While working on a project for a client, I came across this article: The School Day of the Future is Designed by Sandy Speicher. I thought it made several great points. The project is for a client who runs private schools that fit perfectly with what …
Karen has a great post up on Raising a Dreamer. The topic of raising a dreamer is near and dear to my heart so her post resonated with me. Sandra left an outstanding comment on Karen’s post and I’m putting it here because I don’t …
As we wrestle through the issue of what to do next regarding housing, I find myself returning to what I call My Little House in the Big Woods Fantasy. I’m smart enough to know that life for the Ingalls family was not simple. It was hard work to …
We currently live in the city. In approximately 23 days (!) we will no longer own this house. The buyer has generously given us ample time to get out. But the questions are what and where? Buy or rent? City or country? We’ve talked for years …
A couple of years ago I mentioned that my doctor suspected I have seasonal affective disorder. I wasn’t surprised as I had had the same thought for some time. Over the past couple of years I’ve really focused on learning effective ways to …
It seems almost sacrilegious to write about Christmas not being completely and totally merry. Blogs are full of joyful posts about anticipating the holiday, making plans, secrets, and fun. Gorgeous photo spreads of happy activities adorn many blogs. …
I’ve read literally thousands of books. There are very few I would say changed my life or so impacted my thinking that I regularly think about their content or pick them up over and over again. Emotional Phases of a Woman’s Life by Jean …
One of the things I enjoy about Caroline is the fact that she is so imaginative and creative. She has a rich imagination that far exceeds anything I ever had as a child. In the Strong-willed Child Or Dreamer? book, I am a doer and she is a dreamer. …
After hearing the commercials on the radio for days, I called Home Depot about their Saturday morning children’s craft project. It sounded like something Caroline would enjoy so we headed over. All I can say is she must have inherited a little …
I think Caroline must be part kitty cat as she can clearly sense the approaching storm. (The forecasters are predicting the Midwest equivalent of a category 3 hurricane type event of historic proportions moving through today and tomorrow.) David and …
