Here we are with Lecture Eight from The Foundations of Human Experience, the morning lecture which Steiner gave to the first Waldorf teachers on the morning of August 29, 1919. Two topics emerge: how to work with remembering and forgetting (hint: ... Read More

Making candles, telling stories, having dinner by candlelight. That has been our simple formula for celebrating Candlemas over the years. Candlemas, or February 2, is the halfway point between Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. The light is returning! Want to ... Read More

As Mamas, our sleep is often compromised. For years. And I am here to tell you that it takes its toll, in case you don't already know. I mean really. We need our healthy sleep. Back when I had a ... Read More

This year, for the second year, I am teaching a high school Literature & Composition class to 15 homeschoolers at the Homeschool High School Learning Center. At HSLC, the teens meet once a week for three core classes: science, math ... Read More

Alison and I met at the Steiner Cafe last week after a break for the holidays. And today, we invite you to join us for Day Seven from Discussions with Teachers which begins with a speech exercise. Steiner says, “the object ... Read More

I've never done well with New Year's resolutions. Not only do I usually abandon them, incomplete and unfulfilled, they also tend to contribute to my tendency to feel overwhelmed and under productive. Feeling bad about yourself is not a good ... Read More

I love this time of reflection during winter break. Among other things, I've been reflecting on this blog. I find it really satisfying to look back over 2014 and to realize that last year at this time, this blog was ... Read More

Here are a few ideas for last-minute homemade gifts to make for the holidays. Enjoy time with your children making gifts together. This is a great way to celebrate wintertime with each other while keeping it simple so that the ... Read More

Here at our house, we honor dinnertime as a special family gathering. While I hold this value in my heart, I've not always felt inspired or organized with what to make for the meal! This post contains some affiliate links ... Read More

Why do I love found poetry? Because the outcome is unknown. And isn't that how everything is, really. We just deceive ourselves into thinking that if we control certain variables, we'll achieve a certain outcome. Try this activity in your ... Read More