Category Archives: Positive Thinking

A Waste of Time?

Posted on January 23, 2013 by boxcarkids

After my last post about meeting with an academic advisor to discuss going back to school to become a credentialed teacher I received both supportive and discouraging emails and comments.  One person emailed me to say doing this would be … Continue reading →

Posted in 2nd Career, back to school, Future, job search, Positive Thinking, teaching | 19 Comments

Looking Ahead

Posted on December 20, 2012 by boxcarkids

Season’s Greetings!  Many thanks to all the readers who have helped to make this holiday season brighter for our family.  I had thought to send out Christmas cards this year but procrastination and intention have merged and now I’m thinking … Continue reading →

Posted in economy, Family, Farming, frugal living, Future, goats, Happy Holidays, hobby farm, Holidays, housing, journey, Positive Thinking | 2 Comments

Filling the Gap

Posted on July 30, 2012 by boxcarkids

Sitting at the library the other day I overheard a man telling a boy about a site he had visited in Peru.  “There were stone walls there, stones in all sorts of shapes, not just rectangles and squares, but odd … Continue reading →

Posted in 2nd Career, Farming, frugal living, hobby farm, Homesteading, Positive Thinking, Sustainable Living | Tagged , , , | 16 Comments