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Writing a Paper

As well as unschooling with my own two kids, I’m now teaching and tutoring other kids in our homeschool support group. As the kids reach middle- and high-school age, some of them have requested more formal learning, particularly the kids who are interested in attending college. The other parents and adults in the community are […]

Renaissance Woman

You may have heard the term “Renaissance Man,” applied to someone who dabbles in many different pursuits. While there is certainly something to be said for those who apply themselves to one skill and become a master at it, I am more of a “Renaissance Woman,” myself. Life is fascinating, with so many different things […]

On Spiritual Teachers

I am listening to an audio book that an online friend gave me, “A Thousand Names for Joy” by Byron Katie. It’s awesome! She intersperses quotes from the Tao Te Ching, but this quote is actually from Katie herself: “I don’t ever see myself as a spiritual teacher. Of course, you can use me by […]

What We’ve Been Up To

It’s been a busy and fun April so far! Here’s an update. On the last day of March, our homeschool group had its annual Midyear Review, which is comprised of presentations by the kids on something they’ve been working on this school year. Each kid chooses a topic or skill that they’re excited about and […]

Spring Inspirations

I’m glad and relieved about the coming of the spring and the month of April. It was a long, hard winter for me. Yes, the weather was relatively mild up here in Maine, but in my own personal weather system it was often quite stormy. The blue skies and fresh air are quite refreshing. In […]