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 … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
“Wanting to belong is when we get into trouble. The wanting is the beginning of control and distortion and inauthenticity. This wanting comes from our programming that we don’t belong. In order for us to internalize that concept we have … Continue reading
I love the way the unschooled kids I know enjoy showing their style through the clothing they wear. Rather than compete with their peers for the latest brand-name trendy outfits, they express themselves artistically. They like to shop at thrift … Continue reading
Despite today’s slightly cooler weather, the sun is out and Spring is definitely in the air. I’ve been getting out for walks almost every day (except when it’s pouring rain – I just don’t like the feeling of soggy wet … Continue reading
I was recently interviewed by the wonderful Pagan priestess Keri Alley for the Bangor Paganism Examiner. Keri is a writer, organizer and whirlwind of joy. The article she wrote, as part of her series of interviews for Women’s History Month, … Continue reading
I’m going to be doing some updates to this blog pretty soon. First, I’m moving it over to live on the Feline Dreamers website, as part of the redesign and updates we’re doing there. As part of that process, I … Continue reading
I have an interesting and challenging relationship with the month of March. I thought it was just me, but recently there was a post on one of my homeschooling e-lists about this very thing. I guess I’m not the only … Continue reading