Close Call: The Dangers of High Fives
I was a Junior in high school when my friend Berni put her hand out in front of me, palm up. Unclear what her intention was, I copied her motion … Continue reading Close Call: The Dangers of High Fives
Author: Charity
Sisters Book Club October 2013 Selection: Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore
Well, the August/September Sisters Book Club selection kind of fell flat. But my sister and I are not discouraged! Instead, we’re just using this as evidence that we need to … Continue reading Sisters Book Club October 2013 Selection: Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore
The Middle Moffat by Eleanor Estes
The Middle Moffat by Eleanor Estes My rating: 4 of 5 stars As usual, Estes does not disappoint. The Middle Moffat passed the most important test: My kids loved it. … Continue reading The Middle Moffat by Eleanor Estes
Weekly Photo Challenge: An Unusual POV
This is my photographic response to this week’s photo challenge by The Daily Post. I like taking photos, especially for this type of challenge. I find it leads me to see the … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: An Unusual POV
Summer Lessons
A few weeks ago I was tucking my daughter into bed when she said, almost in tears, “Mommy, this has been an awful summer!” That afternoon, I’d made an error … Continue reading Summer Lessons
Reblog from Charlotte was Both: An intuition and an encounter
Originally posted on Charlotte was Both:
Here’s my intuition: Home education is just going to gain more and more traction in the coming years. That’s really not such a…
Ghost Hunter by Michelle Paver
Ghost Hunter (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #6) by Michelle Paver My rating: 4 of 5 stars Okay, this book totally redeems the series. It is at least as well done … Continue reading Ghost Hunter by Michelle Paver
Oath Breaker by Michelle Paver
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #5: Oath Breaker by Michelle Paver My rating: 2 of 5 stars In my review of Outcast (or was it Soul Eater? They’re all kind of … Continue reading Oath Breaker by Michelle Paver
Weekly Photo Challenge: Sea
This is my photographic response to this week’s photo challenge by The Daily Post. I like taking photos, especially for this type of challenge. I find it leads me to see … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Sea
Lullaby
My four-year-old asked me to sing him a lullaby before bed tonight. “Which one do you want me to sing?” I asked. He proceeded to sing a little lullaby of … Continue reading Lullaby
My Spouse and I Talk About Jason Bateman
Me: Did you know that Jason Bateman was born in Salt Lake City?* Spouse: No, I didn’t. I would not have guessed that. Me: Me, neither. But he does have … Continue reading My Spouse and I Talk About Jason Bateman
Bookends: August 2013
The first day of each month, I’m posting a summary of what I read the previous month and what I plan to read in the coming month. I would love … Continue reading Bookends: August 2013
Imperfect Happiness 