Category Archives: Family

The bubble experiment is a bust

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Amy

Way back when we were still sort of working with a curriculum, Maya and I would periodically try a “science” experiment.  We had – and probably still do have, if I look in the far reaches of my closet – … Continue reading →

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So long 2013, and thanks for a great year!

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Amy

Maya told me yesterday that 2013 was her ‘best year ever’, and looking back I have to agree that it was a good one, thus totally debunking the myth that 13 is an unlucky number.   (In our family we … Continue reading →

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Lost History

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Amy

Today we visited the grave of my paternal great-grandparents Carrie and Allen Brougher, born in 1862 and 1848, respectively.   Next to their tombstone was another, smaller one that I would not have noticed had my Mom not pointed it … Continue reading →

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For some people, it’s Christmas every day!

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Amy

There are many things about Facebook I enjoy.  It has allowed me to connect with unschoolers all over the world, and put me back in touch with some old friends.  I’ve read some amazing articles & seen some great video … Continue reading →

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Sewn by hand

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Amy

I learned how to use a sewing machine as a kid, but never had any desire to sew by hand.  It was cumbersome and slow and too hard to make even stitches.   I always wanted sewing to go faster … Continue reading →

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A not so great loss, and remembering

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Amy

Two days ago the unthinkable happened. I lost 4 months of photos.  Everything from July 30th of this year on.   Which means the trips to California, Vermont & St. Louis, not to mention our day at Coney Island and … Continue reading →

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All I wanna do…

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Amy

I’ve been blogging now for 3+ years.  For the bulk of that time, I posted 4-5 days a week (in the beginning I posted every day), whether here or on my unschoolingnyc blog.  If you’ve been reading what I write … Continue reading →

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Horizon

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Amy

Mendy, Brian, Ben, Natalie, Jill, Nancy & Fred. These are the friends I’ve had for as long as I can remember.  Since before I can remember, really.   All country kids like me, who grew up a few fields over, … Continue reading →

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Tradition, or What’s the point of October 31?

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Amy

If you are living in the U.S. you know that today is Halloween. New York City takes Halloween pretty seriously; in the Village the annual parade  spills over from 5th Avenue into just about every side street within a 20 … Continue reading →

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Finding the time

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Amy

Some of the things I love to do, in no particular order: Knit, crochet, sew, write, read, exercise, take photos. My struggle is never against boredom, but against time.   I find myself, often, putting off things like a sewing … Continue reading →

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