The History of England, Volume V by David Hume My rating: 3 of 5 stars As the title suggests, this is volume five of Hume’s six-volume The History of England. This edition is based … Continue reading The History of England, Volume V by David Hume
I’ve not participated in a Classics Club Spin before, but now that The History of England, Volume V is done (DONE!), I’m feeling bold and ready to take on another … Continue reading A Glutton for Punishment: Classics Spin
I spent much of today at the Natural Living Expo, “New England’s largest holistic expo,” according to their website. It was the first of this kind of thing I’ve attended … Continue reading New Age, New England-Style
Just a quickie post for this Friday evening with a few things I found interesting this week: 1) To the Best of Our Knowledge, my favorite radio show (well, one … Continue reading Friday Free-for-All
I had my first visit with a new doctor today. He asked me a lot of questions, including this one: “I know you’re homeschooling two children, so you probably don’t … Continue reading Hobbies
I learn about new music (i.e., music made since 1999) from one of three sources: My spouse, NPR, or the local college radio station. In the case of The Avett … Continue reading Discovering The Avett Brothers
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: Habit
Homeschooling gives me the opportunity to spend a lot of time with my kids. A lot. Of time. And since I know you were wondering, every moment is a blessing. … Continue reading Homeschool Quick Takes
The sex ed classes I had as a child were taught by the public schools I attended. In sixth grade, we were segregated by sex and went into separate rooms … Continue reading Outsourcing Sex Ed
This morning I was doing breakfast dishes while my four-year-old was agitating for me to quit my task and read him I Drive a Bulldozer yet again. “Mom, I don’t like you … Continue reading My Very Dull Competitive Edge
Redwall by Brian Jacques My rating: 3 of 5 stars It can be really difficult to hear an audiobook when we’re driving on the highway. Even when I turn up … Continue reading Redwall by Brian Jacques
Step 1: Decalcify two raw eggs by submerging them in white vinegar in clear jars or cups for at least 24 hours until the eggshell has completely dissolved. Step 2: … Continue reading Homeschool Chemistry: Decalcification and Osmosis
Imperfect Happiness 