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Book Review: Tremendous Trifles
by: GK Chesterton I went in search of this book after reading a quote attributed to it – “A baby is the...
Embracing Dingy Socks and the Wider Lesson They Teach
At the doctor’s office, I was told to undress and get into a gown by the nurse. As I started to untie my...
Book Review: The Way of the Cross
by: Caryll Houselander This probably goes...
Book Review: Tranquility by Tuesday
by Laura Vanderkam I heard an interview with Laura Vanderkam on Jon Acuff’s...
Book Review: King Solomon’s Ring
by Konrad Lorenz My daughter read this book for her high school science class. She so enjoyed the book she told me all about it practically...
Saint Zelie Martin
"Let us carry on bravely."
1 July 2023 – Salmon Ladders (for people), Gnats and Sleepwalking
Children are naturally curious creatures and with so many under one roof coupled with the fact that we homeschool, we are frequently looking things...
Book Review: The Treasure Seekers
by E. Nesbit I came across this author, E. Nesbit, on a list of suggested reading by the woman who designed the curriculum I’m using this year....
Saint Josemaria Escriva
"... but rather the one who never fails to get up again..."
What if Pagan Festivals are Just Misinterpreted Yearnings for Christian Feast Days?
It feels like the climate of Mercury outside, only hotter. The sun is out from practically sunrise to sunset. And the...
24 June 2023 – Devil’s Stinkhorn, Marsh Mallow, Barbarian
Children are naturally curious creatures and with so many under one roof coupled with the fact that we homeschool, we are frequently looking things...
Book Review: Money Secrets
by Dave Barry I bought this book – in particular – because someone in the reviews said they bought it thinking it was a serious book on money and it...