The Simple Woman’ Daybook for July 5, 2010
FOR TODAY July 5, 2010 … Outside my window… blue skies, hot weather, playing children. I am thinking… that I should do some laundry, check the ice cream, read the paper, but that what I really want to do is read my book. I am thankful for… the freedoms God provided through the wisdom of…
CiRCE Chat
Today’s CiRCE Chat on teaching from a state of rest was super helpful. (I’ll link when they post the transcript) Andrew Kern: “Purpose and Form, [ladydusk]. If the purpose is to amuse them, don’t do it. If you are cultivating the intellect and disciplining the will, do it. If the pleasure arises from the discover…
Weekly Report: 6/28/10-7/2/10
Back in the saddle again. Two days of lessons and a trip to the Zoo filled out our school week. Memory Work: Bible: … for signs and for seasons, for days and for years … Catechism/Creed: R-girl is ready to move to the “What is a sacred covenant?” section. N-boy is flying to catch up…
Book Review: An Acceptable Time by Madeleine L’Engle
An Acceptable Time continues the story of Polly O’Keefe and Zachary Grey from A House Like a Lotus (which I read on vacation, but didn’t review). I have to say that I haven’t enjoyed these two books as much as I did the Austin Family series. While L’Engle’s writing is good, her universalism really comes…
The Simple Woman’ Daybook for June 28, 2010
FOR TODAY June 28, 2010 (Eek! Almost July) … Outside my window… wet and grey after thunderstorms in the night and more projected for today. I am thinking… about school planning and how to have things prepared ahead of time so there isn’t so much last-minuteness. I am thankful for… the ability to home educate…
Garden Update
You will remember our garden from the end of May: Pictures from today: Tomatoes: Cucumbers: And the first fruit! The children said it was an extra good cucumber (if small):
Book Review: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
I have a weakness for interesting, romantic tales written during 19th Century England … whether in England or out of it. Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters is a wonderful tale in this style and a mystery to boot! The characters are interesting, the setting of Egypt is intriguing, the plot is well played…