Now that the solstice has passed, it will be fun to watch the sunlight change with the days, lengthening the light. Soon the girls and I will be observing the sunrise and sunset as we participate in a class with others around the globe… This month, a homeschool email group helped me discover the Journey […]
Entries from December 2004
Journey North Mystery Class
December 23rd, 2004 · Comments Off on Journey North Mystery Class
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C.S. I. Bainbridge and other educational trends on the island
December 23rd, 2004 · 2 Comments
An article in yesterday’s Bainbridge Review described a new forensic science club at the high school. They began their habit at age 12, two smart island girls drawn into the dark and mysterious world of murder and crime on the streets of Las Vegas. Now 16, Genevieve Glahn and Kim Mathews think it’s time to […]
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Holiday fire truck fun 2004
December 22nd, 2004 · No Comments
Last year I described the annual island ritual involving the fire truck, lights and holiday music. This year Ted caught a picture of it. Again the schedule is on the fire department web site although harder to find this time (“news and events”) and without a helpful map. I’m glad we were able to see […]
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“The future of Voice of Bainbridge depends on you”
December 22nd, 2004 · No Comments
Philippe Boucher posted last week that The future of Voice of Bainbridge depends on you excerpts below To survive and grow Voice of Bainbridge needs people willing to commit time to record programs and to strengthen its organization as a local group. I don’t even wish I could continue by myself because I have no […]
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As you requested, my love…
December 22nd, 2004 · 2 Comments
Tonight I need to decide what to buy for Christmas dinner. I’m tempted to try brining ham in Coca-Cola. When I mentioned my plan to Ted, he replied You’re more adventurous than I am…, and I had a fun time responding to that line… Elisabeth though knows what she wants to eat. After I explained […]
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