Virginia Homeschool Convention

Virginia Homeschool Convention

Calling all homeschoolers who love books! Come to this amazing event, pick up curricula, go to inspiring workshops, and, best of all (according to me), talk to the author of Rambling Ruminations books, Dr. Caroline Crocker. Pick up some TRUE stories set during WWII,...
Role Reversal

Role Reversal

We didn’t expect it to happen, but it did. My 91-year-old mother and I were on our way out to speak to a class about World War 2. We had plenty of time, I had the materials in hand, and we were leaving to get in the car when it happened. Mom’s ankle twisted, and she...
The Worst and the Best Move

The Worst and the Best Move

I’m an immigrant who was born to an immigrant who was born to an immigrant and on and on for generations. You’d think that moving would be in my genes! I’ve Moved a Lot I’ve had plenty of practice in moving. As an adult, I’ve lived in Urbandale, Iowa; Coventry,...