Wearing creepy gym suits and having to shower at school were two things I did not like about high-school P.E. When I elected to take archery, that was a different story. I really enjoyed the class. Just as in Grandpa Davey’s “Ticket to Freedom” in which responsibilities and commitments delayed his dream of becoming a mountain […]
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Little Gem in the Woods
After a long winter and a cold spring it was time to put on our hiking boots again and head out into the mountains. The weather was sunny and hot on this late June day. In the midst of mosquito season, the snow shower that had delighted the valley a couple of weeks earlier seemed […]
Connections – One Thing Leads to Another
I once watched a documentary titled “Connections”. Each week the host, James Burke, would take us on a fascinating journey establishing how history, science, and modern technology are connected. One thing would lead to another and I found it one of the most compelling ways to learn history. My own life has proven to be […]
Ten Sixty-Six: A Homeschool Lesson
As far as I’m concerned, learning is an all the time, anytime kind of thing. And as such, last Father’s Day was the perfect opportunity to inspire a lesson about The Battle of Hastings. We had gone out to Glacier National Park to enjoy the ideal weather and to barbecue at Fish Creek picnic area. […]