Comments on: Cats and Star Wars http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/ May the star within us shine for all to enjoy Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:18:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.4 By: throwingmarshmallows http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-168 throwingmarshmallows Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:05:35 +0000 http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-168 http://throwingmarshmallows.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/14/homeschooling-meme/ Tag! You're It! http://throwingmarshmallows.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/14/homeschooling-meme/

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]]> By: Julie http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-167 Julie Sat, 12 Aug 2006 16:47:28 +0000 http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-167 The kids and I loved it! My kids have been on a big Star Wars kick lately, so this was a big hit! Thanks for sharing! The kids and I loved it! My kids have been on a big Star Wars kick lately, so this was a big hit! Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: woodstone http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-165 woodstone Thu, 10 Aug 2006 01:45:05 +0000 http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-165 Thanks for the good, "random" thoughts. M does qualify for mental health services through our county (medicaid) mental health provider. The catch is that in order to receive any services through them, we have to use them for ALL services. So we'd have to give up the psychiatrist who has literally been the answer to prayer for almost 5 years. I'm just willing to do that... Yes, patterns to behavior are crucial, and something I've looked for for years. There are some predictable triggers... holidays, stress and excitement, etc. But unfortunately, for the most part, his times of instability come without rhyme or reason. I'm glad you stopped to visit my blog, it's always good to get input from someone who "gets it" :o) Thanks for the good, “random” thoughts. M does qualify for mental health services through our county (medicaid) mental health provider. The catch is that in order to receive any services through them, we have to use them for ALL services. So we’d have to give up the psychiatrist who has literally been the answer to prayer for almost 5 years. I’m just willing to do that…

Yes, patterns to behavior are crucial, and something I’ve looked for for years. There are some predictable triggers… holidays, stress and excitement, etc. But unfortunately, for the most part, his times of instability come without rhyme or reason.

I’m glad you stopped to visit my blog, it’s always good to get input from someone who “gets it” :o)

]]> By: Kyna http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-164 Kyna Tue, 08 Aug 2006 00:13:10 +0000 http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-164 5 stars! Thumbs up! Great humor and talent. We are impressed! 5 stars! Thumbs up! Great humor and talent. We are impressed!

]]> By: applestars http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-163 applestars Mon, 07 Aug 2006 03:29:33 +0000 http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-163 Just to share the resources Abbey used, she actually borrowed a digital camera for a weekend from a church member. We also decided to invest in the purchase of a video editor, which was the costly part of it all. It's called Video Edit Magic 4.1 that we bought on-line (cost, about $95, yikes!). As you said, the price of inspiration came to fruition for her this time, with a splice of borrowing with some buying . . . And, as another aside, most of Abbey's talents didn't come to a more obvious surface until after 12-13 years old. She self describes herself as "in the clouds" before the age of 12 . . . LOL! And, ya know, she really was :-) I always called her my "happy, happy Abbey" in her toddlerhood and her childhood. She fully flowered all in one memorable summer after turning 12. Over the next three to four years, she evolved into a deep thinking, multi-talented young lady. She is SOOO a part of my heart . . . as a woman to woman now :-) She is definitely an example that things come together when they come together . . . -Cindy Just to share the resources Abbey used, she actually borrowed a digital camera for a weekend from a church member. We also decided to invest in the purchase of a video editor, which was the costly part of it all. It’s called Video Edit Magic 4.1 that we bought on-line (cost, about $95, yikes!). As you said, the price of inspiration came to fruition for her this time, with a splice of borrowing with some buying . . .

And, as another aside, most of Abbey’s talents didn’t come to a more obvious surface until after 12-13 years old. She self describes herself as “in the clouds” before the age of 12 . . . LOL! And, ya know, she really was :-) I always called her my “happy, happy Abbey” in her toddlerhood and her childhood. She fully flowered all in one memorable summer after turning 12. Over the next three to four years, she evolved into a deep thinking, multi-talented young lady. She is SOOO a part of my heart . . . as a woman to woman now :-) She is definitely an example that things come together when they come together . . .

-Cindy

]]> By: momof3feistykids http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-162 momof3feistykids Mon, 07 Aug 2006 01:46:46 +0000 http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-162 Well, Cindy, I might as well tell you that "Anne"wanted to try her hand at cinematography after seeing Abbey's video. Alas, we do not own a working video camera. Technological limitations stunt inspiration. By the way, my girl is very impressed with Abbey's writing. She is quite a versatile and talented young lady. Well, Cindy, I might as well tell you that “Anne”wanted to try her hand at cinematography after seeing Abbey’s video. Alas, we do not own a working video camera. Technological limitations stunt inspiration. By the way, my girl is very impressed with Abbey’s writing. She is quite a versatile and talented young lady.

]]> By: Cindy http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-161 Cindy Sat, 05 Aug 2006 02:16:38 +0000 http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-161 Steph and Stephanie, I know! Isn't it SO cool? She is SO clever, in my not so humble opinion. I love how she intertwined reality into the subplot of the cat's having their own world. And the surprise on who the Sith Lord was . . . hilarious! And the different angles were so creative and the music bringing everything alive, etc. She's really got potential in so many areas! It is truly interesting and entertaining to watch :-) Let me know if it inspires any of your children to break out the video camera! Steph and Stephanie,

I know! Isn’t it SO cool? She is SO clever, in my not so humble opinion. I love how she intertwined reality into the subplot of the cat’s having their own world. And the surprise on who the Sith Lord was . . . hilarious! And the different angles were so creative and the music bringing everything alive, etc. She’s really got potential in so many areas! It is truly interesting and entertaining to watch :-)

Let me know if it inspires any of your children to break out the video camera!

]]> By: momof3feistykids http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-160 momof3feistykids Fri, 04 Aug 2006 22:23:23 +0000 http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-160 I finally got to watch all 3 installments with my kids. We were all glued to the screen. :-D We LOVE it!!! I finally got to watch all 3 installments with my kids. We were all glued to the screen. :-D We LOVE it!!!

]]> By: throwingmarshmallows http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-159 throwingmarshmallows Thu, 03 Aug 2006 03:34:23 +0000 http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-159 Oh my goodness! The boys thought this was just hilarious. They loved it. They immediately recognized Link's theme and the Harry Potter theme (in addition to the Star Wars stuff). Jason especially made a lot of comments about the musical selections. Definitely post when the next installment is up. The boys are looking forward to it! ~Steph Oh my goodness! The boys thought this was just hilarious. They loved it. They immediately recognized Link’s theme and the Harry Potter theme (in addition to the Star Wars stuff). Jason especially made a lot of comments about the musical selections.

Definitely post when the next installment is up. The boys are looking forward to it!

~Steph

]]> By: momof3feistykids http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-158 momof3feistykids Wed, 02 Aug 2006 16:52:35 +0000 http://applestars.homeschooljournal.net/2006/08/01/cats-and-star-wars/#comment-158 That is terrific! :-) Having "met" Abbey on-line through my dd, I can see what an incredibly bright, creative and kind young lady she is. That is terrific! :-) Having “met” Abbey on-line through my dd, I can see what an incredibly bright, creative and kind young lady she is.

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