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Lessons From Scrambled Eggs
This morning I made scrambled eggs for
breakfast. I'm not particularly fond of them; but I married a man who can
eat a dozen at a time, 3 meals a day, 7 days a week because he loves them
so much. And my kids love them too.
So, I made the eggs and took and bite and said, 'mmm. These actually taste
good today.'
My son who always asks questions, said, 'Why?'
'Well,' I began, 'I used real butter today and a little salt, and I think
it made them taste pretty good.'
'Is that why yours taste better than mine?' he asked, 'I use butter but I
don't put in salt.'
I could see that we were off on another learning adventure; but I really
had to force myself since it takes me a good three hours to be totally
awake :-).
I explained how a little salt can bring out the flavor in food; and then
we ended up way down the road, talking about how we are supposed to be the
salt of the Earth.
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I was quite proud of myself, thinking what a great job I had done teaching
an abstract concept.
Well, at least I was feeling pretty good for a few seconds until Nathan
explained it back to me.
'Mom, you mean that salt flavors eggs and eggs flavor the Earth?'
Maybe I'll try again tomorrow....
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COOKING TIP OF THE DAY
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Hamburger Tips:
You can make burgers extra juicy when you make a pocket in the middle for
butter mixed with garlic and salt
If you have problems getting the centers done, make them with a hole in
the middle (a little one when shaping them). The burgers will cook faster
and the hole will disappear.
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COOKING TIP OF THE DAY
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And now to some client comments:
Laura, I am a homeschooling mother and a Southern Baptist and have just
found out about the idea which is being presented. I was appalled to say
the least. I am a very conservative Christian who stands on biblical
issues and don't mind voicing my concerns and beliefs. I think that is why
the world has gotten so horrible, because we haven't taken a stand for
Christ. I plan to speak with my pastor and our representatives to the 2004
conference. If our denomination were to take this stand, what would be the
difference in us and the Catholics who believe they answer to their
priests and the Pope? We must go before our God and God alone! Praise God
that we have direct access to Him and He will lead to conviction by His
Holy Spirit. I believe this is one man or a small group who has this
opinion and I am sure it will not come to a vote at the convention. Susan
L.B.: Susan, thanks for sharing. I'm glad that you realize that even
people who are taking a stand for what we believe that we still have watch
out for the little things. And I'm glad that you are strong and proud to
stand for what you believe in!
Hi! My name is Shannon Hartwick. I am a single mom of 4 children (three
school age) I send my children to public school because unfortunately, I
have to work too many hours to home school. However, I have a fourth
grader who needs to go to summer school and we are in the middle of trying
to move to a new area. So I was hoping to get some help in being able to
teach her at home as we 'move' so she will be ready for 5th grade. I am
worried she will 'fall between the cracks' and have to be held back. We
need help in reading and math. Thank you, Shannon
L.B. Boy, I hope your move goes well, Shanon! I'm thankful I haven't had
to do that yet - we moved five times the first two years we were married
(due to the military) ; but have been here for the last 13 years. Have you
gone to https://www.homeschoolinglibrary.com and visited the Homework Help
page? It has some links for free resources that may help you get the extra
practice in Math that youï¿œre looking for.
Laura, this is very true when a door closes a window opens my family
always laughs because thats my line GOD IS GREAT!! he always finds another
opening for us and makes us look at the WHOLE picture I work on that alot
with my kids Madalyn 3 and Natalee 6 months I need some more info on this
cook book were to send for it and how much thank you Heather Wells from
Mass.
L.B.: Heather, you kids will be light years ahead of me because it was
only a few years ago that I was able to stop seeing the closed door and
look for the window. Unfortunately, some people always see an obstacle as
a 'failure' or an 'impossibility' and don't realize that there is an
opportunity associated with every obstacle. The order options for the
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fax and mail and phone. Thank you for your support!
Well, I have a bunch more to share; but will save them for
another day :-)
Homeschooling today for my kids future,
Laura Bankston
P.S. Today, some simple scrambled eggs led us on a learning adventure.
Your child will direct learning through there questions. You just have to
know how to listen for it or help get it started. If you've not
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