Polly Castor
New Poem: Be Vulnerable
Let the angels tell them what they need to know. Trust God’s steady hand and correcting rod for thankfully that is not our job.
Historical Fiction for Kids about the 20th Century
I recommend these 20th century historical fiction titles for homeschooling kids or for any young reader (or would-be reader) on your gift list.
Non-Fiction Books about the 20th Century for Kids
These books about the 20th century I recommend for any homeschooling family or any curious, precocious kid on your gift list…
Some Humor for Labor Day
Here is some humor (not all of which is funny…) and I hope you’ve had a wonderful holiday weekend!
August 2014 Bits and Clips
Here are the articles, blogs, podcasts and videos from this month that I felt were worth sharing. I hope you find something enjoyable, inspiring, intriguing or
The Distinction Between Jesus and the Christ
I was struck while studying the Christian Science Bible lesson for this week by the distinctions made between Jesus and the Christ.
Tonight’s Sunset
We had to pull over tonight on the way home to photograph this sunset. It is hard to imagine, but it was better before this, while I was trying to get to a place I could pull over.
Our Garden Produce: August 2014
The three raised beds in our front yard have been yielding abundantly. We had to resort to giving away…
A Quarry Day at Last
We belong to a swimming hole that used to be a Quarry, and this place is usually not only the highlight of our summer, but a mainstay all season long. But not this year!
New Poem: The First Day of My Last Year Homeschooling
This year I am riveted to taking in and treasuring the beauty of its lingering presence with thankfulness and hope.
Melody Beattie Quote about Gratitude
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns…
Photos of Ridgefield’s New Library
It was a pleasure to finally get to see the new Ridgefield library that opened in May. I knew many people that worked hard on seeing this project through to fruition.
A Hike with Homeschooling Kids
It was a delight yesterday to share one of my favorite hikes with the two kids of a homeschooling friend of mine.
Roberta’s Pottery
My friend Roberta shares time in the same pottery studio as me on Tuesday mornings. She is shown above with her husband– she’s Brazilian and her husband is from India– and knowing her in Newtown, CT makes the world feel wonderfully small.
Is God the Only Power?
I read recently something written by Edward A. Kimball in 1909 originally published in the Bloomington Illinois Daily Bulletin newspaper titled “Answers to Questions Concerning Christian Science.” One of the major questions he answers is: What are the fundamental points of difference between Christian Scientists and other Christians? Here is the first part of his answer: