Amtrak Schools on Trains Program Open to Homeschoolers

There’s nothing quite like riding on a train, whether it’s the local steam locomotive or a high speed state of the art passenger car. We were blessed enough to ride the Shinkansen, or Bullet Train, when we lived in Japan. That’s truly like flying 15′ off the ground. It’s one of those must-do experiences when you’re in the Orient. We’ve had almost as much fun, though, riding the steam train around the large community park in our area. Trains are fascinating, no matter what their size. It’s one of the reasons that we’re first in line when an Amtrak trip … Continue reading

Boca Java 4 – 8oz Coffee Sampler Pack for only $8 Shipped

I live in a town of about 6,000 permanent residents that “swells” to almost 10,000 in the summer. We have two stoplights on the main thoroughfare, and none anywhere else. The first is in front of the elementary school for the benefit of the schoolbuses, and the second is for the big coffee conglomerate. Yes, our little town supports three Starbucks. Count ’em, three. And they all seem to be thriving, despite the business they lose to the other four independent coffee stands on the same street. Even though we live in the Northwest, I confess that I’m not a … Continue reading