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Monday, July 7, 2008 - Opinions, Please

I changed my picture.  See it in the sidebar?  It's right there >>>>>>>>.

I like my hair better in this one, plus it shows my new Old People's Glasses.  (Which I recently acquired after 33 years of wearing Young People's Glasses.  Not that you can tell the dif from the picture.)  This pic, by the way, was taken in May at Antietam Battlefield.

However, Huz and SoyCheez like the old pic better.  You know, this one of me with my laptop:

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Of course, I could always switch to the one that SoyCheez so kindly doctored for me a few months ago.  Remember this?

CheezLuvsMom-1.jpg picture by 40winkzzz

On second thought, I probably shouldn't use that one.  I might scare away potential new readers.  (Besides, as I noted in the original post in which that picture appeared, it is highly inaccurate, as I always remove my wings and horns before settling down in my comfy chair.  Without fail.)

Anyway, Huz & SoyCheez think the new pic makes me look too much like a Homeschool Mom.  Which, as a matter of fact, I am.  Although SoyCheez remarks that I am quite pretty for a Homeschool Mom.  I think that was a compliment, although not for most of you other Homeschool Moms out there.  Sorry.  She obviously hasn't looked at your pictures.  But I don't think she meant it that way.  In fact, a few weeks ago, she mentioned that I am prettier than most of her friends' moms.

I guess I'll keep her after all, despite the doctored photo.

Oops, getting sidetracked again.  So which pic do YOU like better?  The new one or the old one?  (Not the BatLady one.)

While you are contemplating that, surely you will also notice that I have changed the little description under the picture as well.  My love language is affirmation, so it is imperative that you remark on how clever I am.

I eagerly await your comments.

 

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Monday, July 7, 2008 - Hmmm...
Posted by CelticMom
Okay, so when I was reading your comment from this afternoon, I had to do a double take on your avatar picture. Wha??!? I muttered. So I came right over. Which photo do I like better? Hunh. I like them both - for different reasons. The new one allows us to get a better view of you, while the old one is familiar and more easily linked to the sarcastic wit we've grown to love. So. Not a whole lot of help, am I? That's what my husband says too.

Oh, and as an aside, I whooped out loud when I read Cheez's new nickname - SoyCheez. Okay, maybe in reality I snorted. But whooped somehow sounds more ladylike. Inspired, truly inspired.

Thanks for the entertainment this evening. Oh, and I like to think I'm NOT one of those 'homeschool moms,' thankyouverymuch. I can be just as hip and with it as the rest of those cool cats, yes I can.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
I think the young one looks more youthful, even with old people glasses.
Is the old one more accurate?
Who am I to talk? Or even ask? I have a 19 year old picture on my blog.
~C
ps, I think I could use some of those old people glasses, myself.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - I like the new one ...
Posted by CreativeLearning
It was difficult to decide since they are both very nice, (subliminal affirmation ;0) but I definately decided the new one. You look perkier in that one and I always like "perky" !!!! You look smart too ( and not just for a homeschool Mom LOL!)
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by socalval
You are funny! I like the new photo - you're so pretty! Of course, we all know that our blogging "real" state of being is like the one of you on the couch with the laptop! If only we could all be so brave to post a photo of our natural state!

Valerie
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - pic
Posted by Anonymous
I totally get the words of affirmation thing! I like the new one because we can see your features clearly. I had trouble commenting here before; I hope this works!
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - anonymous?
Posted by Anonymous
I am not anonymous, I am 2nd Cup Linda, but I can't get this thing to acknowledge me. Help me, I'm old and non-technical.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sonoranstamper
In the spirit of speaking to you in your love language...
The new picture is absolutely stunning-w/out fail the best picture of you EVER!!!!

Does that qualify as affirming or shall I say more?

Just kidding!
Robyn
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008 - Why, you're a poet!
Posted by jugglingpaynes
Did you know it? :o)

I love the new picture. I think you look wonderful. Although in all honesty, the old picture does accurately depict life as a homeschooling mom who blogs (man, I wish I had a laptop!)
SoyCheez is making me want to go doctor some photos. I'm thinking something with a superhero cape...

Peace and Laughter!
Cristina
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008 - I like the new picture.
Posted by mamatigerj
I like being able to look you in the eye! Seriously, it is a nice, bright picture, and you look very pretty. SoyCheez is beautiful, too.

And yes, your poem is ever so clever.

Edited by mamatigerj on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 10:11 PM
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by drewsfamilytx
First, I like the new picture of you. But the old one... well, that does suit my mood sometimes... computer vortex, sarcasm and could use a cup of coffee in hand.

Second, you are quite witty m'dear. Now come visit my blog and come up with a poem for mine... My sister keeps telling me over and over that since we don't use sippy-cups at my house anymore, I must change my little schpeel. But the creativity... it has most definitely left me.
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Self-employed entrepreneur who works from his shop next to our house. Has I-don't-know-HOW-many businesses simmering on one burner or another. Tho' a talented woodworker, he currently works mostly with plastics, designing & building displays. Enjoys building creative furniture for the kids when time & energy allow. Hobby consists of taking kids on dates; eats & sleeps in his spare time.

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Senior at nearby Christian University, living off-campus with friends. Works at Pizza Hut. Enjoys college life, reading, computer & video games, music, hanging with friends, travelling. Occasionally shows an interest in the family :-).
*Homeschooled thru 6th grade, plus 8th grade.*

"Cheez" (Daughter 17):
Senior at Christian high-school; self-proclaimed over-achieving "word nerd" who loves lit, writing, superfluous vocabulary, and the piano. Definitely her own person. Works part-time as a restaurant hostess. Remarkable in her ability of, ehm, altering her mother's template. Currently struggling with physical health issues, but on the upswing.
*Homeschooled thru 8th grade.*

"Spaz" (Son 13):
Highly sociable, sensitive, makes friends with anyone. Struggles with ADH issues, but charming & loved by many! In his 2nd season of rocket football. Loves to read, learn, make up his own arrangements on piano, play sports, engage in creative play, watch NFL, and :P play video/computer games.
*Has always home-schooled.*

"Fuzz" (Daughter 10):
Artistic, musical, highly creative. Sweet, sensitive, very "on top of things", loves routine, stubborn. "Back-seat drives" in almost everything! Loves piano, reading, drawing, creative play. Asks great questions & makes great observations.
*Has always home-schooled.*

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Over 16 years of homeschooling, I've evolved to a less formal, Charlotte Mason-ish eclectic approach with a more-or-less classical bent. (Isn't that clear as mud?) My goal is to “light the fires” of learning and creativity in my kids. I emphasize history & literature because we enjoy them, and I incorporate informal language arts into much of what we do.

Er, yeah. That's how it's SUPPOSED to go. The reality of it is...
After 16 years of homeschooling, I have yet to really figure out how to do it. So we muddle along, overemphasizing history and almost sort of neglecting science, and I spend way too much time making plans that we don't stick to anyway. We read a lot, and we like words, and we don't manage our time very well, and sometimes I yell.

And here's how quizilla sees it:

Mr. Potato Head:
"You have your ideal of how things should look, but you're flexible enough to allow for change. You are not bothered by changing methods, mid-course if necessary. You use an eclectic combination of curriculum sources."

Um, yeah, that works, for the most part.

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