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Monthly Archives: October 2009
Oct. 30, 2009
Get It Right
I hated grades in school. Grades were a game to be won. And I won that game by graduating Valedictorian. But as cool as it is to be able to whip out that title to try to impress people--people who … Continue reading
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Oct. 28, 2009
Implementing Feedback
Yesterday I wrote about how we love getting your feedback. In fact, when you reach week 30 in your Instructor's Guide, we ask you to send us your thoughts. We want to know what you liked, what didn't work for … Continue reading
Oct. 27, 2009
The Home Court Advantage
Soccer was not my forte. Luke Shoots! He Falls I never advanced beyond t-ball. Basketball, football, volleyball, curling? Never go into those either. So, I think it's fair to say that sports aren't really my thing.* But there is something … Continue reading
Oct. 22, 2009
The Future of Books
I've been thinking lately about the future of books. Obviously, I don't know what the future holds. What I do know are a few reasons why physical, paper books are such critical treasures for children and adults alike. You probably … Continue reading
Oct. 21, 2009
Disengagement
I read a fascinating--albeit a tad disturbing--blog post today about one man's experience as he lost his faith. I think the post is best summed up in his statement, "I seemingly woke up one morning and realized that my life … Continue reading
Oct. 20, 2009
Sonlight Box Day 09
Today was our first official Box Day! Granted, I was the delivery man and left the box on the front porch while the girls were still napping. But the box was there when we opened the door: Sonlight Box "What's … Continue reading
Oct. 19, 2009
Multi-Change Monday
...which I hope to be able to share with you tomorrow <smile>. First, there's a very nice--albeit, minor--update coming to Sonlight's website. Not sure quite when we'll make it "go live" tomorrow... but it's coming. Second, I placed my second … Continue reading