My name is Sheila. I live in a small town outside Asheville, North Carolina. I have 2 boys that I homeschool using Waldorf-inspired methods. I like to read, cook, sew and hang clothes on my clothesline. I wish I liked to garden, but I don’t. I love talking to my farmer-neighbors who pepper a conversation with gems like “pettish” (meaning: spoiled); “Who’s the daddy rabbit?” (meaning: Who is in charge?) and detailed directions about building a head gate for cattle (meaning: I have no idea!). You’ll probably hear a lot about the boys and a lot about my neighbors in this space. Both are usually good for a great story. Both teach me a lot about how I want to live and what is really important.
Someone once asked me to write a 6 word memoir. I got it down to 7: “Living a book I want to write.” So here I’ve started writing about the living. We’ll see what the next chapter holds. I usually post twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays. Fridays are reserved for a visual journal of sorts that captures particular moments of the week that I want to remember. If you are curious about the name of the blog and want to know a little more about why I started it, read this post. If you want to know more about how I choose what to write about in this space, read this post. Thanks for stopping by. I’m so glad you’re here.
Hi Sheila I am a retired home school mom my 3 sons all grown but have a grandson who someday I may help home school or supplement his education. Your mom told me about your sight. So I thought it would be fun to visit see what the Waldorf method looks like and just enjoy myself in the home school world of diversity and creativity . Look forward to visiting when I can have fun in your life adventures you are making many memories that will give you much joy and wisdom in the years to come for yourself and others to glean from. Deb Schultz
I stumbled upon your blog in a very circuitous way and I’m so glad that I did. I have got to ask you a question. The “norm” in the blogosphere is to have a way for readers to comment. None of your posts have this option and I’m betting that there is an intent and not just an oversight. Care to share? I wonder how blogging for me would change if I didn’t permit/solicit comments — this is why I’m asking what your thoughts are –being hte only blogger I’ve read who has an open blog, but no commenting option. I so appreciated your blog. There’s just something about it.
I love comments. On the top of every post you will see a “bubble” on the right hand side – click on it and comment away. This is just the way wordpress has designed the commenting for the particular style of blog I use.
OOOOOhhhhhhhh (: How do I do a sheepish grin? I guess I don’t read any other wordpress blogs. It’s interesting that the idea intrigued me so much that I might discontinue comments on my blog. Still thinking on that. Well thanks for your gracious education on wordpress. I love your blog.
Glad you like it. Thank you so much for your comment about the comments. I put something on my sidebar in case anyone else is having the same issue.
Thank you for sharing the cake. I’ve been reading Norman Maclean and Sheila Longo Petruccelli this week. You’ve both been inspirational in your efforts to live the books you want to write.
HI Sheila,
This is your cousin Joe. Within the past year alot of us have been trying to reconnect, specifically most of the cousins. I was at Uncle Slip’s house last night and he gave me the address of your blog. I just wanted to reach out and say hello, and see how you were doing since it has been a while. I have included my email address on the submission here, so feel free to write when you can and I can give a more detailed updated on everything. Happy Holidays!
Hey Joe,
So, so good to hear from you. I would love to catch up, however I never got your email from the comment form. Must be something wordpress keeps “in the system”. Maybe you will see this and email me privately slpetruccelli@charter.net. I am also going to try to get your info from your dad and Arlene.
Love to you.
Sheila