It is a thing that must be trained, this art of being interested in others. It’s amazing what a person can learn about the world by merely asking heartfelt questions of those around them. Our children will normally follow our example and learn how to shift the focus from SELF to a true appreciation and [read more] …
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Life Lessons from the Sticker Patch
With a large rural acreage, there is always something a gardener is fighting. Sometimes it is a grasshopper invasion. This past year it has been wild hogs and gophers. Currently our battle has targeted the extremely persistent sandbur patches. After several years of serious spraying, we are making great progress against these painful little stickers. [read more] …
The Summer Writing Season
The time is here for rising seniors to get serious about college applications and essays. The early time frame shocks many people, but this is a time-consuming process. The best essays are written, put aside, and then revisited after they’ve grown cold. At that point, students often see their mistakes or understand that the essay [read more] …