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Some good reading while I am gone

November 20, 2007 – 5:32 pm

I will be taking a few days off to celebrate Thanksgiving. I have a post for tonight that shall remain up through Saturday. You can read it every day, peruse the Carnival of Homeschooling at Homeschool Buzz, nominate a blog for Alasandra’s prize-free, controversy-free blog awards, or enjoy the time with your family. I am [...]

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The Dangerous Book for Boys

November 20, 2007 – 4:16 am

On September 2, 1903, on the 25th anniversary of the Boys Own Magazine, Sir Frederick Treves advised the young boys of England,
Don’t worry about genius and don’t worry about not being clever. Trust rather to hard work, perseverance, and determination. The best motto for a long march is “Don’t grumble. [...]