Book Review: Beauty for Truth’s Sake
Beauty for Truth’s Sake: On the Re-enchantment of Education by Stratford Caldecott My rating: 4 of 5 stars Own. Wish I could do 3.5 stars. I’m both smarter and dumber after reading this book. This book is unabashedly Roman Catholic; quoting RC theologians and philosophers regularly and consistently, including the two most recent Popes frequently. …
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for June 13, 2011
FOR TODAY June 13, 2011… (June?!?) Outside my window… cool and cloudy … sweatshirts and jackets to be outside. I am thinking… about lessons for this week and unpacking I am thankful for… my wonderful in-laws and Jason’s extended family. We had a wonderful week with them. From the learning rooms… we started reading a…
Book Review: The Horse and His Boy (Audio CD)
The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis My rating: 4 of 5 stars Own. Audio CD We listened to this book on the very long drive home. Jason and I had listened to it a number of years ago on a similarly long drive. I didn’t remember liking it nearly as much as I…
Book Review: The Magician’s Nephew (Audio Book)
The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis My rating: 4 of 5 stars Own. Audio CD. We listened to The Magician’s Nephew during a long car ride Friday and Saturday. While confusing at points, I enjoyed listening to this tale which explained so much. The description of the creation of Narnia was so beautiful. The dealings…
Book Review: Aunt Jane’s Hero by Elizabeth Prentiss
Aunt Jane’s Hero by Elizabeth Prentiss My rating: 4 of 5 stars Own. I read this a year or two ago on my own and the ladies in my book club decided to read it for this month. I really like Elizabeth Prentiss. She’s not the most polished authoress: the stories often begin slowly and…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for May 30, 2011
FOR TODAY May 30, 2011… Memorial Day Outside my window… sunny, hot, beautiful I am thinking… about the men and women who have dedicated and given their lives for my safety and freedom. I am thankful for… them. From the learning rooms… that’s a very good question … From the kitchen… loaded nachos tonight, not…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for May 23, 2011
FOR TODAY May 23, 2011 … Outside my window… the sun is shining and the sky is blue. For now. I am thinking… about my schedule for the week … busy! I am thankful for… Miss Laura. Our go-to babysitter and how she loves our children and our children love her. From the learning rooms……