Homeschool – Page 2 – Decidedly Different

Bird Brain

Whoever first used the phrase “Bird Brain” way back in 1933, must not have known a whole lot about our feathery friends, several, at least,of whom have impressive intelligence. No doubt you have heard the story of this adorable little Magellanic Penguin who swims 5000 miles from the coast of Argentina over to Brazil to seeContinueContinue reading “Bird Brain”

Last two days in the Lake District

So on Thursday afternoon, our family friend Matthew drove up from Weston Super Mare to spend less than 48 hours with me and take me to the airport. It was very kind of him and good to see him after 11 years. I wondered if I would recognize him but he hasn’t changed all thatContinueContinue reading “Last two days in the Lake District”

CMI’s Lake District Retreat

So what did I do once I got to Ambleside? Well after spending Easter with a plane full of people and then dinner and a movie in my room, I was ready to emerge from the (rather elegant) hermit cave so I took two trains and a cab to Rydal Hall.And yes I managed toContinueContinue reading “CMI’s Lake District Retreat”

Lake District Part 2

So today I didn’t take a nap and it’s 9:00 and I’m ready for bed but still awake. I’m bushed. But I can see the jet lag fading away. Maybe tomorrow will be normal. Definitely easier going west than east, for me at least.Maybe I spoke too soon. I’m really tired. So before I leaveContinueContinue reading “Lake District Part 2”

Lake District Loveliness

Last night at 9:40 I touched down in Honolulu International Airport after an inspiring week in the Lake District of England. For those of you who have watched the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice this is indeed the very lake district that Elizabeth goes to visit with her Aunt and Uncle Gardner. I did not visitContinueContinue reading “Lake District Loveliness”

Curriculum Junkie

Behold, it is that time of year again, homeschool friends. You know what I mean: time to start thinking about wrapping up this year while simultaneously planning for next year. It can drive me batty. And yet there’s something I relish about the search: perusing message boards, trying to find the best prices and perhapsContinueContinue reading “Curriculum Junkie”

The Rich Rewards of Rainy Romps

Well I must confess that I do relish alliteration as perhaps, my favorite writing flourish, so expect to find it often on these pages. But onto the subject of today’s post: rain. And more specifically, singin’ in the rain. Perhaps more literally, hiking in the rain. In Hawaii. Yes it’s about as amazing as itContinueContinue reading “The Rich Rewards of Rainy Romps”

Nerds are way cool

I realize that I am really a strange person by today’s standards. Now most of you probably already know that and wonder when I had the epiphany? Maybe it was the two-part Thomas Jefferson documentary that I just watched the past three days after the kids went to bed. Or the hummus I love toContinueContinue reading “Nerds are way cool”