Bench Monday – Can you spot what’s missing?
We’re in transit today, making our way toward Madison, Wisconsin. Are you in the area? We’re planning a potluck later this week and we’d love for you to join us; let me know and I’ll send you the details!
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy these links as much as we have…
- I’ve got a guest post over on Infinite Learners about facing my fears.
- Thought-provoking post on creating a family-oriented home.
- We shared our experience with the phantom diagnosis.
- Must try this experiment!
- How about some Reality Check 101
- Her music makes me happy. Well, some of it.
- The always inspiring Ronnie on being uncomfortable
- Zeb can’t stop saying Boxen.
- Who are you for the world?
- Oh Gatto, How I love thee.
- Regina Spektor radio on Pandora is my current obsession.
- Justin signed up for this class in Wisconsin!
Stay tuned tomorrow for a lovely giveaway!
I'm Tara Wagner, life coach and creator of the 
Ei! I’m in a rural farming village about 20 minutes from Madison, but we have a crazy week ahead of us. (And, if it’s remotely hot or humid, health issues keep me away.) If you do get the urge though, there’s a polka festival in Prairie du Sac on Saturday. (We’re in Sauk City. The two villages are joined.)
Darn. I was so hoping that you’d change your mind and come in the autumn.
We are all so excited!!! Can’t wait until you get here.
somebody is missing a sandal….???
haha Yes!
Things inspiring me right now: organic everything, our whole foods market, my garden (x10), my kids, my husband working toward pursuing his dream, a vision I had last night about our church.
Not in Wisconsin but if you’re ever in Southern Maryland, look us up!
I SAW A FLOCK OF MOOSEN IN THE WOODS, WOODSENS!
that was my daughter, btw, can you guess which one?
Greetings…
I have been following your blog for a few days now. I’m so inspired by your life on the road decision… How awesome. I really align with you on so many topics I see you discussing on your blog… it’s very refreshing. I like that you posted the link about ADHD and college too… For one, I have a B.A. and a Masters of Education because I wanted to teach the youth… But after doing it for for a year in Kinder. I was so upset with the system, and I quit, and have decided my daughter will never do the public school scam. It was so emotional for me what and how I was “supposed” to teach. I have since quit teaching, and opened my Etsy shop and blog a year ago. We make less money- but we’re sooo happy and free to be creative and healthy. My daughter is only 3 but I’m looking into homeschooling and traveling. I have tones of school debt to pay off, but I’m glad I made the decision to stay home with my daughter. I know that if she went into a public school they’d diagnose her with something… she’s just a free spirit though! Like Zeb. I saw it happen so much when I was teaching. It’s CRAZY. Cheers to you for doing all you do mama. you’re great. Much love,
Lauren
I was going to say Moosen too! OMG – too funny!
That is so weird because we do not say Moosen…
You say “meese” instead don’t you?
tara – thanks for all the great linkys this morning – greatly enjoyed them – and felt challenged in the best ways by a few as well
Thanks for the links — that rice experiment is so interesting!
Read the Reality Check you linked to and it blew my mind! We have been saving for our kids’ college education (we felt our options after school were really limited by school loans). Now I’m thinking locking that money into a 529 isn’t such a good idea. Thanks for getting me thinking!
I’m pretty pro-college if a person really feels it’s what they want to do. (Truthfully I’m pro- anything anyone feels is really right for them.) But I don’t think it’s the only way.
And like you said, locking that money away could prove to be pretty bad if our kids decide they want to go to culinary school or travel to India to study the culture or apprentice in construction…or join the circus.
Oh, I hope they do join the circus!
I’m not in Madison, but if you are going through Indiana and need a place to park for the night, we’re in Brown County.
Have fun in Wisconsin. The Henry Vilas Zoo is pretty awesome.
Can I tell you that we are full out obsessed and in love with REgina Spektor. Love it!
Will you ever be in Upstate NY? If so I’d love to meet your family. Thanks for all the great info. I’m truly obsessed with the Avett Brothers Pandora station.
try the experiment! We did and were astounded at the results! The rice is still sitting there on my shelf as a visual reminder of the power of positive intent.
I love Regina on Pandora too! So much great and uplifting music!
I’d love details about the potluck! I’ll be in Madison!
hey tara, just popping in to say hi. great links too. i keep with your adventures in reader. glad you’re all doing so well.