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Allies in Imagination

Are Fairies Real?

February 19, 2013 by S.D. Smith Leave a Comment

"'Are there real fairies in the world?' "I looked up from the mushrooms I was chopping to study my five-year-old daughter’s face. The cock of her head and squint of her eyes matched the skepticism in her voice. Not long ago, a Christian man who my daughter loves told her that fairies don’t exist. She’s been afraid to believe ever since. She was waiting for my answer. 'I don’t know,' … [Read more...] about Are Fairies Real?

Filed Under: Allies in Imagination, Links to Better Stuff

Loving Your Introverted Child as She Is

January 17, 2013 by S.D. Smith Leave a Comment

I thought this little video, from the theme to the art, was neat. I especially appreciated Susan Cain's point regarding a cultural shift towards overvaluing people gifted as dynamic, entertaining, charismatic personalities (celebrity pastors, anyone?) and undervaluing quieter people with humbler vocations. "As we shifted from an agricultural economy to a corporate one, we started to admire people … [Read more...] about Loving Your Introverted Child as She Is

Filed Under: Allies in Imagination, Cinema Rolls

Moving the Turtle

January 15, 2013 by S.D. Smith 2 Comments

My daughter knows I’m thinking about her because, every night, I move the turtle. Let me explain. One night our family watched a documentary about the life of a sea turtle. Afterwards, their little plastic toy turtle (named "Sparky") became a focus of attention for us. We joked about his life and his journey and this led, first to some laughs, then a game. For some reason, we joked about the … [Read more...] about Moving the Turtle

Filed Under: Allies in Imagination, Attempted Wisdom, Home. Life.

The Pentatonic Scale Like You’ve Never….Scene

December 13, 2012 by S.D. Smith 1 Comment

HT: John Barber … [Read more...] about The Pentatonic Scale Like You’ve Never….Scene

Filed Under: Allies in Imagination

To See What Does Not Yet Exist: The Vital Role of Imagination for Your Children

November 8, 2012 by S.D. Smith Leave a Comment

"Some children may seem to start with a larger capacity for imagination than others, but all children share the same capability for it. Imagination is not limited only to certain personality types. Every child is made in the image of their Creator and is invested with the God-given ability to be creative. Part of your child’s creative nature is their imagination—the ability to conceive of … [Read more...] about To See What Does Not Yet Exist: The Vital Role of Imagination for Your Children

Filed Under: Allies in Imagination, Quotations from My Betters

Enchanting Beauty

August 27, 2012 by S.D. Smith Leave a Comment

Romantic countryside- Finland (by MilaMai) HT: Matt Crutchmer … [Read more...] about Enchanting Beauty

Filed Under: Allies in Imagination, F'Art's Sake

Five Questions for Clay Clarkson, Author of Educating the WholeHearted Child

August 16, 2012 by S.D. Smith Leave a Comment

Clay Clarkson is a relatively new friend of mine, but one I greatly appreciate and treasure. His contribution at Story Warren has been crucial, both in his wonderful posts, and his wise counsel to me leading up to our launch. I treasure his friendship. Clay’s book (written with his wife, Sally), Educating the WholeHearted Child, is truly wonderful. Reading it was a joy and a relief. Finally, a … [Read more...] about Five Questions for Clay Clarkson, Author of Educating the WholeHearted Child

Filed Under: Allies in Imagination, Books and Stories, Five Questions For You

Just Some Whales Sleeping

August 13, 2012 by S.D. Smith Leave a Comment

HT: Relevant … [Read more...] about Just Some Whales Sleeping

Filed Under: Allies in Imagination, F'Art's Sake

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