Let Us Attend: The Power of a Gaze

Patterns for Life Audiobook, chapter 14 Critical thinking is universally touted as one of the most important outcomes of a good education, and for good reason. The ability to take in information and then to understand what it means how it can be used is without doubt an important skill. There is a continual push … Read more

Homeschool Mom Spotlight #8

Meet Melissa Every month here at Patterns for Life we highlight an individual homeschool mom through a written interview in order to encourage and inspire our readers. We know it can be helpful to meet — whether virtually or in real life — other mothers who are in the trenches with us here and now, … Read more

Fairest of all the Fey

Exploring the fairyland that we call “Internet” Every so often it happens that we experience what is commonly known as a paradigm shift — a new way of seeing is presented to us and there is no way to un-see what we have now perceived. The kaleidoscope through which we view reality moves ever so … Read more

The Diner – Episode 19

Shyness, Boldness, and Healthy Shame Welcome to The Diner! It’s season two and you won’t want to miss out. Come sit at the counter of our virtual diner and let us serve you a slice of mental pie! It’ll go good with a cup of coffee, then you get your refreshed self back to the … Read more

Summer Break 2025

Self-explanatory Summer has been here for over a month now in all its glory. As usual it is fun, fresh, and exciting. And also, as usual, it is busy. There are places to go, people to see, pools to swim in… you get the idea. We are taking a break from writing and podcasting for … Read more

The Diner – Episode 18

How Envy Relates to Toxic Shame Welcome to The Diner! It’s season two and you won’t want to miss out. Come sit at the counter of our virtual diner and let us serve you a slice of mental pie! It’ll go good with a cup of coffee, then you get your refreshed self back to … Read more

Homeschool Mom Spotlight #7

Meet Juliana Every month here at Patterns for Life we highlight an individual homeschool mom through a written interview in order to encourage and inspire our readers. We know it can be helpful to meet — whether virtually or in real life — other mothers who are in the trenches with us here and now, … Read more