches, so I'm in the room reading and half listening. I'll tune in at some points, but I'm largely just over. it.
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I don't know why the IP does this. You have to add 2-3 times the amount of seasoning and salt to get good flavor. I've taken to cooking the beef first on pressure, then adding in the rest of the ingredients to slow cook for flavor. If I add them in with the pressure, they just disappear.
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Yes. My class is online but I could make use of it. Why do I not think of these things? Thanks!
Because it’s all new! The nice part about the writing center is that they know all of the professors and often know what that particular prof is looking for.
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Does your college have a tutoring center? Mine has a writing lab and the tutors there are super helpful.
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Did anyone watch last night, and if so, did you watch the talk show afterwards? I only watched a few minutes of it, but I wondered if they talked any more about some of the ideas that the show is going toward women and their nobleness are going to be what saves everyone. Do you all think that's what is happening?
It’s possible. That’s a theme in all of Hollywood right now. We’re going to be seeing it across the board for years to come.
Penance.
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When my kids were young, we went to the bedroom when they did. So, at 10 and under, we were all in our rooms by 8:30. Dh and I would usually stay up till 11 or 12 (we were young and needed less sleep). Now, he and I will often go to the bedroom before our 15yo- usually around 9. I'm generally passed out by 10:30 at the latest. So we probably got more evening alone time when they were little. In fact, I know we did, because there are plenty of nights that the teens are hanging out with us until I fall asleep.
So to recap, probably about 2-3 hours a night when they were little and 1/2- 1 1/2 now.
But we can go out on dates without hiring a babysitter now, so it's a wash.
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I loved the finale. I loved that Kate finally got closure with letting her dad go. I’m definitely curious about who Tess and Randall were planning to see. I was also sad to see Toby in bed, I hope he turns out ok.
His parents talked about his previous depression, so my assumption was that was it (also, Kate said something about adjusting meds). I thought it was an interesting thing to have his parents say the reason he shouldn't marry her was the depression, but Kate was clearly taking care of him in the midst of it. (in your face, parents!)
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Our close friends foster and it’s the Dad who is the stay at home parent. He’s definitely alone in the car with their FD.I don't know if anything will ever come of it but it has always bugged me how Randall drives Deja without another person present. A male foster father just would not do that. I don't know if they didn't research it well or what.
Is this an actual rule or just something you see as a best practice?
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The episode was great. Now to figure out who Randall was talking about? Are Tess and he going to see Deja or Beth? Beth is not been in the future so far. Did Deja and Beth have an accident or did the worst case talk from earlier in the episode provide some foreshadowing?
I didn’t even think of all of those possibilities. Wow. It’s kind of sad to think of a future with no Beth. I love their relationship.
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Sometimes I see listings like this and I have to admire them. Those are people who lived how they wanted to. There was no thought to resale or hgtv.
And you’d always know what you could get them for Christmas!
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Well, my dual enrolled son is using online textbooks for 2 classes at a community college this semester as another data point.
Two of my 3 college classes feature textbooks, but only one of them is the basis for the class (math). My physio textbook is only used to enhance lectures.
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I've got one in high school and he has exactly 1 textbook at home (geography/world cultures). His bio teacher uses all power points, which they have access to from home. English is using novels and handouts. Math uses in-class textbooks and take home handouts. Spanish uses online textbooks and handouts.
My middle schooler has 2 textbooks at home- math and social studies. ETA- I forgot, she also has a science textbook. The only textbook that gets consistently used is math. The other 2 are sporadic.
Having given my kids a K-7 education without using textbooks other than math, this seems like a pretty normal way of teaching.
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It was very interesting to see where they're going next. I love, love, love the way this show threads together different time periods. As an aside, I read a book recently that did this called Commonwealth.
I'm very interested in how they're projecting out to the future with Tess and Deja. Can't wait for next season.
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My biggest suggestion would be to email these questions to your area director. My second suggestion would be to post this on the general curriculum board because the chat board isn't always the quickest for answering curriculum questions.
My third suggestion is RUN! Run away from the big shiny light!
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Another: SHAKE the lamb towels out before bringing them in. If the hay and amniotic fluid becomes one with the towel, I can't get it clean! If it smells like another lamb, the ewe will reject the lamb you just dried off. We've been lambing for over 15 years. Surely we've figured this out by now? Typed by a woman who has to go clean the washer and dryer out--three lbs of hay does a real number on machinery.
If I had a nickel for every time I had to get lamb amniotic fluid out of a towel.....
Jk. Your life is totally alien to me, but I like hearing about it.
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-there are at least 3 pairs of shoes per kid in my entryway
-there is bats, gloves, hats, or other baseball gear on the couch
-there is a pile of bobby pins on my bathroom counter
-the trash has been taken out but the liner hasn't been replaced
-there is a cup 1/4 filled with milk sitting on the table
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Thank you everyone for your replies. I'm a little confused though when everyone says to let the insurance company handle it. The letter I got (my dd got one letter and I got a cc) was from my insurance company. I also got a release form from my insurance company for permission to let the other party know my policy limits. Not sure if that's in my best interest or not.
WIthout knowing exactly what the letter said, it's hard to know if they were just letting you know- Hey, this is happening, or if they're telling you- Hey, this is your problem not ours.
My very strong guess is it's the first.
I got served in our driveway with papers. Dh was getting sued in a no-fault accident for 500K. Honestly, I would have loved to have gotten a letter from the ins company giving us the heads up. Instead, I came undone thinking we were on our own.
In the end, there was a few months of depositions and negotiations (all with the insurance company's lawyers), and the plaintiffs settled for 10k, if I remember correctly.
Your insurance company, who is liable for the first 100k, would prefer to pay as little as possible. They have a vested interest in negotiating this down. Based on your description of the accident, I doubt the driver has 100K in damages.
((((hugs)))) and prayers for you. This isn't easy to do on your own.
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I would probably bring in a professional mold abatement company for at least an assessment.
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My first thoughts are anxiety and/or auditory processing difficulties. Probably both, but I think the auditory processing can often be the cause of the anxiety.
California has TWO bills in the assembly
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K, you win. But not by much. Ca currently doesn’t define homeschooling as a separate thing. We run tiny private schools around here. We have to file one form a year, no follow up after that. We need to teach the main subjects in English and keep an attendance calendar, which amounts to keeping track of absences (um, zero?). No testing.