Sara J. Schmidt

Veggie Cooking and Shakespeare

Posted by sarajschmidt on November 7, 2009

brain gamesMy next few posts are going to be about lots different of books. Hopefully you’ll find a good read or two in the mix!

Cook Book Club
The Vegetarian Family Cookbook

Educational Book Club
Positive Discipline in the Classroom

English Book Club
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

Environmental Book Club
Eating to Save the Earth

Game Book Club
The Big Book of Brain Games

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That Could’ve Been My Photo

Posted by sarajschmidt on November 6, 2009

tuxedoI’ve been fond of dressing in “traditional boys’ clothing” my entire life. My mother couldn’t get me to wear a dress; she said that even as a child, I always dressed myself as if I was “about to go hunting.”

My junior year, I went to dances wearing dress pants and ties; I shaved my head near the end of the year for the fun of it and my senior picture features red spikes. OK, they were sort of girly spikes, but they were spikes just the same. If my school had refused to put my picture in the yearbook on such grounds, I probably wouldn’t have cared much; however, that doesn’t make it okay to do–and most seniors are pretty interested in their yearbook picture.

That Gay Blog
Student Denied Picture in School Yearbook

360 Blog
Take the Food Stamp Challenge

Architecture Book Club
101 Things I Learned in Architecture School

Art Book Club
The Cranium Big Book of Outrageous Fun Makes an Artist Out of Everyone

Automobile Book Club
Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis and Service

wiseGEEK
What is a Mechanical Patent?
What is a Fusible Plug?
What is Gum Arabic?
What is a Fingerprint Scanner?
What is a Plumber Apprenticeship?
What is Cardioversion?

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Natonal Men Make Dinner Day

Posted by sarajschmidt on November 5, 2009

men make dinnerGuys, it’s time to whip out your best recipes–or follow the mac ‘n cheese box directions down to the last detail, however the case may be. ;)

Working and Parenting
Today is National Men Make Dinner Day

Campus Report
Use Learn Out Loud as Your Learning Resource

Strange Somethings
Poe Fans Give The Raven’s Writer a Reburial

Vegetarian Talk
Win a Turkey Sponsorship for Your Veggie Classroom

That Gay Blog
Maine Says No to Gay Marriage on Election Day

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In Japan, They Call Them Girly Men

Posted by sarajschmidt on November 4, 2009

I call them an example of equal rights. What do you think about men who want to be stay-at-home dads? If it works for the relationship in an equal partnership, I say go for it!

(Okay, so my husband will tell you that I’ve told him, “A real man eats chicken wings and drinks large Cokes!” on occasion when he’s ordered a Hawaiian Punch at the movie theater. Well, guess what? I regret saying such a thing because that’s all he will eat now and it’s driving me nuts!)

Mortgages and Real Estate: News and Opinion
Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended

Japanese Politics & Culture
New Wave of Japanese “Girly Men” Want to Be Housewives

Maersk Air – Charter Airline
Holiday Air Travel Fees Continue to Rise

Solidarity House
40 Years Later, We’re Still Singing “Give Peace a Chance”

Paper Making
Spend Time, Not Money This Christmas

Baby Massage
Cautions to Consider During Prenatal Massage

1000 Dollar Film
Tips for Natural Dialogue Use
More Tips for Natural Dialogue Use

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Kids These Days

Posted by sarajschmidt on November 3, 2009

300px-Owen_and_MzeeToday’s topics actually all have a theme, for once–most of them are about young people. Perhaps my impending birthday next week has me wishing for younger years?

Parenting Report
Save Funding for Early Childhood Education
Homeschooling: A Social Stigma or An Edge Above the Rest?

The Movie Center
Role Models: A Surprisingly Good Film

Adventure Book Club
The Song of the Lioness: A Powerful Adventure for Girls

Animal Book Club
Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship

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Did a Child Die for Your Diamond?

Posted by sarajschmidt on November 2, 2009

diamondsIt might sound like a phrase for shock value, but it really is entirely possible. Fortunately, there are things we can do to help stop child exploitation.

360 Blog
Protect Kids From Exploitation

Parenting Report
Inflatables: Kid Fun or Parental Nightmare?

Strange Somethings
Online Seance Held By Twitter Tries to Reach Michael Jackson

Animal Report
Over 1 Million Bats Die of “White Noise Syndrome”

The Movie Center
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is Fun for the Whole Family

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Did You Know That Cramps Were Contractions?

Posted by sarajschmidt on November 1, 2009

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Interested in Movie Making?

Posted by sarajschmidt on October 31, 2009

Be sure to follow the film blog below for some tips on low budge film making.

Mortgages and Real Estate: News and Opinion
Large Loan Extensions Called for By Real Estate Groups

Japanese Politics & Culture
Spread of Flu Causes Japan to Close Schools

Maersk Air – Charter Airline
Pilots Forget to Land Their Plane

Solidarity House
House Parties to Be Held in Solidarity of Equal Rights

Paper Making
Keeping Safety in Mind While Making Paper

Baby Massage
Celebrities Who Use Baby Massage

1000 Dollar Film
Add a Hitchcock Twist to Your Movie
More Hitchcock Twist-Making

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Looking for Employment?

Posted by sarajschmidt on October 30, 2009

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Falling for Fall

Posted by sarajschmidt on October 28, 2009

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