Learning to Learn After 40

We've traded the slowness and hard work of the homestead life for convenience, and in that trade, we've lost our connection to earth and beast and ultimately, to our food.  Where does our food come from now? We don't know. What was done to it before it reached the store, our home and our stomach? We probably don't want to know, but it's making us sick in so many ways.  We&...

“ A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all, it teaches entire trust.” Gardening. Sounds easy, but for those who have never done it, it's a huge learning curve. What to plant, where to plant, how to tend it, best practices. Sometimes we just have to dive in and learn as we go. Will everyone always work out, no. But som...

We're back for Season 2 with Learning to Learn After 40! It's been a year of learning and life, and we are excited to bring you along for the conversation of all that we've learned. As we kick off this new season, join us as we discuss our second literary spotlight talking about Charles Dickens' classic "A Tale of Two Cities". It's a beautifully woven tale by a m...

Working with your hands brings so much joy. When that work creates something beautiful, even more so. The fibre arts are just such a way to do that creating.  Join us as we discuss this modality we are learning and how it brings us back to a time and space of slowing down, community and intentionality. Plus who doesn't love an art that you can literally take everywhere with you to work on. IG...

*Disclaimer* This episode discusses details concerning chicken harvesting. If you are squeamish about such things, or that is not something you like to talk about, please skip this episode. A+A Farm to table takes on a whole new world when it's your farm and it's your table and you are the one responsible for getting from A to B with your meat. Join us as we discuss what we have learned...

"To be or not be, that is the question." - Hamlet "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." - A Tale of Two Cities "When you read a book as a child, it becomes a part of your identity in a way that no other reading in your whole life does." - You've Got Mail There is something about the written word that sparks imagination and roots itself deep wit...

“The best education does not happen at a desk, but rather engaged in everyday living – hands-on, exploring, in active relationship with life.” – Vince Gowmon “Homeschooling: Because who doesn’t love pajamas?” – Unknown As homeschooling moms we have learned A LOT! This journey and commitment requires a daily willingness to learn something new alongside our kiddos as we traverse numerous topics, del...

"Does your dog bite?" "No." "Nice doggy." (dog bites) "I thought you said your dog did not bite?" "That is not my dog." - The Pink Panther (1976) Dogs, Canis familiaris in Latin, are man's best friend. Kids the world over desire a puppy and constant companion. Families get dogs for a variety of reasons, for work around the farm, for showing, f...

"I came. I saw. I conquered" - Julius Caesar Latin. A language that we never realized we needed in our life. There is so much goodness in this language as we are learning to understand it, read it, translate it and build our knowledge of the foundation of language through it. Join us as we have a conversation and ask questions around why we should learn Latin and explore the many facets...

Join us as we discuss the important elements needed for truly learning well. Known in some circles as the 5 common topics, we walk through what that looks like to ask good questions, explore different ways to learn, and discuss how to logically process your learning.  Books referenced: Once Upon a Wardrobe - Patti Callahan Becoming Mrs. Lewis - Patti Callahan Surprised by Joy - C.S. Lewis The Fall...

We are Andrea Engi and Aryn Werezak and we love to learn. And we also love to talk and laugh. We figured a podcast would be a great way to do all three at the same time and share our love of learning with others who are in this same stage of life as we are. We both believe that learning is a lifelong skill and we have the capacity to learn new things no matter what stage of life we find ourselves...