Monthly Archive: June 2010

Jun 28

Fish, Mud, and Puberty

Last week, we joined a group of homeschoolers and checked out the new aquarium here in the valley. We clearly weren’t the only ones with the same idea, as it was crazy and crowded. We all enjoyed it though, and look forward to going back someday when it’s not as busy (ie: when it’s not …

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Jun 23

Book Review: The Heart Mender, by Andy Andrews

The Heart Mender’s inception was purely an accident. Author Andy Andrews stumbled upon a buried treasure next to his home on the Gulf Coast: an old, metal can containing Nazi artifacts from World War II. In his research and his quest to discover their origins, he ended up unearthing an amazing and touching story. This …

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Jun 14

Out in the Desert

I’ve said it so many times, I’ve tired of hearing myself say it. But nothing makes me happier than being with my family out in the desert. It feels like home, moreso than any of the other places we’ve lived since we’ve been married. This past Saturday, we went to a geocaching event, and after …

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Jun 09

Harry Potter, Hiking Shoes, and Vacations

Daniel Radcliffe, the actor who played Harry Potter, has apraxia. I know very little else about Daniel Radcliffe. I don’t know how old he is, I don’t know what other acting he’s done, I don’t know his favorite ice cream flavor. I read a little interview with him once though, and I will always remember …

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