Homeschool - Kadine Christie - Author, Writer, Speaker, Creator

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Authors, Black Authors, Books, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Chimamanda_ Adichie, Chinua Achebe, Diversity, Homeschool, Reading ListJuly 22, 202040Views 0Likes 0Comments

I was stressed about homeschooling a high schooler.I watched one too many youtube videos and read one too many books.I had new stressors and a new vocabulary --- core classes, credits, electives, and transcripts. I was pushed over the edge when the typical 9th-grade reading list lacked diversity. I was overwhelmed. …

Miniature Marvels

Family, friendship, Homeschool, Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Nature, Simple Living, Small wonders, StoriesMarch 4, 202052Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sometimes all we have to do is be intentional about finding miniature marvels in our days. Last week, I decided to pay attention to the events and people in my life, and I was amazed to find there was someone or something to celebrate each day.2.23.2020 A friend was having surgery and I made her chicken…

Click. Click. Click

Alzheimers and Dementia, Black Mothers, Family, Homeschool, Life, Marriage, Mindful Living,, Mindfulness, Moments, Teen Drivers, TravelFebruary 7, 202041Views 0Likes 0Comments

No one driving behind me I pushed down and the turn signal clicked louder than it ever had. A crescendo of clicks turned my neck towards my teen daughter sitting in the passenger seat. She has a learner’s permit now- but soon, she will be alone in a car driving to dance class, a friend's house, or Sunday school. A poem…

Our Table

Children, Education, Family, Featured, Food, friendship, Homeschool, Marriage, Marriage, Mindful Living,, Mindfulness, Moments, Motherhood, Nature, Race, Simple Living, Small wonders, StoriesNovember 26, 201940Views 0Likes 0Comments

There is a space in our home where we all gather, and in our home, we gather at our table.We gather at our table to drink Coffee to sip tea to debate and create and channel Dear Abby. We gather at our table to quench our thirst.We gather at our table to spotlight our highs and lows and to share our joys and…

The Judge

Children, Education, Family, Homeschool, Life, Moments, StoriesAugust 12, 201960Views 0Likes 3Comments

Last week, while the kids sipped their tea and me, my coffee, I asked a simple favor: Play me your favorite song? Markolee shared first then the girls followed, and one after the other I got a glimpse into their hearts – music has a way of doing just that. I swayed to a Christmas…

Finding JOY in Funky Town

Children, Chronic Pain, Education, Endometriosis, Family, Food, Garden, Homeschool, Life, Marriage, Moments, Nature, oophorectomy, StoriesJune 4, 201959Views 0Likes 2Comments

I'm in funky town.The root of my funk is unclear, but I know there are a few contributing factors:It could be that I'm completely frustrated, exhausted and annoyed with living in chronic pain.It could be the new hormones I’m trying to slow the growth of endometriosis.It could quite…