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![“Scout” Finch’s first day in school exposes the vacuous and vainglorious ambitions behind progressive education in the 1930s and today. The beloved characters from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird […]](https://treehouseletter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scout-Atticus-36x36.jpg "Why Scout Finch Hates School – the Best Novel of the Century and Progressive Education")
Why Scout Finch Hates School – the Best Novel of the Century and Progressive Education
Posted on October 16, 2015 | 2 Comments“Scout” Finch’s first day in school exposes the vacuous and vainglorious ambitions behind progressive education in the 1930s and today. The beloved characters from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird […]
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![There are three types of people in this world: the sheep who go about their business, the wolf who feeds on the sheep, and the sheepdog who protects the flock. Last […]](https://treehouseletter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/German-shepherd-36x36.jpg "The Sheep, the Wolf, & the Sheepdog – LTC Dave Grossman & American Sniper")
The Sheep, the Wolf, & the Sheepdog – LTC Dave Grossman & American Sniper
Posted on January 30, 2015 | 17 CommentsThere are three types of people in this world: the sheep who go about their business, the wolf who feeds on the sheep, and the sheepdog who protects the flock. Last […]
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Stories Archive
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![How can you tell the difference between a Norwegian introvert and a Norwegian extrovert? When she’s talking to you a Norwegian introvert looks at her feet. A Norwegian extrovert looks at yours. I read this years ago, […]](https://treehouseletter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/row-of-houses-in-barcelona-catalonia-spain-europe-cxt3r5-115x115.jpg "The Nordic Chronicles – The Norwegian, the Doctor, & the Terrier")
The Nordic Chronicles – The Norwegian, the Doctor, & the Terrier
Posted on August 26, 2016 | No CommentsHow can you tell the difference between a Norwegian introvert and a Norwegian extrovert? When she’s talking to you a Norwegian introvert looks at her feet. A Norwegian extrovert looks at yours. I read this years ago, […] -
![Story 1: There are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says “Morning, boys. […]](https://treehouseletter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Two-Fish-water-115x115.jpg "Two Young Fish, Two Guys in a Bar, & David Foster Wallace – The Real Value of a Real Education")
Two Young Fish, Two Guys in a Bar, & David Foster Wallace – The Real Value of a Real Education
Posted on July 13, 2016 | No CommentsStory 1: There are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says “Morning, boys. […] -
![There once lived an African King named Cophetua. He was wealthy and just, but he had no interest in women. Palace life and the women of the court, their dress […]](https://treehouseletter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Edward_Burne-Jones_-_King_Cophetua_and_the_Beggar_Maid_-_Google_Art_Project-115x115.jpg "Cophetua and the Beggar Maid – Inspires Shakespeare, Tennyson, & Munro")
Cophetua and the Beggar Maid – Inspires Shakespeare, Tennyson, & Munro
Posted on April 28, 2016 | 2 CommentsThere once lived an African King named Cophetua. He was wealthy and just, but he had no interest in women. Palace life and the women of the court, their dress […] -
![Today is International Women’s Day. If you’re like me, you saw it on Google’s search page, and by holding your mouse cursor over the Google logo, you can watch the […]](https://treehouseletter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Alan-Rickman-115x115.jpg "Alan Rickman & Kate Winslet on Women & Beauty")
Alan Rickman & Kate Winslet on Women & Beauty
Posted on March 8, 2016 | No CommentsToday is International Women’s Day. If you’re like me, you saw it on Google’s search page, and by holding your mouse cursor over the Google logo, you can watch the […] -
![David Foster Wallace is my latest literary obsession: a state of consumption and immersion in his essays, conversations, speeches, and thoughts. DFW was an influential writer and professor, who had an assignment […]](https://treehouseletter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Mouse_white_background-115x115.jpg "David Foster Wallace on Kafka’s “A Little Fable”")
David Foster Wallace on Kafka’s “A Little Fable”
Posted on March 3, 2016 | No CommentsDavid Foster Wallace is my latest literary obsession: a state of consumption and immersion in his essays, conversations, speeches, and thoughts. DFW was an influential writer and professor, who had an assignment […] -
![Happy Lunar New Year! 2016 is the year of the monkey. Those born in the year of the monkey are said to be funny, witty, perhaps a bit mischievous. There […]](https://treehouseletter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Dumplings-115x115.jpg "Papa Lao Yei & the Dumplings – A Lunar New Year Filled With Treasure")
Papa Lao Yei & the Dumplings – A Lunar New Year Filled With Treasure
Posted on February 8, 2016 | No CommentsHappy Lunar New Year! 2016 is the year of the monkey. Those born in the year of the monkey are said to be funny, witty, perhaps a bit mischievous. There […] -
![My mother was worried my gift would not arrive on time. I checked later that day. The mailman put the well taped package with nine priority mail labels and tracking sticker in […]](https://treehouseletter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/IMG_1279-115x115.jpg "Thinking Inside of the Box – A Merry Birthday")
Thinking Inside of the Box – A Merry Birthday
Posted on January 22, 2016 | No CommentsMy mother was worried my gift would not arrive on time. I checked later that day. The mailman put the well taped package with nine priority mail labels and tracking sticker in […] -
![Here is a gift, a thoughtful and powerful tale about the true spirit of the day. Regardless of your beliefs, there is something here for everyone. It’s the best story I’ve […]](https://treehouseletter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Kites-115x115.jpg "A Christmas Memory – Truman Capote – “It’s Fruitcake Weather!”")
A Christmas Memory – Truman Capote – “It’s Fruitcake Weather!”
Posted on December 25, 2015 | 3 CommentsHere is a gift, a thoughtful and powerful tale about the true spirit of the day. Regardless of your beliefs, there is something here for everyone. It’s the best story I’ve […] -
![My mother’s plant has not bloomed for a long time, years she thinks. She gave it to us when she moved and it sits in the front window which faces […]](https://treehouseletter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Christmas-Cactus2-115x115.png "Blooms in Winter – Faith Amid the Darkness")
Blooms in Winter – Faith Amid the Darkness
Posted on December 16, 2015 | No CommentsMy mother’s plant has not bloomed for a long time, years she thinks. She gave it to us when she moved and it sits in the front window which faces […] -
![Last night my twelve year old was tired from homework and nervous about two quizzes and a test today. She changed into her pajamas and came downstairs, her plush toy seal […]](https://treehouseletter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Boy-milking-115x115.jpg "A Gift for Readers – Christmas Day in the Morning by Pearl Buck")
A Gift for Readers – Christmas Day in the Morning by Pearl Buck
Posted on December 11, 2015 | No CommentsLast night my twelve year old was tired from homework and nervous about two quizzes and a test today. She changed into her pajamas and came downstairs, her plush toy seal […]