We all call my grandma, GG, standing for Great-Grandma. Have I mentioned that? I’m sure I have. I’ve probably also mentioned how incredibly special GG is to us. She’s one of those people I’ve never seen grumpy, or impatient; who always has something kind to say or love to share.
Zeb’s always enjoyed plunking around on [...]
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Lessons with GG
Unschooling and Young Eagles
I get doubtful sometimes. We fall into our routine (or out of it) and I wonder if we’re on the right track. I remind myself I’d have these same doubts if Zeb were in school, excelling or not. But still they creep in on occasion, usually during a lull.
I’ve come to see our lives and his [...]
Not Back To School 2009
Monday was the first day of school in our district. While other kids were waking up early, excited or not, maybe in a rush to get out the door or nervous about the day, Zeb was enjoying a sleepover with a friend and celebrating what would have been the start of another school year (I [...]
A Quiet Aha Moment
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I had some thoughts last night as I was falling asleep. Nothing too remarkable to anyone but me, I’m sure, but ones that I want to get down in print anyway. I’m not sure what jogged my mind but I suddenly remembered an incident from two years ago.
We had gone on a vacation to the beach [...]
Finding the Undercurrent
We’ve all had them – or so I like to tell myself. Those days when you see yourself through the perspective of the less-than supportive. When you come face-to-face with criticism and incredulous remarks over your unschooling or peaceful parenting or consensual living and you allow it to shape your own views.
It’s not the tone [...]
