Jane Austen Immersion
November 14th, 2009Would you, if you could, spend a year entering 'on a course of serious study' as Marianne Dashwood vows to do at the end of Sense and Sensibility? If the answer is yes, please join me in an Austen-inspired project of that nature. Specifically, "A writer, reader, and Austen lover spends a year (or more) embarking on a course of study similar to that probably undertaken by Marianne in Sense and Sensibility, without the benefit of Colonel Brandon's library and with room for diversions, digressions, and (hopefully) fun fieldwork."
I've begun by rereading the novels (which has been both a joy and a frustration at times, and I'm sorry I waited so long to pick them up again!), and Austen's letters. I'm contacting Austen scholars for reading suggestions and to interview them. So far the Chawton Library has been the most helpful. Sadly, JASNA, not so much.
Go check it out!! You will love it.
Jane Austen Blog
October 9th, 2009Link: http://janeaustensworld.wordpress.com/
If you are a Jane Austen lover this blog is for you!!
I just found this blog and look forward to diving into the rich details of Austen times and culture!


Signs of Fall 2009 Checklist from Journey North
September 3rd, 2009Link: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/pde/FallPhenDataChecklist.html
As students observe the natural world closely, make drawings, and record data, they see patterns of seasonal change. As they do so, they begin to note webs of connections.
What is Phenology?
Phenology is the study of the seasonal timing of life cycle events. You are studying phenology when you record the date a certain plant flowers, a tree's leaves emerge, an insect hatches, or a migratory bird appears on its nesting grounds. The dates on which these happen each year are affected by factors such as daylength, temperature, and rainfall.
Why Are These Observations Important?
The observations students contribute become part of a permanent database that scientists can use to monitor how living things are responding to changes in our climate. By studying the timing of seasonal changes, students think like scientists who look for clues about how climate and other factors affect living things.
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The Curriculum Choice
August 28th, 2009Link: http://thecurriculumchoice.com

The Curriculm Choice blog is a group of home educators from around the blogosphere joining together under one passion. They homeschool and like to talk about it. With their combined resouces and experiences they have united together under one mission, to spread the word about our favorite curricula that they use for our own families and educate others about our homeschool methods.
If you are new to Homeschooling or are just researching some options check out this site for ideas and the termanology of HS speak!
Calamity Kim
August 24th, 2009Link: http://calamitykim.typepad.com/calamity_kim/
Kim puts the fun into sewing, quilting and needlework. As you can tell from this quilt she is not shy about colors, patterns and stitching. Take a stroll on the colorful site of sewing with Kim. If she doesn't inspire you to do something creative... then you need to take your pulse!

One-Line Bio
Calamity Kim where the glitter gets spilled, the fabric bolts and the glue gun is always hot!
Biography
Quilting, aprons, fabric collage, mixed media sculptures...its all happening at Calamity Kim.
Please come visit and say hi! I have lots of fun tutorials and projects available to try.
Interests
quilting sewing embroidery doll-making blog reading aprons thrifting gardening cooking baking going to the beach sunsets