Ellie Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Since I have nothing to do, outside the house, this week, I'll be working on the homeschool "manual" for our statewide group. It won't be that big a book, because there are already boatloads of books written about how to homeschool and what to do when you're homeschoolng and why you should be doing it in the first place and all that stuff. But it will be a good place to start. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 43 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: I don't like that I am losing character voice and significant visual elements with the cuts and rewrites. I love fiddling with it, but I feel I am doing as much harm as good. Critter, you never responded when I said that you should just cut your book into two, if possible. Don't lose character voice and significant visual elements! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 28 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: P.S. I heard this morning that drinking several cups of coffee (regular or decaffeinated) could help you live longer. ? I guess that I'm doomed. I still hate coffee. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Camp Prep Phase 2 (crafts and activities) begins today. (This is not my gift as much as the actual teaching but I'm learning. . . ) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Oh and you know what kills me? I was scouring Pinterest and other sites all year for craft and activity ideas that went with what I thought was this year's camp theme. But most of the collected ideas won't work with the new camp theme. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 20 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: I guess that I'm doomed. I still hate coffee. I can only drink it with plenty of cream and liquid stevia - warm coffee ice cream! ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Critter, you never responded when I said that you should just cut your book into two, if possible. Don't lose character voice and significant visual elements! Not possible, unfortunately. But now, I won't lose voice and visual elements if I can at all help it. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Jean in Newcastle said: I guess that I'm doomed. I still hate coffee. I don't drink coffee either, but very strong, black tea--that I like. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I'm catching up with Latin and French today. Feeling very tired and a little weak. I might get this lesson done and then go lie down after I eat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egao_gakari Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I went with the "minus science" school schedule today because I just don't have it in me to teach a BFSU lesson right now. Drank a little coffee, haven't found it to be much help yet, but that's potentially just because it's keeping me steady at "not passing out" level of fatigue. Have to teach a lesson at 3pm, and another at 6pm, and figure out dinner in between. How is it already the afternoon?! Keeping my eye on Prime Day, but nothing's catching it yet ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Jean in Newcastle said: I guess that I'm doomed. I still hate coffee. Svengo!! To infinity and beyond. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 10 minutes ago, KrissiK said: Svengo!! To infinity and beyond. I am scarred from being offered coffee even at 3 years old because American = coffee at least in the 60's in Japan. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Camp crafts and activities are now all planned I have a comprehensive craft supply list. Put out a plea for cardboard tubes on Nextdoor. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I have come to the conclusion that John got my awkwardness, Mary got my aloofness and Alex got my lack of domestication. I have given nothing positive to these children! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 John got your bookishness. Mary got your sense of humor. Awix got your mischievousness. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Finished with the cubbies and put ds13's history binder together. Now we're off to the orthodontist. ? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 33 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: John got your bookishness. Mary got your sense of humor. Awix got your mischievousness. Is that last one a good thing? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Slache said: Is that last one a good thing? Yes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 John was too tired to finish his memory work so I let him stop. He immediately began break dancing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Hi kids. I'm home. Swim meet since 7am. Did I forget to tell you? Now I'm sitting outside in the rain giving the dogs some play time. Very. Peaceful. Except for the "baby" wanting me to play tug o war with him. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Another Lynn said: Hi kids. I'm home. Swim meet since 7am. Did I forget to tell you? Now I'm sitting outside in the rain giving the dogs some play time. Very. Peaceful. Except for the "baby" wanting me to play tug o war with him. We don't pay attention. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 The best part of new jobs is waiting for everything to get set up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 4 minutes ago, Slache said: John was too tired to finish his memory work so I let him stop. He immediately began break dancing. Sounds legit. That would help me rest after memory work as well. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Hmph!!! That's all I got. I need some COFFEE!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Another Lynn said: Hi kids. I'm home. Swim meet since 7am. Did I forget to tell you? Now I'm sitting outside in the rain giving the dogs some play time. Very. Peaceful. Except for the "baby" wanting me to play tug o war with him. I want to sit outside in the rain. Alone. Maybe with some dogs. I'm not a "doggy" person. I'm a cat person. I just want to be alone. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 ETA: Please don't quote; I'm going to come edit out in a bit. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I'm sorry, Prairie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 There is a raging debate among Filipinos as to whether to check the "Asian" box on forms or the "Pacific Islander". Ds identifies as Asian and White. Dd identifies as Pacific Islander and White. It's complicated. . . (And yes, I know why each group in the debate holds to their position.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Just now, Jean in Newcastle said: There is a raging debate among Filipinos as to whether to check the "Asian" box on forms or the "Pacific Islander". Ds identifies as Asian and White. Dd identifies as Pacific Islander and White. It's complicated. . . (And yes, I know why each group in the debate holds to their position.) Try being both Hispanic and white. You're options are white/not Hispanic or Hispanic/not white. Ummm? No? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Just now, Slache said: Try being both Hispanic and white. You're options are white/not Hispanic or Hispanic/not white. Ummm? No? More and more forms allow you to click "all that apply". You could click both and really blow their minds! (If anyone actually reads those. . . ) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 11 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: There is a raging debate among Filipinos as to whether to check the "Asian" box on forms or the "Pacific Islander". Ds identifies as Asian and White. Dd identifies as Pacific Islander and White. It's complicated. . . (And yes, I know why each group in the debate holds to their position.) Be aware that for college scholarship purposes, there are different implications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Just now, prairiewindmomma said: Be aware that for college scholarship purposes, there are different implications. I am well aware. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 ((Prairie)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I'm scrambling through boxes trying to find ds's hand me downs for church clothes. Younger ds's dress slacks are about 3 inches too short, and I want to make sure we have suitable clothing on hand. Older ds can barely squeeze into his suit jacket. They are both growing so much that keeping them fed and clothed is a full time job. Ugh. I really need to hit the thrift shops tonight or tomorrow and see if I can luck into some good clothes for them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 (((Prairie))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 5 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: I am scarred from being offered coffee even at 3 years old because American = coffee at least in the 60's in Japan. And now in Japan you can get the world's most expensive cup of coffee. Who woulda thunkit? ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Praying, Prairie. My in-laws are getting close to that situation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Wrote some of the manual. Talked with the pres of the statewide group as we plan our meet-up in Midland. Did not leave the house. Awesome. And it's an awesome stay-at-home booya! #noh 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 What do you do if your parents/in laws are too toxic to have in your home but cannot afford assisted living? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 @prariewindmomma i am.sorry. we are also in that phase of life, hitting hard now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, Slache said: What do you do if your parents/in laws are too toxic to have in your home but cannot afford assisted living? There are low income assisted living facilities available. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I flunked the rewrite. Cried about it. Will regroup and work on it later. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Slache said: What do you do if your parents/in laws are too toxic to have in your home but cannot afford assisted living? You are not obligated to support them in Texas or Washington State. They can apply for Medicaid and deal. Speaking of Texas. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 32 minutes ago, Slache said: What do you do if your parents/in laws are too toxic to have in your home but cannot afford assisted living? 19 minutes ago, Tsuga said: You are not obligated to support them in Texas or Washington State. They can apply for Medicaid and deal. Speaking of Texas. Yep. (Or find another relative who will take them in.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 We had a ministry for a number of years at a low income assisted living facility subsidized by the government. It wasn't the fanciest but all needs were met and then some. It was a safe and comfortable place to live with social workers, nurses, aides etc. who really cared about the residents. Residents had to be disabled or elderly and had to meet some financial need guidelines. (We didn't actually work for the facility. I guess you could say that we volunteered there.) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 28 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: I flunked the rewrite. Cried about it. Will regroup and work on it later. Maybe because the draft before the rewrites was so good? I know the editor possibly has market reasons for wanting more of this and less of that, but I'm imagining your manuscript like a Rembrandt and she's asking you to make it a Van Gogh. Maybe you should keep your Rembrandt. signed, a friend who knows nothing about writing fiction, but hates to see you suffer and wonders if it's beneficial..... ❤️ 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I found hand me down dress clothes, including shoes, for younger ds in a box. Both girls are taken care of. Just need to work on older ds now. Query: It's x family's custom to take portraits at funerals. (I think we discussed this a few years ago at the last funeral). I have a standard black dress I've been wearing for 10 years now. Do I need to get a new dress? I don't think I'm headed to a funeral this week, but I get the feeling that I need to be prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, prairiewindmomma said: I found hand me down dress clothes, including shoes, for younger ds in a box. Both girls are taken care of. Just need to work on older ds now. Query: It's x family's custom to take portraits at funerals. (I think we discussed this a few years ago at the last funeral). I have a standard black dress I've been wearing for 10 years now. Do I need to get a new dress? I don't think I'm headed to a funeral this week, but I get the feeling that I need to be prepared. No. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I have a headache. I sabotaged my low-carb eating plan with fresh made chocolate chip banana bread. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 20 minutes ago, KrissiK said: I have a headache. I sabotaged my low-carb eating plan with fresh made chocolate chip banana bread. That is okay. Health is long game and constant improvement and forgiveness is the best strategy. Did you do better than yesterday? Are you able to believe in yourself for tomorrow? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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