I am not going to grad school for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is money. (My disdain for leftist politics and an unwillingness to support a system of Marxist academics also play a role in me not attending. As does the fact I will make no money from such a course … Continue reading Designing My Own MFA
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Changed Our Minds
We have changed our minds about homeschooling next year. Long story, but we decided that homeschooling would not be best for A for now. So now we are between two different schools to send her to. One is a clear first choice, but we haven't interviewed with them yet. The other school is also very … Continue reading Changed Our Minds
Gentle Parenting Sucks
Hear me out. Teaching kids to articulate their feelings is wonderful. But not all feelings deserve validation, and if you really want to prepare your children for the world, you must teach them when their feelings are or are not relevant. Recently I watched a video in which a mother of several children talks about … Continue reading Gentle Parenting Sucks
Husbands Are Commanded to Love Their Wives
A husband should love his wife like Christ loved the Church and be willing to lay his life down for her. But love isn't just who you die for. It's who you live for. Men with unhappy wives should ask themselves whether the decisions they make benefit the whole family, or only him. Do you … Continue reading Husbands Are Commanded to Love Their Wives
Big Cat Diaries, Wolves, and Homelessness
I found Big Cat Diary on Amazon Prime and confess I bought it. I loved that show back when my husband and I met, and I watched much of it with him. It's a super big nature documentary. What's not to love? I read a fascinating book this week about wolves. I really love wolves. … Continue reading Big Cat Diaries, Wolves, and Homelessness
Kierkegaard, Queens, Painting
I spent some time listening to lectures today. I listened to an introduction to Kierkegaard that I found interesting. His notion that ethics and religion do not go hand in hand, but are opposed to each other is a captivating idea. I also completed a documentary series on the early queens of England. This morning … Continue reading Kierkegaard, Queens, Painting
Education Without Returning to College
I've recently been looking at the photography program at a good online art school. I'm just not sure I want to give up my freedom. Right now I can spend my time reading the books I want to read and doing the creative projects I want to do. I already have an undergrad degree, and … Continue reading Education Without Returning to College
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