About Amy
Professional freelance writer. Homeschool mom of three girls. Introvert and rebel. Life learner. Coffee addict.
Motherhood. Homeschool. Life at Center-Age / Est. 2008
Lyme Warrior
Little High, Little Low {The Trials of a Sugar Addict}
The following post is a flashback, written shortly after I was diagnosed with Lyme and put on a restricted diet. Years later, I’m still on it. I’m still dealing with Lyme. A true addict, I’m still craving the sweet stuff. A few things are essential to my happy survival. They are faith, hope, love and until […]
Photography
16 Hours in Lake Placid
This is the story of a wedding, a road trip and finding direction. We set out at the crack of dawn to drive north on a damp icky September morning. It was actually 9:30, but it felt earlier because it was Saturday. We were on our way to a wedding, in Lake Placid. ON Lake […]
Life Learning
7 Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners
I began researching colleges last year, when my daughter began her Freshman year of homeschooling high school. Does that sound a bit early? I feel that the more I know about college requirements for homeschooled students, the more effectively I can prepare my daughter for the admissions process. I think as a homeschool parent, it’s essential to know all the options available. […]
Homeschool Art Projects
Aboriginal Art with Sharpies
My girls have been fascinated by Australia lately – the wildlife, the landscape and (of course) the mythical mermaids. This interest has launched us into a study of the land down under, including the history and art of the Aborigines. I wanted to add a hands-on art project to our study. My friend Cyndi, at […]