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About lettersfromheartscontent

I'm a writer working on YA fiction. I am also a mother of six, grandmother, wife to a forester, former homeschool teacher and tutor with Classical Conversations. Now retired from teaching Music at a small Christian school. In retirement I am writing, care-giving, decluttering, and calling village dances in order to give groups of strangers the joy of accomplishing something good together.

An Unexpected Adventure

My pocketbook was stolen on Thursday morning. I was at fault; the owner provides the first layer of security and I admit I left it on the seat in the pediatrician’s waiting room unsupervised. That was a dumb thing to … Continue reading

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Death Ice: The Sequel

This is written by Nicole Bartner, own of the Hartland Diner, and judge for Classical Conversations’ Mock Trial last year and in 2016. I needed the laugh. There is so little explanation for really anything that happens at The Diner. … Continue reading

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National School Choice Week 2016

Just as we begin to think about next year’s options, National School Choice Week gives schools an opportunity to showcase who they are and what they offer. Upper Valley Classical Community will have an Open House celebrating classical education and … Continue reading

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The Logic of “Rain Causes Puddles”

Doubt it if you will, but Vermonters who drive I-91 will be happy, even eager, to tell you they saw the sign. It was broadcast in flashing safety-yellow from the movable roadside signs usually engaged in warnings such as, “Road … Continue reading

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#TBT Gift Wrapped

We all have them, those memories that make us squirm and cringe.  Whether excruciatingly embarrassing or justly condemning, we have a permanent record of some really stupid moves. Like the time I swore a blue-streak at a pretty decent guy … Continue reading

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The Practical Education; Another Response to “Don’t Stay in School”

I admit the first time I watched the video “Don’t Stay in School” I felt incredibly irritated. David Brown recites in an edgy rap the kinds of things he had to learn in school instead of useful things he thought … Continue reading

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Soup to Die For

One of the things I love about the cold is that our mudroom becomes a large food storage area. Right now it merely keeps dishes very cold, but soon I can count on it to freeze foods as well. It … Continue reading

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Thoughts on “Don’t Stay In School”

The other night I told my friend Katharine about David Brown’s scathing rebuke of education in England. She experienced the English school system herself. To my surprise, she confirmed important parts of his critique. When my 15 year old son … Continue reading

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This morning’s reading distilled to 50 words

He was about to be executed. He wrote, “Be joyful! Don’t be afraid of anything but ask God for everything you need, giving thanks for everything you can.” Live confidently in the moment because life is a string of moments that … Continue reading

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Over a Virtual Pot of Tea

If we were having tea together I would tell you I am cutting sugar to 25 grams a day so I can kick a sugar addiction. I know getting hold of my health would have the greatest effect on my sense … Continue reading

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