A week ago today, on April 11, 2007, my former boss left this world.He was many things before he left it: soldier, student, writer, dad. His work as a writer is his claim to fame, of course, with bestsellers like Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat’s Cradle, and Breakfast of Champions making his a household name the world over.What a pity he can’t send us one … [Read more...]
Tonight’s the Night
To spend a little--heck, how about a lot of extra time with your children.Tonight’s the Night To call up your parents and ask, “How are you?”Tonight’s the NightTo read a stirring, intellligent commentary on this latest tragedy; and maybe one more for good measure to bring you peace.Tonight’s the NightTo not think about the bad stuff, so much….but … [Read more...]
Because my blog has been so self-centered lately
Here is an actual review.At last, my homeschooling friends are exclaiming, she writes something we can really use!Hey, now. Go easy on the poor woman who’s been wiping up pee all morning. (We have shelved the potty training project, by the way. Yet I digress.)The audio version of Kate DiCamillo’s The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane has been … [Read more...]
One picture can be worth…
...a thousand reminders of all that is the most important in our lives.Here are two of my reminders.Today (God willing) I am going to try to: stop and smell the roses (which aren't in bloom yet, but still); be patient patient patient, especially with the number one little mess-maker in my life (pictured above on the right--say "Cheese", … [Read more...]
Home Again Home Again
We have returned from our journey. Western North Dakota is still very flat, just so you know.Much of my family was able to meet up at the Holiday Inn in Fargo, and I’ll tell you—the hugs that I got from my nieces made the five-hour drive so very worth it. Thank you for your prayers; both young ladies were radiant.Which, given what they both have … [Read more...]
Homeward Bound
I remember Danielle once beginning a post with the words: Real Life Trumps the Virtual.Well, I’m there.A couple of the kids and I will be traveling north this weekend to see my family. At the top of the list of must-see family members is: My niece Danielle who is home for good from Afghanistan (Thanks be to God) And my niece Jackie (Danielle’s … [Read more...]
Okay, so obviously she hasn’t read the book yet.
The girls and I were watching this movie, which they received as an Easter present from their great grandma.“Well,” I asked, midway. “Do you like it?”“Yes, I do,” replied Felicity.Pause. “Even if it is about a spider.” … [Read more...]
Don’t Forget!
To visit Dawn's Field Day: the Early Spring Edition over at By Sun and Candlelight.Thank you, Dawn, for hosting! … [Read more...]
It’s Occurred to Me
That maybe by being “humble” I am also being ungrateful.And so I would like to say thank you to whoever nominated me for this.To tell you the truth, I would rather be the best homeschooling mom.Or the best encourager.Or the best Super-Homeschooler.Because those are the qualities to which—perhaps laughably—I aspire.But if I can make you smile on a … [Read more...]
Come the Spring (A State of Caprice)
Subtitled: two birds, one stoneSpring grass, there is a dance to be danced for you. Come up, spring grass, if only for young feet. Come up, spring grass, young feet ask you.(From “Spring Grass” by Carl Sandburg)I took this photo this morning.Clearly I have no business doing a post for Dawn’s Early Spring field day!Except…hang on a minute. I took … [Read more...]
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