In Loving Memory of
"My Man"
Who was Killed By
A Drunk Driver.
I Love You and Miss You.
PLEASE, DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE
In Memory of
Aunt Margie Boudreaux,
Aunt Pearl Bergeron,
My Mother-in-law,
Betty Lirette,
Also in Honor of
Aunt Joy Boudreaux,
and My Sister,
Emilie Blanchard
In Loving Memory of
My Mom-ma,
Alice Thibodeaux Boudreaux
And In Honor of
My Sister, Mary Belanger
Nov. 24, 2009
NEA Puts Power Ahead of Kids
Posted By Gena Suarez, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
It's really no surprise to anyone ever that the NEA was more interested in protecting its power than educating children. What is surprising is that they actually feel confident enough in their power to admit it. Here's the NEA's General Counseladmitting as much in his retirement speech this past summer.
"Despite what some among us would like to believe it is not because of our creative ideas. It is not because of the merit of our positions. It is not because we care about children and it is not because we have a vision of a great public school for every child. NEA and its affiliates are effective advocates because we have power....
This is not to say that the concern of NEA and its affiliates with closing achievement gaps, reducing dropout rates, improving teacher quality and the like are unimportant or inappropriate. To the contrary. These are the goals that guide the work we do. But they need not and must not be achieved at the expense of due process, employee rights and collective bargaining. That simply is too high a price to pay.
If you're a parent with children in the public schools you can voice your objections here. But the best way to object is by removing your children from their schools. Without your children they have no real power.
In a related story, future teachers in Minnesota are being "reducated" and become "culturally competent"
Hat Tip: Michelle Malkin in order to obtain a teacher certificate.
Today, on November 24th 2009, I Cassia, finished my math book!
My certificate. :D
In the math program were using right now, there is a certificate at the end of each math book .
My finished math book! Yes, that is a calculator in the upper right corner, but don't worry, I wasn't cheating with it. :D
I am very glad to be out of this math book, I've been in it since March of 2008! But, I am looking forward to my next math book (at least for now :D) because it will be new I guess.
I've said this before - my oldest son, Chad, is a sponge for learning. He has always been a great reader and made it easy for me when it came to teaching geography, world/American history and just about anything else you can learn by reading. If you need to know where some place is in the world, ask Chad. If you have a history question, he probably knows the answer. Some kid, he is.
However, my younger two kids are not as eager to read and absorb these subjects. So I decided we would study one state a day, beginning with the New England states. I had a good black line map that Carmen traced onto a large sheet of paper, outlining every state, and it hangs on the wall above our kitchen table. Every day, she colors in the state-of-the-day, and labels the name and capital city. I also had a Dover U.S. coloring book that she is coloring each day as well. She loves to draw and color so this is fun for her (which makes learning easier). We use our Worldbook Encyclopedias, our road atlas and whatever other resources I have, like Country magazine. The dictionary sometimes gives the source of the state name, which we find interesting. Alec just sits and listens but he likes to read what the encyclopedia says about each state's exports, manufacturing, etc. At dinner, I ask them questions to help them remember some of what we learned.
This isn't in-depth study but it's fun to learn some of the state's history, economy, population, year of statehood, state flag, weather, geography, bird, tree, etc. Almost every day, one of them (or I) say, "I didn't know that!. And every day, I try to find more resources to add to our study. I'm saving our state for last and we'll spend more than just one day on it. It's what you call "homeschooling on a shoe string". No expensive program needed.
When I was seventeen years old and only a few short years after my spiritual conversion, I attempted to read C. S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters. I say attempted because I neither recall completing it nor did I feel I really comprehended it completely. I never did study it again until now. Yet as much as I looked forward to listening to this audio drama, I did not anticipate how brilliantly disturbing yet insightful this audio drama would be.
True to the spirit of the original letters penned by C. S. Lewisand published in book form in 1942 as The Screwtape Letters, this audio rendition not only captures Lewis' depiction of the demonic underworld but also sheds light on the nature of human temptation. Indeed, Lewis' underworld is a dark depiction of a totalitarian bureaucracy, with demons not only delighting to torment their human victims in order to escape punishment themselves but also out to manipulate and even torment their fellow-demons. By learning to recognize demonic temptations in our own lives, Christians can hope to better thwart these schemes. For Lewis' original intent was perhaps best expressed by his stepson, Doug Gresham:
You see, to know what's contained here is to gain vital insights into how to fight those beings who would devour you even while they are embracing you in an imitation of love. Now you can laugh at them, and that really annoys them.
This audio drama, due to some mature subject matter as well as the intense dramatic interpretation, is recommended for ages 12 and up, which is an appropriate guideline. My own 14 year old has become quite enamored with not only this audio drama, but has now almost completed reading Lewis' original The Screwtape Letters--inspired by listening to this audio drama. However, I have not been allowing my younger children to listen to the audio CDs nor view the bonus DVD with behind-the-scenes featurettes. The outstanding cast, including such actors as Geoffrey Palmer portraying C. S. Lewis and Andy Serkis (perhaps best known as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings ) portraying Screwtape, has entertained me while it has occasionally convicted me of my own susceptibility to temptation.
If this review intrigues you, be sure to look at the official Screwtape audio drama website for more information about this audio drama and bonuses including a downloadable study guide, audio samples, ring tones, wallpaper and icons. This set includes 4 CDs of approximately 4 hours of material, plus a bonus DVD.
I was provided a free review copy of this audio drama by Tyndale House. However, I was not compensated in any other manner, and opinions expressed represent my own honest opinion.
Mom had her post surgery appt, today. She got a new cast. It is not a weight bearing cast. That will not happen for another 5 weeks!! I am sure she picked out the color just for me
Bonjour, My name is Josephine and I am 100% Cajun. I was born and raised on the bayous of Southeast Louisiana. My family evacuated Louisiana 12 hours before Hurricane Katrina devastated our state. We now live in Northwest Alabama. I have been a homeschool mom for 18 years. My Husband was killed on May 11, 2008, (Mother's Day) by a 21 year old drunk driver who was also on drugs. I continue to blog to keep his love and memory alive. We had 5 children together and his legacy continues in them and our 9 Grandchildren.
