The Organized Heart: A Woman’s Guide to Conquering Chaos by Staci Eastin My rating: 5 of 5 stars Own. This book does an excellent job in diagnosing idolatry as the major causes of disorganization. Mrs. Eastin develops four particular idolatrous behaviors or thought processes which keep women from organization: perfectionism, busyness, possessions, and leisure (although…
Dr. Perrin’s final lecture was about putting the levitas into learning. Balancing the heavy “gravitas” with a light spirit. I was so sad that people came to this discussion and walked out approximately 10 minutes in … perhaps the title was misleading, “The Lighter Side of Classical Education: How to Relax, Enjoy and Laugh and…
The Convenient Marriage by Georgette Heyer Own. Another from my mom’s stash. I think I’m about Heyered out for a bit. On the upside, I’ve almost caught up with 52 books in 52 weeks. I did not like this one very much. Much of the plot was moved forward with gambling, which really bothers me. …
FOR TODAY May 2, 2011 … Outside my window… it is gray but not raining immediately. I am thinking… the z-pack had better work. I am thankful for… the organizers who put together the Homeschool Showcase at church the other night. It was a lovely evening. From the learning rooms… games, puzzles, more PBS kids…
Bath Tangle by Georgette Heyer Own. Another of my mom’s stash of Heyer books. An entertaining ramble with fewer perfect people and fewer stock characters. They people know their faults, which is helpful. How does one know who would suit? How does one choose the right betrothed? How does one untangle the mess when you’ve…
Regency Buck by Georgette Heyer Own. I’m feeling a bit sick this week, so light reading is called for. To my mom’s treasure trove of Georgette Heyer’s Regency novels … This may be Heyer’s attempt a book of “first impressions.” Our heroine is trapped between the villain whose actions seem heroic (while truly being villainous)…
FOR TODAY Monday, April 25, 2011… Outside my window… it is raining. A lot. I am thinking… I shouldn’t have stayed up too late last night. I am thankful for… family celebrations. We had a great time this weekend with both families celebrating the Resurrection of the Lord. From the learning rooms… starting a new…
Up from the Grave He Arose! 1. Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my Savior, waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord! Refrain: Up from the grave he arose; with a mighty triumph o’er his foes; he arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever, with his saints to reign….
Well, this week took about a month. But we did it. Finally got back into a full week of lessons this week, and it feels a lot better. On Tuesday, our friend Miss Laura came to do lessons with us, and we always have a lot of fun with her. Plus, she teaches a lot…
Dr. Perrin’s second lecture in this series was entitled, “How to be a Teacher, How to be a Student.” It could also have been titled, “Educating the Soul (Caring for and perfecting a soul).” Modern education tends toward a method or system where we groom children to fit into a slot and be prepared to…