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…
I mentioned that Dr. Perrin’s lectures were among my favorites. That is understating the case, far understating. While I very much was encouraged by Martin Cothran’s lectures and others, Dr. Perrin’s lectures were the ones I needed to hear over the course of the weekend. Dr. Perrin, publisher of Classical Academic Press, did present two…
R-girl (age 3) is working on catechism questions: Q42: Why can none be saved through the covenant of works? Her answer? “Because all have broken it down and are confused by it.” I’m pretty sure she’s the one who’s confused LOL
FOR TODAY April 18, 2011 … Outside my window… It is cloudy with a band of yellow from the sun. I am thinking… about encouraging right sentiments in children. I am thankful for… our Pastor’s return from sabbatical. From the learning rooms… newly reorganized and rearranged, hope to accomplish much today! From the kitchen… cheesy…
One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp My rating: 3 of 5 stars Own. I think Ann Voskamp is a modern day mystic. Either that, or she has a way of explaining her perceptions of the world that is almost completely foreign to me. It is beautiful,…
FOR TODAY Monday, April 11, 2011 … Outside my window… it finally seems like spring … yesterday was sunny and today is rainy but warm enough to have windows open and hear the birds. I am thinking… about my children and their individual needs. I am thankful for… Pastor Tyson supplying the pulpit so Pastor…
Last weekend was the Midwest Homeschool Conference. My dear friends Heather and Jeanelle flew in from their respective states and Anna met me here at home. We drove together, in a very full van (thanks for your patience, ladies!) from Columbus, adding riders from a friend’s home and the airport. We, actually, were running early….
In the Company of Others: A Father Tim Novel by Jan Karon My rating: 4 of 5 stars Own. I own most of Jan Karon’s books. I really enjoyed this beautiful book. It did take a while to get “into” it, but it was worth the while. Father Tim and Cynthia travel to Ireland for…