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Nov. 4, 2015
The Book We Didn't Love
Guest post by Heather Schwarzen The thrill of Box Day had faded, and I was knee-deep in making the school year a reality. I had three students that year; Mary Hannah was 8, Mathaus was 5, and Jack was 3. … Continue reading
Tagged books, faith, fostering, great books, Homeschooling
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Sep. 2, 2015
Dads - 5 Ways to Bring Life to Your Homeschool
Todd Wilson Summer is almost over and it's time to start another year of homeschooling!!!! Yay!!!!!! Yeah, it's not working for me either. Even if you're still basking in the glow of summer freedom, it won't be long before you … Continue reading
Tagged dad, discouraged, overwhelmed, support
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Apr. 4, 2012
History Making...
I grew up loving history. My dad was a high school American History and Shop teacher and he sparked a love for history in me that has lasted a lifetime. We traveled from Alaska to Acapulco, from California to Maine … Continue reading
Apr. 23, 2010
Lewis, Wilder, Frost and Me
...speech was for them a debased form of silence; how much more futile is poetry which is a debased form of speech. All those allusions to honor, reputation, and the flame of love, all the metaphors about birds, Achilles and … Continue reading
Apr. 22, 2010
I Can Has Unity? Luv?
[I admit it: Despite--because of?--the grammar and spelling, my wife and I get a kick out of lolcats though it's not for everyone or always appropriate ...just sayin'] I've stopped breathing. All of my energy and focus is consumed by … Continue reading
Apr. 21, 2010
Tedium
The keys of the keyboard rhythmically tap out a beat: ctrl+tab, ctrl+a [click] ctrl+c, ctrl+v ...repeat: ctrl+tab, ctrl+a [click] ctrl+c, ctrl+v... Thirty-six times. It could be enjoyable if the task wasn't so annoying. I feel my eye twitch. The muscles … Continue reading
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Apr. 20, 2010
A Reason to Homeschool: Lay a Foundation
As I wrote about my high school experiences, I was surprised to discover that so much of it was... bad. Why did I enjoy that experience when there were so many things that were simply not enjoyable? In answer, a … Continue reading
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