Ah, the first week back. It always seems to be good and bad to return to a “set” schedule. Our schedule is *tight* with a lot to do in what suddenly seems to be not nearly enough time. One big change we’ve made this year is that we have all 5 days together. Since M-girl…
FOR TODAY Outside my window… it is warm(ish) and nice (for January). I am thinking… about taking a nap, but need to make a menu and grocery list. I am thankful… for a great morning of lessons.In the kitchen… it is getting a little bare … I am wearing… jeans and pink striped blouse. I…
FOR TODAY January2, 2012… Outside my window… cold and snowy. I am thinking… my house looks a lot bigger without the Christmas tree. I am thankful… we’ve had such a great Yuletide Session. Next week may be a tough transition. From the learning rooms… planning, planning, cleaning. In the kitchen… snackety snacks for “New Years”…
This year I completed one book more than last year, with 42. I really had a good reading year: many books I loved, few that I disliked. There are a number that I began and never finished (including two from the online book club … [boo]) but would very much like to complete. Here’s the…
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell My rating: 4 of 5 stars Borrowed book from sister. Free download on Kindle. For the first half of this book I dreaded the picking up. It was so dark and heavy and dreary. I completed the book on Kindle and ended up enjoying it tremendously. A study in…
FOR TODAY Tuesday December 27, 2011 …Outside my window… grey and rainy with probable snow tonight. I am thinking… how nice it is to be *home* I am thankful… for a wonderful Christmas with our families. From the learning rooms… time to plan for 2012. In the kitchen… Baked chicken tonight. Simple food after and…
Glory to God in the Highest! On Earth, Peace among those with whom he is pleased!
We’re having a lot of fun with this Yuletide Season, but not getting a lot of my plans accomplished. I’m OK with this. We’re barely finding time to read A Christmas Carol, but we’ll finish when we finish. Monday, my parents took N-boy to Cambridge for their Victorian Christmas and light show. He had a…
FOR TODAY Monday December 12, 2011 … Less than 2 weeks before Christmas! Outside my window… quite chilly this morning, a hard frost, but sunny and bright. I am thinking… about doing some laundry. I am thankful… the family progressive dinner went well this weekend. From the learning rooms… we’re enjoying our break. We’re getting…
