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  • You can now register for our spring testing sites: Kittanning on March 9, Indiana on March 10, and Harrisburg Area on April 28 2010 - Howard Richman 1/27/2010 (0)

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  • Prom Western Pa. - Amy Hartman 3/14/2010 (0)
  • Homeschooling stinks - Shayna 3/14/2010 (0)
  • Vo-tech opportunities - Tara 3/13/2010 (0)
  • 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 2
    Cassandra Frear, 2/5/2010

    Cassandra Frear continues her thoughts on her 25th anniversary trip with her husband. We hope you can take a special moment today with your spouse-- a mini-vacation of a time of togetherness right at home (cozy inside, with the snow falling down on all of us tonight!). 

    Adventure by the Sea: Cold Feet.... 

    Autumn to winter,

    winter into spring,

    Spring into summer,

    summer into fall,

     

    So rolls the changing year,

    and so we change;

     

    Motion so swift,

    we know not that we move.

     - Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

     

    There is a point in the preparations for any trip where I get cold feet. It happens after my first excitement cools and before we pull out of the driveway. Getting ready is always more work than I thought it would be. And it makes me tired. That's when the trouble starts.

    "Maybe this wasn't such a good idea," crept into my thoughts two days later. I felt too old and saggy for an adventure. My clothes didn't quite fit. I didn't like the way I looked. I didn't have anything suitable to wear. How did my wardrobe get in this condition?

    There was too much to do. There wasn't enough time. I would forget something crucial. I had trouble sleeping. My mind raced over all of it and added up the hours.

    "Definitely not enough time. Why did I think we should do this?"

    Every woman wants to look her best on her anniversary trip. But most of my wardrobe was 800 miles away in storage. I had few choices. Going on a shopping spree was not a good option: time was short and we were on a budget. I'd have to make do with what was in the closet.

    The weather forecast kept changing. Every time it changed, I changed my outfits. Three times, I changed them. But it didn't change the fact that I'm aging.

    At one point that week, I put my leg up to stretch it and placed my hand behind my calf. I found loose skin just below and behind the knee. Because I'm a walker, my calves are the firmest place on my body. Finding loose skin there was like learning I was born in some exotic place and adopted by American parents. I just couldn't take it in. Every time I sat down, I felt behind my knee.

    What else was sagging that I hadn't noticed?

    Could I forget about the way my body had changed and the way our life has stalled and the limitations we face -- and just soak in the love and happiness waiting for me? Could I forget that our life now is not anything like what we'd planned and just turn from that to drink in the beauty around me? Was it possible for me to enjoy a vacation? Or would the disappointments hang over me, echoing in every step I took?

    I had a decision to make.

    _____________________________________________

    Can you think of a moment when you had to choose a positive attitude? Are you glad you did?

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