Good Morning Everyone. No. I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth. I’ve been around and occasionaly pop in here to see what you are up to.
The other day DIL told us that our move to P’cola has been difficult for Little Miss. She misses F’hope and the things she and Papa did. The playground. The ice cream shop. Her preschool. Going to the Bay. Me too, Baby Girl, Me too.
I can’t believe how much they have to learn in Kindergarten these days. I remember concentrating to remember colors. I certainly didn’t know all of my shapes, and a month in she needs to be able to count to 100 and know sight words. The saddest thing is all the security the schools have to have these days.
Yes, Kindergarten was mostly play and teaching children to learn how to behave in a classroom. First grade even was mostly picture books and simple reading. I was totally frustrated by that.
I have a granddaughter who has already learned everything she is supposed to know in kindergarten. She is a good reader already. OTOH, her sister will need extra help. It must be quite the challenge for the teachers.
It’s not surprising she misses all those places. I hope her papa will be able to find some good substitutes where you live now. Alas, life is about change and she is learning it young. That is not a bad thing.
Morning. The owls were hooting loudly at 5 this morning…just as I was finally falling to sleep. This sleep deprivation is getting kind of old… like me!!🥴
Hopefully bannister guy will contact us today. It’s been a month with no rails…..
I picked up a book this morning I’d put down a while back, “The World Next Door — A Short Guide to the Christian Faith” and had to laugh when I read this line in the description of our world:
“One more important note: Things got badly messed up.”
No kidding.
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Off to a news conference later today that I really don’t want to go to (something about storage tanks in the port, I’ll say no more other than it will be hard to find, that’s a given). I said we’d be there when this looked like it would be a very slow week; now I have a couple more interesting things to work on that’ll have to wait or be pieced around this.
Neighbors had the gardeners over late yesterday to begin trimming their much-overgrown avocado tree in the backyard. They’ve provided an estimate on my backyard trees also but it’s a lot of money. Still waiting for the arborist’s estimate to compare. I could maybe have the gardeners do my job in two sections/phases, to divide up the trees — and the cost. We’ll see.
Things have taken a dive here with Bro’s attitude toward me and the cat. I guess that means he is better. It is not good for my health at all. Poor Art, trying to do his best to br helpful under deteriorating relationships. I have been silently reciting helpful Bible verses to sustain me. This is no Hotel Spa Rehab!
I think Bro has enjoyed hearing M read her book on Audible. Thanking God for that as I work in the kitchen.
Please pray that my health issues will clear as healing goes quickly for Bro for a quick return to his own domain. Thanks!
Tried logging in on iPad…😣
Said wrong password…tried changing password…successful..tried logging in… tried too many times it said….gave up… now on phone!!
Praying for your brother’s quick healing and a pleasant appreciative spirit to dwell within him…..and for our Lord to sustain you through it by His grace…❣️
Some children are ready and willing to read at an early age, while others are not ready for that yet. A while back, I read that by third grade, both groups of children are reading at a similar level. The piece went on to say that pushing them to read early if they are not ready can actually hold them back by causing them to feel discouraged and defeated.
I remember learning my letters in first grade (didn’t even go to kindergarten), and then being already known in my family as an avid reader in third grade.
Janice – Re: your comment yesterday about Halloween not being for religious people.
That is one of those things where some Christians are against it, and others not. I know of Christian families who let their children enjoy trick-or-treating, and they decorated a bit for the “holiday”, although without getting into anything too spooky. And I also have known Christian families who were definitely against it, even to the point of not letting their children wear costumes to school, if the school was encouraging kids to do that.
When our girls were growing up, the church we attended was one in which Halloween and trick-or-treating was considered something that a Christian family should not engage in. So our girls were not allowed to wear costumes to school on that day, or go trick-or-treating. The church would have some kind of event for the children to get candy and dress up in other ways. (One year, they were to dress up like fruit, as in the Fruit of the Spirit.)
After a few years, I learned that our assistant pastor let his kids go trick-or-treating after the church party. 🙂 They were a solid Christian couple, and they did viewed it as harmless fun.
If I had it to do over again, I think we would let my girls wear costumes to school, and go trick-or-treating. Our church at that time was not legalistic, but there were certain views going around churches in the 90s that affected us.
We (as a church) have usually focused on having Reformation Day gatherings with costumes.
I think there’s a way to enjoy the (Halloween) holiday by focusing on harvest/fall themes for decorations and taking delight in the children who love dressing up (and getting candy, of course!).
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Back from the dreaded news conference discussing tanks, low-emission fuels.
Our former photo editor was the freelancer today, it’s the first time I’ve seen him since he received a horrifying diagnosis of pancreatic cancer probably 5-6 months ago. He had surgery and is half-way through a 6-month chemo process that will be followed by radiation. He looks pretty beat up, understandably, but I’m so glad he’s taking the easier freelance assignments where he can to keep busy.
(Despite he and his wife both being journalists, he began investing in stocks, including Apple in its very early days, when he was 18 and is actually sitting on a good amount of money now. It’s one thing they don’t have to worry about, but he’s not a believer and I don’t know how folks get through these health crises without that; pray for his salvation.)
We have a couple reporters at the debate tonight (it is local to us this time after all). Praying for an edifying back-and-forth to help narrow the field. -dj
Peter – I agree. That is what is what kindergarten was for, but they have changed it to be like what first grade used to be. 😦
In addition to that, schools that once had only half-day kindergarten now have full-day kindergarten. (Although, some say that the reason isn’t so much academic as the fact that most moms are working full-time jobs these days, so full-day kindergarten is more convenient for families. 😦 )
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Good Morning Everyone. No. I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth. I’ve been around and occasionaly pop in here to see what you are up to.
The other day DIL told us that our move to P’cola has been difficult for Little Miss. She misses F’hope and the things she and Papa did. The playground. The ice cream shop. Her preschool. Going to the Bay. Me too, Baby Girl, Me too.
I can’t believe how much they have to learn in Kindergarten these days. I remember concentrating to remember colors. I certainly didn’t know all of my shapes, and a month in she needs to be able to count to 100 and know sight words. The saddest thing is all the security the schools have to have these days.
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Yes, Kindergarten was mostly play and teaching children to learn how to behave in a classroom. First grade even was mostly picture books and simple reading. I was totally frustrated by that.
I have a granddaughter who has already learned everything she is supposed to know in kindergarten. She is a good reader already. OTOH, her sister will need extra help. It must be quite the challenge for the teachers.
It’s not surprising she misses all those places. I hope her papa will be able to find some good substitutes where you live now. Alas, life is about change and she is learning it young. That is not a bad thing.
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Morning. The owls were hooting loudly at 5 this morning…just as I was finally falling to sleep. This sleep deprivation is getting kind of old… like me!!🥴
Hopefully bannister guy will contact us today. It’s been a month with no rails…..
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I picked up a book this morning I’d put down a while back, “The World Next Door — A Short Guide to the Christian Faith” and had to laugh when I read this line in the description of our world:
“One more important note: Things got badly messed up.”
No kidding.
_______________
Off to a news conference later today that I really don’t want to go to (something about storage tanks in the port, I’ll say no more other than it will be hard to find, that’s a given). I said we’d be there when this looked like it would be a very slow week; now I have a couple more interesting things to work on that’ll have to wait or be pieced around this.
Neighbors had the gardeners over late yesterday to begin trimming their much-overgrown avocado tree in the backyard. They’ve provided an estimate on my backyard trees also but it’s a lot of money. Still waiting for the arborist’s estimate to compare. I could maybe have the gardeners do my job in two sections/phases, to divide up the trees — and the cost. We’ll see.
Always somethin’
-dj
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Things have taken a dive here with Bro’s attitude toward me and the cat. I guess that means he is better. It is not good for my health at all. Poor Art, trying to do his best to br helpful under deteriorating relationships. I have been silently reciting helpful Bible verses to sustain me. This is no Hotel Spa Rehab!
I think Bro has enjoyed hearing M read her book on Audible. Thanking God for that as I work in the kitchen.
Please pray that my health issues will clear as healing goes quickly for Bro for a quick return to his own domain. Thanks!
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Tried logging in on iPad…😣
Said wrong password…tried changing password…successful..tried logging in… tried too many times it said….gave up… now on phone!!
Praying for your brother’s quick healing and a pleasant appreciative spirit to dwell within him…..and for our Lord to sustain you through it by His grace…❣️
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And the phone won’t let me be me….Nj
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Some children are ready and willing to read at an early age, while others are not ready for that yet. A while back, I read that by third grade, both groups of children are reading at a similar level. The piece went on to say that pushing them to read early if they are not ready can actually hold them back by causing them to feel discouraged and defeated.
I remember learning my letters in first grade (didn’t even go to kindergarten), and then being already known in my family as an avid reader in third grade.
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Janice, do you need me to come put him in his place? If he doesn’t appreciate you, he will!
Love you, Jo
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And I would come. Just say the word
Jo
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Janice – Re: your comment yesterday about Halloween not being for religious people.
That is one of those things where some Christians are against it, and others not. I know of Christian families who let their children enjoy trick-or-treating, and they decorated a bit for the “holiday”, although without getting into anything too spooky. And I also have known Christian families who were definitely against it, even to the point of not letting their children wear costumes to school, if the school was encouraging kids to do that.
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Yay for Jo!
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When our girls were growing up, the church we attended was one in which Halloween and trick-or-treating was considered something that a Christian family should not engage in. So our girls were not allowed to wear costumes to school on that day, or go trick-or-treating. The church would have some kind of event for the children to get candy and dress up in other ways. (One year, they were to dress up like fruit, as in the Fruit of the Spirit.)
After a few years, I learned that our assistant pastor let his kids go trick-or-treating after the church party. 🙂 They were a solid Christian couple, and they did viewed it as harmless fun.
If I had it to do over again, I think we would let my girls wear costumes to school, and go trick-or-treating. Our church at that time was not legalistic, but there were certain views going around churches in the 90s that affected us.
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Go Jo!
We (as a church) have usually focused on having Reformation Day gatherings with costumes.
I think there’s a way to enjoy the (Halloween) holiday by focusing on harvest/fall themes for decorations and taking delight in the children who love dressing up (and getting candy, of course!).
_________________
Back from the dreaded news conference discussing tanks, low-emission fuels.
Our former photo editor was the freelancer today, it’s the first time I’ve seen him since he received a horrifying diagnosis of pancreatic cancer probably 5-6 months ago. He had surgery and is half-way through a 6-month chemo process that will be followed by radiation. He looks pretty beat up, understandably, but I’m so glad he’s taking the easier freelance assignments where he can to keep busy.
(Despite he and his wife both being journalists, he began investing in stocks, including Apple in its very early days, when he was 18 and is actually sitting on a good amount of money now. It’s one thing they don’t have to worry about, but he’s not a believer and I don’t know how folks get through these health crises without that; pray for his salvation.)
-dj
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We have a couple reporters at the debate tonight (it is local to us this time after all). Praying for an edifying back-and-forth to help narrow the field. -dj
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Why do schools suggest (require?) children to know certain thing before Kindergarten? Isn’t that what Kindergarten is for?
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Peter – I agree. That is what is what kindergarten was for, but they have changed it to be like what first grade used to be. 😦
In addition to that, schools that once had only half-day kindergarten now have full-day kindergarten. (Although, some say that the reason isn’t so much academic as the fact that most moms are working full-time jobs these days, so full-day kindergarten is more convenient for families. 😦 )
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