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So long 2013, and thanks for a great year!

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

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!

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

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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The Joy of Book-ing

This morning I went to the library and came home with five books.  They are: “I Am Number Four” by Pittacus Lore: Decided I have to check out this YA series because I keep seeing it everywhere & so that … Continue reading

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A not so great loss, and remembering

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…

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

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?

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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Oreos are not the anti-christ

I am so sick of hearing parents preach about food to their kids. Not once while growing up do I remember my Mom launching into a speech about the evils of certain foods or how “we don’t eat that in … Continue reading

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