Monthly Archives: March 2013

Unschooling Without Commitment Seems Destined to Fail

“Natural ability without education has more often raised a man to glory and virtue than education without natural ability.” —Cicero Even though Aly is in college now, I continue to think about unschooling quite often. I have to admit, I … Continue reading

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Saint Patrick’s Day, Equinox, and Signs of Spring

It’s Saint Patrick’s Day. Despite being largely Irish in my heritage (the last name doesn’t necessarily indicate blood dominance) I’ve always thought of the day as more of a New Yorker’s holiday than an Irish observance. Of course, Patrick has … Continue reading

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