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Exploring Sachuest Point Wildlife Refuge {Newport, RI}

Over the years we’ve explored most of the trails in and around Newport, RI. Somehow, we missed Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, just past our favorite beach in Middletown. It’s windy out there, at the end of the island, but it’s a beautiful sanctuary for birds (and the people who visit). There are a several […]

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Strawberry Fields Forever

Her nose is an inch from mine when I open my eyes. Her breath on my face stirred me from a light sleep. I don’t jump this time. “Morning, my girl,” I say. Her little face lights up with a smile. “Can I have a waffle now?” she asks. “Sure sweetie.”  I pull myself out […]

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

5 Days of {Summer} Homeschool Art Projects

Welcome to the Summer Homeschool Art Project Series! Learning through art projects is too much fun to forget about when the summer months approach.  It’s one of the things that doesn’t get put on hold – ever – in our house. Over the next five days, I will be posting a new art project complete […]