song

I am attending the CAPE convention this weekend (Christian Association of Parent Educators).    It is surprisingly inspiring and uplifting to be surrounded by so many like minded families.   I take great joy in seeing well rounded, wholesome, and polite teenagers walking around helping as volunteers.   It reminds me that we aren't necessarily leading our children down a road of being socially awkward and strange.  There are so many talented, wonderful children out there.    I left the convention last night feeling exceedingly blessed to be able to school our children at home.  

"Someone once said... I’ve learned that silent company is often more healing than words of advice."

Really good advice! But not what I was thinking about :) Netherwood's preacher, David, loves to say "Someone once said...." In fact I've heard that a lot lately. It's like a preacher trick or something. I've always prickled a bit at it, thinking "Ya right, YOU just made it up" or "Was it Nietzsche or something? Someone you're unwilling to credit?"

You leave home, you move on and you do the best you can.
I got lost in this whole world and forgot who I am.

I thought if I could touch this place or feel it
this brokenness inside me might start healing.
Out here its like I'm someone else,
I thought that maybe I could find myself.

OK, I am mightily annoyed by the fact that everyone over the age of 30 says "Eh?" when we tell them Aria's name. (after some research I see that's because the name has been rarely used until after 1990).

"Ar-what?"

"What are you gonna call her, Ria?"

"What kind of word is that?"

"Is that an 'ethnic' name?"

"Give her a name like [insert your favorite name here] so the kids won't tease her"

So here you go:

Aria is Italian <- Latin <- Greek.