by Amanda Read Sheik | Nov 6, 2006 | World Views
I actually wondered about that until I was at least 11 years old. When I thought of the United States of America, I imagined for awhile a wide panorama of politicians and celebrities and average citizens that were all “strangers” to me. When I was 10,...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Sep 9, 2006 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal, World Views
Complacency is really a most intriguing word, as it brings to light both pride and humility in one breath. My siblings and I are fortunate in so many ways. We have never been forced to sit in a bland classroom for hours on end. We now enjoy a lovely place in the...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Apr 7, 2006 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal, World Views
All of us homeschoolers have something “unique” about our method of education, to be sure. In the past I have seriously questioned how successful I really am in my “school” work, but that was probably because I am undoubtedly a perfectionist....