Untamed (Book Review)
This book is about becoming who you are as opposed to who the world has told you to be.
parenting
To Kneel is True Blue Patriotism (Suzy Shepard Quote and Photos)
Suzy is a fellow blog reader of yours and has something important to say.
A Veteran Homeschooler’s Advice for Homebound Families
I wrote this to help homebound families find the blessing in their school closures by fortifying their families.
Our Children Campaigning for Elizabeth Warren (Photos)
We’re going to vote for Elizabeth Warren in the democratic primary. Here’s why.
In Utero (New Abstract Painting in Pastel)
Contemplating a baby in the womb and their integrated relationship with the mother…
Our Youngest turns 23
A photo collection of our daughter throughout last year. We are so grateful to have her with us in our life!
Visiting Our Daughter and Lehigh University Campus (Photos)
I finally saw the Lehigh University campus where our daughter is a first year PhD student. It is lovely!
Invisible Work (Poem by Alison Luterman)
…but the unseen
unbelievable effort it takes to live
the life that goes on between them,
I think all the time about invisible work.
Attention is the Beginning of Devotion (Mary Oliver Quote)
Teach the children. We don’t matter so much, but the children do. Show them daisies and the pale…
Being a Mother (Serena Crawford Quote)
The biggest surprise of my life was finding out that the best thing that ever happened to me was being a mother…
Mindset (Book Review)
This is a wonderful book that I think everyone could benefit from reading. I give it five stars.
Our Youngest Turns 21 ( Poem by Polly Castor)
We’re so glad
you came to be with us!
Here’s to another
great trip
around the sun!
We love you!
Delivered from a Drift (poem by Emily Polis Gibson)
Saved by a storm and dug out from a drift:
I celebrate each time I hear your voice singing,
knowing you are a thread born to knit and mend hearts.
Our Youngest Daughter Moves into Her First Apartment and Begins Junior Year
The apartment is owned by the campus itself, complete with campus furniture and a full kitchen. It is quite charming, in good shape, very convenient to class, and our daughter is looking forward to cooking for herself instead of eating in the dining hall.
Best Board Books for Toddlers
Shown in this post are some of our favorite board books for toddlers. Read to you children and grandchildren as often as possible for as long as you can.