Would you rather find yourself in a remote and untouched corner of the globe (if such a virgin region were left to explore in our world), or stand amid the ruins of an ancient civilization? I was thinking about that this week. Maybe because both seem equally impossible and so far out of reach in … Continue reading Would You Rather…?
As I continue working my way slowly through this book of Ruskin’s writings, I feel like my eyes are being opened to really SEE things in a new and deeper way. Last night I was struck by his comparison of an unimaginative artist and an imaginative artist. Now, I don’t consider myself an artist of … Continue reading The Imaginative Path to Freedom
After writing this, I feel mentally inebriated, worn out, like I’ve birthed something. So, I apologize for the lame title. I just don’t have any creativity left. I was gonna go with “God Is In the Details,” but however applicable, it seemed trite. It may not be incredibly polished or profound, but I’ll admit my … Continue reading Art and God and Details
It’s no secret we home educate our children (even though I did wish I could do it “undercover” when I first started). And if you know me in person, you know how passionate I am about homeschooling and education and lifelong learning in general! I have shared things on Facebook to help families who are … Continue reading Why This Is NOT the Time to Do School at Home
After three years of driving an SUV that I loved, I am now back to being a minivan mom. Last week our family sold our beloved Kia Sorento and made the leap to a Kia Sedona. It was perfect timing all around, and we got an amazing deal on this 2019 demo model with only … Continue reading A New Heart
My Peace in the Puzzle 