For Today… Outside my window…. it is practically perfect in every way. Not a cloud in the sky. Warm and vibrant. I am thinking… about books, propriety, generalization vs. specialization … so many thinks! I am thankful… for this thing called blogging. I’ve had a platform to think, to befriend, to learn, to grow and…
Sometimes contrasts help us see the most clearly. I missed a lot of church services this winter. I missed more than any since I let them talk me into not attending worship for the 6 weeks after M-girl was born. I had this cough and I felt awful. I missed several evening services. Worst of…
I’m still thinking about quotes from convention. One of my favorites was from Dr. Perrin of Classical Academic Press. I’m certain you’re all shocked. But perhaps the quote will shock you a little. In his presentation on the importance of play, Dr. Perrin spoke eloquently on play being a partner to paideia in learning. The…
Last week’s Podcast Addicted featured Read-Aloud Revival and building a family culture of books. One of Sarah’s guests this season was Anne Bogel, of Modern Mrs. Darcy fame. On that episode, Anne and Sarah talked about making time to be a reader even as a busy parent. The book slinging was fantastic. On her blog,…
I had such an amazing time at the Cincinnati Great Homeschool Convention last weekend. The first great thing, of course, were the people. I saw a lot of old friends – including the friend who introduced me to the idea of homeschooling yet didn’t know I blogged. I saw people from home; people I’ve met…
Then spring came. Not all of a sudden; it had to fight winter off. But the sun, hidden and helpless for many weeks behind heavy clouds, was riding high again and it was helping spring against winter. By the end of March they won the fight, spring and sun. We are reading A Tree for…
So, I’m pretty certain RAR needs no introduction. It is, however, the podcast that addicted me to podcasts, so certainly deserves a place in this series. I was cleaning children’s bedrooms, and had to have something to listen to and decided to try out Read Aloud Revival. I powered through all that were available at…
For Today… Square Root Day Outside my window…. there is snow falling from the sky. In April. Ugh. I am thinking… about the homeschool convention and all that I learned there. I am thankful… for time spent with friends and family learning about my vocation. I am wearing… black sweatpants and Buckeye hoodie. Did I mention it’s…