If you cannot write well, you cannot think well, and if you cannot think well, others will do your thinking for you. George Orwell
Online Writing Labs
So anyway, I meant to post about those Online Writing Labs (OWLs) that many colleges have put online. Their contents and quality vary widely from one college to the next. They’re intended to help students write their papers at whatever…
Neat Resource!
I was browsing through a magazine about writing today and came across an article about online writing labs (OWLs), suggesting that writers make use of them as reference tools. I was distracted, though, by this: Ink, “A Free, Multiplayer, Online…
Back to School Time!
In the US, parents and students are rushing about preparing for the beginning of fall classes. Traditionally, that involves shopping for new clothing and supplies from pencils to computers. Teens and young adults are leaving home for college dorms. The…
Separation Anxiety
And I don’t even know for sure if there’ll be a separation! Katie may go to high school this year. We’ll know for sure very soon. I’ve done a transcript for her, all official and everything. Just the thought makes…
Mythlandia
How many of these references do you recognize? I had a little trouble on the site when using Firefox, so you may need to try a different browser if you can’t see the incredible map mural at first. (Link updated…
Today’s Assignment
Go watch Hans Rosling talk. You’ll need your sound on. If you ever need to give a presentation of any kind, it’s “how to do it” training. You’ll enjoy it, and this is good stuff to know.
Driving Lessons
So, for the past week or so, I’ve been taking driving lessons. First I had 30 hours (spread out over a week, of course) of in-class study, most of which was about the law. Then, yesterday I started on my…
Busy Week!
Katie spent last week in school—an actual classroom. She was taking a week-long driver’s education course, partially to satisfy state requirements and improve our insurance rates, partially because we just thought it a good idea. This week she’s actually behind…
FAQ: Why Are We Homeschooling Katie?
Actually, I think Sam should give his own answer, and Katie should answer as well since she’s been given a choice as to whether or not to go to school or be homeschooled. My answer is that it has offered…