Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace. ~M. Sarton Fifty empty holes, lining the picket fence of our front yard, lay ahead of me and my mini crew. Fifty holes dug out […]
“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” – Cicero One of the best words of advice in my motherhood and homeschooling journey was to build up your own home library. In a world of every changing politics and morals and seeing history literally being erased or changed, a […]
In a world of darkness, let us be the light. We’re certainly not perfect … but we are aiming for this: “O give us homes built firm upon the Saviour, Where Christ is Head, and Counsellor and Guide; Where ev’ry child is taught His love and favor And gives his heart to Christ, the crucified: […]
“The mother has then so much in her power that she can not only determine to a great extend what kind of infancy the child shall have, but also whether her own duties therein shall be heavy or light. {preparing dinner before 8:30 a.m. in the morning; this daily habit makes my day run […]
“One of the marks of a feminine woman is refinement, which implies good social breeding. This means to be tactful, courteous, diplomatic, considerate, sensitive to the feelings of others, and the picture of propriety, good taste and graciousness. A refined person is careful not to offend anyone, is never rude, impolite, inconsiderate, crude, coarse or […]
