My first job in high school was doing odd jobs at a family-run assisted living place. One of my coworkers was Jay Fullmer, and he could draw anything. Seriously. Among other things he’s done, he had his work in the Birds in Art exhibit at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum one year. His birds … Read more
I’ve been on this homeschool gig for many years and I sometimes feel a bit inadequate teaching a given topic to my punks. Maybe that’s just me. Or… just maybe you sometimes feel the same way. Thankfully, I don’t have to sail this homeschooling ship all by my onesies. Savvy (to paraphrase Captain Jack Sparrow)? … Read more
I love roses, and I suppose that is a good thing as our garden is full of rose bushes of all sorts. When I was a child I lived in a house with fantastically ancient rose bushes. These old ladies produced the most immense and beautiful blooms. The kind you can sink your entire face … Read more
The world around us is beginning to show signs of spring. Daffodils and crocuses are sending up bright green shoots from beneath the cold, brown earth. A robin braves the cold winds, hopping across the yard. These signs of life give us hope that the long winter will come to a close and warmer days … Read more
What is the ideal school day? The girls know what to do, when to do it, and get it done with smiles and cheer and helpfulness. We have a clean home, clean laundry, and home-cooked meals on the table. Every bedroom is picked up and the living room is presentable. There is no clutter and … Read more