Advent and Christmas… I do not really want to think about that yet, but the clock is tick ticking and so I must. But I SHALL enjoy every last bit of fall first. We are having such a wonderful and prolonged fall that I don’t want to miss a bit of it. But back to…
We all have a Bucket List. Some of us have it written down, some of us hold it in their heart and mind, but it’s there. On my Bucket List is a visit to each USA National Parks. I have crossed a few off my list already but this week was a big one. Visiting…
Featured image: All Souls Day, Joža Uprka (1861–1940), 1897 Grey is November… starts a poem by Elsa Beskow. And I often find that it is so, even if she wrote from Sweden. The liturgical year is, once again, so fitting in its dedication of the month of November. If the weather is grey, thinking about…
I love my home library! Every time someone walks into our home for the first time and they see the walls covered with books, their reaction is always the same: “Just what I expected!” And then they start perusing the shelves. And that makes me so very happy! I love sharing books with friends and…
When I discovered the book: My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States by Lee Bennett Hopkins, illustrated by Stephen Alcorn, I could not resist! Poetry and geography blending harmoniously together? Say no more, I was sold. The rich texts of the poems, the stunning illustrations. This is a beautiful book that belongs on…
This blog post is dedicated to Eddie T. for his love of all things jammy. First a neighbor gave me some elderberries, she does every year, and usually I use it for elderberry syrup. Then a co-worker of my husband’s gave him pears, before I had time to process the elderberries. No one in my…
We are at the beginning of October, we all have a few weeks of homeschool under our belts and now is a good time to evaluate where we are at and how things are going. And more specifically to relieve some of the stress that we might be feeling. If you are overwhelmed, something needs…
Love the Madonna and pray the Rosary, for her Rosary is the weapon against the evils of the world today. All graces given by God pass through the Blessed Mother.St. Padre Pio. As I start this post on the eve of Padre Pio’s feast day this quote seems quite fitting. The month of October is…
We are back for the second half of a wonderful interview with local Colorado author Rachel Schluenderfritz and illustrator Ted Schluenderfritz discussing their wonderful book Rejoice and Be Glad! Living the Beatitudes. It has been such an amazing experience! In this half we will be digging deeper into the Beatitudes. Why they matter and how…
Oh boy! This has been such a treat to prepare! For the last couple of months I have been working on a wonderful interview with local Colorado author Rachel Schluenderfritz and illustrator Ted Schluenderfritz discussing their wonderful book Rejoice and Be Glad! Living the Beatitudes. It has been such an amazing experience! I cannot wait…
