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This morning I broke my vow to refuse to let the dirty pan sit there until the cook, who dirtied it, took the initiative to wash it herself. The resident young chef had made a delicious broccoli and cheese soup … Continue reading →

I did not teach my children “never talk to strangers,” that all-too-common line that makes every unknown person a danger. Nor did I teach- or model for them the idea that every stranger is “just a friend you have not … Continue reading →

My post about “The laundry curriculum” is up at TheHomeschoolMom.com blog. Excerpt: When my children were small, I was a SAHHM (“stay-at-home”-homeschooling-mom),  and laundry responsibilities were a natural part of our “curriculum.” This was because I intended for my children’s education … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, my friend, Kathy, drove me and another friend to a workshop about an hour away. Kathy did not worry much about finding the venue location, as her car has an on board navigation system. It talks. … Continue reading →

The phrase, “I am a product of the ___ (name of district) public schools,” is one that evokes my shudder every time I hear or read it. The statement calls to mind the 12-step programs: “My name is ____ and … Continue reading →

Today I am thinking about a girl I don’t know, but whom I met the other day. I spoke to this girl for about an hour. She didn’t say anything to me, and only looked at me a little. But … Continue reading →

Yesterday I received a much-needed and far-too-long-awaited reward. It had been 6 months since I had really sailed, and that previous time was the Amanda Grace homecoming, during which we only sailed for about 1 of the 26 hours under … Continue reading →

Stopped at Fairfax Yacht Club on my way home from work tonight, where I met my Boat Procurement Officer, John Ashton, and a potential donor and his delightful granddaughter, Kaylie. I spent about a half hour checking out the boat, … Continue reading →

While working aboard Amanda Grace recently for the umpteenth time since first seeing her last September, I noted to Steve Alexander that, because of this boat and Sea Scouting in general, “my house is falling apart, my kids are neglected, and … Continue reading →