Book Review: The Core by Leigh Bortins
I really like Leigh Bortins. I’ve heard her speak several times both in person (at the Midwest Homeschool Convention) and on CD (via CiRCE); I follow her blog. I have little interest in her organization, Classical Conversations (time, price, and some pedagogical differences come into play here), but like the ideas of how she approaches…
The Simple Woman’ Daybook for August 23, 2010
FOR TODAY Monday, August 23, 2010 … Outside my window… the sky is fluctuating between grey and blue. The temperature is more temperate. I am thinking… that our schedule went really well this morning. Getting going at 7, we got our chores (plus extra Monday chores) done first thing, got our lessons done, and got…
Weekly Report: 8/16/10-8/20/10
This is our first week back since our trip to visit the Tully’s (pictures from our trip have been posted here and there [grin]). Last week, we spent the time working on the house, going to Cedar Point, babysitting the niece, and general household recuperation from our trip. This week we’ve been back at it. …
The Simple Woman’ Daybook for August 16, 2010
FOR TODAY August 16, 2010 Outside my window… the humidity has broken for a few days and it is surprisingly nice. I’ll have to send the kiddos out when they awaken. I am thinking… about yesterday’s sermon comparing & contrasting Martha & Mary’s response to Jesus on the event of Lazarus’ death. And Mary &…
Cedar Point
We had a great day at Cedar Point despite the heat. My favorite story: at the end of the evening N-boy and M-girl were riding the race cars that whip around the curves at the end. There were plenty of cars and they could’ve ridden by themselves. When this was pointed out to them, M-girl…
Another CiRCE Chat!
We were at Cedar Point yesterday (pictures forthcoming sometime) and I missed the most recent CiRCE Chat. Happily, the transcript is still available. I’ve read it once, need to do it again to pick up some more before commenting. Please feel free to discuss anything in my comments! The next chat (August 26 at 3pm)…
The Simple Woman’ Daybook for August 9, 2010
FOR TODAY Monday, August 9, 2010 … Outside my window… it is hot and humid. Dog days of summer, indeed. I am thinking… about how much there is to accomplish this week and how little time there is to accomplish it. I am thankful for… good friends like the Tullys who let us come to…