by Amanda Read Sheik | Jun 19, 2010 | Politics, The Washington Times Communities
While it’s tempting to dismiss Abby Sunderland’s voyage as misguided and pointless, many challenges accepted in society are just as ridiculous. GULF SHORES, AL – The solo circumnavigation voyage of 16-year-old Californian homeschooled student Abby...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Jun 22, 2008 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal, Literary Projects
I hope that this upcoming week I will actually work towards doing everything I’ve planned on doing. This past week I’ve just felt a bit worn out and uninspired – perhaps because it has been just a week since the ACT. Abbott Management has still not...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Jun 18, 2008 | Journal
I came home Saturday with this feeling of needing to study – but no, the studying has already been done! The test has been taken – there is no going back or drilling strategies into my brain with the hopes of accomplishing what is subconsciously expected of me or what...
by Amanda Read Sheik | May 18, 2008 | Journal
I’ve decided thus far not to have a set day for my graduation. I’m happy for everyone else that does but I personally can’t quite get into it. I remember coming to the conclusion as a young child that I should never have a high school graduation because if I do end...
by Amanda Read Sheik | May 4, 2008 | Literary Projects, The Crusading Chemist
Spring is probably the busiest time of year for us. There is always so much outside work to do. It’s already been nearly three years since we moved here and thus there is all the more going on. Dad, Rachel and I went to a homeschooled friend’s graduating...
