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2018 Reading Challenge: February Update

March 2, 2018 Reading Challenge No Comments
Reading Challenge Update Thankfully, my reading life is not quite as behind as my blogging life.  This has definitely been the most difficult year of juggling all.the.things so far, but I’m still plugging away!  Unfortunately, between homeschooling and taking care of my family, reading, studying web design, and outlining/researching my…
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Reading Goals for 2018

February 1, 2018 Reading Challenge 1 Comment
Reading Goals 2018 It’s a new year (even though January is somehow already behind us) and time for new reading goals! But first, let’s discuss last year.  My goal last year was to read 120 books, of which 40 would be nonfiction.  That was basically my only criteria.  I knew…
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First Term ~ Homeschool Year 1

October 4, 2017 Home Education 2 Comments
First Term Our first term of the school year ended last week. We plan to school year round, with a 8 week term. Most terms throughout the traditional school year won’t have much break between them, because ultimately we want to be able to take our breaks when it suits…

Favorite Moments on a Wednesday

September 21, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments
Once upon a Favorite Moment “What day is it?” “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh. ~ A. A. Milne We have had a crazy week. And it’s only Wednesday. But it’s not the crazy moments I think I’ll forget, or specifically, want to reflect on in the…

What I’m Reading Now: September 2017

September 14, 2017 Reading Life 2 Comments
Reading Now When the days turn cooler I have the insatiable urge to hunker down and read. Not that that particular desire ever truly abandons me, but there’s something especially cozy about reading in cool weather. We’ve had an unusually cool and rainy September so far, so you’ll understand the…
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This Is Your Real Life

September 13, 2017 Creative Writing Uncategorized 1 Comment
This is your real life. Right here, right now, this is your real life. Whether you feel happy or sad, purposeful or unfulfilled, content or covetous; this moment is your real life. The children might be swinging from the rafters, or you might be settling down after the bedtime rituals.…
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When Summer Comes ~ A Short Story

September 7, 2017 Creative Writing No Comments
When Summer Comes: A Short Story By Elizabeth Peterson (c) February 2017 All Rights Reserved. Summer was Lila’s favorite time of the year. It was light in the morning, no matter how early she woke to race out into the early morning air. Dew drops and grass clippings stuck to…