My Homeschool Blog
I didn't know how many of you knew this, but I keep a Homeschooling Blog at another site.
Originally, it was my only blog. Last fall, I began this blog with the intentions of moving everything from the homeschool blogger site to here. Then, I wrote the infamous "Me Time Myth" post on the homeschool site and Ladies Against Feminism put it on their site for a time. Let me tell you, that brings a lot of traffic to a site--not all of it from Christian readers, either!
Then, I was asked to rework the article for publication in The Old Schoolhouse magazine. This was a very exciting offer, and I eagerly worked through the editing and clarifying process. The article debuts in the Fall edition!
All of this made me decide to keep my homeschool site and dedicate it solely to homeschooling. Obviously, I cannot completely separate the 2 blogs because being a homeschooling mama is part of who I am. However, the homeschooling blog is really more about encouragement specifically for homeschooling mothers.
In some ways, there is less of "me" on the homeschool site. Some of that is due to the fact that I just cannot seem to make the template there work for me...all I know of html, I accidentally learned and the homeschoolblogger site doesn't lend itself to accidental learners. (however, I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to win the Blog Design Giveaway I mention on the blog!!!)
I also felt I needed a separate place to grieve Emily. I sometimes wonder if this blog will always carry a touch of grief within its pages and posts.
In my sidebar here, there is a link to the homeschooling site with feed from that site, so you can see what I am writing about over there. One reason I wanted to bring this to your attention is that I am currently doing a series on Homeschooling Daughters. As you can imagine, this is not the most politically correct post on the block, but I've never been known for being politically correct.
So, please, if you have a moment, take a look at the homeschooling site. You will see some duplicate posts from here, but you will also see a myriad of other posts that I hope you would enjoy reading or at least enjoy chewing on for a bit. ;o)
posted by Nutmeg @ 1:42 AM
2 Comments
2 Comments:
Good Morning Purple Arrow Lady~
LOL (Thats what I call you when I share with my hubby).
The image of the statue comes in my mind, when I pray for your family every night~
I wanted to tell you that your blog is "real" and heartfelt,its ok if you always seem to have a little of Emily when you write,as you indicated. God has truely Gifted you,thanks for sharing with the world.
Peace in Christ,
Georgiann
PS. I hope you aren't hopin' to win the make over for your purple blog? I vote NO!
LOL, Georgiann! No, I don't want to makeover the purple arrow lady blog, but the homeschool blog is another story. Like I said, it just isn't me.
Since you like the statue so much, I'll give you a little background...
She stands in a public garden near our home. This picture was taken shortly before Emily got sick on a family outing one Sunday last fall. I call her the washer woman. When I took the photo, I had no idea I'd eventually put her on my blog, but I was fascinated by her. There she stands, her daily work in her hands, wind blowing her hair and skirt. There is something regal about her. A beauty that has to do w/ the fact that she doesn't look perturbed by the work at hand or the wind blowing. She looks content, proud of her womanhood. I love that!
And once again, thank you for the prayers. I have sometimes hesitated to share my life so candidly on here, but I am always amazed by the lives I touch simply by being "real."
Blessings,
Amy
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