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Jean Dorsey
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  • Kingston, MA
  • United States
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My big sister is so creative...

Posted on March 3, 2009 at 10:00am 3 Comments



So, Rue has been very busy at her etsy shop...look what she's been up to!
Check her out at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5055314

(She's my sister so I'm allowed to embarrass her with shameless promotion!)

Looking Closer

Posted on October 21, 2008 at 5:27pm 4 Comments

I was just wading through some posts from my other blog and saw an old post that I like. I thought this would be a good place to share.



Organized Chaos

(10/07)





To some, this may seem like a bunch of toys thrown haphazardly around the room. I admit, sometimes it takes a lot of internal fortitude to just go with it!





Thankfully, I have learned to look closer:…



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The Easy Way

Posted on October 16, 2008 at 7:01pm 7 Comments

I have been thinking a lot about our parenting choices lately. Specifically, I have been thinking about a conversation I had with a friend last year. She and I don't really get to talk much anymore. We are not as close as we once were...but I love her dearly.



After years of closeness, the differences in our parenting choices became like the proverbial elephant in the room. No longer was it as easy to always agree to disagree. At long last we were realizing that some of our choices… Continue

Mad enough to spit...

Posted on September 11, 2008 at 7:41pm 6 Comments

Today the kids and I were walking home from the beach when an older man down the street asked "How was the water?"
I replied "Too cold for me, but the kids loved it."
His response? "Well, they're kids. Kids don't know any better."

I thought Drue was gonna spit, she was so mad!

The silver lining...it was a great jumping off point for some interesting discussions!

A Stumble from Grace (not quite a fall yet) (by Drew)

Posted on August 4, 2008 at 9:26pm 2 Comments

Since my oldest daughter was two years old, she has been convinced that she is "Super Drue," in disguise. She is right of course. In fact, we are a family of superheroes. At one point we trained regularly in the backyard. I always enjoyed playing the double role of "Super Dad," as well as all of the evil villains. Over the years, I have gathered quite a number of "Super Dad" t-shirts, a hat, and some wonderful memories.



After countless adventures, my secret identity has become… Continue

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Unschoolers Rock the Campground

This event is coming up fast!!!So far we have 40 families signed up.Check out the yahoo group to find out more:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/unschoolersrockthecampground/?yguid=194111937See More
Jun 5, 2012
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Unschoolers Rock the Campground 4 at Pinewood Lodge Campground

July 12, 2012 at 1pm to July 16, 2012 at 11am
Unschoolers Rock the Campground takes place in Plymouth MA each July. It is a relaxed, schedule free way to hang out with members of your tribe. Build relationships and strengthen ties to an awesome community of unschoolers looking to support you in this amazing life. We have 40 families signed up so far :)For up to date information, please join our yahoo group at…See More
Jun 5, 2012
Jean Dorsey commented on Jean Dorsey's event Unschoolers Rock the Campground 4
"I am up for all of that! Especially love the fairy house idea. I'm keeping it all "officially" schedule free, though, so we will just have to throw it out there. Sounds so so fun!"
Jan 31, 2012
Susan Burke commented on Jean Dorsey's event Unschoolers Rock the Campground 4
"I'll be bring the face paints again!  AND!  I think some other fun stuff to do like, lets have a fairy house building time, and maybe even a fairy tea party!  Stilt making workshop if I can plug in some power tools, and find some…"
Jan 31, 2012
Jean Dorsey posted an event

Unschoolers Rock the Campground 4 at Pinewood Lodge Campground

July 12, 2012 at 1pm to July 16, 2012 at 11am
Unschoolers Rock the Campground takes place in Plymouth MA each July. It is a relaxed, schedule free way to hang out with members of your tribe. Build relationships and strengthen ties to an awesome community of unschoolers looking to support you in this amazing life. We have 40 families signed up so far :)For up to date information, please join our yahoo group at…See More
Jan 9, 2012
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Aug 9, 2011
Jean Dorsey commented on Jean Dorsey's event Unschoolers Rock the Campground 3
"Hi Sanju, I see you joined the yahoo group. Let me know if you still have any questions... we would love to see you there :-)"
Jun 15, 2011
Sanjeevani Pandit commented on Jean Dorsey's event Unschoolers Rock the Campground 3
"Hi Jean, We are an unschooling family visiting from India and currently living with family in RI. This is such an excellent opportunity for us to be availing. This will be our first time at this event. Are there any dos and donts of the list and the…"
Jun 15, 2011

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what does "radical unschooling" mean to you?
For me, unschooling is about living respectfully and authentically together. We know that learning is a bi product of life and therefore we focus on living, cultivating strong relationships, and following our passions.
how long have you been unschooling or homeschooling?
We never planned on sending our kids to school. Unschooling came when our oldest was a toddler, but it came slowly. We "got it" about the learning part, but not so much the parenting part. That has come through the years. It is all coming much more naturally as we let go of all the things we thought we were supposed to do, and instead listen to what we feel is right intuitively. Listing to what feels right and what our children have to say has never steered us wrong.
first names of children
(Daughter) Drue is 12 years old.
(Son) Declan is 10 years old.
(Daughter) Maeve is 7 years old.
a little about me
I am living my dream life by the ocean with my best friend, and three great kids. We love the beach, nature, gardening, camping, eating, and playing. Life is good.
blog
http://www.frecklesfilledwithlove.blogspot.com
website
http://drewstake.blogspot.com/

Heart Rockin Family (my other blog)

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At 11:11am on May 28, 2010, Cheryl said…
Hi, Jean. I just called the campground and they said I am listed with the group now. I gave them your name the first time, and they told me they put me with your group, but apparently they didn't. Things should be fixed now. Thanks for letting me know!
At 9:23pm on May 17, 2010, Cheryl said…
Hi, Jean. Yes, I got your message. The one about needing to reserve in our own name? We did and paid. :-)
At 6:28pm on May 2, 2010, Cheryl said…
Hi, Jean. I wasn't able to get a campsite right next to you, but I got one nearby. See you in July!
At 10:33am on April 19, 2010, Lynn said…
Hi,sorry it has taken a while to get back to you! Emily doesn't have an American girl doll.We hadn't even heard of one, but have now googled:-)xx
At 2:58pm on December 18, 2009, Lynn said…
Hi there! Parcel recieved and very much appreciated :-) Thankyou xxx
At 2:55pm on December 18, 2009, Lynn gave Jean Dorsey a gift
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Merry Christmas with love from Lynn and Emily xxxx
At 11:02am on August 24, 2009, Lynn said…
Thanks Jean,will look forward to chatting when computer fixed! Have a really great time at the conference,I look forward to hearing all about it:-)xx
At 1:37am on August 24, 2009, Lynn said…
Hi Jean,just to let you know Emily has a skype account now! Kittycute13 has sent a freind request to you through(we think so anyhow!) xx
At 7:39am on June 20, 2009, Erik Adler said…
yeah, sorry - we got other plans that conflict with the camping trip. c'est la vie. we'll still be at the conference in august, however. have fun without us!
At 5:16am on May 21, 2009, Lynn said…
Hi Drue,thanks for letting me know.I was scared in case it had got lost and you would think I had forgotten you!!
I have MSN is skype like that? Could we see each other on webcam?
love Emily xx
 
 
 

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