Solutions
Low-tech / No-tech – #SolutionsWatch
As we have seen on previous editions of #SolutionsWatch, there are high-tech, cutting-edge solutions to the problems that face us. But what about good old-fashioned low-tech or no-tech solutions? From the humble fax machine to call-to-listen podcasts and shortwave broadcasts to the dependable old printed word, today James explores ways to spread […]
Kari’s Homeschool Day in the Life (with a 4-, 6-, 15-, and 18-year-old)
(A note from Jamie: Out of the 15 years we’ve been doing this series, Kari has shared TWELVE homeschool days from her life with us! I’m so grateful for her voice on Simple Homeschool for over a decade and for this final day in the life she’‘s sharing with us, reflecting on […]
Trump doubles down on plan to return American education ‘back to the states’
President Trump has reinforced his intent to bring education “back to the states.” In a pre-inaugural speech made at a rally in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Trump outlined various policies he hopes his second administration will achieve in the near future. On the topic of education, Trump highlighted Education Secretary nominee Linda McMahon, whom […]
The Do-It-Yourself Decade
A great many people laud traditional values and lifestyles, but they leave out the hard part: it take a heck of a lot of work, effort and sacrifice. I’m calling the next ten years The Do-It-Yourself Decade, as whatever we want to happen will increasingly be up to us to do […]
Building International Bridges – #SolutionsWatch
Today James talks to Miriam Gomez about her experience putting down roots and connecting with like-minded freedom-seekers in a foreign country. For those who have thought about moving away from their home, how can you connect with others and build an agora despite language and cultural barriers, and what’s the […]
These Are The World’s Strongest and Weakest Passports
Singapore has the most powerful passport in the world, with its citizens able to visit 195 countries and territories without a prior visa, according to the Henley Passport Index. Japan comes in second place, with its citizens able to visit 193 countries, followed by Finland, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea […]
Creative Solutions to the North American Water Crisis: The Case of NAWAPA Revived
Currently, the USA faces a variety of existential crises – from deadly fires across Los Angeles (amplified by empty reservoirs leaving firemen with empty fire hydrants), to food shortages, and other drought conditions. One proposed solution to these issues is NAWAPA. Some of these disasters can be considered the effect of […]
Amber’s Homeschool Day in the Life (with a 9-, 11-, 13- and 15-year-old)
Two years ago, I was recuperating from a life-threatening illness. During that time, I started researching homeschooling as an option for my children. Last year, I was caretaking for my sister as she bravely battled breast cancer. This year, I intended to write about the bountiful and beautiful homeschool days […]
To Celebrate Simple Gifts
‘Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free‘Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be,And when we find ourselves in the place just right,‘Twill be in the valley of love and delight.When true simplicity is gained,To bow and to bend we shan’t be […]
