I love the feeling of getting every last bit out of a jar, or a toothpaste tube, or of wearing a piece of clothing out. In that moment, I honor the life of the thing that is expiring, appreciating the gift of utility it has granted me. I feel that I, too, have been useful,…
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Sassafras Homeschool
I recently officially opened a homeschool for my daughter under the name Sassafras Homeschool (sassafras…there is a leaf with varied shapes, varied possibilities). I have been learning more about unschooling recently, and since our return from our travels last year, June has been attending a program called ZigZag several days a week, which is a…
Microwave
We have not had a microwave since we moved to our new house, and while I am occasionally reminded of the absence of this appliance, most of the time, I don’t miss it. I have an electric tea kettle to heat up water when I need, and can heat up leftover food on the stove…
Blog Intentions
In the spirit of bricolage, a creative making do with whatever is at hand, I am going to be writing in this blog about anything that feels important or seems interesting to share. Some of the topics I have been thinking about lately include unschooling, packaging waste, and cooking. Read more of my thoughts on…