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"It's alright Flint, I'm just taking a picture. You don't have to volunteer for anything."

After sampling some of it recently at a friend's house, I just knew.
No question.
There was no way I could continue to live like this anymore.
I HAD to have a Whirley Pop.

Do you own one?
If not, you should.
No, really.
You ought to run out right now and pick one up.
{It's under $25 and worth.every.penny.}
I'll wait right here....
Go on.

Got it?

Yes? You are one smart cookie.

Ok, now unwrap and rinse or wash it out {delicately}
as to carefully avoid any and all unintentional damage.
Dry it {gently} with a {soft} cloth.
(Whispering sweet nothings to your new baby W.P. as you polish it off,
preparing it for its exquisite mission is totally normal.)

Place it on the stove with 2 Tbs. oil and 1/2 cup popcorn over med heat.
Turn the crank - slow and steady - easy does it.

Wait for the delightful (pop   pop   pop) sound indicating magic is in the air.
Close your eyes and breathe in the the slice of heaven wafting out,
overwhelming your senses with pure goodness.
Swat away people coming up behind you, inquiring about the intoxicating aroma,
ruining your moment - this part is strictly between you and Whirley.
When the popping slows to one every few seconds, remove from heat.
 It's almost time.

Open the lid only when mentally and emotionally ready to fully savor.
This must not be rushed.

 Salt, butter, or sugar as you desire.
Place in your favorite bowl.
Sit down somewhere luxurious - no t.v. no internet, just you and the popped corn.

Eat while hot.

Now it's finally time to share with your loved ones....or not.

No need to thank me.
Trust me, it's my pleasure.

*****
Ramona and Beezuz
Just saw it.
What a cute flick.
Have you seen it?
Guts! Guts! Guts!
*****
-School-
We finished Isaiah 58 and are now working on memorizing Psalm 103.
I like the NKJ version best - Bless the Lord o my soul and all that is within me....
Indeed.
In going through (much of - leaving lots of parts out)
the Bible we read about Saul's conversion this morning.

Onto our 4th Little House book we are reading By the Shores of Silver Lake.
I know they are written for kids, but I get so much out of them.
I'm thinking some more 'What I learned on Little House' posts are in the near future.

There is no t.v. in our big bus of a van (which I love).
But, we do have a pretty hefty commute to and from town.
So, books on CD are our thing - the current pick is The Great Brain.
They are a fantastic way to engage the mind and make time fly while traveling.

J & O are both reading Boxcar Children books in their quiet time.

M & T are still working on beginning reader books, and are making great strides.

Flint and Stryder are writing the alphabet and sounding out 3 letter words.

In science after learning about cold and warm blooded animals -
those with and without vertebrae,
and how they are classified,
we have now moved onto finding out all about the human body.
Amazing, amazing stuff.
Every single part of the body is fascinating - even 3rd grade material.
They way your muscles connect to your bones and they way your skeletal
system protects your organs and the way a baby's bones fuse together and grow through the years
 and how involuntary muscles function beyond our ability to control them to keep us alive.
It is mind boggling.
Almost seems impossible, unreal.
Yet, true.
And some people say there is no God....