Sisyphus by Titian (1548) We had a Charlotte Mason support group meeting last night. I never know what we should call ourselves! “Support group” sounds like we all have a problem and need help. Sometimes I say “PMEU” for Parent’s Midwest Education Union, but then NOBODY knows what it is we do. “Book discussion group” is probably the safest bet. …
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A Favorite Poet
Thomas Gray (1716-1770) I have been busy with a special writing project and will be for a few weeks. I would appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this time. So, my posts may be scarce around here for awhile. However, today I have a new post up over at Educating Mother. It’s a little piece about what Thomas Gray called…
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Hominus Vis – “The Strength of Man”
“Mom – what is Hovis?” asked Marit this week. “I have no idea, dear. What are you reading?” “How the Heather Looks by Joan Bodger. It says ‘Then (I) asked him where I could buy bread. That all depended, he said. Did I just want bread, or did I want Hovis?’ “ Thus began a fun trek into something that…
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Bent Leather, Part 2
Sioux Falls wild turkeys in Pipestone the prairie So many of you responded to my last post (Bent Leather, Part 1) via email and comments to tell about how your parents were so conversant and inquiring with strangers! For the most part, this was a good thing and I found some of your stories heartwarming. Thank you. Do we see…
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Bent Leather, Part 1
Do you see those 200 words up in that wordle? How many of those names, places and things do you recognize? Charlotte Mason, the late British educator, published this list in order to make a point about her method of education. I’ll get back to that in a minute. Long, long ago, before my oldest two skipped off to their…
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Irish Gusto
Do you do anything special to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Someone here will probably get green milk at the supper table. Rumor has it that we will experience a full Irish meal by a certain son and friend – that could be fun. We will, of course, read. Last year, I told you about a favorite living book on St….
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Sixth Annual Living Education Retreat
Every year for six years in a row my, friends and I have organized the Living Education Retreat. I am so excited to present to you the flyer for our 2011 retreat! I hope you can join us for a mindful, relaxing weekend. For a more detailed description about what happens at our retreats, here is a post with details…
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Economics for Nine-Year-Olds : The Mississippi Bubble
Chardin – Boy Blowing Bubbles We had a fun economics lesson today! LizzieBee and I were reading one of my favorite chapters in This Country of Ours by H.E. Marshall titled “The Mississippi Bubble”. I asked her if she knew what the Mississippi Bubble was and she replied, “No. But when we’re done, can we please look up a…
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Consider
Did you jump on the bandwagon of picking a word for 2011? The point is to choose a word that will inspire you in the coming year, a word that you would like to see manifested in your life or family. It’s a good idea, I think. So, did you pick one? I finally settled on a word. It’s consider. …
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