It is not until you become a mother that your judgment slowly turns to compassion and understanding.
Erma Bombeck
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Author Archives: Barb
When Life Gives You Lemons….
It’s easy to find people who have been stopped by a challenge. It’s a lot harder to find someone who overcomes a challenge, especially when they’re elderly. Here’s a lovely article about a woman who is bedridden and stuck in a nursing home, and how she has discovered that painting is enjoyable and helps her pass the time.
More Jobs Not Requiring College
My kids are grown and my grandkids are little, so college isn’t really an issue in our family right now. But for homeschoolers, it looms large, so I like to share news of what’s going on in terms of whether or not teens can or should go to college.
Lately I’m seeing more articles about companies no longer requiring new hires to have a college diploma, like this one and this one.
I see this as a good sign. I have nothing against going to college; in fact, my college experience was a great one. But I think that requiring every potential employee to have spent (probably borrowed) six figures to get that diploma is ridiculous, and I’m glad to see the landscape slowly changing.
A Nice Story About Love and Marriage
Happy marriages are one of God’s greatest blessings. I don’t watch television, so I had no idea who Ina Garten is. But I enjoyed this article about her nearly 50-year marriage to her husband. It’s so nice to read true stories about love, romance and commitment. 🙂
A Career Path Idea
Recent years have seen far too many college grads working as baristas or retail clerks because they can’t find work in their majors. The idea that you must go to college has finally been turned on its ear. It’s time for parents to point their teens in other directions.
Here’s a transcript of a speech given to teens by a mechanic. It’s quite interesting, and well worth your time, especially if any of your kids are good with their hands.