Always Learning
My children teach me things every day. One of the biggest things they teach me is about the flexibility of language. Like, if they say, “Don’t say anything, Mommy,” they mean, … Continue reading Always Learning
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Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures
Here is my response to last week’s Weekly Photo Challenge. It is, as the post title suggests, my 2012 in pictures. Looking at the photos, I have to admit: 2012 … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures
What are People For? by Wendell Berry
What are People For? by Wendell Berry My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was another of the books my husband got for me from the library for Christmas. I … Continue reading What are People For? by Wendell Berry
Cavalcade of Classics Kick-off
These past few weeks, I’ve been shopping around for a challenge to kick off 2013. Noting that I’m not quite as devoted to finishing challenges as I am to starting … Continue reading Cavalcade of Classics Kick-off
2012: My Year in Books
Ah, it’s New Year’s Eve! Time once again to list the books I’ve read in the past year. The stats: In 2012, I read 72 books, with a total number … Continue reading 2012: My Year in Books
Miracle Pecan Smoothie, or Making Lettuce Into Liqueur
A very weird thing happened today. I was making a Vegan Maple Pecan Pie Smoothie from Healthy Blender Recipes, and I made a few modifications. I added some romaine lettuce … Continue reading Miracle Pecan Smoothie, or Making Lettuce Into Liqueur
Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman My rating: 3 of 5 stars My spouse has given me books for Christmas since 2001. It began with him looking up lists … Continue reading Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
Weekly Photo Challenge: Surprise
While at the wildlife sanctuary for a homeschool program the other day, we got to see the porcupine that grazes on their lawn every afternoon. It wasn’t a surprise to … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Surprise
Amateur Parenting
I think my parents misrepresented adulthood. I grew up with the sense that adults knew things. Adults had answers. They not only understood the way the world worked, but they … Continue reading Amateur Parenting
The 2012 Challenge Wrap-Up
2012, like most years, has been a year of challenges. For me, it’s specifically been a year of challenges I’ve set for myself and then blogged my way through. Here, … Continue reading The 2012 Challenge Wrap-Up
Weekly Photo Challenge: Delicate
Today’s freezing rain gave me a couple of photos for this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge. Related articles Weekly Photo Challenge: Delicate. (3rdculturechildren.com) Weekly Photo Challenge: Delicate (nofixedplans5.wordpress.com) Weekly Photo Challenge: … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Delicate
The Nature of Evil
I don’t believe in evil. In my worldview, there is a force (one could call it “God”) pulling us towards love, compassion, and connection. In each moment each of us … Continue reading The Nature of Evil
Imperfect Happiness 