Homeschool Fall Break, Day 2: Birds
Our second day of fall break we had beautiful weather. It was breezy and warm, sunny most of the day. I’d planned to drive the hour to the zoo because … Continue reading Homeschool Fall Break, Day 2: Birds
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Homeschool Fall Break, Day 1: Donut Dilemmas
I decided that the kids and I need a fall break. So, we’re taking the week off. With the exception of subjects that work best if we maintain some momentum … Continue reading Homeschool Fall Break, Day 1: Donut Dilemmas
Weekly Photo Challenge: Silhouette
This is my photographic response to a recent 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: Silhouette
ROW80 Sunday Check-in: I Am Not Awesome
First, the business of checking in. Like the past two weeks, I’ve written 4 out of 7 days. My goal three weeks ago was to write 5 of 7 days … Continue reading ROW80 Sunday Check-in: I Am Not Awesome
Mid-Week Check-In: Lectio Divina
The chapter I’m working on in The Pen and the Bell this week is about lectio divina, or the practice of divine reading. Coincidentally, the first time I read this chapter, … Continue reading Mid-Week Check-In: Lectio Divina
Reading List for a Genius Toddler
I walked into the dining room and found that my three-year-old had set out the books he wanted to read today. In case you can’t read all of those … Continue reading Reading List for a Genius Toddler
Weekly Photo Challenge: Big
This is my photographic response to a recent 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: Big
Sunday Check-In: Excuses and Qualified Progress
This week, I think I made some progress in thinking realistically about my ROW80 goals. I wrote for 4 nights this week. My goal is 5 nights of 7, so … Continue reading Sunday Check-In: Excuses and Qualified Progress
Blogging Outside of My Comfort Zone
This week, The Daily Post challenged bloggers to post outside of their comfort zone. This is my submission to the challenge. Top Ten Blogging Topics/Formats That Are Outside of My … Continue reading Blogging Outside of My Comfort Zone
Weekly Photo Challenge: Happy
This is my photographic response to a recent 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: Happy
Wednesday Check-In: Between Writing Sessions
ROW80 Week 2. Goal: Write 5 days out of 7 using the writing and contemplation prompts from a chapter of The Pen and the Bell by Brenda Miller and Holly … Continue reading Wednesday Check-In: Between Writing Sessions
Book Review: Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D.H. Lawrence
Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D.H. Lawrence My rating: 3 of 5 stars When I began reading Lady Chatterley’s Lover—the first complete, unexpurgated version published in the United States (in 1959)—I … Continue reading Book Review: Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D.H. Lawrence
Imperfect Happiness 