Book Reviews: Inkheart and Inkspell
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke was an awesome book for youth and adults alike. If you've seen the movie, the book is even better. Mo, the father of Meggie has a love and passion for books. He is a book doctor and knows all the illnesses books can get and how to prevent and fix them. Resa is his wife and loving mother of Meggie. What Mo didn't know was that in addition to his love of books he had special gift- a gift of bringing books alive when he reads them aloud. They call him a silvertongue. He could read things or characters unintentionally out of a bo

We Want to Know You: Blog
By Shiloah Baker My words fly up my thoughts remain below. Words without thoughts never to heaven go. —Shakespeare Over the years I have met some amazing women- women who changed my life through their example or their mentoring me. When they moved away we lost touch because they were doers and not writers. How many times I wished those women would write-write their thoughts, their experiences and share their knowledge. Oh, the things we could learn! Many people say, “I’m too busy to write- too busy li

How the Environment in the Home Affects Children
By Shiloah Baker “Children are affected from the beginning by what they see and hear within the walls of their home. Their environment creates their taste.” –Arthur Henry King  From the first day I learned that I was going to be a mother, I began collecting books, toys and things that I knew would benefit my child. I read every resource manual I could get my hands on. Like most women, I want the best for my child. I quickly learned that in addition to providing shelter, clothes, food and love, that the environment in the home is an important key to raising a well adjusted child. Creating an Environment for Learning

Important and Famous People Who Were Homeschooled
Homeschooling has produced some of the greatest men and women in history. Here is a list of famous people-people who have made a difference in this word- who were homeschooled: Constitutional Convention Delegates * Richard Basseti – Governor of Delaware * William Blount – U.S. Senator * George Clymer – U.S. Representative * William Few – U.S. Senator * Benjamin Franklin – Inventor and Statesman * Alexander Hamilton – Lawyer and Economist * William Houston – Lawyer * William S. Johnson – Columbi

Colorado Springs
We are moving! Colorado Springs here we come before the end of the year! I hope to find you TJED'ers and pick your brains!