Winnie the Pooh

I plan on keeping this fairly short. It is getting fairly late.

Can you honestly tell me that you do not like Winnie the Pooh? Even if you're old. Well, anyway. I was watching it with my family the other day for the sake of my little sister, and a few things made me think of other stories. (I don't necessarily expect any of you reading this to agree or disagree with these musings and thoughts of mine. I often think of things in an odd manner.)

1. Rabbit: He has the coat, the hat, and the personality to fit the description of the March Hare from Alice in Wonderland. I do believe that we could describe them as.... eccentric.
2. Doctor Who: In particular when Tennant changed into the 11'th doctor, Smith.  At first he likes a whole bunch of food, then after tasting them, decides that he does not. (Until he finally decides upon likes fish fingers and custard. Ew.) Much like Tigger, right after he meets Pooh on that dark and stormy night. Tigger is set upon liking hunny, until he tries it. Then suddenly, "Tiggers do NOT like hunny!"
3. And lastly, Beauty and the Beast: Only for the reason of the dancing hunny pots during Pooh's nightmare of heffalumps and woozles.

 I'm sure that I could come up with more after watching more, but that is all for this particular moment. However, I would like to ask... did anyone else ever think that Piglet was a girl? 

"The wonderful thing about tiggers
Is tiggers are wonderful things!
Their tops are made out of rubber;
Their bottoms are made out of springs!
They're bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy,
Fun! Fun! Fun! Fun! Fun!
But the most wonderful thing about tiggers is
I'm the only one!" 

Well said, Mister Tigger! And now I shall take my leave.

TTFN! Ta-ta for now!

Modesty IS still in fashion!

Evening! (Unless it's morning or afternoon or midnight at the time that this is read.)

Real quick like before I get around to going into depth about the subject that the title hints at. I've had two Mountain Dews in the space of the last hour or so. I expect that I'll be getting hyper here soon. That however will not affect any one of you directly, so I really had no reason to say any of that. I should delete it, but I'm not going to. Ha. =p

Another bit of news. I finally got around to plugging in a game system. First hour of any real gaming that I've done in quite a while. I'm happy. It was a version of Mario for the Wii. Mario is, and always will be, my favorite game. However, the Wii controller tried to kill my thumb. Perhaps pressing the directional buttons so hard isn't quite necessary? But... it's a habit when it gets all exciting and stuff. XD And now I'm going to show you the controller that I started playing video games on, and one that I happen to miss. (Controller and game... XD I should just plug it in some day... )  I miss that controller. It doesn't kill my thumb... XD Anyway...





So, on a different note. I'm a fan of the medieval/Renaissance time. I like the clothes, weapons, castles, etc. of the time. I have yet to attend a Renaissance Faire, but still I made a cloak and tunic for the occasion. I like the dresses and shirts of the time. Long sleeves, skirts that go to the floor, and most importantly, modesty. I'm looking at a clothing site that sells this type of clothing (HolyClothing). My grandmother comes up behind me, and upon catching sight of some of the shirts says, "That type of clothing is not in fashion any longer." That's true. But ya know, I like this gothic stuff a whole lot better than what most girls my age are wearing. So, outdated, out of fashion, and silly looking to most people? Yep. But cool to me and what I like, modest, and comfy? Yep. Guess what I care most about.

Correct me, please, if I'm wrong. The girls of this time wear short shorts that just about could be considered underwear, and tank tops so low and skimpy that wearing a bikini top would cover more skin where it matters. The guys wear their belts just to keep their pants at their knees, their boxers hanging out for the world to see. Am I wrong here? No... I spend a lot of my time watching people. And what do I notice most about the younger people? Modesty is not a word in their vocabulary. Unless it's to say,  "I do not care about being modest." Am I saying this way of dressing is wrong? Oh, yea, I certainly am. Please do not tell me that you can consider it alright for your breasts and bottoms to be out for the world to see? How is that right in anyway? We have a word for that, but I'll refrain from saying it for now. But it's a word that is supposed to be looked down upon. Unfortunately, now it's almost 'uncool' to wear something that would be considered modest. That, that is very sad. (Another sad thing is most of the people that dress like that come from a public school mindset. And upon talking to a few public schooled people, I think showing their body improperly is one of the least of their worries... o.o I'm not saying that they all are like this, those public schooled people. Because I also know some smart ones, and one's that dress in a better fashion.) I am a very modest person, and more than once I've had people ask me why I am so. Why? Because I feel highly uncomfortable with everyone and their brother out on the street seeing me, that's why. Maybe I overkill the modesty thing, but I'm comfortable in what I wear. So, I don't mind how many people roll their eyes at my t-shirt and jeans collection.

Girls: You want to dress that way? Alright, go ahead. Obviously it's your right to. The guys you know probably want you to dress like that, so they can take advantage of you. But why do you want that kind of guy, someone that won't repect you as a person just because your 'hot'? A guy will only respect you as much as you respect yourself, and dressing like that is certainly not respecting yourself very highly. Remember that, when you don't understand why all the guys around you are pigs...

Guys: Seriously? You look dumb with your pants on the ground. Do you waddle about just to keep your pants up like that? What is so cool about that? I mean... really? It's cool to show your underwear now? Uh.. why? Psst... It's not cool... Just so you know...


Okay, recap. Modesty IS still alive in the world. Showing your privates to the world is bad, and it demands respect from no one. You have the right to dress like that, just like I have the right to say that you look silly. I'd suggest Wal-Mart or Goodwill at least. (They have clothes...) I just would like to know why people dress this way, deep down under the 'It's cool!'. They have to have a reason... Or maybe they don't. Isn't that called peer pressure and social standing? Ah... welcome to the world. (Learn to stand on your own and go your own way. Don't get sucked into the torrent of people going with the flow.)

Well, I've went and finished my rant. Thank you for reading. Have a wonderful night. =p

It's the little things.

Yes, sirree. It's the little things in life that make the biggest impact, that mean the most, that can brighten a day. Don't forget to look for the little things, don't just brush them away without a glance back. Learn to dance in the rain. And something else that is important  to remember is that if you can't laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at? (The answer to that: NO ONE!)

I've found, and this may just be me, that after spending a couple of days being down and sad, that I can just randomly start laughing. Usually the thing that has gotten me down is so silly and trivial, even though it's obviously important to me. And it tends to being something little that makes all of the difference in brightening a mood. But then, I just start laughing, and trying to calm down usually succeeds in getting the exact opposite in results. I laugh more and harder. I've also noticed that this tends to happen at night. But you know, I think it's good to just have those moments where you sit and laugh, even if no one else knows why you're laughing. It serves to remind you that not all in life is horrible and bad. It shows that all it can take is something little to make your day ten times brighter. And who knows? Maybe you just made someone else's day, just because they heard you laughing. Laughter is like a yawn. Both are seriously contagious, all you have to do is see or hear either a giggle or a yawn, and then you find yourself doing the same exact thing. So, don't forget to find the little things.

I listen to a lot of music, that's pretty obvious considering I'm usually on YouTube or Pandora if I'm on my laptop, and I usually have my Ipod when I'm off the computer. The main thing for me is the beat of the song. The second important thing in a song is the lyrics, even though I spend half my time ignoring the lyrics and just listening to the music. XD I listen to music when I'm writing or working on something for school because in a odd way it helps me focus on what I'm doing, instead of what's around me. I listen to it when I'm in a bad mood because it helps me to keep my tongue in check. I listen to it while I'm working so that I focus on the music and not the boredom of the work. I listen to it when I'm alone because I hate being alone and, once again, the music gives me something else to focus on. But the lyrics are good to. Especially when they explain perfectly how you feel. There are several of those. Plus it's kind of fun for me to make people listen to stuff that I think that they'll like and nailing it. I can not play any instrument worth a crude, but I greatly appreciate other people playing instruments. ^_^ So thank you, people of the world, whose music I listen to and enjoy. You are amazing and deserve a hug!

A bit of news. I've gone and created a new blog. It's name is Writing in Wonderland. I'll post the link to it, granted that I remember to do so. As of right now (July 12), there is nothing there  but an introduction. However, in the coming days I hope to be putting stuff up there. It's a blog dedicated to my writing. (If you steal my writing, I will shove my shoes down your throat... >.<) I'll keep writing on this blog as well, considering it's apparently dedicated to my lack of an attention span. =p Was that the TARDIS that just flew in front of my window?! ... Point proven. =p Anyway, I hope that you'll hop over there and check it out. I've always wanted to write on a scroll, so I used that background for that blog. Although it is subject to change. Just to mess with you. =P Okay, off to find the link.

New blog: Writing in Wonderland

Okay. I'm off to edit and find stuff for the new blog. I'm happy to be able to have a chance to put stuff up and share with people. I hope that everyone has an amazing day, because you definitely deserve it.

Phantoms, bacon, and photos, oh my!

The Phantom of the Opera. A movie done in 2004 with Gerald Butler as the Phantom, Emmy Rossum as Christine, and Patrick Wilson as Raoul. There's various other movies and such with the same name. It's also a play. (I'd love to see the Phantom of the Opera as a play.) But, this is my favorite version, the 2004 movie.

I'm not sure why I like this movie so much. I mean, the Phantom, Erik, haunts an opera house, tricks a beautiful singer, Christine, and then later makes Christine choose between himself and Raoul, her fiancee. Rather morbid, twisted, and such. But to me, although creepy, I think it's... Well, I don't want to say its beautiful, but... it's interesting.

The picture that I put there at the top, to me, it is a beautiful picture. Why? Well, just let me explain. The mask represents who the Phantom is, how he hides his ugliness from the world, masks it over and tries to make it invisible. The rose because it shows the love, though twisted love, that he has for Christine. (That, and I just happen to be a huge fan of roses anyway. ^_^) And the piano, because of the music. 'The music', that can be taken in many different lights. I'm using it as an overview for the whole movie.  (You have to look at it from a non-literal standpoint.) To me, that is a beautiful picture, with or without the explanation of the different items.

The Phantom of the Opera. In the top three of my favorite movies, has an awesome soundtrack that I just so happen to own on CD, and something that I would suggest someone watch if they have not already. Yeah, it's creepy, but I happen to be fan of these kind of things. Wrinkle your nose at me if you so choose to, but... That;s just how I am. ^-^

You're hungry now. Don't even try to deny it. Even if you just got done at a buffet, if someone is frying bacon, you would totally ask for a piece. You know you would.

Well, actually, I didn't have much to say about bacon. But one of my friends mentioned bacon like... on Father's day weekend. I have not had bacon since then. Bacon deprived? Most defiantly. I seriously want some too. We just bought some, so tomorrow, you can bet to see me frying some bacon. (Bacon is actually a fun word to say. And spell... Everything about bacon is just pure awesome. Except the popping while frying. It can't all be good I suppose. XD)

That picture, of a heart and skeleton key, I actually own this picture. What do you think? I really like taking pictures. When I don't have awesome people to take pictures of (or when said awesome people won't let me take their pictures...) random things. Like this. I really like to take pictures of flowers and other nature things.

I really like that heat necklace, it's current home is decorating my wall when I don't wear it. And I have a small collection of skeleton keys. I think they look cool. I also think that they show history, and they make me think of the olden days. I live in a pretty old house now, and some of my keys (that are actually borrowed XD) came from the house. Not sure which doors they go to however. A lot of the locks have been painted over since most people don't use the skeleton keys anymore, and since the newer door handles are a lot simpler to lock. XD Oh, and the bricks in the background are actually part of the church right next door. The church was built about the same time as our house, (we think this may have been the preacher's house.) but the church is no longer being used for services and such. (On a different note, on the other side of our house, and across the street, we have the founder's cemetery. Really old graves and such. It's pretty cool. There's part of my morbidness back. =p)

Well, back to my picture. My uncle didn't see why me and my cousin wanted to take these kind of pictures. And I'm not sure that I really have a good answer except to say that I like to take them. I think that they look neat, and I can express myself in them. I don't really care if people like my pictures or not, or if they understand why I like to take them. It's a part of who I am, and if someone doesn't like that, well... that's just tough, eh? I'm not going to change myself for anyone, just like no one should ask nor expect me too.

If you can tell me where this ish from, you shall receive a cookie. (Mom, you don't count. XD)

 And to finish this off. Happy birthday to my favorite cousin!! I hope that she had an awesome day, full of lots of wishes and dreams come true. Just remember to keep dreaming and dancing to your own beat, cuz! Don't let anyone kick you down, and if they do, just tell me and I'll kick them twice as hard. 'Cause no one messes with my family. ^-^ Anyway, happy birthday!!! Love ya! =)

Bye-bye! ^-^

Imagination and Imagery

Starting this off with a bit of random. (Shocker there, right? =p) Although I like to say that 'Rawr' means, 'I love you' in dinosaur, there are some other possibilities to it's meaning. The reason that I say this is, I saw a picture the other day questioning Rawr's meaning. The author said that it really meant, “I'm going to eat you!” This does seem like a much more likely possibility. But, considering that we can not ask the dinosaurs what it truly means, I think that I shall stick with it meaning, “I love you.” (And even if we could ask, we would not be able to understand them...)

Another random string of words put together with honey and glue. (Do not not the paste... >.<) Eating jolly ranchers is... just simply awesome. That is all there is to it. The best candy out there? Possibly not. (Chocolate is the best. However, I group chocolate in a group all by itself... so...) These little jewel colored morsels of surgery and fruity goodness are very nice this evening. But... it's near 10 P.M.... so now I wondering if it's really such a good idea to be eating candy. Sleep (and, fingers crossed, a non-restless sleep) would be very much appreciated. Not likely... perhaps that is why I do not try to keep myself from eating things before I go to bed. I still have bizarre dreams and restless nights non-the-less. So, enjoy the candy I say! (Does it seem that I am rambling to anyone else? Or is that my imagination? Hmm...) But there is one more thing that I would like to add. If I offer you some of my candy... then be sure that it means that I consider you a good friend. Because I do not share my candy with just anyone. (Seriously... I'm a nice person. But I hide my candy and gum... [Gum also has it's own group apparently.. So does Pizza... And bacon.. And ramblings...] I don't just share meh candy with anyone. XD)

Now for the real reason for starting this post. (Besides rambling on about candy and Dino-speak.) You know those cards that psychiatrists show you that have the ink spots on them and demand that you come up with an answer? “Yeah... it looks like... a squirrel.” Well... I kind of have that question for you. However, I do not have any ink spotted cards. This is all within the realms of imagination and imagery.

Okay, this is how it'll go. I'll say a word, like... a wish. Then I'll ask you what you think of, how you would describe that word in a picture. Personally, I would describe this as a shooting star, or a dandelion that's gone to seed. But yet, it would be so much more. The shooting star would have millions of pin prick stars behind it, showing that there are millions of wishes, in the past, in the present, and in the future. The dandelion might be getting blown away by the breath of a small child who has their eyes closed with the hope that their wish will come true, and in the background you see the child in different still frame pictures of their life as they are growing up. Or having the same idea as the stars, and having the background be a whole field of dandelions just ready to be wished upon and then blown away into the air. Well, that is how I would think about it. How would you? (I don't really expect any answers, but I do hope that I get you thinking with this. How would you see these things personally? Instead of from someone else's POV? (POV= Point of view.) Here we go then.

A dream?

True love?

A daydream? (Which is different from a dream, just you know. A dream you have no control over. A daydream is your fantasies coming to life in your mind.)

The future?

A mistake?

Pure?

Wise?

Strong?

These are all things that have meaning, something to put with them. Pure could be a lamb's wool or a dove's wing. The future could be a pending job or starting a family. And perhaps that is what they mean to you. What you see in your mind's eye when one of these words are brought up. But perhaps you see something completely different. So, what do you see?

Sometimes to see something clearly in life, one needs to step back from it, no matter how hard it will be to do so. Sometimes one needs simply to stop and smell the roses, think of others first, or to just keep their mouth closed. Do not forget that life is not just out to get you, or bring you down. Try to remember the best things, the things that make you smile, and the little things. And do not let go of those things.

Have a good day! ^-^

~Tater

Rawr!

(I do not own this picture. I found it online.)

Okay, I'd like to start with, I love that picture there. ^ Rawr! ^_^



Right! Well, I haven't written in a bit. (I actually had one written a few weeks ago, but before I could get it edited, I had to leave.) It seems that I say that quite a lot, since I'm not very constant with writing. Perhaps I should stop saying that? Naw... I like there to be something constant in the posts that I do get written. =p

Update

Well, there's some things that I've done here recently. For starters, I'm out of high school a year and half early. Meaning, I took a GED test half way through my junior year. I passed the test too! So, now I'm starting college this fall. Not really looking forward to it, but I'll be happy when it's over and I have a degree. And I will probably be getting a job this fall after my birthday. This is the year that I technically can be called an adult. How exciting. (I seem so enthused, don't I? =p) Another part of my update. A couple months ago I finally got to meet Blanky in person! ^_^ Well, her, her sister, her mother, and her little brother. They all came up to visit. It was an awesome 4 days! I think... this may be the end of my update of exciting life stuff.

 Books

I've read a few pretty good books here lately. First, the Hunger Games trilogy written by Suzanne Collins. I've read all three of them. The last two got read within a week. My first response after finishing them was to just sit there and go, "Wow..." The last two were very action packed, and there were some twists thrown in. I think that she did a good job in creating the characters. They all had their own distinct personalities and traits. The world of the future that she wrote the story in was very real seeming and believable. (Let us just hope that this does not truly happen to the country, yes?)  Having the 24 kids being taken to kill each other so there is only one victor... It's a disturbing thought. But isn't that resting on the thought of one life for the greater good? Hasn't that been said through out the ages? I think perhaps, that I did not like how Katniss and Gale's relationship ended. Although I understand why it had to be that way. (And to explain any more in depth about that would be to give spoilers.) I thought that, in all, that the three books were very well written and good reads. (And when I say that the writing was good... I'm very picky about that. But I liked Mrs. Collins' writing style.) And yes, there is a movie. I watched the movie before I read the book. Like almost every other book turned to movie, they left stuff out, got things wrong, and such. However, the main story was the same, and it's one of the better movie from the book that I've seen. (The best was the Princess Bride by William Goldman. I've seen that movie sooo many times that I can quote it. However, the book was a LOT like the movie. The main difference was that the author went deeper into the lives of Fezzik and Inigo before they met Vizzini. But this is me getting side tracked. However! I will say, that if you liked the movie of the Princess Bride, I would highly recommend reading the book.)

I also read the Princess of the Midnight Ball written by Jessica Day George. It's a story that is about the 12 dancing princesses. However, this story is much... darker then the Barbie version, which would only be logical. It's an interesting read. The POV switches between the first born, Rose, and the savior of the girls, Galen. Galen is a very well mannered young solider-turned-gardener that wishes only to make Rose happy and to help the girls. Another good read that I would suggest.

And, I have two more for you right now. Beastly and A Kiss in Time, both written by Alex Flinn. Beastly is very similar to Beauty and the Beast. (Go figure...) And a Kiss in Time is like Sleeping Beauty. Both set in the modern world. (There is some language, and alcohol is mentioned... But nothing seriously bad. However, perhaps not recommend for a younger audience.) (And yes, there is a movie version of Beastly. I have not seen the movie. But I noticed that the kid seemed to be simply made ugly in the movie, scars and tattoo like things. However, in the book he turned into a literal beast, fur and all.) These were both good books in their own rights. (I don't give the best book reviews. *Shrugs* This is what I have to give you however.) These are the most recent things that I've read. If I read something else that was pretty good, then I shall come back on here and tell you about them. 

Movies

Just a quick list of the newer movies that I'd like to see. (1.) Underworld- Awakening. (2.) Avengers. (3.) MIB 3. (4.) Snow White and the Huntsmen. (5.) Act of Valor. I think there is some more to add to this list, but those are some of them, the main ones. Especially numbers 2 and 5. But.. I get to wait some more until they leave the theaters, come out on TV and DVD, go through Blockbuster, and then EVENTUALLY get to Netflix. >.< Bwhaha...(<Evil laughter) Netflix teaches you the virtue of patience. Especially when you're waiting for new seasons of TV shows to come on. (But, that's a whole different list. And I seriously doubt that you'd care what I like watching. XD)

Just some randomness.

Well, like that heading there says. Just some random things here to wrap this post up. First, if you've made it this far, you deserve a cookie and a thank you. So... Thank you for reading at least this far! ^_^ You have made my day awesome. I truly appreciate the people that take time to read my silly words. Thank you! (There will be a cookie here at the end, I promise!) And also, I'm not really sure how I can go from college stuff to books to movies, but apparently it's possible. Since I went and did it. These posts are truly as random as my thoughts. Random and odd. (Dangerous question to ask me, "What are you thinking about." Very, very dangerous question. XD. You probably don't really wanna know anyway. Just thought that I'd tell you this.) Well, I think that I shall head off and find some stuff to do to occupy my time before I go to the college later tonight and take a placement test. Toodles, dear reader!!! ^_^

~Tater ♥

Cookies!

 (I do not own this picture. I found it online.)

Oh no!! I'm home schooled!!

Some of you wouldn't believe the bad responses that me and my family get because of this fact.
Usually, this is the first response I get, "But what about friends and a social life?" Okay, number one, school is to get an education, not get a boyfriend/girlfriend and have the best social life ever in the whole freaking world. Now, I'm not saying that you can't do both of those things while in/at school, but still, school's MAIN purpose is to TEACH you. Now, I, personally, do not have much of a social life, and I can blame that on no one but myself. And obviously I'm okay with my current social life, or else I would change it. I know a lot of home schoolers personally, and know what? They all have friends... Shocker... >.<

I've also heard, "What about your education?" First I'll say this, it's called home SCHOOL. Just like public SCHOOL, only at home. I do not see why people think that just because I don't getup at the crack of dawn to ride a bus to go to a crowded school full of a bunch of people I probably wouldn't get along with that I don't get an education. That point is rather irritating. And I would just like to say, my Algebra II course this year, is similar to some of what Ivy Tech's Algebra is. So please, tell me again how I'm not getting an education just because I do so at home. (Ivy Tech is the string of community colleges in Indiana, by the way.)




(I realize up there ^ that I said that I probably would not get along with most of the people in the public schools. Most people know me as a really easy person to get along with, and that's true. I am. Or at least I act like I am. I wouldn't shun someone immediately just because they were labeled as an 'emo' or a 'prep'. [Cliques are so stupid to me...] Just wanted to clarify that. I didn't mean that I would hate everyone at a public school...)

Has anyone stopped to consider that home schooling and one room school houses is all they had way back in the day? But.... our founder's still had an education. I wonder how that happened...

I've heard/ seen other hits towards home schooling, but I can argue just about any one of them. Notice please that I'm not putting down public schools, even though I do not agree with what they teach and the system now-a-days. Mainly, they teach evolution, whether directly or indirectly, and that is one thing that I dislike the most. We can not preach, pray, or otherwise teach about Christ in public schools, but anything about Darwin and evolution is perfectly fine. And yet, there is no religious persecution? Well... that is a different subject for a different day. Also, I have yet to say anything private schools. Most of the private schools that I know of, are all founded in a certain religion. (Not saying they all are however.) I will neither put them down or support them at this exact moment. I actually started my school life in a Lutheran private school. This does not mean that, one, I'm a Lutheran, nor two, that I am prejudice. (I'm actually a Christian that is non-denominational. I have no group to be put into. But that also should be saved for another day.)

If I ever have kids, then I will not put them in public school. But that is just my opinion, my decision. My family and friends can put me down as much as they wish to, but as long as me and my husband agree, I do not care what others say. I will listen and take into consideration what others say, but ultimately, anyone else's words mean nothing.

Another thing that bugs me about public school is the peer pressure. Does no one know that as soon as they graduate, that they'll lose the prom king status? There isn't a single person who will care that you're the most popular person in school outside of those walls. Get over it. You'll be treated like every other person, ouch. I've been told that I can't have mixed kids, and that I can not name my kids odd things, give them unique names. Why? Because of what others think. I do not care about this. If I happen to fall in love with a non-white guy and we decide to have kids, then that's what we'll do. If I decided to name them 'Frodo', 'Leoglas', and 'Aragron', whose gonna stop me? The main part of peer pressure comes from public schools, where the one mocking doesn't have the right to because they look different too. So I say... THIS IS MY LIFE! And I shall do with it what God intends. I don't care what people tell me I can or can not do in my life when it comes to that sort of thing. It's unfair of those people to say these things to me. I wish they would keep their opinions to themselves. I am 17 years old. I don't even care about having kids right now. And you know what? I'll turn 18 in 6 months (and 10 days =P), at which point I'll be a legal adult. And those opinions will still not matter to me. Besides, I'm named after a state... I'd say that's pretty weird, and even when I went to a private school, no one made fun of me for it. Sure, they cracked jokes because there was also a Dakota in my class, but in first grade that wasn't hurtful. So, please, make fun of me for my name. I do not care. I don't have a name that two thousand other girls in my generation have. I think that's pretty flippen cool.
(Those names up there, 'Frodo, Leoglas, and Aragorn', they're characters created by J. R. R. Tolkien. Author of 'The Lord of the Rings'. I do not take credit for them.)

So, I guess what I'm trying to say is this.
"Opinions are like buttholes. Everyone has one and they usually stink."-Author Unknown.
There you have it. You're free to give your opinion,  you're free to argue it. But do not get all up in my face and tell me that I shouldn't be home schooled. If you do send your children to public school, that is your decision alone. Please do not put me or my family down because we do not agree with your opinions. That is completely unfair. We have the same right to have an opinion and preference as you do.


-Tater