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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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Happy that the kids are (still) home

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Amy

If you are on Facebook and spent any time scrolling through today’s activity, you can’t have helped but notice the large numbers of parents openly rejoicing about the fact that they once again can ship their kids off to school … Continue reading →

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My latest Pop Culture update

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Amy

I hereby present the things I’m enjoying right now, and that I recommend for anyone.  Or at least to those who have a healthy love of pop culture and an equally healthy ability to suspend disbelief around certain – shall … Continue reading →

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Enjoy the ride

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Amy

Yesterday I watched Neil Gaiman’s commencement address to the University of the Arts grads in Philadelphia.  Twice.   I may watch it again this evening.   So much of it spoke to me and my own goals and how I … Continue reading →

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On listening

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Amy

The following quote was posted on Facebook this morning by Laurie Couture, and I’ve been thinking about it all day: Often I succeed at this, but I know there are many times I that I don’t.   It is so … Continue reading →

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Nothing to do

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Amy

Normally I love days where we have nothing planned; where it is a little bit gray outside and we can just hang out and do whatever. And then, every now and then, a day like that makes me feel like … Continue reading →

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In case you missed it

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Amy

In case you don’t follow me or Michael Ellsberg on Twitter (shame on you!), here is a video of Sean Parker (Napster, Facebook) and Peter Thiel (Paypal, Thiel Fellowship) discussing higher education with Michael Ellsberg, author of “Education of Millionaires.” … Continue reading →

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Michael Ellsburg’s pro-unschooling book (even though he might not know it)

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Amy

“I typed these words on a computer designed by Apple, co-founded by the college dropout Steve Jobs.  The program I used to write it was created by Microsoft, started by the college dropouts Bill Gates and Paul Allen. And as … Continue reading →

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No “OMG” for Maya and Ben

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Amy

Just before I began writing this post: Maya:  I’m so glad I don’t have to go back to school in a month like all the people on Facebook. Me:  Why, are they talking about it? Maya:  Yes, it’s all ‘OMG!  … Continue reading →

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