For 2011, here are the hymns we’re planning on memorizing by month.  January: Review hymns from 2010.  I plan on doing a lot of review in January February: Amazing Grace … because we haven’t learned this one yet! March: Stricken, Smitten and Afflicted April: Up From the Grave He Arose May: Oh, For a Thousand…

We are at a quiet place in our read aloud schedule. Right now, we’re reading The Jungle Book (Book II) by Rudyard Kipling.  I found a lovely hardcover edition that has both books included.  We enjoyed Book I a lot.  It is the one with the stories you know: Rikki Tikki Tavi (I always want…

Her Daughter’s Dream by Francine Rivers My rating: 4 of 5 stars This series, by Francine Rivers, was well written and interesting. I read the first book right after Christmas and finished the second moments ago.  I’m glad I didn’t know about them until both had been published, waiting would have either driven me crazy…

I’m excited about 2011.  A new academic year.  New curriculum. A fresh start.  A few goals.  The first is to significantly limit screen time, both TV and Internet.  It will help make the rest easier. Theological goal: I’m planning on using Horner’s Reading Plan.  As I read I want to pay special attention for themes…

Well, I’ve joined modern blogger days for 2011 changing from my second or third layout after many many years.  As I will have had this blog since 2001 (a decade!) an update is long overdue!

Handel’s Messiah by Calvin Stapert My rating: 3 of 5 stars I really wanted to love this book.  And I did love parts.  And it is one I would recommend, particularly to someone very familiar with The Messiah.  It just felt like something was missing. I know it was about The Messiah, but if you’re…

I didn’t make my goal of reading a book a week, but I read more books this year than I have in past years and am pleased with the outcome: List (Links are to my review): Week 1: Touch Not the Cat – Mary Stewart Week 2: Classical Education and the Homeschool – Douglas Wilson,…