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Harvesting the Hay
As if the breathtaking views from Janet's house weren't enough, a very short walk took me through these bucolic scenes of the hay...
sursumcorda, 9 May 2016 |
Joseph Reflection: 70 Months (5 years and 10 months)
Joseph is in an origami phase again. Grandma’s visit has also inspired another intense DuoLingo phase (German, French,...
Brief, Somewhat Random Thoughts on Education, Jobs, and...
I have no degree in economics or finance, and certainly don't have the answers to our complex employment problems. But here are some...
The Lion of St. Mark
The Lion of Saint Mark: A Tale of Venice in the 14th Century by G. A. Henty (Preston-Speed, 2000; originally published 1889)...
They All Want Grandma's Phone
I'm glad I discovered Kids Mode on my mobile phone: On my last visit Vivienne managed to change my display to greyscale. Kids Mode is...
Medieval, Otherworldly Prayer
We visited so many churches in Venice (Italy, not Florida), and each one had to be seen twice: first as a museum, because everywhere you...
Swiss Gardens
Swiss yards tend to be small because land is precious and the population is dense. Even so, they come up with some very clever and...
Perspective
A few days ago, in a conversation about childrearing and discipline, I was reminded that it's as important to remember where we were and...
Not the Most Reassuring Restroom Sign
If you think restroom privacy is being threatened in the U.S., you should consider this sign from Venice....
He Was the Dearer Musical Prince to Me
Along with much of the rest of the world, I mourn the unexpected loss of a wonderful musician. About the musician born Prince Rogers...
Ellie Reflection: 10 Months
It’s been an eventful month for Ellie. The bad news she sleeps much worse than she ever did. I blame the move and many...
Earth Day 2016
An Earth Day thought from George MacDonald in 1875 (from his novel, Malcolm ): Myriads of such rains had, with age long...
Vivienne Reflection: 4 Years and 3 Months
Vivienne counted to 20 on her own without mistakes. It took a few months, but she self-corrected the mistake she’s had for a...
Daniel Reflection: 2 Years and 7-8 Months
February Gashes his right cheek on a book corner while diving after a toy car. It’s healed now but has left an impressive...
Vivienne Reflection: 4 Years and 2 Months
Our notes are pathetic. February Painted a heart. Does a headstand. March Sings the alphabet song....
Joseph Reflection: 5 Years and 7-8 Months
January I was feeling down and the kids noticed. I decided to answer honestly and said “Sometimes I don’t feel like...
Hamilton (Not a Review)
Although our choir director might think me heretical, I'm not much of a fan of Broadway shows. It's not that I don't like...
Long Day's Journey into Night
How far should we go in an effort to understand someone else's pain? Although the Catholic Church strongly discourages the...
Cure
Cure: A Journey into the Science of Mind over Body by Jo Marchant (Crown Publishers, 2016) Jo Marchant is a scientist and a...
Leading Our Leaders
I like Michael Hyatt's take on our political situation. I f there’s one thing that stands out in the ongoing...
Ellie Reflection: 8-9 Months
January Ellie continues to expand her mobility. She managed to get up to Daniel’s workspace by first holding onto a...
Bad News for Those with Family Overseas
Do you remember Kathy's friend B. who met us at the airport in Banjul ? He's also a math major who sometimes comes to her for...
The Ruby Ring
It's no accident that Aesop's Fables have been popular for millennia. Great truths revealed in brief, memorable stories are...
The Road to Character
The Road to Character by David Brooks (Random House, 2015) I read this book on the recommendation of our rector, so I'm...
Jesus Ist Erstanden!
Easter is in less than three weeks so it's time to bring back my favorite new Easter song from last year. I know it's still...