The Simple Woman’ Daybook for April 12, 2010
FOR TODAY April 12, 2010 … Outside my window… it is a beautiful, blue-skied spring day. The birds are chirping. The breeze is pleasant. Really, only a bit warmer and the day would be perfect. I am thinking… about How to Think. Martin Cothran’s session at the Midwest Homeschool Conference this past weekend. It was…
The Simple Woman’ Daybook for April 5, 2010
FOR TODAY April 5, 2010… Outside my window… the sun is shining and it is warm and lovely. I am thinking… about taking a nap. I am thankful for… family … we had a great time with both Jason & my families this weekend. Also that Jason has accepted a new position at his work!…
A fun day at COSI
We met Grammy, Aunt J, E, and A at COSI today. Here’s Grammy with all of her grandchildren: We played in the Space, Grossology, Outdoor Playground, Gadgets, and Kidspace exhibits/areas and had a great time. Thanks for inviting us, Aunt J!
I’m spending time at Ordo Amoris and you should too!
Cindy at Ordo Amoris (formerly Dominion Family) continues to remain one of my absolute favorite Bloggers. Right now, she’s blogging through Norms and Nobility by David Hicks. I have long wanted to read this book and have tried in the past, but the book intimidates me. It is so full of ideas that each page…
The Simple Woman’ Daybook for March 29, 2010
FOR TODAY March 29, 2010 (April is almost here!)… Outside my window… are dreary and rainy skies and dogs wrestling in the mud. I am thinking… about all the work that needs done this week. I am thankful for… Jason having the week off! From the learning rooms… COSI later this week. From the kitchen……
Curriculum Review: God’s Alphabet for Life
God’s Alphabet for Life by Joel Beeke and Heidi Boorsma is a fantastic family devotional, especially for the low, low price of $6. (Frankly, I’ve been completely pleased by every purchase I’ve made from Reformation Heritage Books and would highly recommend them to anyone interested in Reformed books.) I’ve noticed that many devotional books for…
Book Review: The Arm of the Starfish by Madeleine L’Engle
The Arm of the Starfish is a fantastic read; the wiki provides a fantastic plot summary for those interested. Interesting, dealing with difficult themes, well written, and engaging. It looks as though it is out of print, which is a shame. L’Engle, as always, has some problematic universalism and pairs some theistic evolution into this…