I've started and stopped this post at least 20 times already and it's not because it's deep or moving and hard to write. It's because I've been trying to force a form upon my disparate thoughts and tie a pretty bow on top but it's not that kind of post. But then - THEN I REMEMBERED - I have a category for this type of post. And I haven't written any of my Mental Flotsam posts in a long while and why not now? So, be warned. There is no unifying through line or brilliance EXCEPT THAT IT IS ... continue reading...
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Folks, I really need to get my life together. Here I am at 40 and my house is a disaster. My children's rooms make me sad because although the first floor looks as if it's a well-lived house and that adults live here, my kids' rooms make me think that they're neglected. It's ... continue reading...
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This post was sponsored by Sagebooks. All opinions are mine and mine alone. I was also provided a few review copies of the game cards. Before we continue, let's make it clear that these are NOT flashcards. If you're hoping to use them as flashcards, you'll be disappointed. Though the cards have ... continue reading...
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This post was sponsored by Sagebooks. All opinions are mine and mine alone. I've been at this teaching my kids Chinese thing for about nine years now and pursuing Chinese literacy for about five of those years. And while I don't think I have the monopoly on good advice in this area, I do think I ... continue reading...
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