by Amanda Read Sheik | May 30, 2007 | Journal, World Views
Some one said recently that they think “Homeschools are the monasteries of the new dark ages”. Kevin Swanson mentioned it in his lecture on Multi-generational Homeschooling. Ah, certainly that is a powerful ambition. We are here to guard and treasure the...
by Amanda Read Sheik | May 18, 2007 | Comedy, Journal
It is almost difficult to believe that an entire year has passed by since my first encounter with the Six Flags theme park atmosphere. Last year I was slow to acclimate, uncertain of my taste in intense recreation. I came to think of myself as a sort of killjoy...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Apr 26, 2007 | Journal
Sports are an indomnitable attraction in our national heritage (kudos to our Greco-Roman predecessors, no doubt). Alabama football is especially significant. Believe me not? Judge for yourself. 92,000 + people (some had to be turned...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Apr 19, 2007 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal
Well, the time came for a logo to be designed. No longer may we find excuses for using various chicken drawings hither and yon, but I must also take responsibility for all the "Oohs" and "Boos" that are deserved. Keep in mind that it has been...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Apr 12, 2007 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal, The Girlhood Home Companion
Days are longer, and the weather is cooling and warming by turns. Thus, I cannot rely on the weather. The latest technological desktop computer in our household gave out under the affliction of 1,400 viruses. Thus, I cannot rely on the latest...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Apr 4, 2007 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal
There are times when plans that have been long held as ideals become resolved. Today was one such time; yesterday was its prequel. The new chicken coop – or barn, rather, as we enjoy calling it – arrived yesterday. Mom and I...
