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What if there were no rules?
Sometimes I want to have another baby just so I can unschool it from birth. Watching the kids (especially Matsu since he has never been in school) learn things when they’re ready to learn them,...
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It’s my body and I’ll pierce if I want to!
When Danielle (15) voiced that she wanted a belly button piercing, I didn’t bat an eye. I told her we could research a good place to go. After asking several people who have teenage daughters for...
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I’ve lost control
Control shouldn’t be used to describe human relationships. Control is something you do to a vehicle, the temperature of your house, and what you’re watching on television. You can’t control your spouse...
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A day at the beach…
I left the house this morning, intent on running errands and doing some shopping, as it seemed the family wasn’t going to be ready to go anywhere anytime soon. I grabbed a cup of coffee and a breakfast...
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Google Maps vs Apple Maps vs Waze Navigation
We’ve been on the road for 7 months now, and in that time we have tried several GPS map apps for our iPhones. My opinions generally differ from others, so keep in mind when reading this that I’m far...
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The end is at the bottom of this wine glass
Of course I know that’s not true; and I’m not an alcoholic. When I’m manic I stave off alcohol and go on a strict health kick with diet and exercise. When I come crashing down off my high I eat garbage...
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My marriage has a 10% chance of survival
According to bipolar statistics, 90% of marriages end in divorce where one person is bipolar. Does that mean the statistics are 100% if both people are bipolar? I’m sure I fall under higher than 90%...
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Letting unschooling work
It is truly amazing to watch unschooling work. We started deschooling, (simply not doing anything until your mind adjusts and stops thinking of everything in “school-like” terms), roughly 5 month ago....
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7 months as Cinderella.
One girls calls out from a shower stall as I’m scrubbing sinks “Is there anyone else in here with us?” “Just the cleaning lady” responds girl #2, who is sitting on an adjacent counter waiting for girl...
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Go Fish! Or not..it doesn’t matter.
This morning as I played a round of Go Fish with Matsu (which looks nothing like regular Go Fish), I watched his unique way and I felt thankful that I don’t have to send him to school. Matsu’s version...
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