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Indecision & Uncertainty
Matt and I need to make a firm decision about the property/house situation. We’ve extended our option period three times (which means we would lose $200 if we backed out). We’ve also already paid about $1,300 for a soil sample. We’re definitely on the path toward purchasing land and building a house, but I am overwhelmed with indecision.I think part of the problem is the relative permanence of this decision. We would essentially be building one of the most expensive houses in the neighborhood, which is never a good financial move. If anything happened (e.g., my school didn’t receive permission from the state to open, the school location… Read More -
Dwelling in Possibility: Tricking My Internal Critic
There are definitely moments when my big dreams feel overwhelming and nearly impossible (more than I care to admit!). My internal dialogue goes something like: “What do you think you’re doing? Who do you think you are to [insert any one of my goals, such as write a book, start a school, or build a community]? You seriously think this will work?”In those moments, I usually try to go to bed and hope to wake up feeling more refreshed in the morning, or, if it’s way to early in the evening to go to bed without seeming seriously depressed, I watch some Hulu or read a book.Once I… Read More -
How to Start a Nonprofit Organization
I don’t do a lot of Q&A on this blog, but sometimes a kindred spirit e-mails me a question that feels relevant to a wider audience, like this one:… Read MoreI’m trying to start an Edible Schoolyard program in my home town that will use gardening education to teach the students about healthy eating and sustainable living. I thought you’d be a good person to ask advice from.
Do you have any experience with this type of program, especially through Montessori? Have you come across research for or against something like this? Do you have any resources that would help me with the logistics of leading a start up like this?
