Paul Baldwin

Ack! I had to laugh because my sister is SO not a homeschooler. She is 15 years older than me, her one son is grown and recently married.(He lived with me for two years, but that is another sordid story) She relocated to
Richland from Dana Point, Los Angeles, CA and has been suffering from severe culture shock. Is anyone near to Mansfield, WA? My good friend lives there. I must have flunked the class where I was supposed to know the cities in
my own state by heart. Oh well. I can learn them now if I want to. By the way, since its safe to ask, what is the abbreviation LOL? Thanks.
Teresa

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> Topics in today's digest:
>
> 1. just a really silly question
> From: jazballard@...
> 2. Re: just a really silly question
> From: D Klement <klement@...>
> 3. Re: just a really silly question
> From: Marbleface@...
> 4. Hair Donations aka Locks of Love
> From: "Aleasa J. Helsinger" <leestore@...>
> 5. Be yourself
> From: "John O. Andersen" <andersen@...>
> 6. Re: Hair Donations aka Locks of Love
> From: Thomas and Nanci Kuykendall <tn-k4of5@...>
> 7. Re: Digest Number 380
> From: ECSamHill@...
> 8. Re: Digest Number 380
> From: Monkeycoop@...
> 9. Re: Digest Number 380
> From: Natrlmama@...
> 10. Introduction
> From: Sherry Hagen <oilmagic@...>
> 11. Re: Digest Number 380
> From: Monkeycoop@...
> 12. Re: Digest Number 380
> From: Thomas and Nanci Kuykendall <tn-k4of5@...>
> 13. Re: just a really silly question
> From: Thomas and Nanci Kuykendall <tn-k4of5@...>
> 14. really having fun now
> From: ptjlmbaldwin@...
> 15. Re: really having fun now
> From: megates@...
> 16. Re: really having fun now
> From: "A. Yates" <hooperck@...>
> 17. Re: Introduction
> From: "A. Yates" <hooperck@...>
> 18. Re: Richland
> From: Thomas and Nanci Kuykendall <tn-k4of5@...>
> 19. Re: Richland
> From: "A. Yates" <hooperck@...>
> 20. Re: Richland
> From: "A. Yates" <hooperck@...>
> 21. Re: Digest Number 380
> From: Natrlmama@...
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________
> _______________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 1
> Date: 25 Jan 2000 13:12:05 -0000
> From: jazballard@...
> Subject: just a really silly question
>
> O.K. I've posted to this list afew times..think it's
> just the best thing I've come to read..especially since
> i'm just starting out on this unschooling with my 3 yo
> But I do have a little question, I really feel silly
> asking....what are the abbreviations everyone uses...
> I am relatively computer illiterate, and get alittle
> confused when reading...I usually figure it out..but would
> really like to know the real words behind such things as
> dh/dd/ds ect.....figuring husband/daughter/son...but what
> is the "d"???
> thanks
> Eileen
> feeling really silly in NJ
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________
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>
> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 08:20:00 -0800
> From: D Klement <klement@...>
> Subject: Re: just a really silly question
>
> jazballard@... wrote:
> >
> > From: jazballard@...
> >
> > O.K. I've posted to this list afew times..think it's
> > just the best thing I've come to read..especially since
> > i'm just starting out on this unschooling with my 3 yo
> > But I do have a little question, I really feel silly
> > asking....what are the abbreviations everyone uses...
> > I am relatively computer illiterate, and get alittle
> > confused when reading...I usually figure it out..but would
> > really like to know the real words behind such things as
> > dh/dd/ds ect.....figuring husband/daughter/son...but what
> > is the "d"???
> > thanks
> > Eileen
> > feeling really silly in NJ
>
> Don't feel silly! We've all asked about these at some time.
> The *d* is for dear or darling
> *g* are for grin
> BG is for big grin
> BEG is big evil grin
> ROTFPMP is rolling on the floor peeing my pants....usualy follows the
> posts in relationship to a hilarious joke previously posted.
>
> Then there are emoticons ;-) is winking, :-) is a smile face.....you
> have to look sideways, then they make sense. There are many emoticons
> too many for me to display here.
>
> Hope this helps.....Buzz
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 08:23:19 EST
> From: Marbleface@...
> Subject: Re: just a really silly question
>
> In a message dated 01/25/2000 1:13:20 PM !!!First Boot!!!, jazballard@...
> writes:
>
> << but what
> is the "d"???
> thanks
> Eileen >>
>
> It depends on your mood -- could be dear, darling -- or not!
>
> Nance
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________
> _______________________________________________________________________________
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 07:36:13 -0600
> From: "Aleasa J. Helsinger" <leestore@...>
> Subject: Hair Donations aka Locks of Love
>
> For those interested in donating, there is a place called Locks of Love. They give free wigs to kids who have suffered hair loss due to illness or chemotherapy. Their minimum length requirement is a 10" ponytail or braid.
> Just a suggestion, if you don't have "hair to spare", is to remind any haircutting friends to keep an eye out. Most people are more than happy to donate!
> Mail hair to:
> Locks of Love
> 1640 South Congress Ave
> Suite 104
> Palm Springs,FL 33461
>
> Aleasa
> ps: info above came from an article my 10yo had read just last week....so info should be very up-to-date.
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________
> _______________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 5
> Date: 25 Jan 2000 05:43:59 -0800
> From: "John O. Andersen" <andersen@...>
> Subject: Be yourself
>
> To be nobody-but-yourself--in a world which is doing its best night and day,
> to make you everybody else--means to fight the hardest battle which any
> human being can fight; and never stop fighting. -- e.e. cummings
>
> It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are. -- e.e.
> cummings
>
> This is why it's so important to root out any generic dreams you may have,
> and replace them with your own dreams.
>
> John Andersen
> http://members.xoom.com/joandersen/generic.html
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________
> _______________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 10:19:16 -0700
> From: Thomas and Nanci Kuykendall <tn-k4of5@...>
> Subject: Re: Hair Donations aka Locks of Love
>
> remind any haircutting friends to keep an eye out. Most
> >people are more than happy to donate!
>
> Mail hair to: Locks of Love 1640
> >South Congress Ave Suite 104 Palm Springs,FL 33461 Aleasa ps: info
> >above came from an article my 10yo had read just last week....so info
> >should be very up-to-date.
>
> Here's an idea. Why not make up a flier with the name of the organization,
> purpose and requirements for donation. Then take it to your local
> Barber/Beauty Shop and ask the stylists for thier assistance in securing
> donations from their clients. You could leave you phone number and ask
> them to call when they have a donation for you to pick up and mail. What
> do you think?
>
> Nanci K.
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________
> _______________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:33:24 EST
> From: ECSamHill@...
> Subject: Re: Digest Number 380
>
> In a message dated 1/25/2000 12:40:46 AM, [email protected]
> writes:
>
> <<People just don't get it that life is sooo much easier when you can
>
> adjust your kids learning time table to the disease....it's so hard to
>
> get a school to accomodate me (BEG).>>
>
> This bears repeating. I'm not sure they are sincerely interested in
> accomodating ANYBODY.
>
> Betsy
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________
> _______________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 13:58:32 EST
> From: Monkeycoop@...
> Subject: Re: Digest Number 380
>
> In a message dated 1/25/2000 11:37:53 AM Central Standard Time,
> ECSamHill@... writes:
>
> << <<People just don't get it that life is sooo much easier when you can
>
> adjust your kids learning time table to the disease....it's so hard to
>
> get a school to accomodate me (BEG).>>
>
> This bears repeating. I'm not sure they are sincerely interested in
> accomodating ANYBODY. >>
> It's so true. When my eldest son was in PS kindergarten, he was marked
> absent w/o excuse when he had to go to relatives' homes during my chemo
> treatments. There were some days when the relatives simply couldn't get him
> to school. Besides, he needed the comfort and security of being with loved
> ones at that time. Did the school care? NO. They informed me that the
> unexcused absences would go on his (gasp) Permanent Record. As if I cared at
> that point! :) I was too busy trying to keep my guts down and watching my
> hair fall out in clumps! <bg> Geesh, just thinking about it makes me want
> to give them all the old Bronx cheer. bbbbbbbpppppttttt.
> Ah - that was so satisfying! :)
>
> **** Kim ****
> runs with scissors
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________
> _______________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 15:22:09 EST
> From: Natrlmama@...
> Subject: Re: Digest Number 380
>
> In a message dated 01/25/2000 11:26:13 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> Monkeycoop@... writes:
>
> <<
> **** Kim ****
> runs with scissors
> >>
>
> Kim, I grin everytime I read your signature, could you please tell me what
> it means?
>
> Kathy
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________
> _______________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 16:04:54 -0600
> From: Sherry Hagen <oilmagic@...>
> Subject: Introduction
>
> Hi folks,
> I've been reading this listing for about 2 months. I find it refreshing and
> reassuring. I'm a Mom at home with my own home based business and I unschooling my
> energetic, curious 5 3/4 year old son. Whenever I have doubts I plug into this
> websight and am re-energized. My husband is quite in favor of our "schooling"
> method. We have a large homeschooling community (82 families) here in Upper
> Michigan/Wisconsin area. Most are traditional homeschoolers and many use a
> Christian curriculum. There are many opportunities for interaction. The other
> families are welcoming but haven't got much of a clue to what unschooling is. I'm
> going to write an article for our local newsletter to show what a day/week is like
> for us. On Monday and Weds. afternoons I also take care of a boy who's 6 years old
> who's family is using the Sonlight curriculum.
>
> Sherry, Jack and Rowyn in Menominee, Michigan (any Unschoolers out here?)
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> > 1. Re: inner voice maintenance
> > From: "Debra Bures" <buresfam@...>
> > 2. Re: inner voice maintenance
> > From: megates@...
> > 3. Re: inner voice maintenance
> > From: "Beth Burnham" <beth2002@...>
> >
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> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 22:43:36 -0500
> > From: "Debra Bures" <buresfam@...>
> > Subject: Re: inner voice maintenance
> >
> > Wise words, Teresa. I have found that writing down just why we have chosen
> > this path is helpful during the rocky times. And when I get anxious, my dh
> > is often the one to tell me to relax, we're all doing a great job, the kids
> > are great etc. I think that John Anderson posted the quote from Rudyard
> > Kipling--one worth repeating, I think:
> > "The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed
> > by the tribe. To be your own man is hard business. If you try it, you will
> > be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay
> > for the privilege of owning yourself."
> > Debra
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <ptjlmbaldwin@...>
> > To: <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Monday, January 24, 2000 7:38 PM
> > Subject: [Unschooling-dotcom] inner voice maintenance
> >
> > > From: ptjlmbaldwin@...
> > >
> > > thanks for the words about both journaling and meditating.
> > > I do keep a journal sporadically, and I try to get quiet
> > > and pray in the morning, but often worry crowds out these
> > > important activities. Its funny, but I was so concerned
> > > about my husband teaching the kids about the recent eclipse,
> > > that we almost missed actually looking at it. Ack! I guess
> > > my kids aren't the only ones needing a learning experience.
> > > On the positive side, our month is improving as I become
> > > more certain about the validity of our journey together, I
> > > appreciate the freedom to share concerns and insecure moments.
> > > I would encourage Beth(new to list and unschooling) to go back
> > > and read some of the archives and hear some of the great
> > > philosophies being shared. They really help me remain firm
> > > in knowing unschooling offers the best for my kids.Thanks all.
> > > Teresa in WA
> > > mom to Jolie, Lucy and Mara
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> > Message: 2
> > Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 19:07:55 -0800
> > From: megates@...
> > Subject: Re: inner voice maintenance
> >
> > I'm in Tri-Cities. Where are you?
> > Mary Ellen
> >
> > > From: ptjlmbaldwin@...
> > > Teresa in WA
> > > mom to Jolie, Lucy and Mara
> > >
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> > Message: 3
> > Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 03:29:35 -0500
> > From: "Beth Burnham" <beth2002@...>
> > Subject: Re: inner voice maintenance
> >
> > > I would encourage Beth(new to list and unschooling) to go back
> > > and read some of the archives and hear some of the great
> > > philosophies being shared
> >
> > Thanks Theresa will do! I am already learning so much from you. I am
> > definitely going to try journaling again too.
> > Beth
> >
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>
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>
> Message: 11
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 17:40:38 EST
> From: Monkeycoop@...
> Subject: Re: Digest Number 380
>
> In a message dated 1/25/2000 2:35:30 PM Central Standard Time,
> Natrlmama@... writes:
>
> << Kim, I grin everytime I read your signature, could you please tell me what
> it means? >>
>
> Thanks, glad I could make someone smile! Do you remember how teachers and
> moms always said (in that screechy tone), "DON'T RUN WITH THOSE
> SCISSORS!!!!!" ? Well, I've always had this little problem with
> authority... <g>
>
> **** Kim ****
> runs with scissors
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________
> _______________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 16:57:35 -0700
> From: Thomas and Nanci Kuykendall <tn-k4of5@...>
> Subject: Re: Digest Number 380
>
> > **** Kim ****
> > runs with scissors
> > >>
> >
> >Kim, I grin everytime I read your signature, could you please tell me what
> >it means?
> >
> >Kathy
>
> Same same Kim. Is that your native name? Like Dances with Wolves, Swims
> after Eating, etc?
> By the way, didn't your mother ever tell you that you would poke your eye
> out that way? I bet you sit right up next to the tv too!!
>
> Nanci
> ******** Eats after Toddlers**************
>
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> _______________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 17:13:42 -0700
> From: Thomas and Nanci Kuykendall <tn-k4of5@...>
> Subject: Re: just a really silly question
>
> >ROTFPMP is rolling on the floor peeing my pants....
> Buzz
>
> Hey that's a new one (to me anyway) I usually hear ROTFLMAO, ROTFLOL I
> don't use the first one, so this will give me an option to LOL! Thanks!
>
> Nanci K.
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________
> _______________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 14
> Date: 26 Jan 2000 00:45:35 -0000
> From: ptjlmbaldwin@...
> Subject: really having fun now
>
> we are in Everett, Washington, as you may know, is about
> 30 miles due north from Seattle. I have a sister who recently
> moved to Richland, which I think is either near or actually
> one of the Tri-cities, right? I got such a kick out of all
> the hair talk. My friends ask me whats so cool about unschooling,
> all I have to do is show them this list!! Thanks for the
> support on inner voices. Take care.
> Teresa
> mom to Jolie, Lucy and Mara
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________
> _______________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 15
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 17:23:02 -0800
> From: megates@...
> Subject: Re: really having fun now
>
> Yes, Richland is one of the Tri-Cities, along with Pasco and Kennewick.
> We also have three rivers! The Yakima and Snake both dump into the
> mighty Columbia here.
> Does your sister home school?
> I just heard about a new Mark Chagall (sp) exhibit at the Seattle
> Children's Museum. Have you checked it out? Some friends of ours were
> married this summer and used Chagall art in their invitations and
> programs. It was a somewhat non-traditional wedding. One of the women
> singing in the chorus was wearing a toddler in a sling! I was impressed
> by that.
> Mary Ellen
> One can never have too many buttons.
> Laurella Lederer
>
> > I have a sister who recently
> > moved to Richland, which I think is either near or actually
> > one of the Tri-cities, right?
>
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> Message: 16
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 21:08:55 -0500
> From: "A. Yates" <hooperck@...>
> Subject: Re: really having fun now
>
> Hey Teresa, I have a sis in Richland too. Small world huh?
> Ann
>
> ptjlmbaldwin@... wrote:
>
> > From: ptjlmbaldwin@...
> >
> > we are in Everett, Washington, as you may know, is about
> > 30 miles due north from Seattle. I have a sister who recently
> > moved to Richland, which I think is either near or actually
> > one of the Tri-cities, right? I got such a kick out of all
> > the hair talk. My friends ask me whats so cool about unschooling,
> > all I have to do is show them this list!! Thanks for the
> > support on inner voices. Take care.
> > Teresa
> > mom to Jolie, Lucy and Mara
> >
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> Message: 17
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 21:12:09 -0500
> From: "A. Yates" <hooperck@...>
> Subject: Re: Introduction
>
> Well Sherry, I wish I was up there. We used to have a summer home in Land O lakes. It
> is still my most favorite place on earth! Bet it's cold right now though.
> Ann
>
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> _______________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 18
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 19:07:59 -0700
> From: Thomas and Nanci Kuykendall <tn-k4of5@...>
> Subject: Re: Richland
>
> >Yes, Richland is one of the Tri-Cities,
> >Mary Ellen
>
> Mary Ellen already knows this, but we just moved from Richland last year to
> Idaho for DH's work. Smaller town, but nice.
>
> My parents, brother and his family, and aunt and uncle, as well as my DH
> parents live in the tri cities still. Kind of funny because I just moved
> there about 5 years ago (from Oregon) when my parents moved there (from New
> Mexico) for work and offered to help me with a place to live so I could go
> back to school (ick! Long story) Then my brother moved back in with them
> after he got out of the navy (in San Diego) and met his wife up there. My
> Uncle got a job in the area therough my parent's contacts and so my aunt
> and Uncle moved up there from Georgia. So now they live there.
>
> It's a smaaaaaal, smaaaaaal world
>
> Nanci K.
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________
> _______________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 19
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 21:22:29 -0500
> From: "A. Yates" <hooperck@...>
> Subject: Re: Richland
>
> It really is... My sis's in laws are nearby (Goldendale) I haven't been out
> there, but my Mom has, and she said it was a very nice area. Very different
> than what we are used to though. I'd like to see it. But, it's a long way!
> A
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________
> _______________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 20
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 21:22:29 -0500
> From: "A. Yates" <hooperck@...>
> Subject: Re: Richland
>
> It really is... My sis's in laws are nearby (Goldendale) I haven't been out
> there, but my Mom has, and she said it was a very nice area. Very different
> than what we are used to though. I'd like to see it. But, it's a long way!
> A
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________
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>
> Message: 21
> Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 01:37:30 EST
> From: Natrlmama@...
> Subject: Re: Digest Number 380
>
> In a message dated 01/25/2000 2:48:32 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> Monkeycoop@... writes:
>
> << moms always said (in that screechy tone), "DON'T RUN WITH THOSE
> SCISSORS!!!!!" ? Well, I've always had this little problem with
> authority... <g>
>
> **** Kim ****
> runs with scissors
> >>
>
> Ohhh now I have good reason to smile. I must have known it meant something
> like that. <gg>
>
> Kathy
>
> _______________________________________________________________________________
> _______________________________________________________________________________

Thomas and Nanci Kuykendall

but that is another sordid story) LOL

>I must have flunked the class where I was supposed to know the cities in
>my own state by heart. Oh well.
LOL

>by the way, since its safe to ask, what is the abbreviation LOL? Thanks.
>Teresa

LOL is Laughing Out Loud. Thanks for a very funny message.

Nanci K. still LOL