Comments for Mt Sophia Academy

Comment on College Isn’t for Every Homeschooler by Sabrina Justison by Angela O'Shaughnessy

Angela O'Shaughnessy — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:24:30 +0000

Hear! Hear! Well said, Sabrina! (P.S. I was gratified to see that you have a link to my article about trade schools. Obviously, we are of the same mind-set on this subject.)

Comment on Matt O’Sullivan’s Challenge to Culture Changers by Vicki

Vicki — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:12:56 +0000

He will be headed to Hillsdale College in the fall.

Comment on Matt O’Sullivan’s Challenge to Culture Changers by Karol West

Karol West — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:47:00 +0000

Could you tell me what Matt is up to now? Is he on U of DE campus?

Comment on What is Love? by Angela

Angela — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:50:40 +0000

Just about the best description of love I’ve ever read! Thanks, Micah.

Comment on On the Reading of Old Books by Mrs T

Mrs T — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:33:06 +0000

I agree. One of the great benefits of reading classics is understanding ourselves and our culture. Authors have been shaping the world since Bible times. We participate in that world shaping by knowing the books that shaped us.
AND…
Have you ever quoted a book (or a movie) and had someone join in on the quote?

That is a classic moment. In those moments both participants joined a thought that is larger than themselves.

Comment on Figuring Out the Right Way by Mrs T

Mrs T — Fri, 14 May 2010 14:53:27 +0000

I think Aristotle’s ideas of becoming virtuous is important in decision making and goal setting. Virtuousness- put in homeschooling language might be- fruit of the spirit, yearning for learning, continuous growth, etc.

The opposite of virtuousness (from a system’s dynamics perspective, anyway)is “self-deception”- we think we know it all so we don’t try to change or grow, just try to change others…

What does Aristotle say are the “Virtues”?

Comment on What Homeschoolers Need to Know About Facebook's Privacy Changes by Sabrina

Sabrina — Tue, 11 May 2010 12:43:50 +0000

Thanks, Ruth, for making this make sense to me! What a help!

Comment on What Homeschoolers Need to Know About Facebook's Privacy Changes by Mrs T

Mrs T — Sat, 08 May 2010 19:01:52 +0000

Ruth is the Tillman family SME on internet and technology.

What she shares in this post is exactly what an IT/Mt Sophia dad shared recently. Those in the know are warning us that our privacy is for sale on fb. (Homeschoolers tend to value privacy and don’t want to have it tricked away.)

Ruth, thank you for the how-to’s. I was able to follow and will follow-up with my young son’s fb account.

Comment on Cool Idea if Your Family Doesn't Have Healthcare by Mrs T

Mrs T — Thu, 06 May 2010 20:12:08 +0000

That is a good idea, Lisa. It would be good to share with doctors as well as those who might benefit from the services.

Comment on Cool Idea if Your Family Doesn't Have Healthcare by Lisa Schea

Lisa Schea — Wed, 05 May 2010 04:50:27 +0000

What a wonderful concept! I love the idea of solutions coming from individuals instead of an inefficient and impersonal governmental agency. I will encourage my own doctors to consider this next time I see them.