"Now that life which we call education, receives only one kind of sustenance; it grows upon ideas. You may go through years of so-called education without getting a single, vital idea; and that is why many a well-fed body carries about a feeble, starved intelligence..." When I read that last week, I will admit to … Continue reading Education, the Growth of Ideas
Getting Back on the Crazy Train
School hath started. (Yes, it would sound better to say "begun". But this is not a week that things sound better. So "started" is more accurate.) Starting this school year was pretty intimidating to me, I'll be honest. There is a lot going on around here, and I wasn't sure I could keep all of … Continue reading Getting Back on the Crazy Train
The Atmosphere a Child Breathes
A week or two ago, after a particularly atrocious day with children and school, and life, I stayed awake much of the night pondering the idea of atmosphere in the home. As I've written before, the responsibility of the mother for this atmosphere can occasionally feel like a real drag. Sometimes it makes me want … Continue reading The Atmosphere a Child Breathes
time to stand and stare
Last year I came across a poem that I love. It meant a lot to me, because although I love to stand and stare, I often don't have (or make) the time! A few weeks ago I was at my favorite Goodwill and found a beautiful book in the poetry section. For any Tasha Tudor … Continue reading time to stand and stare
