Monthly Archives: April 2012

Another Take on the Hunger Games…My Friend Loves It, and My Latest Visit to TJED Land

Last week we got to go to TJED Land for one of the last times before GWC moves to Salt Lake City and southern Utah loses my affectionate label. I get as excited as a kid going to Disneyland whenever … Continue reading

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The Best of Media for LDS Families

An LDS family has started a great web site, with a collection of videos, full-length, and clips, from YouTube and Vimeo, with high standards of morality and excellence. Go here to read the philosophy http://zionvision.com/movies/blog/2011/07/12/welcome-to-the-zionvision-movie-blog/ and here for the home … Continue reading

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GWC Moving, My Thoughts

I am shocked but excited that George Wythe will be moving to SLC. We need the center of George Wythe to be here  in SLC where most of the people who support and love the college live.  I think it … Continue reading

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GWC is Moving to SLC!

My son, who attends George Wythe College, in Cedar City, Utah, texted me today to tell me that the institution is moving to Salt Lake City by fall time. He said that it hasn’t been making enough money down in … Continue reading

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What’s all the Fuss About Monumental the Movie?

I didn’t like Kirk Cameron’s character in Growing Pains over 20 years ago because he seemed like a lazy kid. But I enjoyed the character he played in Fireproof a few years ago. Did you know he has a wife … Continue reading

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It Is Garden Time

Now is the time to be planning and/or planting your garden.  You may think it is too cool but the cool weather of Spring is just what peas, lettuce, spinach, cilantro, beets, carrots, other root vegetables, and cabbage, cauliflower, and … Continue reading

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What are Some Good Movies You Recommend?

Fall and winter are usually the time I think about movies because it seems natural to snuggle around the electronic hearth when it’s cold and dark outside. Last night we went and played baseball as a family for FHE. It … Continue reading

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Easter Treats

I wanted to share what I get my children for Easter.  We keep it simple since I dont want them to think that the holiday of Easter is only to get easter eggs.  I put craisins, and nuts inside the … Continue reading

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Who Likes to Study and Compete for Cash Prizes?

Who likes to study hard and compete for prizes, like cash, plus other stuff? Ever since my spelling bee days I have loved studying, memorizing, and winning academic competitions. If you have kids like that, or are like that yourself, … Continue reading

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How Does Free Agency Apply to Economics…and Great Opportunity for Youth to Learn About It

A while ago my daughter Virtue studied economics in her online school, Williamsburg Academy (http://wacademy.org), as part of her government class. They watched these cool videos that promote free market economics, also known as Austrian-based economics. They are great! I … Continue reading

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