Category Archives: Good to Know

Nothing Like Being a Receptionist to Make One Want an Engagement Ring

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Rae 52 Comments

I spent most of last month temping as a receptionist. I like it. It keeps one humble as everyone automatically assumes that you are stupid. Plus there is lots of time to read blogs and check Twitter. But I forgot … Continue reading →

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10 Mistakes Homeschoolers Make

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Rae 32 Comments

Guest Post by Josh Homeschool posts are back! Josh still has not finished his real defense of homeschooling post, but he was good enough to give his view of mistakes commonly made by homeschoolers. And all the previous disclaimers apply, … Continue reading →

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Horse Racing, Dog Racing, Cock Fighting, and Rugby

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Rae 7 Comments

In a masterful display of horrifying foreshadowing Tolstoy writes of a horse race in which one of the main characters, Vronsky, pushes so hard to win the race by a long distance that he causes his horse to fall and break her … Continue reading →

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What Does Stress Taste Like?

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Rae 7 Comments

Sour, and salty. but extreme on both. mostly rancid. digressus Like the fading aftertaste of dreams wrapped in glitter and bittersweet onions. michaeljwking Cheap, heady red wine with raw tannins and an overt, sickening blush of fruitiness. prestonyancey A bitter penny. But, … Continue reading →

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Facts

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Rae 13 Comments

My parents do not have internet access in their house. This is the main reason I went to the library as much as possible when I lived at home. It is just one of many reasons that I feel many … Continue reading →

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Simplified and No Stress

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Rae 3 Comments

I just realized that all that simplifying must have worked. In 38 hours I need to have the contents of our apartment packed into our car. I have not started yet and I am not worried about it. Suddenly I … Continue reading →

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Motivation and Paper Clips

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Rae 10 Comments

Erin’s Just One Week is my favorite blog for consistent practical nudges to build better habits. What I love most about it is the way that Erin approaches the topic: instead of stuffy self-help advice, Erin writes about her own … Continue reading →

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Porcupine Books

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Rae 9 Comments

I do not write in books. I do not highlight in books. Books are our friends, and I do not believe in marking up my friends. The only exception to this was the one time I was studying MacIntyre and … Continue reading →

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Working for the Love of God

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Rae Leave a comment

I woke up this morning with a very strong knowledge that I need to reach out to God. How ironic that some talk of “works” as if they are opposed to grace and faith and a true belief in an … Continue reading →

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About abouts

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Rae 5 Comments

I read “about” pages on blogs. I suspect that most people do not, but I care about “about” because I like reading others’. I not only read them, I periodically check to see if favorite bloggers have updated theirs! Would … Continue reading →

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