Monthly Archives May 2013
Growing Independence (for all of us)
May 31, 2013
How is it that my family can survive without me? Oh right, I've taught them some living and learning skills so that they can, not just survive, but thrive, in my absence.
Choosing a Family Activity over Team Sports
May 29, 2013
Contrary to popular culture, team sports are not necessary to raise active, healthy children. Active and healthy parents raise active and healthy children. Team sports are one way to do this, but not the only way.
Our Plans to Thru-Hike the AT
May 27, 2013
The Appalachian Trail is an approximately 2,000-mile (3,200-km) footpath through the Appalachian Mountains from central Maine to northern Georgia. Thru-hiking is the process of hiking, i.e.: walking, a long distance trail from end to end.
Dropping it all
May 24, 2013
I am now living two homeschool worlds. The world of elementary/middle years and high school. And from this vantage point I can say with confidence it's ok to drop it all when spring arrives.
Fiddlehead Season ~ The Greening time of Year
May 21, 2013
The fiddleheads are in abundance, and their green unfurling bespeaks spring's intentions.
Fiddlehead Season ~ Thoughts on Friendship, Hospitality & Vegan Eats
May 20, 2013
Building relationship through regular hospitality, building and supporting health with plant-based eating - both of these are key pieces to our family culture.
Show and Share Supper
May 17, 2013
Our supper time fantasy table talk was becoming tedious. It was time to re-engage with the "real world".
A mother's day gift not wrapped in ribbon
May 13, 2013
With each growth stage I open my hands to something beautiful and life altering. And in grabbing hold I have to let go of old patterns and expectations.
Join Me for a Trail Run?
May 10, 2013
I promise not to make this into a running blog. I know, two posts in one week about running, a bit of overkill.
Arrival of the Purple Finch
May 8, 2013
The most recent arrival to the feeder is the Purple Finch. This spring is the first time we've seen a purple finch; and we're all in love with the rich red of the males.
Where They Want To Be (or, you don't need a school-room to homeschool)
May 6, 2013
You don't need a special space to create the "right environment" for creativity or learning. What you need is "right relationship".
Finding Beauty in Spring Trail Running & Getting Dirty (and sometimes in cleaning the bathroom)
May 5, 2013
This last week was non-stop sunshine. But the week before last was grey and rainy and one morning in particular hinted strongly at tea and blankets, not running shoes and sweat.
Best of the Bundle
May 2, 2013
Early this week I told you about an ebook bundle you might be interested in purchasing. An ebook bundle I am proud to be a part of and proud to promote and support at FIMBY.
