September 27, 2013 in Australia, Education, Oceania, Travelogue
The Ballarat Wildlife Park is a master class in marsupials. We learned more in one day than I’ve managed to glean in my entire life. Of course part of what […]
September 5, 2013 in Education
There are days when what I want to write about doesn’t really fit this blog. Sometimes I publish it on one of my other blogs, sometimes I write for myself, […]
August 20, 2013 in Education
Yesterday was our first day of a new school year for our family. Of course what that means, exactly, is hard to define for anyone not “us” because we are […]
July 29, 2013 in Education, Inspiration
Today, my first baby turns 17. It seems impossible; everyone says that. When my kids were little and older moms would tell me, with tears shining in their eyes, to, […]
July 23, 2013 in Education
Tomorrow morning we’ll wake up singing. It’s our tradition to sing to the birthday child before he’s even out of bed, and it sets a joyous tone for the day. […]
July 9, 2013 in Education, Inspiration
Travel is ruining my kids. And me, for that matter. It’s true. All of our well meaning efforts for a broad education, liberal experiences in the “real world,” and our […]
June 30, 2013 in Education
As some of you know, we celebrate turning 13 in a big way in our family. It’s a turning point of sorts, a right of passage, if you will, and […]
June 27, 2013 in blog, Education
We are asked, on occasion, what we “do” about the social needs of our children. Granted, the question has never been asked by anyone who’s actually met our children. Spend […]
June 23, 2013 in Education, Inspiration
“That’s one of the things I envy about your travel…besides the awesome sightseeing… The ability to stand outside of your culture and see it how others view us. I get […]
June 14, 2013 in Education, Inspiration, Travelogue
My Dad is a teacher. He hasn’t taught in a classroom since I was a tiny child, and it’s not that kind of teaching that I mean anyway. He’s a […]
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