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  • You can now register for our spring testing in the Harrisburg Area on April 28 2010 - Howard Richman 1/27/2010 (0)

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  • Older Teens Consider Volunteering for Sam Rohrer for Governor Campaign - Alison Weber 3/19/2010 (0)
  • teacher/tutor/coach needs in homeschool community? - S Frey 3/18/2010 (0)
  • Graduation Registration - Kevin Bragg 3/18/2010 (0)
  • Wildlife Leadership Academy-- applications due April 1st... program for 14-17 year olds in PA... - Susan Richman 3/17/2010 (0)
  • CCIU Summer Career Academies - Deb Watson 3/17/2010 (0)
  • Getting Boys To Read - Bruce Deitrick Price 3/17/2010 (0)
  • Wildlife Leadership Academy - Application Deadline Approaching Soon! - Michele 3/17/2010 (0)
  • Attn: 15-18 Year Olds - City on the Hill Youth Leadership Conference - Emily Shaheen 3/17/2010 (0)
  • testing - Lea Cale 3/16/2010 (1)
  • Grandparent Homeschooling - Jen 3/16/2010 (0)
  • Art classes, Pre-School through adults - mike 3/16/2010 (0)
  • PHAA Harrisburg Graduation 2010 - Charlene 3/15/2010 (1)
  • new baby coming, please advise! - Angela 3/15/2010 (1)
  • testing - Terri 3/15/2010 (1)
  • School Day Performance for Seussical Jr still available - Stephanie Harley 3/15/2010 (0)
  • Pa Game Commission Seedlings for Schools Program - Cliff Guindon 3/15/2010 (0)
  • LCA announces 2010 spring production: Anne of Green Gables - A Musical - Janice Firth 3/15/2010 (0)
  • Educator Reception - Marty McGuire 3/15/2010 (0)
  • senior portfolios - Heidi L. James 3/15/2010 (0)
  • Prom Western Pa. - Amy Hartman 3/14/2010 (0)
  • Homeschooling stinks - Shayna 3/14/2010 (1)
  • Vo-tech opportunities - Tara 3/13/2010 (1)
  • Homeschooling 1/2 a year at home and 1/2 a year traveling - Amy Hansel 3/12/2010 (0)
  • graduation ceremonies - Heidi L. James 3/12/2010 (0)
  • Books for sale (Abeka, bible truths, High school text, and much more) - Jonnie 3/11/2010 (1)
  • Duel enrollment - Melissa Dillman 3/10/2010 (2)
  • help w/ daughter - pixie 3/10/2010 (2)
  • Reminder - Upcoming Used Curriculum/Book Sale March 11th and 12th - Stephanie 3/9/2010 (0)
  • Homeschool prom - Valerie 3/9/2010 (1)
  • Spring Testing Dates and Locations - Mistey 3/8/2010 (1)
  • help w/starting homeschool w/15yr old - Merrill Jones 3/8/2010 (3)
  • PHEAA Application Process - Steve Thompson 3/8/2010 (1)
  • Sola Gratia Musicians homeschool choir concert invitation - Janice Firth 3/8/2010 (0)
  • English reading requirement - Cindy 3/8/2010 (2)
  • Consumer Math series for HS students - Annette 3/8/2010 (5)
  • Sites for AP Exams? - Joe Strayhorn 3/8/2010 (11)
  • Al Qaeda spokesman Adam Gadahn arrested in Pakistan - He was homeschooled until age 15 in California - Howard Richman 3/7/2010 (0)
  • HELP - Merrill Jones 3/6/2010 (2)
  • immunizations - Liz 3/6/2010 (0)
  • Homeschool family from Kentucky on cross-country bicycle trip - Howard Richman 3/4/2010 (0)
  • homeschooling - darlene 3/3/2010 (2)
  • Can you afford a free College Education? - Charles Sierer 3/2/2010 (0)
  • HOST FAMILIES FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS SHORT TERM - jzskinner 2/28/2010 (0)
  • Eastern Prom - Kathleen Kade 2/28/2010 (0)
  • Learn A Gospel - Kirk Fraser 2/27/2010 (0)
  • Rudolph Flesch's "Why Johnny Can't Read" is 55. And as important as ever! - Bruce Deitrick Price 2/25/2010 (0)
  • When somebody else does our required 5th grade testing.... - Nan 2/25/2010 (2)
  • Prom Western Pa. - Amy & Myron Hartman 2/24/2010 (0)
  • NEPA Energy Solutions Expo being Planned for June 2010 - Brian O 2/23/2010 (0)
  • SPRING into action...volunteer! - Rebecca 2/23/2010 (0)
  • American Olympic figure skater Mirai Nagasu, 16, is homeschooled - Howard Richman 2/23/2010 (0)
  • graduation information - Pam 2/23/2010 (2)
  • WRAT3 Test STILL acceptable in Pa or not?Help PLEASE! - Lisa 2/22/2010 (1)
  • >Homeschooler Days @ Great Wolf Lodge, Pocono Mtns - Melissa Beers 2/22/2010 (0)
  • Puss in Boots Onstage inTrappe & Oreland, PA - Family Stages 2/22/2010 (0)
  • Homeschooling while out of state - Michelle 2/22/2010 (1)
  • Homeschool Prom in PA? - Hope Pasztor 2/21/2010 (0)
  • To Beekeep at Home... - gail 2/21/2010 (0)
  • graduation ceremonies - Jennifer 2/20/2010 (1)
  • corinna lankford - mstewart 2/19/2010 (1)
  • High School Conference - Heather 2/18/2010 (1)
  • Annual Used book/used curriculum sale on March 29th - gabrielle contino 2/18/2010 (0)
  • PFEW-- Pennsylvania Free-Enterprise Week... week-long summer program for teens... - Susan Richman 2/17/2010 (1)
  • HELP! NEED SOMEONE TO ADMINISTER PIAT-R! - Dorene 2/17/2010 (2)
  • SAT Code - Marian 2/16/2010 (1)
  • testing - Lea Cale 2/16/2010 (2)
  • Learn Piano at Home in the Poconos - Harvey Feldman 2/16/2010 (0)
  • Unschooling grad Bode Miller, 32, won his third Olympic medal in downhill skiing yesterday - Howard Richman 2/16/2010 (1)
  • School Day Performance of Hamlet - Stephanie Harley 2/15/2010 (0)
  • Homeschooled Judson Greene from Bloomsburg wins first place in regional Poetry Out Loud competition - Howard Richman 2/14/2010 (0)
  • Study Abroad & Service Learning for Homeschool Families - Spanish, French & Chinese - Angela Steele 2/12/2010 (0)
  • Homeschool Graduate Pens Award-winning Christian Novel! - Susan Richman 2/12/2010 (0)
  • how to get started and finding non-denominational groups - michele calabretta 2/12/2010 (1)
  • Neat idea-- a VIRTUAL 'Heart of the Matter' homeschool conference.... Feb. 22-24, 2010 - Susan Richman 2/12/2010 (2)
  • Is there a way to view the message board as a full page rather than as a sidebar? - cherie 2/12/2010 (1)
  • Legal question for Howard and Susan - Rebecca Hirsch 2/11/2010 (2)
  • AZ girl escapes virtual prison at home - Howard Richman 2/11/2010 (1)
  • connecting with homeschooling parents in Schuylkill County - Vera Mumbauer 2/10/2010 (2)
  • Accelerated courses in 8th Grade through cyber/ transfer question - Cynthia 2/10/2010 (2)
  • Piano and other music lessons - Marissa Bruno 2/9/2010 (0)
  • GYM CLASSES - Anna 2/9/2010 (0)
  • Looking for a homeschool group - Leah 2/9/2010 (2)
  • Facebook - Cynthia 2/9/2010 (0)
  • anyone who can help me find a work at home job - amanda 2/8/2010 (2)
  • HS Biology Lab question - Cynthia 2/8/2010 (0)
  • Learn Piano at Home - Harvey Feldman 2/7/2010 (0)
  • Homeschool mom Corinna Lankford and daughter Nicole among those in jail in Haiti,accused of kidnapping - Howard Richman 2/7/2010 (1)
  • home schoolers in the warminster area - mike musmanno 2/7/2010 (0)
  • Special Services - Jim D 2/5/2010 (1)
  • Importance of Being Earnest Press Release-Players of the Stage - Beth Barshinger 2/5/2010 (0)
  • Birdwatching Ideas from *BirdSleuth*, from the Cornell University Ornithology Lab - Susan Richman 2/4/2010 (0)
  • Homeschooling Info - Jerry Brittain 2/4/2010 (2)
  • MD homeschool robotics team wins first place in the robot design category at Baltimore competition - Howard Richman 2/4/2010 (0)
  • H.S.Biology/ second semester entrance? - Cynthia 2/4/2010 (1)
  • ITBS question - Nan 2/3/2010 (2)
  • Is there an organization like this in PA? - Lori 2/2/2010 (0)
  • Homeschool grad, amputee Josh Sundquist, is an inspiration to many - Howard Richman 2/2/2010 (1)
  • How Do I Start Home Schooling? - Jeanie 2/1/2010 (4)
  • Living in more than one state - Sheryl 2/1/2010 (1)
  • Try a unit study on the Olympics - the games begin Feb. 12 - Mary 2/1/2010 (0)
  • Homeschool Radio-- thought you might be interested in listening to these broadcasts online - Susan Richman 2/1/2010 (0)
  • Register now for Pittsburgh Carnegie Science Center Sci-Tech Days -- held March 9-12, 2010 - Susan Richman 2/1/2010 (0)
  • Music lessons - Bucks/Montgomery/Phila - Mark Arrington 2/1/2010 (0)
  • PA Graduation Tests - Cindy 2/1/2010 (1)
  • re: info/conferences - Terri 1/30/2010 (1)
  • Constructivism: a Primer for Parents - Bruce Deitrick Price 1/29/2010 (0)
  • German homeschooling family granted asylum in U.S. since homeschooling illegal in Germany - Howard Richman 1/29/2010 (0)
  • How do I homeschool in PA? - felicia 1/26/2010 (4)
  • PHAA bylaws now require narrative evaluations, starting with evaluations written for the 2009-2010 school year - Howard Richman 11/22/2009 (1)
  • Music Program for Homeschooler Groups - Timothy Mobley 1/25/2010 (0)
  • Warwick Park's educational programs and trails - Darian Elliott 1/25/2010 (0)
  • Advice needed - M. Hanley 1/25/2010 (3)
  • Humanities - Joyce 1/25/2010 (1)
  • Robert C Byrd scholarship - Kim H 1/22/2010 (2)
  • geometry - Jill 1/22/2010 (1)
  • available music component - Hope W. Kopf 1/21/2010 (1)
  • USED HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM BOOK SALE - Stephanie 1/20/2010 (0)
  • Music/Sewing Lessons - Esther Brubaker 1/20/2010 (0)
  • High School Girls Soccer Program - Anita Souder 1/20/2010 (0)
  • SparkPeople.com -- a terrific health and fitness resource for ALL the family-- parents, teens, kids! - Susan Richman 1/20/2010 (0)
  • Music Education - Timothy Mobley 1/19/2010 (0)
  • Feb. 2 Homeschoolers Ski outing Blue Mountain Ski Area Palmerton, PA - AnnH 1/19/2010 (0)
  • Could be interesting to discuss with your kids-- the 'TIME for Kids' and 'KidsHealth' survey of children's views on politics, the future, and more. - Susan Richman 1/19/2010 (0)
  • Francis S. Collins, Director of National Institute of Health, was homeschooled until 6th grade - Howard Richman 1/19/2010 (0)
  • Question re: PHAA high school credit requirements - Annette 1/19/2010 (5)
  • spring testing - Allison 1/18/2010 (2)

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    Valentine's Day Special... "Adventure by the Sea" ... part 1
    Cassandra Frear, 2/4/2010

    Editor's Note from Susan Richman:  Welcome to our first installment in our "Valentine's Day Special", our way of reminding all homeschooling couples to remember to value their relationship. In the midst of math manipulatives (all over the diningroom table), co-op classes (taking lots of evening planning time from mom), and science experiments (that fuzzy stuff at the back of the fridge??), we still need to also make special time for our life partner and spouse. We'll have a variety of postings-- one a day 'extra' in addition to our other regular article of the day. This opening entry is from Cassandra Frear, (see link to her uplifting blogsite http://www.applepieforhomeschools.com ) about a very special 25th anniversary trip she recently took with her husband. There are ideas for you to respond to at the end, too-- we look forward to your thoughts! Cassandra's story will continue throughout this time leading up to Valentine's Day-- so check back each day to get the next 'installment'! We'll also have some pieces from homeschooling parents about ways to nourish our relationship with our husband or wife. Happy Valentine's Day!

     

    The sky is battleship gray. The wind thrashes the trees. I am watching the trees bend over on their sides and spring back, all the time trembling and flapping their arms. It's hard to believe that it's been a full week since we left for our anniversary trip. There, all was sun and sparkling sea and birdsong and gardens being prepared for spring. Since we've been back, the mountains have been wrapped in low clouds and steely sheets of rain.

    Last night, driving home after buying groceries, I almost missed two turns. I was traveling at 10 mph. That's how thick the fog has been.

    It was a bold move for me to take the trip, given our situation. I almost didn't. There were lots of reasons not to do it. You know what I mean. It costs money, takes time, seems extravagant, might be disappointing. Did I really want to go to all that trouble? Did I really want to ask my husband to go to all that trouble? Couldn't we celebrate quietly at home? Wasn't this the year of all years to keep it simple?

    By the week before, I had nearly decided not to go. But my husband knew I had dreamed of going to this place for a romantic winter getaway. He kept searching online and discovering things to do there.

    Then he would mention it casually, like "Oh yeah, there's a concert that night." Or he would say something silly like, "I found a place where we could go rock climbing." This of course made me come to the computer to look.

    He didn't say we had to go. But I felt that I should at least spend a couple of hours scanning for lodging. Just so I could know I had been a good sport. I wasn't sure I would see anything at a price that seemed reasonable for us. Our main idea was to find a kitchenette and cook our own meals. This would keep expenses low and make it easier to meet my dietary needs. We could walk places and do a lot of sightseeing and enjoy the natural beauty around us.

    After I had been looking for a bit, I stumbled across a carriage house built in the 1800's with kitchenettes in the historic district. The original brick walls, the wood floors, and the French doors opening onto a courtyard charmed me. And the cost? Oh my. Winter rates this year are surprisingly low, since tourism has been sluggish.

    "I found it!"

    My husband booked a reservation. We'd be the only ones there. The adventure was on. (to be continued!)

    When was your last personal adventure? What did you do? Where did you go?

    Comment by nancy, 2/5/2010:

    OH, I am hooked, with tears in my eyes of my own remembrance, of a recently passed 25 year marking, I am looking forward to what is next ~ what a way with words, good writing!!!

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