I have been so busy living that writing seems only a distant memory. One that I had better recall right quick, as I am gearing up to go back to college. With the Evergreen State College practically in my backyard, I feel almost compelled to make use of their assistance on my autodidactic path. Irony, that the parents are in college whilst the kids are homeschooled. But really, Evergreen has more in common with my homeschool ideals than many other colleges manage to pull off. To top it off, it was one of the 2 schools that I applied to back in high school, when a college degree was in my vision of the near future.

So now, 20 years later, and a whole lot more in touch with my essential self, I am going back to the task of getting an education, formally, and as a sophomore, to boot!


In other news, the Sunchild, at 10 1/2, is getting tall. And doing Aikido. And reading the Lord of the Rings (when he isn't reading Fablehaven, Warriors, or some other 'lighter' material.) He is steadily working through a Math book at his age level, and gaining comfort & confidence. He did well on his standardized test that I had him take to please the State of Washington. He is learning a bit of independence in doing errands to the local farm, and cooking some easy meals.

Ruby is a climbing monster, and I do believe it is no coincidence that I am finally starting to see grey hairs among my red ones. She loves the rope swing, and the play structure, and feeding her pack of imaginary dogs. She likes to count, and knows her letters, and we are even doing some pre-K writing stuff so she can 'do homework' like her big brother.

Papa has been away on a QiGong training, and we very much look forward to his return.

The garden is glorious this year, and keeping up with the harvest is keeping me rather busier in the kitchen than I am accustomed to being. I have tried my hand a 2 kinds of pickles, and the results are surprisingly yummy.

I hope to have a freezer full of goodies by the time harvest-time is over.