Wordy Wednesday: Fundamentally About Shaping Loves
I’m reading the new book about Christian Classical Education from Classical Academic Press. I’m still in the introduction, but am finding it to be excellent so far (and going right along with what so many are posting in Desiring the Kingdom). The book is called The Liberal Arts Tradition by Kevin Clark and Ravi Scott…
posted. “Most Clicks of All Time”
Sarah is encouraging us bloggers to look at our old posts. This month we’re to find our “Most Clicks of All Time.” I’m going to provide my “Most Clicked since Blogger started keeping stats for us” since I’ve blogged for a long, long time: since before Blogger hosted pictures. or comments. or really much of…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for January 6, 2013
FOR TODAYEpiphany! Outside my window…it is very cold. The sky was blue, but is now grey. We’ll see if we get more snow. I am thinking…about school. I am thankful…that the pediatrician appointments went well and that the children are all healthy. In the kitchen…it’s about time to make lunch. We had oatmeal with coconut…
A Bag-End, Hobbit Cake
I have pinned a few Hobbit-inspired cakes on my January Pinterest board because my son has loved listening to the Hobbit and wanted that for his birthday (I thought I was going to be doing a baseball cake, first. He changed his mind. I baked the cake in a bowl so it would be rounded. …
Book Review: The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L. Sayers
First book of 2014. The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L. Sayers My rating: 5 of 5 stars Library. Perhaps it was Christmas, perhaps it was my own busyness, but I thought Parts I and II dragged a bit. I kept checking page numbers; sighed that part of the mystery was – once again –…
More Crafting: Grandparent Gift 2013
I saw the saying on Pinterest in the summer, but didn’t know how to put it all together until I went to Michael’s and found this house and these hearts: Jason and I pulled out the two dividers in the bottom portion of the house. I painted the roof black, outside of the house navy…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for December 30, 2013
FOR TODAY the final Monday of 2013. Wait. Wha? Outside my window…there’s a light dusting of snow.I am thinking…that my to-do list is entirely too long.I am thankful…for time spent with family over the past week. And, yes, the new seat cushions at the kitchen and dining room tables that my parents gave me for…
