The Pugnacious Irishman

To Homeschool or not, That is the Question

July 5, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Question for all you homeschoolers: what has been your experience with homeschooling?  This is for those who have homeschooled and for those who were homeschooled?  What are/were some of the advantages/disadvantages?  Would you advise it for parents?

My fiance’ and I are strongly considering homeschooling our children when it comes time.  We covet your thoughts and experience.

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Quote of the Day

July 5, 2009 · Leave a Comment

“Fallacies do not cease to be fallacies because they become fashions.”– GK Chesterton

Oooh…good one!

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Fourth of July Book Recommendation

July 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment

I hope everyone has a great Fourth of July, and I pray that your day is filled with sober reflection and gratitude about the sacrifice that so many have endured for our great country.

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In the spirit of the holiday, I have a book recommendation for you:

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Playin’ with the Blog Theme

July 3, 2009 · 1 Comment

Let me know what you think.  Which do you like better: the old theme or the new?

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What a Long, Strange Week it’s Been: Palin Stepping Down

July 3, 2009 · 1 Comment

Update: Hugh Hewitt has a guest post from Jude about the whole ordeal…a very thoughtful piece.  Whatever the reasons are for her stepping down, I wish her well in the “race of life” as Jude puts it.

Man this has been a strange week in politics…am I dreaming or something?

Sarah Palin just announced her resignation about four hours ago, and it’s already old news.  Just look at the number of trackbacks in Malkin’s post!palin

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Qurans on the House!

July 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment

“Qurans on the house! My treat…”

That is what the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said this week to Washington. Triggered by Obama’s recent speech in Cairo, in which he quoted from the Muslim holy book, CAIR plans on distributing 100,000 Korans to local, state, and national leaders.

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How it Might Have Gone

July 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Classic…

 

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