Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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An Update From My Mom
My mom says to tell you all thank you so much for the birthday wishes. Her internet is close to being back up. Currently it’s slower than dial-up, and sporadic, but when it’s up, she’s able to read a few comments before it crashes again. She’ll be back again very soon! Running water returned…
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Hacked Again!
My mom is so trusting. She still hasn’t changed her password She has no internet last I heard, so she can’t get on here and change a thing! Bwuahahahahahahahaaaaaaa! And…. Today is her BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!! Please join me in wishing her a very happy birthday! (and also pray for them, as last I…
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Books Read (Finished) in the Year 2008
This is a list of the books I have read (or finished reading) in the year 2008. Books will be added as they are completed. I will do reviews of some of the books as time and inclination allow. 1. Family Practice: God’s Prescription for a Healthy Home, edited by R. C. Sproul,…
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Book Review: Family Practice – God’s Prescription For a Healthy Home
Last night I finished reading Family Practice: God’s Prescription for a Healthy Home, edited by R. C. Sproul, Jr. Dr. Sproul has compiled contributions from twelve other notable authors on the biblical theme of the covenant family. The book is divided into three sections that reflect the covenant family: Fathers, Mothers and Children, followed by three valuable…
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At A Loss For Words
I’m at a loss for words. Okay, okay…..the words are still all there, in my brain, I just can’t vocalize them. It seems I have laryngitis, a bit of a sore throat and a pretty good earache. Corin and the kids came over today anyway. I’m so glad. We’ve missed a couple of our Thursdays…
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Fresh Start, Frosty Start
When I opened the blinds in the schoolroom this morning, I was greeted with such a beautiful site. The ground was white with frost. My beautiful black goats, striking by contrast to the frosty ground, were out calling for breakfast. The sky was just beautiful as the sun was working its way up to the top of…
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Pancakes & Waffles (from Homemade Buttermilk Baking Mix)
I’ve had numerous requests for recipes using my Homemade Buttermilk Baking Mix. Here are a couple to get you started, and I’ll add more in the future. Remember, if you have any recipe that calls for Bisquick, you can substitute my homemade baking mix cup for cup for the Bisquick. I will admit that I feel…
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Closing Out 2007
The year 2007 is winding down. In our home it will end quietly, but with a celebration as well. In the meantime, we are busily enjoying the final days of my husband’s vacation and our Christmas break from homeschooling. Today, of course, was spent with the usual laundry and preparing for the Lord’s…
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The Vacation Coninues
We have very much been enjoying our vacation time together. Our pre-Christmas Goody Party, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day celebrations were wonderful, quiet times with family, both extended and immediate. Aunts and Uncles. Cousins galore. Grandbabies. Oh, yes, there were grandbabies!!! …
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It Just Gets Yummy From Here On Out
Oh, my goodness, the food we have planned for the next few days is just yummy!!! We have one or two regular meals worked in to the mix, but for the most part we will be feasting or partying or both! Here’s what’s on tap. Saturday (today): We are attending my husband’s mom’s…
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