Wednesdays with Words: Keep Silence
Once, when I was a child, Christmas Day fell on a Sunday and went to worship service as we normally did. We went to a mainline church and were some of the few who were there. Instead of regular service we chose hymns as a congregation. Someone asked for “Let all mortal flesh keep silence.”…
Annual Christmas Ornaments for the Non-Crafty Mom
Every year I make an ornament for my children. I’m not particularly crafty, nor patient, and am too busy to have a many-stepped project to do during this time of the year. So, they have to be easy. Overall, I’m happy with what I’ve made, there were a few years that were less successful than…
Yuletide Session 2015
Every year I overplan. Officially, this is our break time. I still want to do something after a devotional, beautiful vein. And math. Oh, wait, math is beautiful too. This year, I sat down with my mom and planned our “with them” outings. They’re on Mondays, which I may regret, but that was the day…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for December 29, 2014
FOR TODAY Outside my window… the sky and ground are gray after a hard frost last night. I am thinking… about the coming week, the end of a year, the start of new things to revel in. I am thankful… for the wonderful times we got to spend with both extended families over the long…
2014 Annual Kids Ornament
Each year I make an ornament for the kids. Some years are better than others. This year, I’m quite pleased. I saw the idea on Pinterest a while ago (lots of tutorials for wood slice ornaments there). We got a log from my brother. Jason sliced it thin (and managed to not cut himself in…
Wednesday with Words: With Glorious Splendor
Merry Christmas! We sang ‘Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming’ at our Sunday evening service. I like it, it’s hard to sing, but so lovely (and I got the alto line right for the first time!) I love the final stanza and thought I’d share it for our Christmas post. I totally understand if you…
