Devil’s Cub by Georgette Heyer My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoy Georgette Heyer books. They’re straightforward, entertaining … but generally not super thought provoking. Light reading in the evening. Plus, my mom had a big collection, so I’ve been reading through them for free. They’re romances set generally in the Regency era. Devil’s…
FOR TODAY February 7, 2011 (I’m 38 today!) … Outside my window… dreary and grey and snowing … we’re supposed to get another 1-2 inches. I am thinking… about garden plans … what do I want to plant? What do I want to start in February? I am thankful for… my family. I had a…
Cinderella Ate My Daughter: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the New Girlie-Girl Culture by Peggy Orenstein My rating: 4 of 5 stars Library book. I checked this out after reading Kristen’s review (she’s going to think I’m stalking her reads). There was a lot to agree with in this book. There was a lot to…
We got in a couple of days of lessons this week on Monday and Tuesday. Called a snow day on Wednesday-Friday. Kinda wish I hadn’t, but there it is. I didn’t have a chance to run the errands for Friday’s project day, was glad to have Wednesday off with friends who had no power at…
Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda Janzen My rating: 2 of 5 stars Library. Thank goodness. I only continued reading this because it was on the headboard and convenient at bedtime. I thought the end was better than the beginning. It was OK, particularly at the end. The beginning I found the writing…
The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling My rating: 5 of 5 stars We’ve been reading The Jungle Book since September or so, with breaks for a short Thanksgiving read-aloud and Advent/Christmas read-alouds. We enjoyed this tremendously. Stories of laughter and friendship, love and protection, Law and courtesy. Loyalty. Survival. This edition has both Jungle Books…
So, I know yesterday was Groundhog Day, but here are two books to consider for next year … Gretchen Groundhog, It’s Your Day …. A cute book. Gretchen is the newest Groundhog Day prognosticator. She is very nervous about “Going Out” as is her family tradition. The town’s historian brings a box of journals that…
Once again, for Cindy’s Book Club Party. I don’t know why you’re reading my post when you could be reading hers or those of the other participants … Esolen titles this chapter “Keep Children away from Machines and Machinists” but I think what he is talking about are problems and problem solving and personal interests….
FOR TODAY January 31, 2011 … the final day of the month Outside my window… the sun is sunny. I am thinking… about Cindy’s post on Middle Class poverty definitely a must-read. I am thankful for… a fun time at the Shepherding Group gathering last night. From the learning rooms… ancient writing and more on…
We had a pretty good week. We did Circle Time on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday even though on Tuesday we were leaving the house for open gym! Hooray! A breakthrough 🙂 On Wednesday, we started Circle Time late and finished early. Double Hooray! I’ve been doing a bunch of self-ed this week on Charlotte Mason…