Blog Posts
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On Togetherness
Schooling is about separation. Home education allows, even encourages, togetherness.
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On Socialization
“What About Socialization?” I thought this question had finally been put to rest. Yet here it was again. An acquaintance (a former teacher) was concerned about a homeschooled family member who does not get to spend a lot of time with friends. “Their family is not in a group like yours.” After a little more…
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Dead Man Branch Trail
The Dead Man Branch Trail is a hidden gem. It offers nature immersion, a little history, and moderate exercise.
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Opossum Creek Falls Trail
The Opossum Creek Falls Trail in northwestern South Carolina is a beautiful, quiet hike featuring a sandy beach and a secluded waterfall.
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On Snake Bite Kits
Here in Northeast Georgia, it is not uncommon to see snakes. I have seen black snakes, ring-necked snakes, red bellied snakes, Northern water snakes, and other non-venomous varieties of this creature – both on trail and off. Of the venomous varieties, rattlesnakes and copperheads are the most common here in the mountains. I have yet…
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On Testing Gear
I recently watched this video by Dixie of Homemade Wanderlust. Dixie began backpacking several years ago with an AT thru-hike. Since then, she has gone on to complete the Triple Crown as well as many other trails in the US and abroad. She is quite a celebrity in the thru-hiking community. Even with all those accomplishments she…
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On Seeking the Good
Our Sunday school class recently discussed adversity and tragedy and how we will face them in our Christian walk. It was a great class. But I got a little distracted.
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Panther Creek Falls
The Panther Creek Falls Trail is a popular swimming/camping/hiking spot in Northeast Georgia – for good reason.
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On Riding the Lines
Recently we had the opportunity to drive a rental car with lots of bells and whistles. As I was driving it home on our little backroad, I happened to drive onto the yellow line for a moment and felt the steering wheel vibrate on the left side. That was a little surprising! I immediately recognized…
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Benton MacKaye Springer Mountain Loop
I grew up hiking the mountain trails of Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina every summer. Occasionally those hikes would intersect with the Appalachian Trail. I remember feeling a bit in awe of the trail and of the thru-hikers who traversed this path from Georgia to Maine. It seemed somewhat mysterious to my young mind. Then…
