A timely reminder...

A timely reminder about the importance of separating your religion from your government:

"I believe in an America where the separation of church and state is absolute, where no Catholic prelate would tell the president (should he be Catholic) how to act, and no Protestant minister would tell his parishioners for whom to vote; where no church or church school is granted any public funds or political preference; and where no man is denied public office merely because his religion differs from the president who might appoint him or the people who might elect him.

Photo of the Day

After a long discussion of Veterans Day, the kiddos (including Melissa's two) are writing thank you letters to veterans.

About the Pledge of Allegience

I originally wrote this on Friday, October 15, 2010.  I am posting it here with minor edits, mainly for grammar.

Kevin is publicly shamed for his refusal to take an oath.

Yeah, that cartoon is cute. It shows someone who simply doesn't care in contrast to someone who cares so much that they gave their health, and was willing to give their life. It makes a point, and makes us feel good about being better than the lazy guy. It makes us feel proud of our veterans. (Although that pride doesn't seem to extend to caring for them, but that's a an entirely different post...) and it makes us feel patriotic. Yay!

Election Day

Not only did I vote, but I took my kids along and we discussed the democratic process, candidates, state questions, who can put questions on the ballot, and how. We looked at the sample ballot and discussed different ways to vote (paper ballots, electronic, Internet), along with the problems with each way.

Am I like the mom in the joke about homeschoolers? Maybe just a little... :)