A Homeschool Story

Though my daughter is in 6th grade now officially, we took some time out to read aloud the last dialogue, Phaedo, of Socrates together, look...

This is what happens when you take a PTC to pick up some PVC for your Tipi: And in this crazy, cold, snowy winter with Mama in a boot ...

I don't think I mention enough the great importance of the man I love in our lives, in my life. When I dream of what sort of people my ...

 Sometimes a science and natural history museum can be more than you bargained for on a cold winter's day. A playground: A buildi...

Quiche may be for you the only word you know in French or a favorite dish you remember from the eighties. In France, it is a perennial favor...

I have vowed not to post again until I could come up with something either witty or wise to write. As it has been almost a month, I guess e...

Inspiration this morning comes from here: Run Laugh Eat Pie , by someone my age (ach, giving that one away, huh?) on choice . Choice as in ...

I find that the best way to start a homeschooling day is by making sure certain things are done BEFORE the kids are up; a load of wash throw...

I had the pleasure of finding this review of my daughter's book in my mailbox last Sunday. It is from Ann Haily, author of several child...

Weight-loss guides always speak of "rewards" you give yourself for goals met. What I really need is to keep my focus throughout th...

Right here: Brooke not on a diet . This young lady, a local celebrity now, went from 372 pounds to 155. It took her 4 years. It took a lot o...

On Facebook and by email, I have had responses from kind friends, sharing their wisdom and tips. I've compiled them here, feel free to a...

My husband came home two days ago with groceries and a plan. It seems he does read my blog...who knew! As a birthday gift to me, he has off...

I am not a maker of New Year Resolutions. However, the very air and the internet being full of them, I find myself reflecting too, on what ...

The magic of Christmas morning...we are grateful. Where are the older two? Cate, in bed with bronchitis and Duncan can be seen off to the si...