Regency Buck by Georgette Heyer Own. I’m feeling a bit sick this week, so light reading is called for. To my mom’s treasure trove of Georgette Heyer’s Regency novels … This may be Heyer’s attempt a book of “first impressions.” Our heroine is trapped between the villain whose actions seem heroic (while truly being villainous)…
FOR TODAY Monday, April 25, 2011… Outside my window… it is raining. A lot. I am thinking… I shouldn’t have stayed up too late last night. I am thankful for… family celebrations. We had a great time this weekend with both families celebrating the Resurrection of the Lord. From the learning rooms… starting a new…
Up from the Grave He Arose! 1. Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my Savior, waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord! Refrain: Up from the grave he arose; with a mighty triumph o’er his foes; he arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever, with his saints to reign….
Well, this week took about a month. But we did it. Finally got back into a full week of lessons this week, and it feels a lot better. On Tuesday, our friend Miss Laura came to do lessons with us, and we always have a lot of fun with her. Plus, she teaches a lot…
Dr. Perrin’s second lecture in this series was entitled, “How to be a Teacher, How to be a Student.” It could also have been titled, “Educating the Soul (Caring for and perfecting a soul).” Modern education tends toward a method or system where we groom children to fit into a slot and be prepared to…
I mentioned that Dr. Perrin’s lectures were among my favorites. That is understating the case, far understating. While I very much was encouraged by Martin Cothran’s lectures and others, Dr. Perrin’s lectures were the ones I needed to hear over the course of the weekend. Dr. Perrin, publisher of Classical Academic Press, did present two…
R-girl (age 3) is working on catechism questions: Q42: Why can none be saved through the covenant of works? Her answer? “Because all have broken it down and are confused by it.” I’m pretty sure she’s the one who’s confused LOL
FOR TODAY April 18, 2011 … Outside my window… It is cloudy with a band of yellow from the sun. I am thinking… about encouraging right sentiments in children. I am thankful for… our Pastor’s return from sabbatical. From the learning rooms… newly reorganized and rearranged, hope to accomplish much today! From the kitchen… cheesy…
One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp My rating: 3 of 5 stars Own. I think Ann Voskamp is a modern day mystic. Either that, or she has a way of explaining her perceptions of the world that is almost completely foreign to me. It is beautiful,…