Note: The bulk of this post I wrote in the spring of 2016. Recently, I went back through old blog posts looking for advice from the past to my future self. And, Sha-Zam! Exactly what I was looking for. … A perfect reminder as we plan and prepare for year FIVE of Travel-school… Are you…
Tag: Homeschooling
You are What you Read II
One’s reading list is a direct window into the values, slant and intellect of a person, which is why “what are you reading now?” is a wonderful and curious ice-breaking question. What are you reading now? Reading books of all types remains an all-consuming pastime for our family. We devour books individually, but travel-schooling has allowed…
Dam it, Florida!
For centuries, man has been attempting to tame the elements. Nature flows inconvenient, and man’s hubris takes charge. This was the case in Florida when, in 1937, a series of dams and locks were built to provide an easy water route across Florida. The Okeechobee locks allow boats to pass east–west across the state rather than…
Chilly Days and Chili Nights
The weather this winter has been a bit cool – even by our New England standards. Of course, we have no complaints, though we have experienced some hefty cold fronts, wind, rain and overall cooler air than normal. When waiting out the weather, we usually tie up at a marina and seek out museums, science…
Travel School Gulf-ing
Last week we ventured into the Gulf of Mexico for the first time. It had been on our list to do, but equal parts weather and schedule had prevented us from doing so in the past. We left colorful Key West at the initial sight of clear air. Our first move was to head East…
Finding Faith
Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. – Martin Luther King, Jr. When we bought Cortado in 2014, we thought we would live on her for a school semester at most. We had no idea how much we would love her and the life we would build together on…
Ode to Cortado
We have exciting news. As of today, Cortado has a new owner in Jacksonville, FL. While this change has been in the queue for us, it does not lessen the hard fact that we will miss her. We outgrew her size, but not her heart. Our beautiful boat gave us much joy, adventure, comfort and safety….
Getting Ready: Travel School 101
“Before everything else, getting ready is the secret to success.” – Henry Ford This summer was brilliant: chock-full of baseball, beach and lazy, sunny afternoons. Somehow, it always seems to fly by too quickly. While trying to squeeze in the sun, I also spent a great part of my summer selecting a new curriculum for the kids….
LIFE LIST of Books for Middle-Schoolers and Beyond
With our first day of school just around the corner, I am using my last, lazy summer days to update our home-library. In the process of organizing our most cherished titles, I have come up with a great list to share. These favorites are works of literature that every child (and adult!) should read. Though…
Vintage Boats and Modern Families
Cortado is part of a growing fleet of carefully restored and unique vintage Huckins. A few months ago we were in Vero Beach, Florida for a rendez-vous with other Huckins yacht owners, sharing dinners together, sundowners and stories of our adventures on the water. We also all participated in the Wheels and Keels vintage boat,…
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