It’s “back to school time” – the time of year when children shed tears of dread and parents shed tears of joy! I’ve never quite understood that. I’ve always felt that the beginning of the school year is also the beginning of extra stress in our lives, and especially to mom’s workload – especially since I’m one of those moms...
Month: August 2014
Educational Journey, Homeschooling
Why We’re Trying Homeschooling
We joined the Homeschool Phenomenon this year! Yes, we did. As some of our friends have termed it, we’ve “de-institutionalized” our two boys. I hadn’t really thought of it that way, but that is a good way of putting it. The main question we are asked about this, regularly, is, “Why did you decide to do this?” It’s a fair...
Tennessee and Appalachian Region Travel, Travel & Adventure
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol
If music and musical roots inspire your journey from time to time, I know a place where you can literally “walk the line” – much like Johnny Cash sang. It’s a place where many of country music’s first and finest musicians got their start – and no, this isn’t about Nashville. I'm talking about Bristol, baby! Bristol, long known to...