The Simple Woman’s Daybook for May 9, 2011
FOR TODAY May 9, 2011 … Outside my window… sun, blue skies, 70-or-so-degrees. Doesn’t get much better than this, folks! I am thinking… about The Organized Heart and Your Home: A Place of Grace (review later this week) The chapters of Your Home I read today mesh beautifully, helping to replace the idolatry diagnosed in…
Book Review: The Organized Heart: A Woman’s Guide to Conquering Chaos by Staci Eastin
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…
Notes from Midwest Homeschool Conference IV
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…
Book Review: The Convenient Marriage by Georgette Heyer
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. …
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for May 2, 2011
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…
Book Review: Bath Tangle by Georgette Heyer
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…
Book Review: Regency Buck by Georgette Heyer
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)…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for April 25, 2011
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…
He is risen, indeed!
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….