Teacup Café XXXIII - Page 31

shesabrandybuck · 10-27-2008, 04:31 PM

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(I'm just going to pretend that I have been a part of this conversation)
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katya · 10-27-2008, 04:51 PM

Hello my pretties! I'm back from vacation and ready for action. Yes, even though it was a funeral I went to, everyone was pretty cheerful and we had some good times. Grandma lived a full, long life. So, it felt more like a family reunion than anything.

sisterandcousinandaunt · 10-27-2008, 04:55 PM

That's nice, katya. Sounds like "a life well lived"

**Mari** · 10-27-2008, 04:58 PM

We had that at the funeral of my great-aunt a long time ago.
Even at my grandfathers funeral (who was dearly loved by many many people), people were quite cheerful afterward. Apparently that's a common feat.

Link, you don't have to pretend, just hop in

Has anyone of you any experience with a Sudbury school? I'm getting quite interested in all these democratic sort of schools. I read about one such school in a trilogy by Enid Blyton (please tell me you know Enid Blyton!) and it fascinated me even then at age young.

sisterandcousinandaunt · 10-27-2008, 05:07 PM

Yes. We have a local one. Hate it. I think it's the "Emperors New Clothes" and I'm an unschooler.

Here's your girl, Mari.

http://womenshistory.about.com/od/qu...montessori.htm

katya · 10-27-2008, 05:12 PM

I'm a bit of an unschooler myself.

***Tessar*** · 10-27-2008, 05:15 PM

I'll admit to being a bit uncooler than most myself, but c'mon you two--lets not be too down on oursel--... oh.... OH.... schooler.

Right.

**Mari** · 10-27-2008, 05:16 PM

Actually, a Sudbury school is different from a Montesorri school apparently.
According to my information anyway.
I liked the involving the children in the democratic process (though in general I'm not a huge fan of the democratic system). Actually, I just really liked that book

Montesorri isn't really my cup of tea. Depending on how the school implements it of course.

sisterandcousinandaunt · 10-27-2008, 05:35 PM

Yes, a Sudbury school is completely different. And completely stupid, ime.

In a Sudbury school, you don't "involve the children in the democratic process." They let you know where to step off.

QUITE different.

However, a learning environment that actually implements Maria Montessori's ideas (instead of just tagging her name on a pricey daycare) can be a whole lot of fun.

**Mari** · 10-27-2008, 05:40 PM

Well, I wouldn't let my kids go to a Sudbury school either, but a Free school... it has some merits.
I guess it would also depend on the child though. I would love for my children to be able to go to a school with active club-life. But here in the Netherlands there hardly is such a thing. If children want to garden, or to play a certain sport or debate or whatever, there should be an opportunity for them to do so. Here there is nothing of the sort. Except for the sport clubs, but those are always private. Never linked to a school.

That's what I loved about Japan. Everyone can be social in the area that you love, rather than being stuck somewhere, not knowing what you can do and with whom.

EDIT: my remark on your new sigline got lost on the previous page I think, but Louisa May... who is/was she?

shesabrandybuck · 10-27-2008, 05:49 PM

Ahhh! My power went out! But it's back now...obviously

sisterandcousinandaunt · 10-27-2008, 05:51 PM

She's a character.

shesabrandybuck · 10-27-2008, 05:55 PM

Who....me?
*looks left and right*

**Mari** · 10-27-2008, 06:02 PM

Ah, I see. She's a good one. *is totally a fan based on one quote only

*

Link, Sis answered my question

shesabrandybuck · 10-27-2008, 06:03 PM

Haha okay good, I was like...what are you talking about?

**Mari** · 10-27-2008, 06:12 PM

Hehe

Okay, I'm off for the night. Good night everyone and be good while I am out.
Don't give Sane a busy time keeping order now

*lovingly tackles Sis, Link and Kittykat and sneaks up on Tess for a nice hug before running off*

sisterandcousinandaunt · 10-27-2008, 06:18 PM

Aww. Bye bye!

*sits down to miss Mari*

*absently whacks rule*

***Earniel*** · 10-27-2008, 06:21 PM

*gives Sis a nice cup of tea*

shesabrandybuck · 10-27-2008, 06:24 PM

*helps Sis smack the rule around*
So, how is everyone?

The last sane person · 10-27-2008, 07:02 PM

*completely misses the exchanges going on, but doesn't mind because she is back in the office and working*

Can't wait to go home. Bought a new toy for my bird. He's gonna love it.

10-27-2008, 04:31 PM	#601
shesabrandybuck Hero of Hyrule Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyrule Posts: 1,052	blah blah blah blah blah blah blah! (I'm just going to pretend that I have been a part of this conversation) blah blah blah blah blah blah blah! __________________ Ho! Ho! Ho! to the bottle I go To heal my heart and drown my woe. Rain may fall and wind may blow, And many miles be still to go, But under a tree I will lie, And let the clouds go sailing by. twitter

10-27-2008, 04:55 PM	#603
sisterandcousinandaunt Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,535	That's nice, katya. Sounds like "a life well lived" __________________ That would be the swirling vortex to another world. Cool. I want one. TMNT No, I'm not emo. I just have a really poor sense of direction. (Thanks to katya for this quote) This is the best news story EVER! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26087293/ “Often my haste is a mistake, but I live with the consequences without complaint.”...John McCain "I shall go back. And I shall find that therapist. And I shall whack her upside her head with my blanket full of rocks." ...Louisa May

10-27-2008, 04:58 PM	#604
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	We had that at the funeral of my great-aunt a long time ago. Even at my grandfathers funeral (who was dearly loved by many many people), people were quite cheerful afterward. Apparently that's a common feat. Link, you don't have to pretend, just hop in Has anyone of you any experience with a Sudbury school? I'm getting quite interested in all these democratic sort of schools. I read about one such school in a trilogy by Enid Blyton (please tell me you know Enid Blyton!) and it fascinated me even then at age young. __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

10-27-2008, 05:07 PM	#605
sisterandcousinandaunt Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,535	Yes. We have a local one. Hate it. I think it's the "Emperors New Clothes" and I'm an unschooler. Here's your girl, Mari. http://womenshistory.about.com/od/qu...montessori.htm __________________ That would be the swirling vortex to another world. Cool. I want one. TMNT No, I'm not emo. I just have a really poor sense of direction. (Thanks to katya for this quote) This is the best news story EVER! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26087293/ “Often my haste is a mistake, but I live with the consequences without complaint.”...John McCain "I shall go back. And I shall find that therapist. And I shall whack her upside her head with my blanket full of rocks." ...Louisa May

10-27-2008, 05:16 PM	#608
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Actually, a Sudbury school is different from a Montesorri school apparently. According to my information anyway. I liked the involving the children in the democratic process (though in general I'm not a huge fan of the democratic system). Actually, I just really liked that book Montesorri isn't really my cup of tea. Depending on how the school implements it of course. __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

10-27-2008, 04:51 PM	#602
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	Hello my pretties! I'm back from vacation and ready for action. Yes, even though it was a funeral I went to, everyone was pretty cheerful and we had some good times. Grandma lived a full, long life. So, it felt more like a family reunion than anything.

10-27-2008, 05:12 PM	#606
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	I'm a bit of an unschooler myself.

10-27-2008, 05:15 PM	#607
*Tessar* Master and Wielder of the Cardboard Harp of Gondor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IM IN UR POSTZ, EDITIN' UR WURDZ Posts: 6,433	I'll admit to being a bit uncooler than most myself, but c'mon you two--lets not be too down on oursel--... oh.... OH.... schooler. Right.

10-27-2008, 05:35 PM	#609
sisterandcousinandaunt Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,535	Yes, a Sudbury school is completely different. And completely stupid, ime. In a Sudbury school, you don't "involve the children in the democratic process." They let you know where to step off. QUITE different. However, a learning environment that actually implements Maria Montessori's ideas (instead of just tagging her name on a pricey daycare) can be a whole lot of fun. __________________ That would be the swirling vortex to another world. Cool. I want one. TMNT No, I'm not emo. I just have a really poor sense of direction. (Thanks to katya for this quote) This is the best news story EVER! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26087293/ “Often my haste is a mistake, but I live with the consequences without complaint.”...John McCain "I shall go back. And I shall find that therapist. And I shall whack her upside her head with my blanket full of rocks." ...Louisa May

10-27-2008, 05:40 PM	#610
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Well, I wouldn't let my kids go to a Sudbury school either, but a Free school... it has some merits. I guess it would also depend on the child though. I would love for my children to be able to go to a school with active club-life. But here in the Netherlands there hardly is such a thing. If children want to garden, or to play a certain sport or debate or whatever, there should be an opportunity for them to do so. Here there is nothing of the sort. Except for the sport clubs, but those are always private. Never linked to a school. That's what I loved about Japan. Everyone can be social in the area that you love, rather than being stuck somewhere, not knowing what you can do and with whom. EDIT: my remark on your new sigline got lost on the previous page I think, but Louisa May... who is/was she? __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

10-27-2008, 05:49 PM	#611
shesabrandybuck Hero of Hyrule Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyrule Posts: 1,052	Ahhh! My power went out! But it's back now...obviously __________________ Ho! Ho! Ho! to the bottle I go To heal my heart and drown my woe. Rain may fall and wind may blow, And many miles be still to go, But under a tree I will lie, And let the clouds go sailing by. twitter

10-27-2008, 05:51 PM	#612
sisterandcousinandaunt Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,535	She's a character. __________________ That would be the swirling vortex to another world. Cool. I want one. TMNT No, I'm not emo. I just have a really poor sense of direction. (Thanks to katya for this quote) This is the best news story EVER! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26087293/ “Often my haste is a mistake, but I live with the consequences without complaint.”...John McCain "I shall go back. And I shall find that therapist. And I shall whack her upside her head with my blanket full of rocks." ...Louisa May

10-27-2008, 05:55 PM	#613
shesabrandybuck Hero of Hyrule Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyrule Posts: 1,052	Who....me? looks left and right __________________ Ho! Ho! Ho! to the bottle I go To heal my heart and drown my woe. Rain may fall and wind may blow, And many miles be still to go, But under a tree I will lie, And let the clouds go sailing by. twitter

10-27-2008, 06:02 PM	#614
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Ah, I see. She's a good one. is totally a fan based on one quote only Link, Sis answered my question __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

10-27-2008, 06:03 PM	#615
shesabrandybuck Hero of Hyrule Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyrule Posts: 1,052	Haha okay good, I was like...what are you talking about? __________________ Ho! Ho! Ho! to the bottle I go To heal my heart and drown my woe. Rain may fall and wind may blow, And many miles be still to go, But under a tree I will lie, And let the clouds go sailing by. twitter

10-27-2008, 06:12 PM	#616
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Hehe Okay, I'm off for the night. Good night everyone and be good while I am out. Don't give Sane a busy time keeping order now lovingly tackles Sis, Link and Kittykat and sneaks up on Tess for a nice hug before running off __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

10-27-2008, 06:18 PM	#617
sisterandcousinandaunt Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,535	Aww. Bye bye! sits down to miss Mari absently whacks rule __________________ That would be the swirling vortex to another world. Cool. I want one. TMNT No, I'm not emo. I just have a really poor sense of direction. (Thanks to katya for this quote) This is the best news story EVER! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26087293/ “Often my haste is a mistake, but I live with the consequences without complaint.”...John McCain "I shall go back. And I shall find that therapist. And I shall whack her upside her head with my blanket full of rocks." ...Louisa May

10-27-2008, 06:21 PM	#618
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	gives Sis a nice cup of tea __________________ We are not things.

10-27-2008, 06:24 PM	#619
shesabrandybuck Hero of Hyrule Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyrule Posts: 1,052	helps Sis smack the rule around So, how is everyone? __________________ Ho! Ho! Ho! to the bottle I go To heal my heart and drown my woe. Rain may fall and wind may blow, And many miles be still to go, But under a tree I will lie, And let the clouds go sailing by. twitter

10-27-2008, 07:02 PM	#620
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	completely misses the exchanges going on, but doesn't mind because she is back in the office and working Can't wait to go home. Bought a new toy for my bird. He's gonna love it.

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