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Join me as I talk about my 25 years of homeschooling with the Charlotte Mason philosophy! Here I share about my experiences and encourage listeners to find joy in the ordinary through applying this method. Having peace in the home is also key to enjoying this way of life and entering into what Char…

Sage Parnassus


    • Oct 31, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    Homework in the Community: Truth, Beauty, Goodness Community #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 7:27


    “Homework” is a bit of a misnomer for our situation, but if you listen to this episode you will understand how our group functions and enriches our homeschools. You can listen below, subscribe on Apple Podcasts (iTunes)or Stitcher, or read the original transcript and listen here. The post Homework in the Community: Truth, Beauty, Goodness Community #4 appeared first on Sage Parnassus.

    Family Night and Planning Meetings: Truth, Beauty, Goodness Community #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 7:45


    I hope you are getting a good picture in your mind about what our TBG Community looks like! In this 3rd episode, I touch on our celebratory family nights and crucial planning meetings. You can listen below, subscribe on Apple Podcasts (iTunes)or Stitcher, or read the original transcript and listen here and here. Show notes: […] The post Family Night and Planning Meetings: Truth, Beauty, Goodness Community #3 appeared first on Sage Parnassus.

    The Schedule: Truth, Beauty, Goodness Community #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 8:09


    Here is the second in my series of five episodes about our co-op, Truth, Beauty, Goodness Community. I explain the outline of our meetings and share a few insights. You can listen below, subscribe on Apple Podcasts (iTunes)or Stitcher, or read the original transcript and listen here . Show notes: –Transcript -Prayer for Homeschool Co-ops […] The post The Schedule: Truth, Beauty, Goodness Community #2 appeared first on Sage Parnassus.

    Beginning Considerations – Truth, Beauty, Goodness Community #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 6:53


    I am beginning a series of episodes on our long-running Truth, Beauty, Goodness Community. I really noticed the simplicity of these posts as I wrote them when we began the co-op, which was 12 years ago! TBG has gone through many changes over the years and today our group consists of Forms III-VI, while there […] The post Beginning Considerations – Truth, Beauty, Goodness Community #1 appeared first on Sage Parnassus.

    Teachings of Life by a Mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 7:01


    Here is a short and sweet episode for you from a mother who wrote in to the PNEU to share some aphorisms that she had learned/gathered over the years. Maybe one will inspire you from her cache sayings from 100 years ago! You can listen below, subscribe on Apple Podcasts (iTunes)or Stitcher, or read the […] The post Teachings of Life by a Mother appeared first on Sage Parnassus.

    Lamb’s Tales from Shakespeare

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 11:44


    Listen in on this episode to hear about the fascinating brother-sister team of Charles and Mary Lamb. I also examine if Tales was used in Charlotte Mason’s PNEU schools. You can listen below, subscribe on Apple Podcasts (iTunes)or Stitcher, or read the original transcript and listen here . Show notes: Tales from Shakespeare by Charles […] The post Lamb’s Tales from Shakespeare appeared first on Sage Parnassus.

    The Thing is the Thing – A Planning Post

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 10:10


    This is one of my most popular planning posts. I preach it to myself each year. May your heart and mind be reminded of this as you begin your school year and all year long! You can listen below, subscribe on Apple Podcasts (iTunes)or Stitcher, or read the original transcript and listen here . Show […] The post The Thing is the Thing – A Planning Post appeared first on Sage Parnassus.

    Riffle Run – A Planning Post

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 6:37


    Here are my musings as we begin a new school year. It’s important to not experience analysis paralysis and to remember to rely on the Holy Spirit to guide your way. You can listen below, subscribe on Apple Podcasts (iTunes)or Stitcher, or read the original transcript and listen here . The post Riffle Run – A Planning Post appeared first on Sage Parnassus.

    Recipe versus Thought

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 27:43


    As we begin to plan for the fall term it is good to remind ourselves that we need to think through what we are doing and not just follow what others have prescribed for a Charlotte Mason education. This was the posture of the Parents’ National Education Union, Charlotte Mason’s national organization for those applying […] The post Recipe versus Thought appeared first on Sage Parnassus.

    AVOIDING GROOVES – 2019 CONVERSAZIONE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 35:15


    Here is the audio from my 2019 Living Education Retreat Conversazione – Avoiding Grooves edition. There is a big announcement at the end about an event that has been many years in the making! You can listen below, subscribe on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), or Stitcher. You might want to follow along with the slides from […] The post AVOIDING GROOVES – 2019 CONVERSAZIONE appeared first on Sage Parnassus.

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