Ask anyone what superpower they would like to have, and after they mention flight, x-ray vision, and super strength, someone will invariably bring up the ability to tell the future. There's …
Defining the Finish Line
5 am. Not the normal time I'd find myself huffing and puffing down a sidewalk, on an overcast, drizzly morning while the sun was still too drowsy to peep over the horizon. Well, really, there is …
Thoughts at 44
There's an obligatory time for reflection around birthdays. I've always thought it's a little strange that the person who gets congratulated during a birthday is the person that had the least to do …
The Demands of Hope
Like its 4 letter word cousin "Love", "Hope" is easily misunderstood. I acknowledge that it's impossible to break down such an important subject in a few short paragraphs. However, the idea of hope …
Our Homeschooling Goal for 2015
As we begin a new calendar year of homeschooling (we've been homeschooling since 2006), my family continues to have the same struggles that most home-school families go through. We worry over …
Blimp or Helicopter?
I've been noticing a disturbing pattern in my habits as a homeschool parent.My wife and I have always emphasized independence in our children's learning styles. From the beginning, it was their …