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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
Posted in Education, Homeschool, Socialization
Tagged NCSU, Wake Tech, Why not skip high school
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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
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
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
Posted in Christianity, culture, Education, Socialization
Tagged indoctrination, NCSU, political correctness
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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
Posted in Christianity, culture, Education, Family, Homeschool, Politics, Socialization
Tagged David A. Noebel, Understanding the Times
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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
Posted in culture, Education, Socialization
Tagged Eric G., Europe, government school, private school
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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
Posted in Politics, Socialization, Technology, Work
Tagged government, North Carolina, Oregon, Washington
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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
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
Posted in Art, Education, Entertainment, Family, Music, Socialization
Tagged Choru, Wake Tech
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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
Posted in Cooking, Family, Socialization
Tagged Gladys Christie, Grandma Sarah, Grandpa Milo, Thanksgiving, Turkey
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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
Posted in Cooking, Family, Socialization
Tagged Gladys Christie, Grandma Sarah, Grandpa Milo, Thanksgiving, Turkey
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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
Posted in Cooking, Family, Socialization
Tagged Grandma Sarah, Grandpa Milo, Thanksgiving
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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
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
Posted in Education, Entertainment, Family, Socialization
Tagged Gladys Christie, guitar, piano, Thanksgiving, Wurlitzer
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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