In a state

In a state

The mountains of Maine feel like home to me. Just like the peonies and raspberry canes in the farmhouse yard.

And then it was summer

And then it was summer

Happy Summer Solstice. Summer arrived last week at our home in the woods.

A little bit of drawing

A little bit of drawing

We didn't teach the kids to draw, they just never lost their interest in it. Nature or nurture? I'm not exactly sure but I think it's a bit of both.

Lepidoptera Love (Birds & the Bees too)

Lepidoptera Love (Birds & the Bees too)

The world is an amazing place. That's the point of nature study, to discover this amazing-ness.

Technology is the New Literacy

Technology is the New Literacy

We don't want to teach our kids to be point and click users, we want to teach them to be think and create users.

Good Morning from our Mountain

Good Morning from our Mountain

I camped out last night on top of the ski hill to watch the sun rise on one of the longest days of the year.

Insecurity and Compassion ~ Being Human

Insecurity and Compassion ~ Being Human

I've always struggled with insecurities of some kind or another. Early on, I thought it was just me. I've since learned this is a human affliction so I know I'm in good company here.