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Archive for July, 2009

The TV Debate

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Debating television and video games is like debating religion: no matter how long or hard you argue over it, you will never come to a mutual agreement. I thought I’d share what Linda, a local unschooler, has to say about it.
Why is it that the opinion on watching tv is so poorly regarded? It’s a [...]

Home Sweet Home!

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Finally, after 4 months, I was discharged from the hospital last Thursday and I am busy unpacking our belongings along with Dawn and Emily in the new condo. I’ll get some pics up as soon as I can get my camera stuff back together!
The first days were quite overwhelming…it’s one thing to deal with a [...]

Memos From Your Child

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

I received this a few days ago and had to share it. It’s a little food for thought.

•Don’t spoil me. I know quite well that I ought not to have all I ask for … I’m only testing you.
•Don’t be afraid to be firm with me. I prefer it.. it makes me feel more secure.
•Don’t [...]

Things Are Slowly Coming Back Together

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

What a wonderful Canada Day we had! My father, along with Dawn, Emily and myself headed down to Leduc to take part in the festivities away from the drunken city. We watched the parade, played in the park, then went to watch a Fred Penner concert. It’s a toss-up as to who had more fun…the [...]