I’ve never been much on contests that require a judge–contests like dog shows, gymnastics, diving, and ice skating. Blame communist Olympic judges and a strong … Read More ›
Category: Homeschool
It was some motherly sense of triumph to hear my sons pluck piano keys with purpose. The boys have been taking lessons for a couple … Read More ›
This summer, more than ever, I wanted to fill our family’s basket full of sun-warmed, garden vegetables, juicy, ripe berries, and golden honey—but also memories. … Read More ›
Even though it was only for a few days, we braved busy roads and headed south for sandy beaches, seafood, and the gentle surf. I … Read More ›
In the middle of the woods near our home, a 200-year-old tree canopies countless critters and understory foliage. We’ve made regular trips to marvel at … Read More ›
Ain’t. As the daughter and granddaughter of two grammar greats, I’ve grown up deeply convicted about the incorrectness of the informal contraction, “ain’t.” But what … Read More ›
At the end of homeschool days, after clearing the table of books, crayons, glue, or whatever else we’ve been using, the boys make a mad … Read More ›
There’s nothing like an internet outage in 2020 to make folks extra creative. While the world operates from their laptops and smartphones, ours were (and … Read More ›
While I lean on the side of Anne of Green Gables, who surely appreciates the glory of warm apple cider donuts and heirloom gourds…I’m a … Read More ›
We recently started the adventure of “preschool at home.” While there have been plenty of fun learning opportunities for all, Mom here has probably most … Read More ›