tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12510183.post5971318523247647685..comments2024-02-06T16:06:25.170-07:00Comments on Sandra Dodd: clouds in a big clear skySandra Doddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853107998229753762noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12510183.post-42118532874107951392007-08-14T17:39:00.000-06:002007-08-14T17:39:00.000-06:00Nice shot. It even makes me miss NM a little (a li...Nice shot. It even makes me miss NM a little (a little). I'll say this. I never lost my sense of direction there due to the mountains. I never know where I am when I'm traveling. Albuquerque is nice in that if you can look up you know where you are.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11619288792228194391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12510183.post-39347445011910936692007-08-12T21:28:00.000-06:002007-08-12T21:28:00.000-06:00I've moved most of the the way-off-topic criticism...I've moved most of the the way-off-topic criticism here:<BR/><A HREF="http://sandradodd.com/blogcomments/tone" REL="nofollow">http://sandradodd.com/blogcomments/tone</A>Sandra Doddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853107998229753762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12510183.post-54937547793688610982007-08-11T10:46:00.000-06:002007-08-11T10:46:00.000-06:00-=-I`ve unsubscribed to almost all because I got s...-=-I`ve unsubscribed to almost all because I got so fed up with the constant bickering about you.-=-<BR/><BR/>Lists and forums are unpredictable running water. Maybe better to read than those, or than blogs, would be people's sites—the still pools where the best parts are collected.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://joyfullyrejoycing.com/" REL="nofollow">http://joyfullyrejoycing.com/</A><BR/><A HREF="http://sandradodd.com/unschooling" REL="nofollow">http://sandradodd.com/unschooling</A><BR/>(there are links to over a dozen other people's collected writings there)<BR/><A HREF="http:/learninginfreedom.com/" REL="nofollow">http://learninginfreedom.com/</A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.livingjoyfully.ca/" REL="nofollow">http://www.livingjoyfully.ca/</A><BR/><BR/>It's not about other people after all, it's about your relationship with your children, and the principles on which you base your decisions. Whatever you can find that will help you feel strong and confident in unschooling, use it. If your life isn't going as smoothly as you would like for it to, then go looking for more ideas again. <BR/><BR/>It seems people often go through phases of acquisition of knowledge and peace, and then another seeking phase, in turns.<BR/><BR/>Different people react differently for different reasons, and I don't understand them all. Sometimes I have a glimmer, but it's not something I can change about the other people. And it's not something that makes me want to change me or my family about either.<BR/><BR/>My kids are doing well, and I know unschooling is largely the cause of the peace in our family, and I'm willing to share what I've seen and figured out that sometimes helps other families.Sandra Doddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853107998229753762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12510183.post-77694915916975713252007-08-11T07:53:00.000-06:002007-08-11T07:53:00.000-06:00Hello Sandra Dodd,How are you? I`m new to unschool...Hello Sandra Dodd,<BR/>How are you? I`m new to unschooling, but I`ve already been on several unschooling lists/forums and on everyone of them you are such a controversial character. I`m going to be very direct and ask, what`s that about?<BR/>I`ve unsubscribed to almost all because I got so fed up with the constant bickering about you. Please don`t take this the wrong way. I`m not judging you or blaming you in ANY way. I suspect though that it wouldn`t have much effect on you either way. Again, I say this in a positive light.<BR/>Your`s was one of the first blogs I found on unschooling and have benefitted greatly from it. Thanks for all the helpful info.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12510183.post-32847177292567103102007-08-07T08:52:00.000-06:002007-08-07T08:52:00.000-06:00I think he'll just look at a clock and think befor...I think he'll just look at a clock and think before he plays in an Albuquerque city park after 10:00 p.m.!Sandra Doddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853107998229753762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12510183.post-84277970144014352962007-08-06T22:45:00.000-06:002007-08-06T22:45:00.000-06:00Wow, lucky that he got to choose an interesting co...Wow, lucky that he got to choose an interesting community service, rather than a class for improving his character. That could be a cross between time wasting mental torture and downright comedy. I'm sure he'll think hard before he sits on anymore playground equipment...Babettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11484672961293056251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12510183.post-66636005498410176622007-08-05T17:45:00.000-06:002007-08-05T17:45:00.000-06:00I love your perspective on the "criminal acts" you...I love your perspective on the "criminal acts" your son committed. Shows he's got a GOOD head on his shoulders, & it's beautiful to see how you reacted. I wish I had grown up in a house like yours, & I try to keep things like that in mind when raising our brood!Happy Campershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058517342712224947noreply@blogger.com