Memory Time Monday for August 19, 2013
I hope to get back into the habit of posting these. Memory Work for the week of … : August 19, 2013 Bible: We’re working on Colossians 3:12-17 Catechism/Creed: R-girl is working on the 7th and 8th Commandments. Everyone else is reviewing. Hymn: “Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim” We’re on our final (third) week…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for August 19, 2013
FOR TODAY … I started this post at 7:30 this morning, and am finishing it at 8:30 pm. I *only* needed to add the picture this morning; now I’m going to make some changes in content too … funny how days change … updates in italics. Outside my window… it’s foggy and cool … but…
Wordy Wednesday: Birds and Babies Singing
I’m still struggling with Pilgrim at Tinker Creek … I’m halfway done! Some reputable scientists, even today, are not wholly satisfied with the notion that the song of birds is strictly and solely a territorial claim. It’s an important point. We’ve been on earth all these years and we still don’t know for certain why…
Parents Practicum at Home
Classical Conversations hosts their Parent Practicums each summer. They’ve always looked intriguing. Heidi at Mt. Hope Chronicles posted her notes from her presentations at Practicum and I enjoyed going through the links, quotes, and video presentations she posted. Well worth my time, perhaps you might enjoy it too? Part 1 (Basic Overview: Classical Education and…
Weekly Report for August 5-9, 2013
Another solid five days of school. We accomplished a good bit of what I wanted to, although today was a race to the finish. Next week we’ll only have three days, M-girl and N-boy are going to their grandparents’ for a few days. R-girl gets to be an only child 🙂 We did a solid…
Wordy Wednesday: Wonder and Trust
I’ve continued with Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and on the theme of being. Self-consciousness, however, does hinder the experience of the present. It is the one instrument that unplugs all the rest. So long as I lose myself in a tree, say, I can scent its leafy breath or estimate its board feet of lumber,…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for August 5, 2013
FOR TODAY Outside my window… it’s getting dark and the weather is wonderful. Open windows in August!I am thinking… about tomorrow’s school day.I am thankful… for our town. I really love living here and all the fun things that are available to do.In the kitchen… M-girl is planning tomorrow night’s dinner – Grilled Chicken with…