Category Archives: Education

Thursday in Roanoke while Lorena fights Microeconomics battles

Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2012 by Dad

Day 157 of 1000 I am scheduled to put over 1000 miles on the pick-up this week.  This morning, I am writing from a McDonalds about a half an hour out of Roanoke, Virginia.  My understanding is that I will … Continue reading →

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They are studying hard now!!!

Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 by Dad

Here are Kelly’s multivariable calculus notes that she texted to me from her review class.

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Finals week and Economic Animation

Posted on Monday, December 12, 2011 by Dad

Day 112 of 1000 This week is finals week at Wake Technical Community College.  Everyone in the house except me studied for finals.  I worked on a project for my new job which involved mostly study about a new product.  … Continue reading →

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Education in the West

Posted on Sunday, December 11, 2011 by Dad

Day 111 of 1000 The kid’s friends, Mike and Nestor, came over to the house yesterday to study for their multi-variable calculus test for 4-5 hours.  I got to talk to them a bit.  Both of them want to be … Continue reading →

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The greedy man pays twice

Posted on Friday, December 9, 2011 by Dad

Day 109 of 1000 (212.8 lbs.) Stepan and I continue to talk in the mornings when we arrive at work.  I am going to miss that a lot when I switch jobs next week.  He told me another Russian proverb … Continue reading →

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Kelly has a new article up at The College Fix

Posted on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 by Dad

Kelly and I just had the following instant message exchange.  The first link is an article she wrote.  The second link is about students who study hard stuff versus students who don’t.  After the exchange we discuss why it is … Continue reading →

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Homeschool and why Stepan never asks “How are you doing?”

Posted on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 by Dad

Day 106 of 1000 (214.1 lbs.) I have talked previously spoken about my buddy Stepan from Russia here and here.  Stepan has a family to whom he is very devoted.  He is very interested in assuring his two little girls … Continue reading →

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Dead week at Wake Tech

Posted on Saturday, December 3, 2011 by Dad

It is dead week at Wake Technical Community College.  The winter fine arts performance is over.  There is only one mid-term left (multivariable calculus).  No more papers.  No more quizzes.  Nothing but study, study, study.  The effort expended this week … Continue reading →

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Pictures from the Wake Tech Chorus Performance

Posted on Friday, December 2, 2011 by Dad

Here are some shots of Kelly and here buddies singing at Wake Tech. About three quarters of the chorus   The Mexican small group sings “Somos el Mundo”   Take the A train   Mom and Dad wait for the … Continue reading →

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We love community college

Posted on Friday, December 2, 2011 by Dad

Day 102 of 1000 Lorena, Christian, and I made our way to the Community College last night to see the final performance and art show for the fine arts program.  Paintings, pencil drawings, charcoals, and sculptures were displayed outside the … Continue reading →

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Lorena, Kelly, and Christian are running in the 8th Annual Krispy Kreme Challenge

Posted on Thursday, December 1, 2011 by Dad

Lorena, Kelly, and Christian are running in the very demanding 8th Annual Krispy Kreme Challenge.  I personally have decided not to run because it is so much more demanding to drive the car, eat the leftover donuts, and hold the … Continue reading →

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I lied about Christian’s computer–he did even BETTER!

Posted on Thursday, December 1, 2011 by Dad

Day 101 of 1000 Chirstian’s new computer is amazing. I do not think you can really appreciate until you hold it in your hands. It is a small, thin computer with a world class keyboard and an unbelievable screen. It … Continue reading →

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More fun with the commie professor

Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Dad

Day 99 of 1000 The following is the transcript of Kelly’s texting from today’s class. It speaks for itself. Kelly in communism, ALL ppl who work a socially useful job get whatever they need whenever they need it mantra switches … Continue reading →

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How gravy got its name

Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 by Dad

In the Igor’s turkey cooking theory post, Bryan made a comment that was truly educational.  In spite of the fact that he handicaps himself by using a Mac, his technical skills are so finely honed that none of the rest … Continue reading →

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NCSU tuition increase causes serious hardship

Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 by Dad

Now that we found out NCSU is going to make dramatic tuition increases, Christian has decided he is going to make do with the equipment he had.  RWDub’s Reviews will be quite happy to know he uses Linux Mint on … Continue reading →

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Christian’s Multivariable Calculus Notes

Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 by Dad

Christian takes very cool note in his Physics and Calculus classes. He invented his own font (with serif) and is good at illustrating complex things. Here is an example:

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Computer travails: Why we are not rich

Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 by Dad

Day 89 of 1000 When it rains it pours.  Between Kelly and Christian, there are five research papers that need to be written between now and November 30.  That means most of Thanksgiving break will be spent at the computer … Continue reading →

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Life is good during this cultural decline even if we do not understand it properly

Posted on Friday, November 18, 2011 by Dad

Day 88 of 1000 I subscribe to Hillsdale College‘s free monthly speech digest, Imprimis.  It is a pamphlet size publication that advocates for conservative principles.  I think I must have signed up for a periodic email titled “In the News” … Continue reading →

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The commie prof promulgates the preeminence of the Gospel of Thomas

Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2011 by Dad

Well, the commie prof is at it again.  Christian called me after class today to tells us their professor had told them that all the other gospels were based on the Gnostic Gospel of Thomas that is dated from around … Continue reading →

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Getting ready for Thanksgiving: Visitors and the Wurlitzer

Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2011 by Dad

Day 87 of 1000 For the first time in five years we will have a fairly big group of people at our house for Thanksgiving.  Grandpa Milo and Grandma Sarah will get here on Tuesday along with our dear friend … Continue reading →

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