LorriAnne
is interested in religious studies, interpersonal relationships, homeschooling issues, cultural exchanges, among others. She has earned her Associate's and Bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts from IPFW, and is currently working on a paper covering the impacts made by Western missionaries on indigenous people of Bolivia beyond the scope of religion, in order to earn her Master's degree. LorriAnne has worked in all types of positions, from gas station stocker and bar tender, to substitute teacher and medical clinic volunteer, with many others in between.
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Associate s and Bachelor s in Liberal Arts at IPFW, working towards my Liberal Arts Master s.Interests
crafts, sewing, quilting, ESL teaching, writing, camping, hiking, fishing, boating, day trips, photography, homeschooling, paralegal studies, family law, mediation, religionMotto
Adapt, improvise, and overcome, but sometimes, you do need to let stuff fall by the wayside.Affiliations
My son's homeschool blog., My (new - late October, 2011) Homeschoolers' Forum, A photo blog of our trip to Bolivia, South AmericaFavorites
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Why I Am Mad at MichiganAgain, Michigan has failed to protect victims, and has failed to pursue justice by ensuring perpetrators are punished.
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Ten Great Ways to Increase Your Child's Self Esteem (Besides Saying 'I Love You.')Simple and very effective ways to increase a child's self esteem.
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Setting Right Something that is Wrong, There Are Times it Can Come Too LateThey say two wrongs don't make a right. The Bible quotes God as saying "vengeance is mine."
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Quran Burning on September 11, 2010 - Why I Believe It's a Horrible IdeaProposed International Koran Burning Day, September 11, 2010, has brought about a great deal of media attention. Here is my response.
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Eight Cool Things About FROGSFacts about frogs, perfect for elementary home school kids. -
CPS Caseworkers Are Only Human, After AllWho is qualified to work a parent's case at CPS? I know one way to improve a caseworker's involvement with a family for everyone, including the caseworker, but I doubt they will use it.
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Perplexed About CPS' ActionsWhy cannot anybody do anything about who beat a child, even with the evidence, but stall a grandmother from seeing her grandchildren while they are in foster care?
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PBS Programs Are Excellent Additions to Home School CurriculumPBS shows are a wonderful addition to a creative home school curriculum.
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Why I Believe Omar Khadr was Detained in GuantanmoBackground to Omar Khadr's case in Guantanamo.
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How to Copy and Paste a URL or Other Text to Send to Someone Else OnlineHow to easily copy and paste text, for beginners.Also published on:
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What Happens when You Take Chantix - an Observer's ViewpointSmokers are said to smell bad, but they don't realize sometimes the cure is worse than the disease.
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Traveling to and Within Bolivia with a PreschoolerBolivia is full of adventures for a young child. Here are some tips for day to day living while in Bolivia. -
ADHD in Children - is Medication the Only Option?If your child has symptoms of ADHD, here are some alternatives to medication.
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Crocheting a Recycled T-Shirt BlanketCreating something useful and new from something old and shabby is a great thing to do. -
Lyrics I Thought Up During a Hard Time in My LifePerfect for those who are in those icky sticky relationships and need to 'get their heads straight'
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An Otherwise Unpublished Diary EntryHow one feels when she's been duped into believing that which doesn't exist.
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Contractions: An Easy Lesson to Teach ESL StudentsContractions are a very interesting area of English to learn and greatly increases a student's fluency level. -
Baker's Dozen of Last Minute White Elephant Gift IdeasVarious gift ideas for last minute white elephant presents.
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Five New Year's Resolutions for Cast Members of ABC's 'LOST'Five New Year's Resolutions for Cast Members of ABC's 'LOST'
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Just Some Random ThoughtsJust some random thoughts.
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Just Some Random ThoughtsJust Some Random Thoughts
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Just Some Random ThoughtsJust some random thoughts.
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Ask LorriAnne - Sewing AdviceMaking pajamas and what is basting? -
Just Some Random ThoughtsJust random thoughts.
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Just Some Random ThoughtsJust more random thoughts.
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Two Bears Walking in the Woods Saw Two Mean BoysMrBaby's two bears, Bear and Ditto, save a turtle from two mean boys. For toddlers.
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Just Some Random ThoughtsThese are just random thoughts I've written up. -
Just Some Random ThoughtsJust random things I've thought of that you might want to think about, too. -
First Time Presidential Election Poll Worker? Here Are a Few Things You Should KnowThings the first time poll worker needs to know that they don't tell you at the informational training seminar. -
Undecided as to Who Should Get Your Presidential Vote? Read This and Consider Me, LorriAnneLorriAnne's Political Platform. Write in's are still legal in the USA. -
Spending Christmas Time with a Loved One Who has Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer's disease can rob a person of memories, but it doesn't have to do the same to their families.
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MrBaby and the Two Bears - a Story for Imaginative ToddlersMrBaby has two bears, Bear and Ditto, and these are the adventure stories I've made up about the three to entertain MrBaby. This article includes three stories. -
Be Your Toddler's Best Teacher - Teach Your Child at Home - Don't Pay for Classes to Provide Social Interaction that a Play Group Would Provide for FreeThese might be messy but well worth the educational activity gained. These activities can be done in small groups, solo with your own child, or with your own child and one friend. -
The Johnny Appleseed Festival in Fort Wayne, Indiana: ReviewA wonderful festival to attend for everyone. -
Three Books I Recommend for Young ChildrenThree very nice and creative children's books I have recently read (repeatedly) to my 2 year old son. -
Four Kids' Videos I was Surprised ByAll four have animals as heroes, and are much cuter than what I, as an adult, expected, even though I had already seen Rikki Tikki Tavi as a child.
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The Laurie Berkner Band DVD: A ReviewA very nice break from the average videos children watch, new songs with great music. If you watch Noggin, though, you're already familiar with the Laurie Berkner Band, since they are regular guests. -
A Positive Review of Fisher Price's Kick N Play PianoThis toy was a staple in my son's crib, and now he still plays with it at two and a half years old. He plays with it unattached to anything else. It doesn't need to be attached to a crib to be fun for a child, especially one who loves music. -
Father's Day Gift Ideas for the Civilian DadCivilian Dads are forgotten all too often. Help make his day brighter with a special, just-for-him (and his family), Father's Day gift. -
Grudge Calls to CPS (Child Protective Services)Who really gets hurt the most when someone calls in a false complaint to CPS.
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Directions for Making Halloween Scarecrow BabiesMake two baby scarecrows, very cute, and easy to make, a good project for younger kids. -
Indiana and Purdue: a Review of the Fort Wayne CampusesThe pro's and con's of IPFW. Indiana University and Purdue University, at Fort Wayne, is a nice college with many things to offer students of all ages. -
Double Back (Ghost Story Version 1)Hunters become the contained hunted.
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Impatience and Crying in Young Children and ToddlersChildren and toddlers are prone to crying, but have you thought about it this way?