Category Archives: Socialization

Why not skip high school? (Part 6) That supposedly thorny socialization question

Day 581 of 1000 This is the sixth in a series of posts on the benefits of skipping high school and going straight to college.  The introductory post and index to all the other posts in the series is here. … Continue reading

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Why not skip high school? (Part 1) Introduction

Day 572 of 1000 This is the first in a series of posts on the benefits of skipping high school and going straight to college.  The introductory post and index to all the other posts in the series is here. … Continue reading

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Supporting traditional marriage at Chick-fil-A

Day 346 of 1000 Christian had his chemistry final this morning.  This is not a post semester celebration because Christian has one more lab and Kelly has her final tomorrow.  They are at Chick-fil-A to celebrate traditional marriage and support … Continue reading

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Indoctrination at NCSU

The kids have orientation at NCSU today.  So far they have heard about all the special benefits people receive solely because of the color of their skin or their sexual behavior choices.  It is a good thing they are Mexican … Continue reading

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Understanding the Times–Thank you David Noebel

Day 313 of 1000 Lately, our family talks about world views, morality, and world events more than has been normal for us in the past.  I think this is because of the election in Mexico on Sunday, the election in … Continue reading

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Education in the West

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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NC vs PNW Observation by Andrew

At lunch today, Andrew mention that when he lived in Seattle he was very impressed with the way the government provided online support and information for things like the DMV, the tax office, etc., but how that when he walks … Continue reading

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Stepan on maturity

My Russian buddy Stepan and I discussed maturity this morning over coffee.  I told him Grandpa Lauro’s maxim that, with boys, the blood doesn’t ever really start getting to the brain until about age 30. Stepan laughed and said, “We … Continue reading

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We love community college

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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A few Thanksgiving photos

We had a great Thanksgiving dinner.  Here are a few photos: First the guests of honor.  We were profoundly humbled that Gladys was able to spend Thanksgiving with us. Also my old boss Andrew and his (soon to be) veterinarian … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving 2011

Day 94 of 1000 Last night, we had a wonderful dinner of French onion soup, french bread, cheddar cheese, and pizza.  It sounds a little odd writing it, but it tasted great.  We all sat around the table and talked … Continue reading

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Good intentions

Day 93 of 1000 My plan was to take some pictures of our visitors–Grandpa Milo, Grandma Sarah, and our dear friend Gladys–and post them here on the blog last night.  Grandpa Milo lost his luggage (it came to the house … Continue reading

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It is great to have Grandparents at Thanksgiving

Day 92 of 1000 Grandpa Milo, Grandma Sarah, and Gladys (also a Grandma) will arrive at the airport this afternoon to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with us.  I am running hard right now, but life should slow down by later … Continue reading

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Getting ready for Thanksgiving: Visitors and the Wurlitzer

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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The Half Spanish Half English Baby Shower

Day 69 of 1000 Lorena did all the party favors, decorations, and cake for a baby shower for Monica, a friend of ours from Guanajuato.  Kelly planned and ran all the games.  Our friend Sharon made lunch and hosted the … Continue reading

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