We had a good week (last) week. I shouldn’t have bragged about the no fighting ’cause we had some arguing about lessons … but worked through it. Friday was be-ea-utiful here, so we had a playing outside in the mud day. The kids had a great time. I had thought we might do some activities…
FOR TODAY February 21, 2011 … Outside my window… it is grey and rainy. And muddy. I am thinking… about yesterday’s sermon, “In our hearts we’re all Pharisees and all victims of Pharisaisms.” Pastor Kessler. I am thankful for… the truth being preached. From the learning rooms… sugar cube pyramids and Pyramid. From the kitchen……
Jason says it looks like prosciutto … ew.
The Politically Incorrect Guide to Western Civilization by Anthony M. Esolen My rating: 4 of 5 stars Library. Blackstone Audio CD. I’ve been listening to this off and on since early January. I enjoyed it immensely. Esolen takes a strong view of Western Civilization as something to be preserved and cherished, despite its ups and…
Miss L, our favorite babysitter, was here Monday evening. She and the children were playing “college” where M-girl was the professor. M-girl assigned the following memory work poem (that she dictated to Miss L): The History Poem by M. Garrett Egyptians always make their names In history books or other things Everything is always found…
FOR TODAY Valentine’s Day … a day of love … Outside my window… it is warmer! but grey and windy. The ice is melting away revealing the ground. I am thinking… about parts vs. whole. Which is greater, which is important. My conclusion so far: both. [argh] I am thankful for… yesterday’s sermon from Psalm…
We had a nice week. Things seem to be settling into a gentle routine with less fighting about the beginning of the day or completing work. We have some issues with sticking to independent work and not dawdling, but will work on that in coming weeks … and years if the mother is any indicator…
I finally read the chapter today. I’ve been holding all the posts for Cindy’s Book Club Party in my Google Reader trying to not read anyone else’s comments until I’d read Esolen for himself (so hard to do! I skimmed a couple …) *I’m having a hard time naming this chapter. Eternal isn’t really what…
So, six years ago, when I read The Well Trained Mind (when M-girl was two months old or so) one of the ideas that caught my imagination was chicken mummification. How cool?! I thought! And I’ve been waiting, ever so patiently, to do that project ever since. Today was the day. Making the natron: 1…
Keeping a Nature Journal: Discover a Whole New Way of Seeing the World Around You by Clare Walker Leslie My rating: 3 of 5 stars Own. Birthday present from my in-laws (Thanks, again!) This book, while annoying with its philosophy at times, is worth reading in order to learn about nature journaling. In some ways,…