Welcoming 2011

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…

New Layout

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!

Book Review: Handel’s Messiah Comfort for God’s People by Calvin Stapert

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…

The Simple Woman’ Daybook for December 20, 2010

The Simple Woman’ Daybook for December 20, 2010

FOR TODAY   Monday, December 20, 2010 … five days before Christmas! … Outside my window… it is cold, but not too windy, and not precipitating.  Good for Ohio during December. I am thinking… I might never buy eggnog other than Trader Joe’s Chocolate Eggnog ever again.  YUM. I am thankful for… Jason’s work that allows…