Monthly Archives: May 2011

Oil & Gas Trading Halted

Posted on May 12, 2011 by OneMom

The Wall Street Journal reports that on Wednesday, prices were dropping so fast for some commodities that trading was stopped: …a steep decline in gasoline futures Wednesday led CME Group Inc. (CME) to temporarily freeze activity in three of its … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Bouquet

Posted on May 8, 2011 by OneMom

Today in honor of Mother’s Day, the sun came out and we hit 60 degrees for the first time this Spring! So, Hannah and I set out for the playground.   At the playground, there are these “speaker tubes” that … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day from OneMom

Posted on May 8, 2011 by OneMom

Today is my 10th Mother’s Day as a mom. I spent a couple of decades wondering if I would ever marry and if I would ever hear a little person say “mom” and realize they were referring to me. I … Continue reading →

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Gradeless Schools

Posted on May 7, 2011 by OneMom

Homeschooling principles may be coming to a public school near you. It’s known as Standards-Based Learning, modeled on the belief every child learns in their own way. (The principal at a school outside Denver, Colorado says) “Every student in every … Continue reading →

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Bin Laden Photo Debate

Posted on May 4, 2011 by OneMom

President Obama today relieved my concerns and said he would not release the photos of Osama Bin Laden. The members of the media are practically frothing at the mouth about this decision; sadly they seem cheated out of the opportunity … Continue reading →

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