homeschool, adoption, parenting, family, homemaking
I spent last weekend at a conference full of wonderful women who share a few key things in common with me: they are homeschooling moms; they are bloggers; and they love Jesus. I’ll share more about that in another post. Saturday night, after a long but fun day of conferencing and photoging (newly made up [...]
In this house, we’re a bunch of geeks technology aficionados. Ken buys gadgets like I [would love to] buy shoes. As I type this, he is playing with his newest gadget, a micro reverse adapter for his camera lens that allows him to take crazily close-up photos. So when BlogHer gave me an opportunity to [...]
You, my dear blog readers, are fabulous. And because you are so very fabulous, I sure would appreciate your help on something… In my other life {as a photographer}, I am working on a portrait project this month celebrating the God-given beauty in every woman, no matter her age, shape, or age. I’m photographing real [...]
Rather than having one big “TALK” with my mom about how babies were made and how boys and girls were different and so on, I learned those things gradually over the years. My mom answered questions as I asked them, and I knew everything I need to know. But one day in elementary school, I [...]
I usually tame my thoughts before sharing them, because a peek into my brain is a scary thing. My family often tells me they’d be afraid to be inside my head. A bit of my randomness: 1) I’m excited to be participating in the 10 Days Series, organized by iHomeschool Network. It’s going to take [...]
Every year, when the dogwoods bloom, I think of the legend of the dogwood. If you’re not from the South, you may have never heard of this legend. (The following explanation borrowed from Explore Southern History.) “According to the story, it was the dogwood tree that provided the wood used to build the cross on [...]
No matter how busy or distracted life gets, I like to keep a few books at hand. They keep me sane. I love the idea of having different books that require different concentration levels, so I try to have at least one “deep” read, as well as a good fiction story that holds my attention. [...]
I’ve seen miscellany monday on finding joy, but never participated. Since today is a Monday and it feels a bit miscellaneous, I’m joining in… (and I love the little typewriter on the button!) 1 – Last Sunday, my husband and I enjoyed a fancy schmancy brunch date. Every bit of food we ate was scrumptious. [...]
I’m never not reading something. I have stacks of books all over the house: next to my big green chair in my bedroom, next to my favorite chair in the living room, on the ottoman, on the fireplace hearth… all ready for when I unexpectedly have time to squeeze in a chapter or two. Here’s [...]
I’ve been s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g my brain lately by memorizing far more than my little mind has had to grasp in many, many years — because I’m learning lines for my part as Truvy in Steel Magnolias! I’m definitely stepping outside my comfort zone by having such a big part in a play! The cast is great, [...]
Because of my CRAZED organizing/cleaning rampage last week, I didn’t do as much reading as I thought I’d do. But that’s okay. I have another stack of friends books waiting on me. And they are very patient. I did manage to read a few, though: 1) For Young Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa [...]
Books are some of my best friends, but my reading seems to come in spurts. Guess it just depends what else is going on in life right then. Since I appreciate good book recommendations, I like to share anything good I’ve found, too! 1) How Children Learn by John Holt — For some time now, [...]
