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Seeing Language
My hearing is very good, probably better than that of many my age because I didn't ruin it in my teens with headphones and loud...
sursumcorda, 25 May 2007 |
Dialect
The gem of a story for today is a lesson in why I must learn Swiss German, otherwise known as “ dialect.“ The...
No Wonder Jon's Eyes Are So Good
Just what parents didn't want to hear. Apparently high-action video games can improve your eyesight . ( Rochester...
Happy Writer
Were it not for the probability of disturbing other library patrons, Li'l Writer Guy would be dancing a happy little jig. ...
Another Sunny Sunday
Hello all! The old Janet is back! Her struggles are far from over, but praise God her feelings are back to their giddy...
A Challenging Day, but a Good One
Porter put the bikes on the back of the car again this morning, and we headed off to the Tosohatchee State Reserve near...
Six Weeks and Counting
This weeks highlights . . . Inspired by the experience of being listened to I went to Bible study determined to listen to...
For Your Amusement
It was a scene worthy of one of those funniest-videos shows. As I opened the front door this morning to take out the trash, I...
Carrion-Eaters, Too, Are God's Creation
On one of our recent bike rides, we came upon a dead armadillo. Dead armadillos happen not infrequently in Florida. They may be...
Peace
I woke today thinking of the character of God. His faithfulness, his goodness, his sovereignty, his love. I do so nearly...
The Princess and Curdie
I am reading "The Princess and Curdie" by George MacDonald with a friend and this time around I am recording quotes that I...
Paris with Mom and Dad (April 5-7, 2007)
I took notes on our vacation to France, but it has been more than a month so I’m sure to have lost the ability to write about...
The Healing Power of a Listening Ear
Listening is a skill, a discipline, and I’m only beginning to train myself in it. This is an ode to the listening ears I...
I Knew We Had a Lot of Books...
...but even I am amazed. Heather introduced me to Book Collector , and I've been thrilled. I've long wanted to make...
Christmas in May
I know it is Mother’s Day, but my today was a mini-Christmas for me. We didn’t sing any Christmas songs in church,...
Our Favorite After-Church Activity
This post is going to be about our Sunday bike ride, but I have to admit that coffee hour is also a favorite after-church activity,...
Checking Out a Farmers' Market and Another Bike Trail
I've given up my search for an organic farmers' market; around here I should be happy with a farmers' market of any kind....
The Seventh to Last Week . . . this time around.
Boy, do the weeks fly by! I’ve finally decided that I want to and can justify coming back for more school. I was...
One More Reason to Avoid Hospital Births
Or hospitals in general, if you can help it. I realize they perform a vital service, and I really am thankful for doctors and...
More Sunday Biking
Biking after church could get to be a habit. A good one. Last Sunday we returned to the West Orange Trail, this time heading...
A Long Story and a Warning for Homeschoolers
We have been blessed with a surprising number of very bright friends, their talents ranging from math to music, from business to...
It’s May Already (Update April 30-May 7)
Hurray for short weeks! Of course, I can’t complain about the work that I do during the week, but it was wonderful to have...
More Music, No Flowers This Time
Having written recently about my love of student recitals , I have to mention that we went to a Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra...
Europe 2007: April 15 - Homeward Bound
Now I must report on my first dissatisfaction with the Swiss transportation system. The bus we rode from the airport could not...
Flowers and Music
Not long ago, a friend was lamenting to me about how tedious elementary recitals are. Little piano and violin students plunking and...