Diminishing Innocence of Youth – Still Looking for the ‘Pause’ Button
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Diminishing Innocence of Youth – Still Looking for the ‘Pause’ Button

Today is Princess Nagger’s last day of school, last day of 5th Grade. Where has the time gone?! Since she is going to a school where ‘Elementary’ is Kindergarten through 6th Grade (like it was when I was a kid, vs. the 4 schools for primary education they seem to have now), next year will…

Seasonal Congestion Relief Naturally with Zarbee’s (#ICanBreathe #sponsored #mc)
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Seasonal Congestion Relief Naturally with Zarbee’s (#ICanBreathe #sponsored #mc)

Seasonal congestion is the bane of my existence, driving me to distraction at times.  I don’t like taking certain products, because some of the ingredients in said products tend to make my scalp itchy.   Nobody likes an itchy scalp.   The hubby is one who rarely takes anything for any ailments, he’d prefer to…

Random Conversation with Princess Nagger about Education
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Random Conversation with Princess Nagger about Education

PN: “I hate homework!” Me: “I know, but it’s a necessary evil.” PN: “We’re learning some of the same stuff we learned in first grade last year. Except Pictographs. That’s new.” Me: “Pictographs, eh? That sounds interesting!” PN: “Yes, it is interesting. Always remember across first, then up. Mrs. M says to think of it…

No Child Left Behind…But Children Kept Behind?

No Child Left Behind…But Children Kept Behind?

While I respect the concept of “No Child Left Behind”, I have to say I’m disappointed by the regulations that apply that actually end up keeping children behind that should be allowed to advance forward, while advancing forward those that might need a little extra individual help. When I was a kid in school, the…