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I have done something wonderfully right. I have raised readers. My oldest two were early readers. But my youngest started later. Here are the books she just
You blog readers have probably figured out that I like bright colors, which is why I enjoyed this book by a leading watercolorist in Britain.
I really enjoyed this book and give it five stars. It is different than anything I have ever read. It is a story of redemption, so there are a few
This enormous book is not the type I often undertake. I read it in order to be able to discuss it with my daughter who was also reading it, and I’m so glad I did!
Here are some great sources to understand the importance of punctuation. It helps you see why proper usage matters.
At my monthly town clergy meeting yesterday we discussed these “guidelines for mutuality” which are ways to overcome conflict, and resolve differing points of view in a group.
This interesting book was incredibly well written and I highly recommend it. I loved the depiction of the 1890’s in Chicago, and the breathlessly exotic excursion to the South Seas.
This is the first book in the Strokes of Genius: the Best of Drawing series. I came across it when hunting in my library for
I had heard raves about this book and was disappointed; I give it only three stars. It may be a realistic portrayal of hard lives, but I need a book to…
If you are looking for some wonderful picture books to give as gifts, consider these. Each page has a short stanza accompanied by an amazing piece of intriguing artwork.
The Christian Science Lesson Sermon that we hear on Sundays in Christian Science churches is available to be read and studied during the preceding week.
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I really enjoyed this book and give it five stars. It is quirky, honest and fresh, and so rich in metaphor to be almost like reading poetry.
It says something when you truly wear out a Bible! He’s starting to use a “new” one that was his mother’s because too many pages are falling out of his own…
Yeah! I’m celebrating my third year of this daily blog. I have a tradition of making a “best of” list with links, which folks have found it especially helpful
– This is a young adult book about the relationship of Charles Darwin with his wife Emma. It highlights his wrestling with the implications of his theory in light of his wife’s faith. The two viewpoints are contrasted as opposites, but somehow within the marriage both supported by love. Their brood of ten children, seven … Read more
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My youngest has recently been studying evolution. This is a hot topic amongst homeschoolers where many teach “Creationism” and not evolution
