Geneva Bible... Link

As I learn more and more about the Bible's history, the more I am appalled and infuriated. What we know as the KJV, is adulterated! There is an earlier version called the Geneva Bible that is being republished after hundreds of years. I bought one and am planning on using it for our homeschool studies along with the KJV, to see exactly what the differences are. I really do wonder what the original scrolls do say. I am pretty sure there are many other " books of the Bible" out there that someone, such as Constantine, decided that we didn't need to know certain things, so excluded and reworded many part, which most Christians take as fact.  It is sad how the Bible, which is the most important book in our lives, is so manipulated.

http://genevabible.com/

Don't Mess with Homeschoolers!

I have great news! After many homeschooling parents across the country flooded Capri Cafaro's phone lines, she had decided with withdraw the bill that only came to homeschooler's attention Monday night.

Politicians need to wake up and figure out that homeschooling parents know their rights and will enforce everything we have to get something out of our way, that impedes on our freedoms.

If you called the offices, as I posted yesterday, I just want to say thank you!

Unfortunately the fight may not be over. Ms. Cafaro did repeal, but has said that she will be working on a new re-worded version after the 1st of the year. So, we may be doing this again sooner than later. I have contacted Glen Beck, but have not heard from him, since he is a firm believer in homeschooling. I contacted him before I knew of the repeal, so I hope he, or whom ever keeps track of his Facebook account, keeps tabs on this. I am actually surprised he didn't say anything about it today, seeing as he is a member of the HSLDA, or so I believe him to be.

Don't worry, God is with us. Also, I will keep my readers posted. As soon as I find out anything more, be certain that I will have the information on my blog ready for anyone willing to fight for our freedoms, as we are.

Great Peace Academy: What Happens When you Anger 24,000+ Homeschoolers?...

Great Peace Academy: What Happens When you Anger 24,000+ Homeschoolers?...: Back Pedaling Yesterday I wrote to you and told you about a proposed legislative bill in the state of Ohio, of which I am a resident. Th...

Let's Treat All Homeschool Parents Like... Blog

http://themattwalshblog.com/2013/12/18/politician-lets-treat-all-homeschool-parents-like-felony-child-abusers/comment-page-1/#comment-87252

Attention homeschoolers in Ohio! ... Link

I urge every homeschooler in Ohio to call and tell them to get rid of this. If this goes through, I will not hesitate to leave Ohio or even the "grand ole" USA! I am getting sick and tired of all this stuff.

http://www.ohioansforfreedom.com/OhioSBE/OhioSenate/OhioSenateDistrict32.aspx

Jesus wants you to judge... Link

http://themattwalshblog.com/2013/12/12/jesus-wants-you-to-judge/

GMO ... Link

http://www.upworthy.com/more-than-93-percent-of-americans-totally-want-this-to-be-legalized-and-its-not-weed-2

Garden 2014

Let's get this garden started!

Yes, it is way past time to get thinking about your garden for this coming year. The seed catalogs have been delivered and if you were going to plant garlic, the time has already past, if you are in Ohio.

This past week, I sat down and put every raised bed and idea to graph paper. With my colored pencils, I make it look like a rainbow. But it will never come to fruition, without the timing down. I also printed off a calendar from my Printshop program so I know precisely when I need to go to my growing room and start a certain plant, so it is ready to transplant come time.

I am always happy to share my hard work, so if you live near Cleveland, our expected last frost date is April 30. So here is when you need to start your seeds indoors, if you are doing any gardening close to mine.

I need to mention, we are doing a cutting flower garden this year also. In May, I will be planting permanent fruiting plants and roses around the border of our new side yard.

October/November:

Plant garlic

Larkspur - direct sow

December:

Lisianthus (first week)

January:
Luffa

February:
Broccoli  (last week)
Peppers
Cabbage
Brussels Sprouts
Kale
Tomato (next to last week)
Leeks - direct sow

Plant onion sets

March: (last week)
Turnip - direct sow
Peas - direct sow
Borage (mid month)
Celosia
Calendula
Chamomile
Arnica
Iresine
Cape daisy
Brachycome
Echinacea Purpuria
Tassel flower

April:
Zucchini/Squash (second week)
Direct sow (week of last frost):
Black Cumin
Fennel
Dill
Carnation
Bee balm
Yarrow
Poppy
Blue star sea holly
Lemongrass
Lemon balm
Plant 2nd/3rd week out in garden:
Broccoli
Kale
Cabbage
Brussels Sprouts

May: (2nd/3rd week)
Direct sow:
Cucumber
Carrot
Green bean
Watermelon
Marigold
Nasturtium

Plant all other plants in the garden after they have properly been hardened off and there are no signs of frost.

For permanent plants, we are going big. I have a Redhaven Peach tree, Bartlett Pear, and a Bosc Pear tree that I have been dreaming about for years. I also have 5 types of strawberries (Ozark Beauty, Chandler, Allstar, Eversweet, and Éclair), gooseberries (Invicta and Pink), blueberries (Blue Jay, Duke, Patriot, Blue Ray, Sierra, Elliott, Jersey, and St. Cloud), raspberries (Canby Thornless), blackberries (Navaho), elderberries (Nova and York OR Samdal and Haschberg, I haven't decided on the strain just yet), Jersey asparagus, kiwi (Issai), and heirloom roses (Apothecary, York & Lancaster, Alba Semi-Plena, Rosa Mundi, and Amazing Grace...possibly one or two more), that will produce edible rose hips as well as yummy teas (so I've heard...).  Everything is organic or traditionally grown, so I don't have to worry about pesticides being used on them.

I already have rhubarb that I planted last year. I can't wait to finally be able to harvest it this year!

Anyway, for the most part, if it can't eaten or at least enjoyed in our household, it is not being grown. Our new philosophy is, if it can't be eaten or used in a healthful way, it doesn't belong in our gardens.

No poo, the end

This will be my last post on going no-poo. I washed my hair again last night, but this time it was with full strength Castile soap and white vinegar. I was having the horrid oil slick still in the middle back of my hair and I was done. I will still be doing baking soda and ACV, but occasionally a Castile soap wash. I think that is just what is going to have to happen for my hair.

I hope someone has found my journey helpful.