Sitting with a cup of coffee. (coffee lovers)

[3goodeggs]

happy birthday puddin fluff!

 

[chickadoodles]

Chicidoodles - thanks I am feeling better but not 100%.

Perchie - the chickies sre a vaiety, Phoenix, banty cochin, Spanish, Banty Buttercup, silkie, and two muscovy ducklings

It's my birthday today.

Happy Birthday Puddin Fluff! Have a great day!

 

[chickadoodles]

Quote: Glad your back! YEAH!!!!!

 

[Bunnylady]

Sitting with my coffee, contemplating the day ahead, In other words trying to get motivated! I got a lot done with the paint on my new coop. I had a tan base coat down a couple weeks ago, stood back to admire my work like we do...and I hated the color. Of course I did! I hate painting because it all looks great on that chip but when you get it onto a large wall, reality sets in. Yes ma'am your living room wall looks like the inside of an army barracks! Any who, ysterday I tackled the coop again, channeling the creativity of backyard chickens coop builders, I laid out a lattice pattern with masking tape.I painted over this with a light sage green and am so happy with the results! So now the largest ugly tan wall is now pretty darn cute. Lattice print goes more than half way down on 2 sides. What to do on the lower half, if anything. It is seen from the road (I live in a rual area so no hoa to give me a thumbs down) I don't want this to be tacky, but fun. Seven double laced barnevelder live here, they are neighbors to a trio of Gold Laced Wyandotts. The wyandottes live in a conservative A frame painted a very conservative gray, It fits their quiet personalities! Any ideas welcomed! My little grandchildren will out here a good bit, I hope! I wish I had a talented friend that could add morning glories to the trellis, maybe with a humming bird! Any thought about stencils. Thanks

I like your thinking!

This stencil is pretty simple; you could print it, maybe cut it apart and trace it onto poster board (or a sturdy plastic, if you want something you can paint over) to use the elements separately:

 

[chickwhispers]

@Puddin Fluff Happy Birthday!!!

@chickisoup I did notice last week the coffee didn't fill the can and saw the reduced weight.

I just wonder how long before the "new larger size" comes out. When will marketing realize we are not oblivious to their tactics. Seriously!

@TeaChick Nice pics!

@perchie.girl Way to go on the Degree!!!

Best wishes to your son!!! Me... I'm still working on it!

Love to learn Would love to have more $$$ for it.

I tried the monitor for my mom and mine is old and was disappointed with all the static from it. So currently I don't have one available.

@chikaboo55 It sounds like it turned out well! Please post pics! I'm trying to finish mine. It needs repainted outside and inside before winter. @Bunnylady
The stencil looks terrific. I love stencils! I just need time to add some. I really hope to get that done before winter.

On the home front it's a good thing chickens only require minimal attention. This week my mom has had a couple of long days and nights. Today she is much better.

Everyone enjoy the day and the coffee!!!

 

[Highcotton]

Chicidoodles - thanks I am feeling better but not 100%.

Perchie - the chickies sre a vaiety, Phoenix, banty cochin, Spanish, Banty Buttercup, silkie, and two muscovy ducklings

It's my birthday today.

Happy Birthday Puddin Fluff.

 

[Highcotton]

Deb, I hope my composting thread is among the interesting ones

One thing about dividing kids up according to their skills, I was one of those quicker learners when it came to math, in first grade I finished both the first and second grades math books before Christmas break, and it wasn't until seventh grade that I started getting proper teaching thanks to groups divided by skill. I made easy A:s (or 10:s like we are graded) all the way through to high school - there I actually had to do a bit, but even then not much. Same for most other subjects. University studies were a horrible impact on me - I had learned to get by without putting in any effort, and suddenly I was in a situation where I actually need to be active to learn something. We'll see when I actually manage to graduate.

I understand that. I had the same problems. Also when I was younger I just remembered every thing that I needed. As I have grown older I have had to force myself to make notes and lists etc. or I can't remember tasks, appointments and other important stuff. The other side of the coin is that when you put children with learning problems with someone who doesn't teach them they really get left behind. Some body has to deal with them sooner or later. The school system shouldn't be able to pick the low hanging fruit and shine a light on them and say look what a great school system we have. There are some great Americans that started life with learning problems.

 

[Highcotton]

I agree with "allowing" children to make their own choices about their future. I think they need guidance and advice, but I listen to what they say, tell them what I think, and then let them make the decision themselves.

And I'm working on my degree in my mid 30s; I'm third year, so I'll have the degree I want in another 3 years or something.
I think each person should get whatever degree they think is best for them at whatever point in their life they choose. I had kids first; some ppl prefer to go to college and get their career established, others choose not to have kids at all or not to go to college at all. To each his (or her) own.

Children have neither the background knowledge nor the reasoning ability at 17, 18, 19 or 20 to make the right decision. The help from someone with experience and understanding to get them on the right road.

 

[3goodeggs]

Yes, that is my biggest gripe! With just some interest and direction paid to a child lagging behind... their entire world could change, which could change our world.

Not every child is made the same way, different learning styles, a different folding of the brain, different neurological pathways ...it does not mean that they can't learn, they just do not fit into the mold we force them into.
We break their spirits and they stop trying, Worse, they lose their innate love of learning.

Grown ups are arrogant. All kids deserve to be given a real chance.
And we spout out verbiage like 'no child left behind' to make ourselves feel better about stuffing them into an ill fitting box.

Not every child will be great at numerical math, but perhaps great at spacial orientation and concepts. That is still a form of understanding math.
Einstein was one of those. His first wife did the math for him.

 

[vehve]

Kids with learning problems have it even worse, if no one takes the time to check that they're understanding what's being taught. Also, luckily, the only significant standardized test we have here is at the end of high school, and even that usually covers the curriculum as widely as possible, so it isn't that easy to teach people to just answer the questions correctly, you actually have to have a firm grasp of the material that's being taught. One thing I find positive, is that learning disabilities are better understood these days, and people suffering from them have a better chance at getting the help they need. But on the other hand, I do think that at some point you have to ask if it's really worth it to cater individually to everyone, perhaps it's okay if you're not able to become a teacher of English (or whatever native tongue your country has) if you suffer from severe dyslexia.