Category Archives: News

Aug. 15, 2011

The Horizon and Beyond...

By Jill

As I read Judy’s post about another milestone in their family I couldn’t help thinking of an upcoming milestone in ours. In December, our youngest son will graduate from college and my husband and I are already patting ourselves on … Continue reading →

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Aug. 11, 2011

Another milestone . . .

By Judy

In less than a week we take child #2 to begin her freshman year in college. I find that making the "college trip" each August causes me to stop and reflect on the whole subject of homeschooling high school students. … Continue reading →

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Aug. 10, 2011

General Conversation, Specific Questions

By Luke

"Could you tell me how to make movies?" The question is sincere, yet maddeningly vague. 'Which part film making: The physics and chemistry of recording light, the technology required, the theories of staging, the pragmatics of script writing, the art … Continue reading →

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Aug. 9, 2011

Culture: Entrench, Embrace, Engage?

By Robert

"My kingdom is not of this world," said Jesus (John 18:36), while earlier he told his followers, "you are not of the world" (John 15:19). Elsewhere we are told, "the wisdom of this world is folly with God" (1 Corinthians … Continue reading →

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Aug. 5, 2011

When Things Go Wrong

By Luke

...so... I have a video to share with you. But it failed to upload properly and it will take too long to try again today. So... Monday I plan to share a video with you. Naturally, this is a tad … Continue reading →

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Aug. 1, 2011

In the Interest of Interests

By Luke

The college model is well established: Find a major to focus on while also covering "general ed." Why is it, then, that people take issue when homeschoolers follow a similar trajectory? I can sympathize with being nervous about a "student … Continue reading →

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Jul. 27, 2011

Organs, Legos and Learning

By Luke

Missus Wookie's post about Organ Donation reminded me of xkcd's strip on the topic. [NB: While the xkcd link I provided is clean, please heed the warning that "this comic occasionally contains strong language" if you decide to browse that … Continue reading →

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