Unless you have been living under a rock you have heard of Dr. Jordan Peterson. He is everywhere these days, and it seems everybody has an opinion of him. The…
Daily writing promptWho was your most influential teacher? Why?View all responses For the homeschool parent, this question takes on a critical importance. Why? Because we are responsible for providing our…
Daily writing promptWhat do you wish you could do more every day?View all responses Today's writing prompt, "What do you wish you could do more every day?" hit a little…
What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? I would get a compass rose with the Christian cross as the needle on my upper left shoulder. Flowing…
Hinamatsuri (雛祭り): Japan's Girl's Day celebration Hinamatsuri, Girl's Day, in Japan is on March 3rd every year and is a time to focus our attention and appreciation on our daughters!…
Winter holds sway! Deep in winter's heart, when the cold is strongest and darkness holds sway - the Japanese heart yearns for spring and the resumption of the rural rhythm…
https://youtu.be/APqX07-Wxwk?si=oDW_Qg1IzYcVH0Ib Echoes of the past Japanese Barn Finds: materialism in balance? As we continue to restore the akiya (空き家) here in Northern Japan, I recently started cleaning out the old…
We tried a new thing this year, making hoshigaki (干し柿)! Nestled in the heart of rural Japan, where time seems to move at a slower pace and nature's beauty is…
https://youtu.be/WTDO6YYoF6g?si=9Xxlyu6iKulgNye3 Yuki learns to fillet Yellowtail and makes homemade sashimi! The illusion of saving money It is truly astonishing how much time and anxiety we spend on the pursuit of…
A strong maritime connection in amber! We took a field trip to the amber museum in Kuji, Iwate (Japan)! A very fun, family-oriented adventure that took exactly the right amount…