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Milva McDonald @APotluckLife

Homeschool mom. Loves babies, books, chocolate. Asks too many questions. Co-founder @ahem_inc, author unschoolersbook.com, blogger apotlucklife.com

Joined February 2015
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apotlucklife.com/2023/05/31/…

Homeschooling in the media – again

This morning, as we often do, my husband and I were discussing stuff. “I read an article yesterday in the Washington Post about homeschooling,” I said. “Same old, same old.”…

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Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture | City of Boston @ArtsinBoston
4 May 2023
Vocalist Claire Dickson appears with guitarist Magdalena Abrego at the Dot Jazz Series, an ongoing collaboration between Mandorla Music and Greater Ashmont Main Street. 📆 Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. eventbrite.com/e/dot-jazz-cl…
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The Unschooling Slow Creep, by @persmycology open.substack.com/pub/person…
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Check out Funding the New Album from Kalos - "Headland" by Kalos Band on @Kickstarter kickstarter.com/projects/kal…

Funding the New Album from Kalos - "Headland"

We're raising funds to facilitate the final steps, promote and distribute our new album.

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#backto homeschool #slowhomeschooling apotlucklife.com/2022/08/15/…

Back to Homeschool

I wrote this about a dozen years ago, when my youngest kids were just becoming teenagers. While “edupreneurs” and the like looking to tap into homeschoolers as a market have created hug…

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Big Takeover @BigTakeoverMag
5 Jul 2022
Glenn Dickson - Wider Than the Sky Itself (self-released) bigtakeover.com/recordings/G…
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The Side Effects of School: A Crisis in Mental Health Can’t Be Solved Through Therapy, by Dr Naomi Fisher progressiveeducation.org/the…

The Side Effects of School: A Crisis in Mental Health Can’t Be Solved Through Therapy, by Dr Naomi...

We’re facing a crisis in young people’s mental health.  Every day I get emails from several parents, asking if I can help their children.  They tell me how distressed their children are, how they are...

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Had a wonderful time talking with @pamlaricchia about writing, creativity, and the joy of writing groups. youtube.com/watch?v=6y612_ul…

A Passion for Creative Writing with Isabella, Caitlin, and Milva,...

This week on the podcast, I am joined by two teenage writers, Isabe...

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Milva McDonald retweeted
Medford Patch @MedfordPatch
26 Oct 2021
Dickson, founder and artistic director of a local theater company, shares why they are running for city council. trib.al/VJCDweX
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PREMIERE: Claire Dickson - "phone"

Claire Dickson dares to be dreamy on "phone," the first single from the singer-songwriter's forthcoming, full-length album starland.

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washingtonpost.com/education…

Home schooling exploded among Black, Asian and Latino students. But it wasn’t just the pandemic.

The migration from mainstream schooling has been fueled in part by concerns about racism.

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Help Cantrip release "Undark" gofund.me/6dad5f15

Donate to Help Cantrip release "Undark", organized by Cantrip Band

*Every donation of $25 or more counts as a pre-order. We will follow up for shipping info* … Cantrip Band needs your support for Help Cantrip release "Undark"

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They Rage-Quit the School System—and They're Not Going Back wired.com/story/pandemic-hom… via @wired

They Rage-Quit the School System—and They're Not Going Back

The pandemic created a new, more diverse, more connected crop of homeschoolers. They could help shape what learning looks like for everyone.

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Help Cantrip release "Undark" gofund.me/26818139

Donate to Help Cantrip release "Undark", organized by Cantrip Band

*Every donation of $25 or more counts as a pre-order. We will follow up for shipping info* … Cantrip Band needs your support for Help Cantrip release "Undark"

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Milva McDonald retweeted
Medford Patch @MedfordPatch
7 Jun 2021
Dickson, a lifelong Medford resident, is running to work for a "more equitable, affordable and livable city for all." trib.al/QiVcDuj
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Harvard University’s ongoing 7-week conference, the “<a ... johnholtgws.com/pat-farengas…
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Milva McDonald retweeted
Abigail Dickson @Dickson4Medford
28 May 2021
After growing up in Medford and seeing all it has to offer, I am taking the leap! My name is Abigail Dickson and I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for Medford City Council. I’m hoping for your support to make our city more equitable, affordable, and livable for all.
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The tragedy of the commons is a false and dangerous myth – aeon.co/essays/the-tragedy-o… via @aeonmag
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