Pondering Reading
Yesterday ElvenTiger tried out for her first play, “The Grinch.” Along with three of her friends who tried out with her, she got a part as a Who villager. This means she’ll be part of the “Whoville Chorus.” Since she’s even more interested in singing than acting, it’s perfect for her. I think I was […]
Empowered Birth: My Story
This is Empowered Birth Awareness Week. I heard about it on Facebook (which is a source of many intriguing things I might not have heard about otherwise) and decided to help spread the word. What is empowered birth? Basically it’s the notion that moms and families should be the ones to make decisions about how […]
Ahhh, September
I love September. Even though we’re unschoolers, that back-to-school vibe in the air gets me feeling creative and productive. I’m making lists and checking them twice. I’m concocting ideas for new projects even as I try to keep up with the ones I already have on my plate. I join things, and say yes to […]
Mermaid Goes Wandering
I’ve found myself wandering, as Rob Brezsny tells me, in exile this past few weeks. Not a permanent exile, but definitely a place outside the comfort zone. When I’m feeling positive about it, I think of it as the wilds of the imagination. Wandering in exile tends to conjure a mental picture of an emaciated […]
First Harvest
Happy Lammas everyone! No, not llamas, although they are pretty cool. Lammas is the Pagan celebration of the First Harvest. Abundant early crops like wheat and corn are featured in the celebration – so homemade bread and corn on the cob, along with tomato dishes featuring fresh herbs like basil and cilantro, are often included […]
So Busy, and It’s Not Even August Yet!
Summer is one of our busiest times, as a family. I’ve told folks for years that to try and schedule things in August is challenging, because there’s already so much going on – lots of birthdays, the Maine Highland Games, our family reunion, and the start of soccer season, just to name a few. It’s […]