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The Quick Fix: Reminders of Process

Ever have a moment where you wish you could just snap your fingers and have whatever it is that needs doing done? Laundry Dinner Cleaning That year-old remodeling project Even projects I enjoy can become a burden, especially if there … Continue reading

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Cease and Desist

As my dad recently blogged: The new year is a time for considering the future. But it needs to be more than just figuring out what new things we are going to do. We also need to figure out what … Continue reading

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Reentry: 2 Things to Start the Year Right

There's a moment in Apollo 13 where we discover that the team has to manually maneuver the ship for reentry. To make matters worse, the margin of error is equivalent to the width of a piece of paper if the … Continue reading

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Life-Long Learning: Controlled Crashes

"Why is the recommended tire pressure for the airplanes half as much on land as it is for landing on the ship?" My one question pales in comparison to the many questions my dad always asks at a museum. But … Continue reading

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Choosing a Homeschool Curriculum Option

"Would you like to read the instructions before continuing?" The program was trying to be helpful, but I quickly clicked the "no" button. Not 45 seconds later I turned to my wife and said, "I probably should have read those … Continue reading

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"You've got to show kids interesting stuff."

My dad called me on Saturday morning. He was so excited about what he had learned about Temple Grandin he just had to share. And I'm glad he did. Dr. Grandin is an insightful person--due in large part to her … Continue reading

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Learning Styles in Your Homeschool

I have no idea why my learning style is. I am an intensely visual person, but I remember movie quotes and funny sayings often hearing them only once. In fact, I used books on tape to get through my AP … Continue reading

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