Introduction Mathematics is a field that thrives on rules and structures. One such set of rules that almost every student learns early on is the order of operations, often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS. It is a vital guide to ensure that mathematical expressions are evaluated in a consistent manner. In…

Digital hoarding, a modern subset of data hoarding, poses its own set of challenges and considerations. In the digital realm, the ability to store files can appear almost limitless, especially with cloud storage options, external hard drives, and ever-increasing computer storage capacities. When dealing with the digital school directory from…

Introduction Data hoarding isn’t a new phenomenon, but with the advent of digital technology, the capacity to store an ever-increasing amount of information has reached new heights. From family photographs to old work files and documents from your children’s schooling, the question becomes: What should you keep, and what should you…

Introduction I recently came across news that a woman was caught petting a bison at Yellowstone National Park, and it struck a chord. Growing up, my family owned a pet buffalo named Buffy. She lived alongside our deer, goats, and other animals, and it was a common sight for us to…

When I decided to raise chickens from hatchlings, I found myself with a surprising ratio: five roosters to just one hen. Among these roosters were two Jersey Giants, who grew remarkably large in a short span of time. Another noteworthy member was an Araucana, easily recognizable by its distinctive facial…

I just read a comment on reddit claiming it’s a CNN plot started by people that aren’t very bright. They used different words, but that as the gist of it. The phrase “Defund the Police” has been the subject of intense debate, social activism, and media coverage. Opinions on its…

Introduction What better way to foster a love for science than through a hands-on, interactive experiment? And what could be more interactive than hatching chickens right in the classroom? When my son, a dedicated science teacher, decided to incorporate a chicken-hatching experiment into his curriculum, I insisted that I get the…

My husband and I made it to 31 years. I was 24 when we got married and my husband was 34 (If I did the math right). We had a pretty uneventful anniversary with me starting the day trying to racoon proof the cage that cannot be racoon proofed. …

I just had the discussion about skipping grades today. The comment I hear a lot is about whether the child is ready socially. From that I take the comment to mean that the person would rather the child be bored to death in school than be immature for the grade…