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by Heather Stuart Warren on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 12:05amRules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you. (To do this, go to “notes” under tabs on your profile page,

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by Heather Stuart Warren on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 12:59pm I have been trying to start my day with a clean slate. And so, when I pray (daven), I always am thinking of something to ask for forgiveness for and/or something to correct about myself. It is an important part of growth to recognize one's imperfections and slip-ups and then to seek to do things differently. But that all begins with

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by Heather Stuart Warren on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 11:11amI am not much of a savvy investor when it comes to the stock market. I read material here and there and I get inspired to try something risky. Truly, though, I spend a lot more of my time and energy investing in people. Many people just need to know that others care enough to help out from time to time, to cheer them up and encourage

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by Heather Stuart Warren on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 10:02pmA lot of Christians email and message me because they are so curious about my turn to Judaism. Thanks for reaching out. I, in turn, am just as eager to share my spiritual journey. I feel like I have learned and grown immeasurably. In the beginning, it was difficult to know how to start or what to say, exactly. That is because

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by Heather Stuart Warren on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 7:36amI am so tired of the oppressive glass I'm under. I wish I could just state things once and for all and that somehow the powers that be could just let me be as I want and see fit. I am a religious woman and I want to be recognized/acknowledged and treated as such. A Jewish religious woman has interpersonal boundaries with people.

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by Heather Stuart Warren on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 10:26pmI am ready to get my Jewish non-profit foundation started and I'm ready to pitch my idea to anyone who is interested and wants to help. Please let me know if you or someone you know might be interested and may want to know more!!  In cases of divorce, The Foundation's core objectives would be: To defend, encourage, and empower Jewish

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by Heather Stuart Warren on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 5:34pm I have been thinking a lot, lately, about how I can share more with other. Thank G-d I have a lot of opportunities to learn Torah and I think it is all so amazing that I want to share every golden nugget with everyone. But I don't really have that kind of time to schedule a private moment with each of my friends and family. Instead,

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by Heather Stuart Warren on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 9:40pm  Principal part of this class-- we are studying the Ba’al HaSulam by R’ Yehudah Lev AshlagBased on the “Introduction to the Holy Zohar” and “Intrduction to the Understading of the 10 Sferot”. Also material from R' Moshe Chaim Luzzato (Ramchal). Chochmah haEmet is “wisdom of the Truth” or “True Wisdom” is a level of studying by the

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I haven't been to Canada! That needs to change, for sure. Aviva, my roommate from a couple years ago, is from Toronto. She went back to care for her mom and we still keep in touch. I really miss her! I think about how she's doing and if she thinks of me very often. I hope I can visit her before the year is out--maybe around Chanukah. I have just met a new online friend from Victoria, Canada--a  

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I've taken the kids camping before, plenty of times...But, last night Noah wanted to see what it was like to sleep in the car. We drove up the coast and decided to camp out in my car for the night. I love that spirit of adventure and feel it's so vital for them. I didn't sleep much but it was a lot of fun and we created a beautiful memory. In some ways I find it more and more difficult to attach

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I love kids; mine, especially. I'm sort of old fashion, hippie, old school when it comes to parenting.  I'd kinda like to eventually have more; but it's not a total deal breaker. Whatever works out is fine. I always thought I'd like to adopt a child--kinda pay-it-forward since I was adopted. I love adoption stories. They usually make me cry. In any case, I love the whole Angelina-Brad thing they

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If I were to sit down with you and have your undivided attention and I had complete presence of mind, this is one thing I've been wanting to say: I know and accept that everything comes from Hashem. I want to work hard at doing His will and fulfilling my life's purpose today and every day. I want to be more likened to Hashem. But how does this idea play out in my life, especially when it comes

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There are times during my davening when I get disconcerted and generally overwhelmed with frustration about my conversion process. For sure I am always wondering when will the process end? When will that day arrive when I will be able to proudly say that special blessing to my G-d, immerse in those clandestine Mikvah waters, and--in that magical, twinkling instant in time--when will I ascend as a

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-62602549166393279612009-10-13T09:03:00.000-07:002010-03-17T22:03:57.622-07:00

Sometimes Sam seems friendly enough, but I guess not. I guess he just doesn't want to try to be nice. It seems that he really thinks I am this evil person. I don't get it. I don't know where our friendship went or what I did wrong. That makes me sad because I can't see how we are going to get pass this and get along in the future--even for the kids' sake.

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There are times when I think that I want to tell you something because I have certain concerns. But then I think about it...and that concern seems maybe a little misplaced...and that perhaps I ought to think better of you and trust the good in you. So then I opt not to say anything and just endure my discomfort and hope for the best. The only thing wrong with that strategy is that the issue then

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Part of my story is a complete mystery. I was adopted from the Philippines when I was 4 y.o. I am obviously not fully Filipino, and quite honestly, I don't know what I am--interestingly, my birth name is Maria Chavez (which is related to the Hebrew word, Shabbos), which is more Spanish than Filippino. I only know that Judaism resonates with my soul and my hunger for Torah and truth about G-d. It

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One thing that is bothering me, lately, is that every where I look there are these beautiful Jewish babies and I want to start a Jewish family. It's not that I am jealous nor envious. I just feel like I'm constantly reminded of what's missing in my life. I long to have a baby and nurse and mother and sing to my baby. I miss holding and caring for a brand new baby. I can't wait to have more babies

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Wow! Not sure how that works converting to Judaism after being a Christian. We know that Jesus Christ's death on the cross was the final sacrafice for our sins. With that we have direct access to God. My thoughts of different religions is as long as you believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins and through belief in him and that he is Gods son and that you have committed your self to follow

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I am sorry you haven't heard from me. I am not very disciplined in maintaining correspondence. I am so busy with my fixed schedule studying and going to classes that I forget to just relax and call family and friends. Even Erin and I haven't found a good rhythm to keeping up our connections. But I've made up my mind that I am going to try even harder. I responded to your last email, but I never

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I have been trying to start my day with a clean slate. And so when I daven, I always am thinking of something to ask for forgiveness for and/or something to correct about myself. I always think of my special friend when I daven. Thoughts of you are just what come to mind.I listened to this tape about Prayer. It was really good. One thing the Rabbi said was that when you pray, afterwards you are

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I have recently been having a hard time feeling motivated to get up early enough to pray the Shacharis.

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I have been going to Happy Minyan regularly for Friday Kabbalat services.First of all, the service was wonderful. I usually take my transliterated siddur so then I am able to follow along in Hebrew and sing all the songs. There were a lot of people there this past shabbos because of the JConnect event. It was an amazing night. The men got really celebratory...I think there were several Chassidic

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I want to apologize to the people in class, today. I don't feel I was very articulate. I hope I didn't offend anyone. I mamash think something needs to be said/written against the works of Richard Friedman and other Bible Critics like him. The Rabbi's point about the antisemitic underpinnings of Friedman's work is very good and it needs to be emphasized for the unity of yiddishkeit. And I am not

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So I woke up very early with so many thoughts in my head. I jotted them down really quick and went back to bed. Then I woke up again. I was planning on going to LBC so that I could work on the divorce papers at the Court house's free clinic. I was too tired to try and leave by 6:15 a.m. I decided to do some other useful thing with my day (like write and study) and so I went back to bed to get

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I am thinking about my conversation the other day with Rabbi Czapnik. It was a really good talk. When I first sat down, I told him that I had been thinking a lot about our conversation from last time. He asked if I had made any decisions about the kids and how my relationship with them was going. He asked about a few details, like how often I see them, how they are doing, and what my plans were

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Choosing Judaism through conversion is like deciding to search for your birth parents when you've been adopted. Everyone has their opinion and advice about whether a person should or shouldn't search for their parents. Many opinions are just based on feelings. Some people are excited while others are hesitant, cautious. Much of the advice given are based on prejudices and lack of consideration.

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I value your friendship and so I am writing this. I know that, of course, everything cannot be worked out in one sitting. It is still important to write what I can now. This is a general response that I have. This is a very sensitive issue and I so I ask for your patience with me. I was concerned about your impression of me. I am not sure why you think the way you do about me, but I don't think

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-2772057117196588682008-10-05T10:19:00.000-07:002010-03-17T22:37:11.697-07:00

Have you heard of Shlomo Carlebach, the Singing Rabbi? I want to go and buy one of his CDs. At Shabbos Dinner at the Bookstein's, they sing a lot of Shlomo Carlebach songs. There are a few Israelis that go to Shabbat...And a few black-hat orthodox. It is a lot of fun. I am also going to buy the book, "The Guide for the Perplexed" by Rambam. I wonder if Sambuca is kosher? I had some at Diana's

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Rabbi Yonah Bookstein recommended a few books and one was, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jewish Spirituality and Mysticism. I've only read parts of it. But Ch 17 caught my interest. It is about the Jewish beliefs in "life after death, heaven, reincarnation, judgment of our lives after we die, and a savior who will transform the world." I had heard a little bit about these ideas last Shabbat, so I

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Conversion is hard in ways that are difficult to explain. Of course I knew they would be. I am denouncing my old life with Christianity for something new. I am seeking G-d in a way most people I use to know don't really understand. I am pursuing G-d through yiddishkeit, his people. I am learning to study G-d's word. I am learning to find G-d in Jewish observances. My life has more meaning and His

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I went to the Jewish Center today. I am so encouraged. I got the name of a Rabbi who typically helps with conversions. They gave me his house number and I left a message there. Later I checked the website for the shul office number and talked with someone there that said he would probably call me tomorrow. The shul website is www.shulbytheshore.com (it is in Belmont Shores on PCH). The lady was

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-82175645629578193142008-09-23T20:14:00.000-07:002008-11-07T15:31:11.426-08:00

I don't know if you even know who Travis Barker is, but he was in a plane crash. He's somewhat famous now, but I've known him since 3rd grade. We were in choir together all throughout elementary school, junior high and high school. When I was on drill team in Jr. High, he was in band and played the drums, of course. We were in a few musicals in Jr. and Sr. High, also. Now, he is arguably the

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-30011265523433659352008-09-19T20:47:00.000-07:002008-11-07T15:11:20.147-08:00

I talked to the Rabbi today. It went well. He was austere, but very nice and helpful.Rabbi Naftali Horowitz was Hasidic as far as I can tell. I didn't actually ask him. I did notice that one of the secretaries was wearing a wig. There was a long newspaper article framed and hung in the hallway about Rebbe Levi Yitchak Horowitz, who I believe is/was the Rabbi's father. The bookstore man made some

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-23739210663427287892008-09-18T19:23:00.000-07:002008-11-07T14:44:53.686-08:00

Well my appointment got moved up to 11. So, I am at the library for the next hour. I want to tell you about my good day yesterday. There were so many good moments in my day. I am so thankful to Hashem for the good he has put in my life. What really made my day was in the late morning when I was at Harvard Square waiting at the train station. There was a man there playing his cello. The music

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-25510974320253913562008-09-17T18:20:00.000-07:002008-11-07T14:21:32.164-08:00

Yeah! I am so excited! I talked to an orthodox Rabbi today just to schedule an appointment to see him. So I have to get up early tomorrow as my appointment is 9:00 a.m. I will have to leave the house at about 8. Fyi, it is Rabbi Naftali Horowitz of Congregation Beth Pinchas in Brookline. He is the one that the bookstore guy recommended because he was the best and most experienced. And he attends

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The book "26 Reasons Why Jews Don't Believe in Jesus" is such a good book. It expresses the same sentiments I had while coming to know the Jewish faith. The author's experience into excepting orthodox Judaism was very similar to mine, as a convert, on an intellectual level. The problems I had with Christianity were the same ones that the author described (on page xix-xx). Even after I had grown

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-86829730534586123202008-09-15T18:01:00.000-07:002008-11-07T14:08:46.489-08:00

Earlier today Diana and I went to the aquarium. It is the smallest aquarium I've ever been to. But it got Diana and Eva out of the house. We had lunch there and then Diana took Eva home for a nap. I went back over to Brookline again, today. I lost my mapbook at the Jewish bookstore there, yesterday. Well, I didn't find it (I probably lost in on the train), but it gave me a chance to talk with

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Finding a Rabbi is a little complicated for me. I am not just avoiding it. 2 weekends ago, I went to shul with Allaya and I met her Rabbi. I was suppose to call him and make an appointment, but then the next day I decided that I would fly out to Boston. When I got here, I wasn't use to not having the computer readily available to me. So I haven't been good at finding the things I wanted: a Jewish

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-15313031255320659472008-09-14T13:25:00.000-07:002008-11-07T14:11:03.628-08:00

I have not explained yet, in full, how my life has changed or why it had to change. Most people just see my seemingly impulsive behavior and don't understand. In a nutshell, some things throughout my whole life, here and there, were always reoccurring as if God had written a theme upon my life. And other things, detrimental things, that occurred were of my own design. And then there are just

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I haven't found a Rabbi to speak with yet. I definitely think I should make that a priority because I am still not sure about myself. I go back and forth about a lot of decisions I want to make and waver on other decisions that I think I should make up my mind on. A Rabbi would be good to talk to.With Diana and Eva (the baby), I don't always get the time that I need to get going on things. So, I

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I had a hard night last night with so much introspection. I felt like I was about to implode. I desperately wanted to talk to someone. I feel so lost without a friend to talk to about Judaism.Today I spent the day at the public library. It felt amazing and rejuvenating to study. Some people, I don't think, understand this about me and they want me not to think too much and not do too much during

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Sam bought a one way ticket to Boston for me. He says I can take as long as I need. I will be staying with a good friend of mine. So...I am not sure how long I will be away. I will use the time to study and recollect my thoughts. So much is happening to me.

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I am uncertain of what I should do. On the one hand, I love Hashem and want so much to be a Jew. Along with that, I am willing to let go and divorce myself from a misleading marriage--all in exchange for a life more devoted to Hashem and the Jewish faith and traditions.On the other hand, I am beginning to wonder if I should offer an explanation of the Jewish faith to Sam so that he might come

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-29975015270606036162008-09-04T11:42:00.000-07:002008-11-07T11:52:50.246-08:00

I have been thinking about my life and what it means; how did it come to this? For what purpose? I don't want to just pretend that I am right, but I do wonder if my thoughts and perspectives were meant to arrive at this certain conclusion: that I must exchange this life that is currently Worldly for a life that is more Consecrated. This, of course, is most poignant in how I see my current and

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-27863071231913925122008-08-26T10:53:00.000-07:002008-11-07T12:33:28.891-08:00

I am wondering what I've said/written. It seems like my friends are running away from me.Please, don't go!! At least not so quickly, not so abruptly. I am sorry if I offended you. I said things, but I never meant to suggest that we dissolve our friendship. I thought I was being open. But, maybe you saw it as a suggestion from me that we shouldn't be friend? Please, it is not what I want.I am

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-15343444878825563412008-08-25T10:33:00.000-07:002008-11-07T10:50:25.829-08:00

I will try to write with more perspective and less emotions.I want to respond just to the idea of living a life according to the Noahide laws. I think my friends know already that I don't like the idea. There is a place for Noahide law, and I can understand and value its purpose. But it is not the purpose that I seek. I think a person does the Noahide laws if they feel too conflicted to pursue

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-59219016337875499412008-08-25T10:26:00.000-07:002008-11-07T12:36:26.729-08:00

My burden feels heavy. I know my reasons, my thoughts, my spiritual desires. I know what I want. It has been a difficult journey of discovery.With so many people's misunderstanding me, I don't know what to trust, anymore. I only trust what I know for sure--and I know myself. I guess I only know to trust myself. I know what I think. I am ardent...resolute. I want to be Jewish. I am stubborn. I

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-44598734601613965642008-08-24T10:24:00.000-07:002008-11-07T10:25:25.875-08:00

Tonight I started to read the Tanakh. Then I realized what else I have been meaning to say. I want to study Judaism because I want knowledge. Unadulterated knowledge.I have this feeling inside that says that all my life I have studied and read the the old testament, but it was just an abridged version with pre-digested commentary and annotations. When I read the Tanakh, my feelings were confirmed

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-49633591417788248652008-08-24T10:14:00.000-07:002008-11-07T10:53:09.752-08:00

I've already thought a lot about all the reasons why I should not convert. It is true that my relationship with my parents and many of my friends would/will be strained. There are friends and some family members that will probably not talk to me anymore. I will then have to find new friends who do support me. I am confident that Hashem will provide.And, with my parents, I will talk as much as I

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-59775912903698980652008-08-23T10:05:00.000-07:002008-11-07T12:38:31.950-08:00

It was nice to read that others have gone through the same kinds of thoughts and issues as I am.I can't wait to read the book, "26 Reasons Why Jews Don't Believe in Jesus".I am anxious to get home and sign up for classes and find a Rabbi. I am wondering how to find a Rabbi who would help me to convert.Soon I think I will write a letter to my parents that will explain why I want to convert to

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-69019858266116139372008-08-22T09:54:00.000-07:002008-11-07T10:03:43.617-08:00

I have been concerned about something I said in an earlier post about my mom. And then today I read:There are two mitzvot in the Torah that specifically address improper speech: Thou shalt not go up and down as a tale-bearer among thy people (Lev. 19:16), and ye shall not wrong one another (Lev. 25:17, which according to tradition refers to wronging a person with speech).

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-40979569166517617722008-08-21T09:40:00.000-07:002008-11-07T12:41:17.094-08:00

It was hard to talk with my dad because I was sooo tired. He was open to what I had to say--although I must admit that I wasn't completely, entirely open with him. He listened. But, he did try to enlighten me just as I thought he would (but, I knew and had heard everything he told me, before). I didn't beg to differ. And I didn't clarify my intent to convert. So...we talked...and I feel good

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-19415429746077853122008-08-19T09:33:00.000-07:002008-11-07T09:44:30.440-08:00

I can't wait to get home from vacation and find a Rabbi who will help me to convert. Do I just look in the yellow pages? I think I will go to the Jewish Center and talk to someone there. I know a little about what I'm up against (so to speak), and I am ready to begin the process. In conservative Christianity, divorce is a completely bad thing except in only a couple of strict instances. But

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-1457498620301786632008-08-18T09:18:00.000-07:002008-11-07T09:39:52.901-08:00

I am reminded about my interest in Judaism. I want to feel completely free to examine my beliefs. When I was feeling lost in Christianity and wanting more, Hashem has brought Judaism. I want to be a part of the Jewish community. I do not want to feel alone and bewildered as I do now; except when I am learning about Judaism, then I feel in tune. All these thing I want, but they will take some

Heather Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792109442398468278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-19654782263001758342008-08-08T08:01:00.000-07:002008-11-07T09:13:43.201-08:00

My friends were wondering which financial book to go through with their kids: Dave Ramsey's or Crown Financial Ministries'.Here are my $.02. You can take it for what it's worth. (pun intended).Why not do both programs with your kids? Dave Ramsey is respected in the christian community as well as Crown Financial Ministries. In fact, Dave's ideas were formed in part by Larry Burkett. Both Dave and

Samnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-34088303319873226832008-07-26T12:17:00.000-07:002008-07-26T12:22:39.600-07:00

So many friends I know are having babies; it's unreal! But don't get too excited yet; we are not expecting another baby. Even after our 3 kids, we have felt, though, that our family was not done growing. We have always planned that one day we would like to adopt. It still surprised me the other day when Sam brought the subject up and was interested to know when we should start adopting! Well,

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-5204436974666249662008-06-20T17:09:00.000-07:002008-06-20T17:09:00.406-07:00

There are a couple of free events coming up at the Belmont Pier.One is the Pier Daze's "Pyrate Invasion & Faire and Festival," June 28th and 29th.The other is the Kids Fishing Rodeo August 3rd.

Samnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-50045071870217948082008-06-10T22:01:00.000-07:002008-06-10T22:02:04.081-07:00

Woody's Rootin' Tootin' Shootin' Gallery Toy Story Mania! Disney's latest interactive ride will debut at Disney's California Adventure on June 17!"Woody, Buzz, Mr. Potato Head, Bo Peep, and other stars from Disney·Pixar's "Toy Story" films are back, with almost all voiced by the original movie cast."

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-28238221510587895862008-05-27T22:52:00.000-07:002008-05-27T22:54:36.562-07:00

Here is a new educational opportunity! It is Southern California Homeschool Academy for theCreative Arts, or SCHACA for short. It is geared to homeschoolfamilies K-12 and those families of preschoolers who are looking forsomething different than a traditional preschool program.In a nutshell, SCHACA is a one day a week program (one or two dayoption for preschoolers), offering a fun, hands-on

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-47440391096492610832008-05-27T22:38:00.000-07:002008-05-27T22:41:59.644-07:00

JOINT LEGISLATIVE NEWSFLASH UPDATE – May 23, 2008 From: Roy Hanson’s Child and Family Protection Association and HSLDA ***** ***** ***** ***** Bill: AB 2943 – Prohibition of Spanking Author: Assembly Member Sally Lieber Position: Strongly Opposed Status: Failed – A Great Victory!! ***** ***** ***** ***** We are very grateful to God to be able to report that AB 2943 failed to be

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-30644936670420243952008-05-20T07:51:00.000-07:002008-11-07T12:04:15.842-08:00

Recently, God has taken care of me--indeed, of my family--most poignantly through friends!I find this interesting because I guess I feel that as much as I love people and seek people and want people (that connection, that spark of interest to show that one cares, that familiar jive, that amiably good feel), well...it happens that quite often--although I don't understand why or how, but...--I get

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-22275138156864432902008-05-15T08:31:00.000-07:002008-11-07T09:17:41.125-08:00

I plan on making a time line for my wall this week!! I don't want this to be a long, involved process. I got this super easy idea from a friend: Here is my experience with a wall timeline. It took me YEARS tofinally get one up, until I just decided to keep it very simple, along piece of white paper with a black line down the middle! AH HA!I have a very small wall space we use, so I cut the

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-88650487895039488492008-05-15T05:07:00.000-07:002008-05-19T17:19:13.237-07:00

I have the hardest time with this website. They make me want to scream for all the stuff they sell--and at extreme prices, at that! Why do they have to commercialize CM?! Why not have an open, inspiring discussion about CM for the benefit of the home school community? They are the epitome of the "home school merchantice peddler". They are exactly the opposite of what CM would want--her ideas were

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-71918267800892698502008-05-14T19:56:00.000-07:002008-05-19T17:19:54.630-07:00

A recent article about Home School in "The Washington Post"Home Is Where the School IsBy Gregory J. MillmanSunday, March 23, 2008; B01

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-73843302582884709072008-05-14T19:41:00.000-07:002008-05-14T19:47:24.004-07:00

**Reposted here*****For the record, Grade 4-6 Region 9 artist is also homeschooled***Hey Everyone,One of the students in our local co-op needs our help! Hannah is oneof three homeschooled students in the contest ... and not only that,her drawing is, in my opinion, the best one in her group (so youdon't have to feel guilty voting just because she is homeschooled :-D )Now, wouldn't it be a hoot if

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-69233820324552368562008-05-14T19:37:00.000-07:002008-05-14T19:39:59.119-07:00

Friday, May 16th at 1pmHermosa Beach PlayhousePerformance of Encore Entertainers' production of Grease, the musical. This is the school version of this classic play and features a teenage cast with several homeschooled kids from the South Bay.Tickets are $6 each (make checks payable to Encore Entertainers) and you may pay at the door. Make sure you mention which homeschool network you are with

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-76239233032864974882008-05-10T19:36:00.000-07:002008-05-10T19:40:15.290-07:00

Could we get our Governor to proclaim a Home Education Awareness Week?Some states are already making it happen. Here is the most recent result (reposted here from HSLDA website):Governor Proclaims Home Education Awareness Week Governor Jim Gibbons proclaimed March 31-April 5 as Nevada Home Education Awareness Week. James Ellis, a homeschooling dad from Carson City, initiated the proclamation

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-45990802806287877862008-05-06T05:40:00.000-07:002008-05-06T05:45:17.792-07:00

I fell in love with Dr. Sear's books way back when my young prince was a baby. I subscribe to Dr. Sear's blog. I've repasted this new article here:New Study Shows Possible Link Between Environmental Mercury and Autism – What About Vaccine Mercury?from The Vaccine Book by Dr. Bob SearsResearchers at the University of Texas showed that the closer a family lives to a power plant or industrial

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-29506765268375930432008-05-05T19:44:00.000-07:002008-05-10T21:05:18.107-07:00

I can't wait until this documentary movie comes to theaters May 9th! It is about Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz, medical doctor turned professional surfer, who sells his house and takes his family of 9 kids to live in an RV fulltime. Paskowitz is a legendary surfer and his family is "first family of surfing". His family founded the oldest surfing camp in the United States.This is one of my favorite

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-29308963935899641812008-05-03T07:32:00.000-07:002008-05-03T07:43:52.557-07:00

I am thinking of signing my son up for Odyssey of the Mind Summer Classes.Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Kids apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. They then

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-20011225514322144132008-05-03T07:11:00.000-07:002008-05-10T20:01:07.471-07:00

I have a discount code for the Science Adventure Summer Camps. Thesecamps are a lot of fun. It's for grades 1-6. Extreme Sports ScienceGet extreme as you discover all your body can do. Build a fitness kit, complete with stethoscope, pedometer and lung capacity meter. Take a tour of the human body, and discover the science behind keeping fit. Stay Full-Day and compete in exciting sports science

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-74243250557212944232008-05-01T09:08:00.001-07:002008-05-19T17:23:03.389-07:00

Apple will recycle your school’s old, unwanted Mac computers, PCs, and qualifying peripherals from any manufacturer—for free. There’s no purchase required, and all accredited K–12 and higher education institutions with at least 25 pieces* to be recycled are eligible to participate. Just register in time, follow the steps, and we’ll do the rest. Security and processing matter. When you

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-26422416968378324472008-05-01T07:54:00.000-07:002008-05-03T07:48:31.325-07:00

Admission to The Huntington is free to all visitors on the first Thursday of every month with advanced tickets. Hours on Free Day are 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. *On the 1st of the month, Call 800-838-3006 to reserve your tickets by phone, or reserve your tickets online selecting from two arrival times:morning entry (10:30 a.m. - noon)afternoon entry (1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.)Once reserved, your paper

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-34066237933538299212008-04-30T22:01:00.002-07:002008-05-10T20:00:30.159-07:00

The article is about a homeschooler in Illinois who has been acceptedto some pretty amazing colleges:http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-homeschool_18apr18,0,4804863.story

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-48506982361445810412008-04-30T22:01:00.001-07:002008-05-10T20:01:34.417-07:00

This article from the LA Times is written by an adult whowas homeschooled:http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-block28apr28,0,5592418.story

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-81426588056316110642008-04-30T21:56:00.000-07:002008-05-10T20:02:10.578-07:00

2008 JPL Open House on Saturday and Sunday May 3 & 4 9am-5pm both days. + Open House information

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-36240931885367113152008-04-30T21:52:00.000-07:002008-05-10T20:02:58.443-07:00

The Cal State Fullerton Brass Ensemble will perform its annual brass and organ concert in First Church’s spectacular sanctuary on Friday, May 2 at 12 noon. The concert features Marc Dickey at the organ as well as special guest tenor Lynn Badertscher. The concert will include works by Richard Strauss, Orlando di Lasso, William Byrd, and others. The Brass Ensemble is conducted by Professors Todd

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-84341398737134438942008-04-29T15:31:00.000-07:002008-04-29T15:42:07.170-07:00

Here is a list of free (or little money) stuff happening this week: Tuesday (4/29): Free scoop of ice cream at Ben & Jerry's until 8:00 p.m. ; go to their website for a location near you.Wednesday (4/30): $0.39 scoop night at Baskin Robbins (5:00 - 10:00) Saturday (5/3):9:00 - 10:00 Free Chronicles of Narnia event @ Family Christian 9:00 - 12:00 Free building project at Home DepotFree

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-6854561309355955912008-04-18T08:44:00.000-07:002008-04-18T09:03:28.163-07:00

Timez Attack is an amazing new video game exclusively for learning multiplication tables. The best part is that anyone can try it out for FREE, like we did--although we ended up buying the full version for our home at a great price! My 9 y.o. son loves this high-tech video game and asks to play every day. I love that he is learning to master his times tables. They present the meaning and

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-71188593212760107862008-03-06T16:23:00.000-08:002008-05-10T21:11:39.587-07:00

I thought I'd share the following letter with you. It's a posted statement written by Debbie Schwarzer, HomeSchool Association of California (HSC) Legal Team Co-chair. She has a good perspective on the ruling and some practical advice on what we (the homeschool community and it's supporters) should and/or shouldn't do--to allow others to proceed effectively on behalf of the whole homeschool

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-89886685468687857702008-02-23T07:19:00.000-08:002008-02-23T07:31:29.818-08:00

I am planning to see this film tonight!! I can hardly wait. Has anyone heard of the new film, "The Business of Being Born"? You can only see it through "special screenings". You have to go to theirwebsite and check on the various locations.It is playing in selected movie theaters; but not in our area, yet.Here is the website: http://www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com/

Samnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-27967696080867899842008-02-23T06:56:00.000-08:002008-02-23T07:00:34.167-08:00

Child of the Month Eastern Europe: Boy 51068 Age 2 This little darling has 2 grants totaling $13,000 to assist with his adoption process. This is a darling little blonde baby boy. We believe he has a form of sacral agenesis/caudal regression. His L3 is formed but defective and he is missing L4

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-47055662259787530272008-02-18T22:59:00.000-08:002008-02-20T11:27:06.931-08:00

This is such an amazing picture for me because Laura is a long lost friend of mine from Jr. High. Laura, Roxanne, and I were close friends. One time we arranged to have me spend the night at Roxanne's house and I went to my first school dance. Super fun.Right after 8th grade, I moved away and went to a new High School, had a short stint with cheerleading at my new school, saw Laura on FOHI's

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-48632534827718262432008-02-18T06:55:00.000-08:002008-02-20T11:08:17.513-08:00

Sam had just cleaned the hot tub the day before these pics were taken.The girls had a fun surprise when they turned on the jets.

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-42512887352744091132008-02-18T06:22:00.000-08:002008-05-10T20:05:17.903-07:00

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-31603264117750233392008-02-16T08:02:00.000-08:002008-02-17T04:05:47.543-08:00

I recently joined a yahoo! group- Gentle Christian Homelearners.I was attracted to this group specifically because of these words in their description on their group's homepage:"We...see Attachment parenting as a natural way to parent. Homeschooling comes naturally to many as an extension of Attachment parenting! Some of our past and present parenting choices include co-sleeping, family bed,

Samnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-58454375691534778442008-02-04T09:16:00.000-08:002008-02-16T06:59:21.956-08:00

I was on Facebook and it periodically asks me to type in the captcha. I actually enjoy the captchas from there because they are real words (most of the time). With the way my brain works, they're always fun to read and make associations as I type.Anyway, I was delightedly surprised to see that my captcha was "seize samuel"! Sweet reminder of my darling hubby hard at work...probably sitting in a

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-24039223875343420392008-01-24T19:51:00.000-08:002008-02-16T06:55:41.526-08:00

I read this article--Nine Chores Your Child Should Do Without Being Paidby Karen Fusco.Then I used some of that info to create a chore chart for my kids. It was so easy to make these chore charts. Go to this site, DLTK's Custom Chore Chart, to learn how for yourself. SUPER FUN!So, of course, I'm getting a little carried away because it was so fun. I want to make some more for "reading books", "

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-81877467570378629812008-01-21T22:44:00.000-08:002008-02-16T06:59:37.100-08:00

One thing that is so fun about homeschooling my kids is finding out,--little by little, day by day--how they think and learn and discover their abilities. So anyway, the other day my son surprised me along these lines.For a while now he and I have been discouraged with doing math. I've taught him a few things, but I never pushed him to work hard and struggle with math in order that he would grow

Samnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-13001540203998195092008-01-11T14:10:00.000-08:002008-02-16T07:00:53.192-08:00

This is my first time I have knitted something. I came up with this new sweater for my dog, Sassy. I might do it a little differently next time. But, I thought this turned out cute.

Samnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-87400220348536741282008-01-04T06:50:00.000-08:002008-02-16T06:59:50.797-08:00

Building a sled run in grandma's front yard.Allie learns to knit her first hat!Comfy, cozy under their new blankets from aunt Becky.Going for a walk with our snow dog.Uno, of course!Noah is pulling his friends during our walk to our "jumps" we built.Snowboarding at our "jump" site.

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-11612977899144227212007-12-18T23:33:00.000-08:002008-02-18T23:37:06.442-08:00

Sometimes I wonder just how crazy some of my friends think I am to homeschool my kids.I wanted to share with you a couple articles written by a Princeton University freshman who was homeschooled for most of her life (since 2nd grade). Not only is it well-written, the article is amazing! It offers a real life perspective of those things that one homeschooler values most about her education

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-61274245600719243082007-10-22T14:15:00.000-07:002008-02-16T07:01:06.800-08:00

Check out this video: William Tell Overture I love this! These lyrics have forever changed this tune for me. I want to play this every morning for my kids just to get it all out and over with! I mean, this is a great prelude to having a great start every morning in our house. I may even have

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-70308991189751434272007-10-22T13:46:00.001-07:002008-02-16T07:01:39.937-08:00

The scene in our house was Sam in bed reading books with the kids. I am in the bathroom, getting ready for bed, and brushing my teeth. Allie comes up and stands in the doorway of the bathroom, cute as ever. She has this duplicitous grin and chuckles a little.I asked her what was funny. She told me that daddy told her not to go to the bathroom! (chuckling again) And there she was amused at herself

Samnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12821049.post-27838047370514648772007-10-22T13:44:00.001-07:002008-02-16T07:02:00.170-08:00

read this article, "Down syndrome dangers..." by Joni Eareckson Tada.don't know who Joni is? read her bio page. she has an autobiography and there's been a movie made about her.excerpt from the article:Recently Doug [a camp volunteer] said, "Joni, when I get married, I hope that my wife and I will have a child with Down syndrome." I was startled, but chalked it up to youthful idealism. Since then

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I have a friend who asked me what books she should begin acquiring in order to build a good children's library. She wanted to start collecting "classics", but didn't know which books were really considered "classics".In the past, I've felt the same way. Especially when we decided to homeschool, this became a top priority. Who wants to waste their time reading substandard literature?--especially

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Friday, August 17, 2007 What time is it? Current mood: silly i've been so blah since

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Sam and I had a good talk last night. I really felt like I needed to share more on my perspective about life and hopes and dreams and plans for the future and how that all relates to "not wasting your life". I've had a hard time lately because I feel compelled/inspired to do certain things in life and I know those things don't seem reasonable or rational, but--in my mind--they seem so

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On a good day like today, I get a chance to read, meditate, & write (especially before the kids get up)!I picked up a great book a few weeks back, "Don't Waste Your Life" by Jon Piper. This book is amazing. It really has changed my life. One thing I've thought of that ties ministry, my life, homeschooling & "making your way in the world," and all these efforts combined, is the idea of "not

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