The imposing figure of Samuel Johnson keeps popping up in my (and my children’s) reading lives these days. A few months back I was pre-reading a book assigned for C-Bear’s grade 10 year called A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland by James Boswell. The book chronicles an excursion from “London to Land’s End” (as Johnson … Continue reading Candy Mountain Academy — wrapping up week 2
The night before last, one of my favourite evenings on the calendar rolled around. It was bookclub night! Book chat with my reading buddies and so much more. I even got to tickle the keys of a gorgeous 150 year old Blüthner grand piano from Germany. And did I mention there were puppies to cuddle? … Continue reading Frankenstein and Family
Technically this is half a wrap-up since we didn't complete week 8 of our school work this week. The girls went to spend a few nights with grandparents...something they are always excited to do! But perhaps they did more work than I give them credit for. I found these pages in the toy room yesterday. … Continue reading Week 8 (Half) Wrap-Up
My Peace in the Puzzle 