Knoonellog

May 2007



Human Nature: us versus them

Thursday, 31 May 2007 6:30 P GMT-05
There's a new museum that recently opened in XXX.  I am sure you have heard, unless you have been living in a hole and scooting around on your belly since this morning. Bbut then, if you were, you probably wouldn't yet have learned
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It's done.

Tuesday, 29 May 2007 8:03 A GMT-05
Once we got past the end of year testing and cured Richard of his desire to take the kids fishing, (forever, I think.) DH and I got back to work on the backyard swingset.  I have to say I enjoyed working on this project with Richard. 
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School's Out for Summer!

Friday, 25 May 2007 12:43 P GMT-05
The test are done.  I have only to package them up and send them out for scoring.  The lesson books are as good as packed away.  Our summer vacation has officially started as of 3:18 this afternoon.As I type, all the boys are off

True story

Thursday, 24 May 2007 4:18 P GMT-05
Richard took Michael to the store with him today to get a fishing license.  While they were looking at the selection of tackle in the store, Michael asked,"Dad, Have you ever been fly fishing before?""Yeah, I have," Richard r

The best laid plans....

Tuesday, 22 May 2007 7:30 A GMT-05
According to the testing service, our test packets are well on their way to someplace with a different zip code than ours.  We should be halfway done with testing today but have not been able to start.  The service is sending out new packet

Testing Week

Sunday, 20 May 2007 8:02 P GMT-05
This is testing week for us, somewhat similar to SOL testing for traditional school kids but with much less pressure.  Nobody passes or fails based on the results.  Nobody's job or salary or advancement depends on good scores.  It

The Swingset

Sunday, 20 May 2007 7:53 P GMT-05
The plan for this past weekend was supposed to be to build, or at least make a concerted effort to build, a wooden swingset in the backyard.  We bought the set in March, grabbing it up before someone else bought all of the four sets in store inv

Our First Basket

Friday, 18 May 2007 3:08 P GMT-05
It's actually a paper bag.  But it's filled with yummy fresh vegetables from a local farm.  It's our first share of the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program we have joined for this summer. Since this is our first time i
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Swimming Lessons

Thursday, 17 May 2007 6:21 P GMT-05
Nikita's final swimming lesson for this session was this Monday.  I got to go in and watch him for this last lesson.  He has come a very long way since his first dunk in the pool five weeks ago.  You can see him in this Photo Show.

Our US history lesson

Wednesday, 16 May 2007 8:58 A GMT-05
Here it is, Wednesday night and i am still not back on track from a very busy, very enjoyable weekend.The weekend started with a trip to Washington DC with the kids to meet their grandparents and tour the memorials of the Korean and Vietnam wars

A Confession

Tuesday, 15 May 2007 6:33 P GMT-05
I haven't been running since last Tuesday.  I have, however, been on a walking tour of Washington DC war memorials, played hostess to a contingent of weekend guests that varied nearly hourly between three and seven, all the while maintaining

What's for supper?

Thursday, 10 May 2007 10:10 A GMT-05
Tonight I finally had all the ingredients at the same time to make one of my favorite dishes, Paresly Pesto.  I like it because it's easy, healthy and turns out a shockingly bright shade of green. 

Found

Wednesday, 9 May 2007 9:25 P GMT-05
I can't believe that Genna's glasses, which have been missing since January, have actually been found.  I wlaked into our weekly cottage school building and there they were, waiting for us on the check in table.  Apparently they hav

Running Log Week 2

Monday, 7 May 2007 6:42 P GMT-05
Yes, I ran four times as promised last week.  I also got up and ran this morning, running 2 minutes and walking four.  I may have found another running buddy.  Genna has decided that she likes running with mom.  She got up with me

Our Apple Blossom Weekend

Sunday, 6 May 2007 1:37 P GMT-05
Check out the fun we had during the 2007 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival.  I put some of it into a Photoshow

The race results!

Saturday, 5 May 2007 6:49 A GMT-05
I know everyone has been waiting to find out the race results from yesterday.  For some reason they didn't make it to the front page of the Washington Post.  But you'll find them here!Genna ran her mile in 9:48, better than my faste

Thanks, Mom

Friday, 4 May 2007 8:26 A GMT-05
It's good to know that my mom hasn't stopped watching over me just because I moved hundreds of miles away and am watching over a good number of people myself.  She emailed me yesterday to be sure I was keeping up with my running.  I

Yes, I did

Tuesday, 1 May 2007 7:34 A GMT-05
Get up an hour early this morning and run.Thanks for checking!