By Lynn, on October 25th, 2008%
I love to have an excuse to go by a certain thrift store. It’s not very often that I make it over there, but sometimes I do.
Last week I found this beautiful and oh-so-heavy lamp with three cherub-looking creatures surrounding the base. Did I say this lamp is heavy?
Some of the paint finish is flaking off, but that just makes it more interesting to me. It was 15 dollars, which I was prepared to pay. I mean, the shade alone would be more than that new.
When I mentioned excitedly to the cashier that I would find some way to touch it up, she said that since I had to work on it she would sell it to me at half price.
I thanked her generously and with many smiles.
I am now in the mood to redecorate. Move things around. Shake things up. I also want to reorganize all my books. Again. Poor Hubby.
Lynn
By Lynn, on October 25th, 2008%
I cannot take credit for finding this video myself. The link was shared at the Five In A Row forums. I want to share the link here as well because it’s such a simple and clear explanation of how our president is elected.
Electing a U.S. President in Plain English
I think you’ll find this helpful in explaining to your children how the electoral process works.
Lynn
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About Lynn
I am the mother of four delightful children: a 23-year-old son, a 20-year-old son, a 17-year-old son, and a bright and bubbly 13-year-old daughter. I share an apartment home with my 17-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter. My little home on the internet is called Rose Cottage because of my love for gardening, roses, and all things romantic and Victorian. Welcome.
I'm a North Carolina girl and I love sharing North Carolina links and information. I do medical transcription from home. My hobbies include making sweet little dolls from clay who are named and have their own stories to tell. I also make old-fashioned brooches. These are for sale in my Etsy shop.
For 13 years continuously, I homeschooled some or all of our four children, but the time came that our homeschool had to be closed. It was the end of a beautiful chapter in my life. I will always be a strong supporter of homeschooling and I will continue to review books and maintain my homeschool website, The Healthy Homeschool. The Players
Lil Ol' Me
Son Daniel, 23
Son, Big Joe, 20
Son, John, 17
Daughter, Michaela, 13
Annie Fatso Beagle
My Symphony
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never. In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony.
William Henry Channing
1810-1884
What You Do Sow a thought, reap an action.
Sow an action, reap a habit.
Sow a habit, reap a character.
Sow a character, reap a destiny.
Contact Me 
I would  for you to leave a comment, but you can also e-mail me at lynn AT thehealthyhomeschool.com
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