Piecing the Puzzle Together

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Mark Zeiger

Replacing one photovoltaic array with another might compare to disassembling an old jigsaw puzzle while assembling a new one on the same table at the same time—provided we accept that some of the pieces of the first puzzle must be used to complete the second one. Continue reading →

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Aly Graduates!

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Mark Zeiger

In the midst of all the activity surrounding the power system and other doings around here, a very significant family event occurred: Aly graduated from college!

In keeping with her unschooling secondary education (see Unchooling: Self-Directed Learning on the Homestead) she accelerated her curriculum and finished a quarter early, in a true quarter system, meaning that she finished in 2/3 of a standard school year. She completed her studies for her Bachelors Degree March 17th. Continue reading →

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