Andrea Hermitt's comments

How Would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Feel About Homeschooling? - Blog Entry

23 Jan 2007 08:58 AM

FOLLOW UP: a reader sent me a link that disputes the "fact" that MLK plaragized his speech: http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/outrage/mlking.asp

Thanks. It includes rumors and truths about MLK.

Care of African American Children in Transracial Adoptions: Winter Skincare - Blog Entry

22 Jan 2007 10:45 PM

You are all welcome!

Looking for My Waist... Seriously - Blog Entry

22 Jan 2007 08:36 PM

Those are actually good ideas Clarissa... I do try to eat at Subway... but my favorite Chinese restaurant is my downfall. I am learning to cook Chinese at home though.

My favorite idea of yours is moving meats to the refrigerator on Sunday. That could make a huge difference in my week.

Looking for My Waist... Seriously - Blog Entry

22 Jan 2007 04:35 PM

Clarrissa, I am afraid I am going to have to fork over some money to get myself to exercise regularly. I could walk my dogs every day, but I don't. I could use the exercise equipment in my basement, but I don't. I could practice my dance steps daily, but just days after deciding to do that, I have not. When I do exercise, I do it well. I walk far. I move briskly. I work up a sweat. But I only do it once or twice a week.

When I paid a gym membership and took TaeKwondo, I went almost everyday. That's because I am cheap and like to get value for my money.

Food around the house.... The freezer is stocked with healthy meats, that I am too lazy to thaw. The pantry has brown rice and whole wheat pasta. Cookies for the kids usually have to be baked before eating. There is a shelf full of different types of breakfast cereals like raisin bran and special K. There are cans of soup. And there is fruit and salad. My problem is I eat out too often and most of the fresh food in my house goes in the garbage can from spoilage

Tips for Taking Field Trips with Your Child - Blog Entry

22 Jan 2007 12:32 PM

Thanks Karri... she's not with us anymore, but I am sure she says You're Welcome!

The Controversy Over the High School Exit Exam - Blog Entry

22 Jan 2007 11:16 AM

too true... a great many kids will be highschool dropouts, because they not are going to repeat the 12 grade more than once.

Tips for Taking Field Trips with Your Child - Blog Entry

22 Jan 2007 06:50 AM

I was tormented in school in the fourth grade until my Mom came with us on a field trip. She did the opposite of what you describe. Even though everyone had lunch, she brought the most delicious sandwiches... enough for everyone in our group. She also brought enough cake for the entire class and treated all the children at royalty. The bullies were so impressed that no one attacked me after school anymore. So parents should be aware that the way they act on field trips really does affect their children's relationships with other kids.

Homeschooling and Animal Planet - Blog Entry

21 Jan 2007 09:26 PM

The food Netowrk! Looking forward to it!

The Fox in the Woods: A Lesson in Rabies - Blog Entry

21 Jan 2007 06:33 PM

The are we live in has been developed to the hilt, with new developments every quarter. Lately, there have been foxes and deer in my yard. We know to check before leaving the house, and if necessary postpone the dogs.

Important Information For Parents With Young Daughters: Experts Recommend Cervical Cancer Vaccine - Blog Entry

21 Jan 2007 06:27 PM

Of course Myra! for us it just 'feels wrong and terribly unsettling'. At the same time, there are many girls who are active long before they are mature... Your information is good.