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
I have been given a gift this afternoon - the gift of three hours of quiet. PJ is going to be away all weekend so he graciously offered to take the kids out for a bit today. So here I sit...no sound except the humming of the dishwasher, the spinning of the washing machine, and … Continue reading Week 5 Wrap-Up
My very favourite place to be this time of the year is in the woods! We love our fall nature walks. The colours are brilliant, the air is crisp and cool, and most importantly the mosquitoes are no longer a nuisance! What more could a girl ask for? Yesterday, we had a limited amount of … Continue reading In the Woods
My Peace in the Puzzle 