We’ve been really busy lately, for various reasons, and I’m feeling a bit of strain and a desire to slow down. There are also some creative projects that I’ve been neglecting simply because I’ve been out straight “doing stuff.” It … Continue reading
Well, it finally happened. Day 9 of the blog challenge, and I’m at a loss for what to write about. Huh. I guess I’ll just give a general update, for you, my loyal readers. The kittens, Merlin and Percy, are … Continue reading
Things I’m releasing:worryfearsugarextra weight Things I’m encouraging:joyquiet timeyogameditation Projects I’m working on:making collage cardsfinding some at-home work to increase my prosperityputting together a Starcat’s Corner book of essayslesson plans for the Maine Wholeschoolers’ English class Things I’m sitting with:griefdesire for … Continue reading
I’ve been doing some introspection and re-membering, and I realized I hadn’t written about my goals for this year (2009). I did this last year (click here to see the 2008 post) and found it useful. In fact, I just … Continue reading
Since I took over with the kids’ homeschooling, I’ve been practicing “radical unschooling.” The basic idea is that all kids want to learn and explore their interests, and if you just let them go with the flow, they’ll find out … Continue reading
Hey everyone! I’ve been really enjoying my new lifestyle. Yep, my goal of becoming an at-home Mom and writer (as well as gardener and beekeeper) has been achieved! I’ve been really busy, though…so much so that I wonder how I … Continue reading
I’ve done something exciting; I’m taking action to follow my dreams. After nearly 16 years at the same workplace, I’m leaving starting in May. I told them this past week. It’s been a good job, the people are great, and … Continue reading
Like the bee, we should make our industry our amusement. – Oliver Goldsmith On the surface, it seems pretty simple. As humans, we should occupy ourselves doing the things that we most enjoy, and those things will bring us not … Continue reading
Sometimes when we’re making a big change, even one that we have created and wished for and are looking forward to, doubts arise. Our old patterns push at us, wanting us to stay in the comfortable familiar rut, prodding us … Continue reading
I’ve been feeling under the weather (which, by the way, consists of snow and more snow) from an icky winter virus. My sinuses ache, and I’m tired of coughing and blowing my nose. I just want to lie down in … Continue reading