You know, as a homeschooling mom, there are many times when I am asked a question by my boys/students, that I just don't know the answer to! At those times, I am so thankful to be able to say to them, "Google It!" and within moments, we have the answer and we learn something new. Due to the technology of today, the boys are walking fountains of random information!
Some of the things they tell me surprise me. "Mom, when is Election Day?", my 13 year old asked me day before yesterday. "The first Tuesday in November," I answered. "Wrong!" he answered, all too happily, "it's the first Tuesday AFTER the FIRST Monday in November...if November 1st falls on a Tuesday, it is NOT Election Day. It would be the following Tuesday, November 8th!" I was completely astounded...I never knew that!
With the internet, you learn something new every day! Homeschooling the boys have become the re-education of ME! And you know what they say...as long as you don't stop learning new things and challenging your brain, you stay younger! And as I approach the big 4-0, anything that helps me stay younger is great! So, the next time you find yourself wondering about something totally random, like what a "rain chain" is and how much they run...just "Google It!" and find the answer!
Blessings,
Eliana
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