Bits from Friends and Blog Readers
The poem below is a redux of my poem of last week. Joe simply nailed the essence I was after. Thank you to all who shared these thought provoking quotes…
Polly Castor
Photos of a Wonderful Toddler
I really enjoyed this sweet child. His mother is a reader of this blog…
Recipe: Roasted Strawberries
These are unbelievably good – and much better than jam! We’ve been enjoying this on biscuits, muffins, and over cream cheese on toast, but it would also be good served on ice cream, cheesecake, or pancakes.
Last Night I Dreamt about Running for President
Last night I dreamt about running for President. It wasn’t in this current race but one in the future. In my dream, I won, but that is not one of the moments I saw in my dream.
Based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
At the National Day of Prayer service we had yesterday, our First Selectman read the following. He said he found it on the Internet and it really struck him.
National Day of Prayer
Congress has proclaimed the first Thursday in May the National Day of Prayer and this year our local clergy association decided to host our first annual service for this occasion.
New Poem by me: Synergy
Like an individual water molecule by itself has no wetness/ until jostling with others in a slippery tumble/ it forms and breaks lattices…
Photos of Spring Cotillion
My husband and I were pleased to be included in the Spring Cotillion at St. John’s College in Annapolis last Saturday night. Our daughter was responsible for…
St. John’s College Beats the Navy at Croquet
This is the 30th annual croquet match between St. John’s College and the Naval Academy in Annapolis. In all that time, the Navy has only won five times.
Visiting our Oldest Daughter at St. John’s College
We have come to visit our oldest daughter, who is a junior at St. John’s College in Annapolis. We’ve enjoyed staying in her house and meeting her friends.
Baltimore Art Museums
Yesterday we visited The Walters Art Museum and The Baltimore Museum of Art. Here are some of the highlights…
We Sent an Acceptance Check to Swarthmore
Well, we have sent an acceptance check to Swarthmore! Our son felt that it was the best school with the most options and opportunity.
Recipe: Date Muffins
These are wholesome: made with maple syrup and the sprouted spelt flour I mentioned recently on my blog.
Plants in a Retaining Wall
Something functional can also be made beautiful! Here are some ideas for plants for retaining walls.
My Kids’ Robot at the Homeschool Science Fair
Well, the FIRST robotics season is over and my kids brought their robot to the homeschooling science fair, and did a great job teaching little kids about it.
