Books & Reading

In Which My “Commonplace Book” is Renamed “The Les Mis Fan Club”

I had this post entirely written in my head last night, so it counts for yesterday. I cannot stop copying quotes from Les Miserables. And I underline far more than I write (I wish my hands never tired). That’s why I bought the $5 paperback – it is mine, my own, my precious. (Yes, we… Continue reading In Which My “Commonplace Book” is Renamed “The Les Mis Fan Club”

Books & Reading

Wisdom from Children’s Literature

I can’t think of anything weird to post for April Fools, but I have two fun snippets from my kids’ books. And I’m doing a little challenge with some friends, we are going to post everyday (other than Sunday) in April. Life’s been busy here, true, but mainly my perfectionism has kicked into high-gear regarding… Continue reading Wisdom from Children’s Literature

Books & Reading

Sunday Occupations: Pre-reading My Children’s Books

Sunday is not just another day. It is a cherished day of rest, no hustle and bustle allowed. One thing I try to do on Sunday is pre-read my kids’ books for the coming week. I have three kids, so this can be quite a list. I simplify it by excluding any book I am… Continue reading Sunday Occupations: Pre-reading My Children’s Books

Books & Reading · Nature Study & Science

Getting Started with a Difficult Book

Have you ever been intimidated by a book? I have. Currently that book is Adventures with a Microscope, scheduled in AO year 7. Eleven of the fifty-nine adventures are scheduled in year 7 (but you have to choose which 11 to do). For term one the book sat on the shelf. I didn’t know what… Continue reading Getting Started with a Difficult Book

Books & Reading · Mother Culture

Thoughts on John from J.C. Ryle

My morning devotional reading is from Daily Readings from J.C. Ryle , Volume 2: John. They are compiled by Robert Sheehan into a year long daily devotional book. While I usually make my Bible notes in a little spiral book dedicated to my devotions, some quotes have found their way into my commonplace book. As… Continue reading Thoughts on John from J.C. Ryle

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The Best Thing We Ever Memorized (According to my Kids)

This Wednesday I’ll share some of my kids’ favorite words. Once upon a time we memorized the riddles from The Hobbit. Well, we’ve been getting morning time done, and that includes memorization. I have the riddles slated to review once a week, but we’ve done them daily, per the children’s request. This is one I… Continue reading The Best Thing We Ever Memorized (According to my Kids)