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Famous Last Words

I have long said I would never home school my kids because it would end badly…likely with me in jail for murder. Several factors brought me to that conclusion, not least of which was Oldest Son’s public school experience which was – in a word –...

PDD’s Awards Assembly

Friday was the last day of school for my kids. Sweet Pea came over the Grandma’s Thursday evening with permission to stay the whole weekend, so she got to attend PDD’s awards assembly with me Friday morning. PDD received a total of 5 awards at the...

Last Day of School For Me!

Today is my last day of school – I’m out of days to sub. Yes, here in Oklahoma, we are limited as to the number of days we can substitute teach. But, I suppose it’s also because you can be a substitute teacher with only a high school diploma. I guess...

The Value of a High School Diploma

The first time I sub in a new class, I don’t care what subject, I tell them the following: “Here’s the real deal, folks. Getting a high school diploma today does not show the world you have received a basic education. It simply means you’ve...