Northeast Unschooling conference
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Okay, I have to share something remarkable with you all. (You all -- not
y'all -- this is a NORTHEAST conference.) I had a really, really, really good
time this weekend!
Conference planning and running is exhausting, and this one certainly was.
And it can be stressfull, and there were moments of that too. But I have to say
the atmosphere and energy at this conference was amazing and spectacular and
sweet and loving and fun and supportive.
From new unschoolers to oldtimers, from gorgeous wee babes to those hugging,
funny teens to caring and working and playing moms and dads, you were open
to learning new things, to laughing and finding the joy, and creating
community.
Some moments stand out for me: The glowing, lovely Jillian, who charmed all
of us, along with her very cool mama Angel; Our Famous Ren, who along with
her two talks and Funshop, also made many of us up for hours, creating an
interesting new look for Ben Lovejoy and butterflies for young admirers; the
unrelenting, albeit odd, loving support of Jon Kream, and the spectacular arts and
crafts room from Rue; the hugs and knowing of Ben and Kelly; the way 25-30
people happily worked together to clean the arts and crafts room in less time
than we could have imagined; watching Julian spend blissful time with loving
looks with his first love; the really neat conference 'zine, the DOZENS of
people who told me and Beth that this has changed their lives.... Wow...
You are all amazing and I love you all.
Kathryn
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y'all -- this is a NORTHEAST conference.) I had a really, really, really good
time this weekend!
Conference planning and running is exhausting, and this one certainly was.
And it can be stressfull, and there were moments of that too. But I have to say
the atmosphere and energy at this conference was amazing and spectacular and
sweet and loving and fun and supportive.
From new unschoolers to oldtimers, from gorgeous wee babes to those hugging,
funny teens to caring and working and playing moms and dads, you were open
to learning new things, to laughing and finding the joy, and creating
community.
Some moments stand out for me: The glowing, lovely Jillian, who charmed all
of us, along with her very cool mama Angel; Our Famous Ren, who along with
her two talks and Funshop, also made many of us up for hours, creating an
interesting new look for Ben Lovejoy and butterflies for young admirers; the
unrelenting, albeit odd, loving support of Jon Kream, and the spectacular arts and
crafts room from Rue; the hugs and knowing of Ben and Kelly; the way 25-30
people happily worked together to clean the arts and crafts room in less time
than we could have imagined; watching Julian spend blissful time with loving
looks with his first love; the really neat conference 'zine, the DOZENS of
people who told me and Beth that this has changed their lives.... Wow...
You are all amazing and I love you all.
Kathryn
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camden
Kathryn,
I third that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was our first conference & it was wonderful. We had a chance to spend time with old friends and meet new life long friends !
Jann, it was so great to meet you in person, I'm looking forward to seeing you when you come up this way !
Charlie & Joanne, wow ! It was amazing to meet a couple so much like us ! Give Kevin a big hug & kiss for us.
Angel, I'm feel bad you felt sad on the last day. I know where your coming from & how hard it is but you have us to cry/lean/or laugh with. Tiff misses Emmie already ;( Coty loved Sammi.
Cathy - (who I thank Angel for introducing me too) ...... Tell Molly, Tiff says hi ! It was great talking to you !
Michelle ! Expect a letter from Alex for Autumn & Tiff wants to see Amy soon ;) I loved talking you !! Please make a day to come up to the house & bring the girls ( and dh too)
And Laura- Babe I love ya !! It was really nice to be able to spend some real in person time with you. Tell Dustin that Alex & Kurt say hi.
I especially want to thank all the teens who where so welcoming ! My teens had a little apprehension about going but it soon dissappeared ! Julian, a special thanks to you for making Alex & Kurt feel so welcome. They made so many friends & had such a good time.
Kathryn, Ren, Kelly, you are so great ! And a special thank you to Ben, who opened my dh's somewhat closed eyes. The blues man - great bass !! Cd is fabulous !! Jon - love the serious but hilarious way you are !
Ren - saw a real estate agent today ! thinks we may be able to get more than we thought & sell pretty quick. May see you sooner than thought !
I'm sure I'm missing someone ( or many someones) who touched our lives over the weekend but you havent' been forgotten.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You !!!
For all those who left their doubts in the hotel trash can ........ I bet their dumpster was overflowing by Sunday afternoon !!
Carol ( Tracy, Kurt, Alex, Michael, Darren, Tiffany & Coty) & sorry if you read this more than once - I'm posting to two different lists so I make sure I get it to everyone.
I third that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was our first conference & it was wonderful. We had a chance to spend time with old friends and meet new life long friends !
Jann, it was so great to meet you in person, I'm looking forward to seeing you when you come up this way !
Charlie & Joanne, wow ! It was amazing to meet a couple so much like us ! Give Kevin a big hug & kiss for us.
Angel, I'm feel bad you felt sad on the last day. I know where your coming from & how hard it is but you have us to cry/lean/or laugh with. Tiff misses Emmie already ;( Coty loved Sammi.
Cathy - (who I thank Angel for introducing me too) ...... Tell Molly, Tiff says hi ! It was great talking to you !
Michelle ! Expect a letter from Alex for Autumn & Tiff wants to see Amy soon ;) I loved talking you !! Please make a day to come up to the house & bring the girls ( and dh too)
And Laura- Babe I love ya !! It was really nice to be able to spend some real in person time with you. Tell Dustin that Alex & Kurt say hi.
I especially want to thank all the teens who where so welcoming ! My teens had a little apprehension about going but it soon dissappeared ! Julian, a special thanks to you for making Alex & Kurt feel so welcome. They made so many friends & had such a good time.
Kathryn, Ren, Kelly, you are so great ! And a special thank you to Ben, who opened my dh's somewhat closed eyes. The blues man - great bass !! Cd is fabulous !! Jon - love the serious but hilarious way you are !
Ren - saw a real estate agent today ! thinks we may be able to get more than we thought & sell pretty quick. May see you sooner than thought !
I'm sure I'm missing someone ( or many someones) who touched our lives over the weekend but you havent' been forgotten.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You !!!
For all those who left their doubts in the hotel trash can ........ I bet their dumpster was overflowing by Sunday afternoon !!
Carol ( Tracy, Kurt, Alex, Michael, Darren, Tiffany & Coty) & sorry if you read this more than once - I'm posting to two different lists so I make sure I get it to everyone.
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From: HMSL2@...
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 10:33 AM
Subject: Re: [NEUConference] Re: Northeast Unschooling conference
> You are all amazing and I love you all.
> Kathryn>>
I second that!
Thank you Kathryn!
By the way.. Beth and Kathryn Your son is wonderful, kind and an inspirational!
You have shown by example that unschooling can work and Beth's session on how you all got there was awesome!
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