Resolution for Today
I will not argue with someone who hasn't quite got their life, their direction, or their reasoning together yet. It is work enough for me to manage my life, my direction, and my own reasoning... and on top of these I have children I need to shepherd. My vocation as a...
Before You Vote #8: Three Sites, No Spin
Not even a Catholic bias, which you will ALWAYS find here 🙂 Vote Gopher Fact Check Open Secrets Project for the week: go through the site with the kids and sort out the FACTS. I went through them briefly this morning, and to me it's still a no-brainer -- I'm voting...
Waaah… She’s 10 minutes from here.
But I don't have tickets and I can't believe we're missing this. Sarah Palin in West Chester
I’m Against Cloning, But…
could we maybe make an exception and clone this guy for when my daughters are ready to settle down? Hey, he's tall, dark and handsome, he speaks Spanish, AND he's unequivocally PRO-LIFE??? What's not to like? The unedited version (contains graphic images of abortion)...
So Many Good Reads, So Little Time…
I transferred all my bookmarks to delicious because I felt they were cluttering up my folders here. But since I did that 2 months ago I'm back in the same place. Argh. Where I've been... just for today... Bizarro Politics from a 4RealMom's hubby Martin Sheen says NO...
Understanding the Economic Crisis
So we've got the basics: as a nation, we spend more than we earn. But here's a couple of videos the kids and I will be watching a bit more closely tomorrow.
Consider This…
Hat Tip: Maria
Powerful Homily for Homeschoolers, Parents and Educators
from Fr. Bonaventure of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate. To quote: The education of children is a very delicate procedure. It is more delicate than the most highly trained neurosurgeon. For he only operates on matter, the brain, or the neurological system, or...
Author of the Month: Jim Arnosky
For the first time in a long time, I actually don't have firm plans for books this month, so I'm taking the easy way out and joining the Author Fiesta over at Cay's Jim Arnosky's site We love Crinkleroot around here, but haven't read Arnosky books in a while... it'll...
Saint Athanasius by F. A. Forbes
for Paco, 12. Vocabulary Chapter 1: Patriarch Mediterranean predecessor previous judgment incense amphitheater steadfast quailed absolved quench bruised scrupled apostates schism allegiance hither thither aureole vigorous catechumens
Saint Meinrad Catholic Story Coloring Book
Vocabulary for Yena, 6. Chapter 1. one year there great castle what twelve name more about
Saint Anthony and the Christ Child
Chapter 1 Vocabulary list for Migi, 9: Portuguese armory entertaining magistrate beautiful laughter doublet fierce flourishing Saracens ancestor possessions murmured accounts cathedral question courtyard roused attention deceived
See How It Works
For Aisa, to go with your American Government studies.
Honoring St. Augustine (and his mom)
"Our hearts were made for Thee, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in Thee." "Sero te amavi pulchritudo tam antiqua et tam nova!" (Late have I loved thee, O Beauty so ancient and so new!) Lots of reading and activities here. Today, we are remembering St....
Reads of the Day
Chesterton on Home Schooling Why Shakir Can't Read (H/T Crunchy Con Rod Dreher)