Managing or Minding Time?
The leaves are starting to change colors here in the Midwest and mums are filling the porches of many houses. Autumn brings much anticipation for apple cider, apple cobbler and apple doughnuts. We are quite excited about apples in my family! Since my children were little, we have gone apple picking each October and then made homemade apple pies for ourselves and neighbors. It is a fun tradition, and I am glad my children still want to participate.
There is something special about annual family traditions and events that goes deeper than apple pie. These traditions help give us a rhythm to our year and anticipation for each season that comes around. I am someone that likes to read about time management and making the most of my 24 hours. However, Dorothy Bass’ book Receiving the Day has encouraged me to think differently about time management. She states,
Our predicament is more complex, our yearning deeper, and the shape of time in our lives of greater importance than such techniques can address. We need to learn a richer language than the language of management. We need to develop life patterns that get us through our days not only with great efficiency but also with greater authenticity as human beings created in God’s image.
Taking time for seasonal traditions fights against the efficiency mindset and gives us space to enjoy the gifts that God provides for us in each season of the year.
What are your fall traditions that encourage you to slow down and make memories? Head over to the Hive and let us know.
Notes
1. New Team Member: We are pleased to announce the hiring of Sarah Stabenow as our new Marketing Coordinator. Sarah has co-led Charlotte Mason reading groups, organized a weekly co-op, and hosted mother culture events. She is passionate about championing moms in their role as home educators and enjoys learning alongside her children. Sarah has served on the CMI volunteer team and has been enjoying the Alveary since 2018. Please join us in welcoming Sarah to our team.
2. Yesterday’s Classics: Book sale! Yesterday’s Classics is having a 30% off sale on all print books at their website starting October 1 and continuing through October 31.
3. U.S. History: Here’s a link where you can view the Lewis & Clark trail online (Scroll down to “Traditional Trail Map”.) or email them for a free copy mailed to you.
4. Centenary Conference: If you are planning to go to Ambleside for the Charlotte Mason Centenary Conference next summer–or even if you are just dreaming of it–feel free to join the new Circle in the Hive: 2023 Centenary Conference in Ambleside.
5. Internship Opportunity: Monday, October 10 is the last day for Alveary sophomores and juniors to apply for the digital design internship. If you have a student who is interested, please have them complete this survey.
6. Office Hours: Our next session will be Wednesday, October 12th at 3:30 p.m. EDT. Our guest will be Danielle Merritt-Sunseri discussing neuroatypical students. Please submit your questions at least 24 hours in advance by commenting on the event in The Hive. (Please note that if no questions are submitted for any given week, the event will be canceled.) Here is a link to the spreadsheet with all of the past Office Hours videos.
7. This Week in the Hive: A member shared a resource from the National Park Service at Ft. McHenry about the War of 1812 and the writing of our national anthem. Click on the video and multimedia search bar to find other photos, videos, webcams, etc.
Queries
Where can I find the exams for Term 1? Are there resources to help me learn more about how Mason administered exams?
Exams are posted on the website. You can find them under Step 5 on your Alveary dashboard. Dr. Jen Spencer presented an informative webinar on exams that you can access here.
