FOR TODAY July 5, 2010 … Outside my window… blue skies, hot weather, playing children. I am thinking… that I should do some laundry, check the ice cream, read the paper, but that what I really want to do is read my book. I am thankful for… the freedoms God provided through the wisdom of…
Today’s CiRCE Chat on teaching from a state of rest was super helpful. (I’ll link when they post the transcript) Andrew Kern: “Purpose and Form, [ladydusk]. If the purpose is to amuse them, don’t do it. If you are cultivating the intellect and disciplining the will, do it. If the pleasure arises from the discover…
Back in the saddle again. Two days of lessons and a trip to the Zoo filled out our school week. Memory Work: Bible: … for signs and for seasons, for days and for years … Catechism/Creed: R-girl is ready to move to the “What is a sacred covenant?” section. N-boy is flying to catch up…
An Acceptable Time continues the story of Polly O’Keefe and Zachary Grey from A House Like a Lotus (which I read on vacation, but didn’t review). I have to say that I haven’t enjoyed these two books as much as I did the Austin Family series. While L’Engle’s writing is good, her universalism really comes…
FOR TODAY June 28, 2010 (Eek! Almost July) … Outside my window… wet and grey after thunderstorms in the night and more projected for today. I am thinking… about school planning and how to have things prepared ahead of time so there isn’t so much last-minuteness. I am thankful for… the ability to home educate…
You will remember our garden from the end of May: Pictures from today: Tomatoes: Cucumbers: And the first fruit! The children said it was an extra good cucumber (if small):
I have a weakness for interesting, romantic tales written during 19th Century England … whether in England or out of it. Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters is a wonderful tale in this style and a mystery to boot! The characters are interesting, the setting of Egypt is intriguing, the plot is well played…
