These folk stories are a 1860’s Literature assignment from Diane’s American Literature Course. The Loyal Canine “I wonder if that rascally raccoon and the prickly porcupine are going to stroll down here and taunt me again?” reasoned Charlie, the loyal canine, who was guarding the chicken coop one cold night. “Those two figure that playin’ is better than workin’,” … Continue reading New Wyoming Folklore
Rose Campbell Books
“Keep good company, read good books, love good things and cultivate soul and body as faithfully as you can…” -Rose In Bloom My friends and readers of this blog are likely to know that I consider Louisa May Alcott to be in my list of very favorite authors. I say very favorite even though Diane … Continue reading Rose Campbell Books
Freckles & A Girl of the Limberlost
“The scene was intensely attractive. The thickness of the swamp made a dark, massive background below, while above towered gigantic trees. The men were calling jovially back and forth as they unharnessed tired horses that fell into attitudes of rest and crunched, in deep content, the grain given them. Duncan, the brawny Scotch head-teamster, lovingly … Continue reading Freckles & A Girl of the Limberlost
The Virginian Essays
The Virginian essays are an assignment taken from Diane's American Literature Course. The Virginian, written by Owen Wister, is about a young man, called simply “the Virginian.” He is seemingly perfect, though he maintains that he has many faults. He is the hero of the book and is humble, wise, and good. Though he never claims … Continue reading The Virginian Essays
My Ántonia Essays
These essays are a My Antonia assignment from Diane's American Literature Course. A Day in My Life in Wyoming Territory March 30 We have survived this long, long winter! It was hard, and very cold, so much different than the winters back East. And the wind! I’ve never heard it howl like that before. But now spring … Continue reading My Ántonia Essays
Voxer App for Oral Narrations
As a relaxed classical homeschooler, I have always been very impressed with Charlotte Mason’s ideas regarding narrations. I long struggled, however, to really implement them. This spring I read Karen Glass’s Know and Tell, and it changed everything for me. It took an important philosophy and made it practical and accessible for me. Narrations are … Continue reading Voxer App for Oral Narrations
Literature for the Ages – Year 2
Last year I had the privilege of teaching a literature class for four high school-aged homeschooled girls. I explained my goals and best attempt at planning the school year here. We get to do it again! This year two of my girls are seniors. My thought as I considered selections was to attempt to … Continue reading Literature for the Ages – Year 2
Online Book Clubs
Do you know about our Facebook Book Club, Potato Peel Pie Book Community? It is a lovely and lively group where we discuss all things books! Also, because we love to read together, we have more than a dozen thematic reading groups for Peelers (members of Potato Peel Pie Book Community). Members of Potato Peel … Continue reading Online Book Clubs
Fall 2018: Memory Walk
I am not a morning person. I am, by nature, a night owl. I have, however, discerned that I need a quiet and prayerful start to every day. Stealing the term from Jen Mackintosh, I have dedicated 30-60 minutes every morning for my Mother’s Morning Basket. "Everyone of us needs half an hour of prayer … Continue reading Fall 2018: Memory Walk
Fall 2018: Weekly Planning
Weekly Planning I said in the Monthly Planning post that I do my best work when I plan weekly. Over the years I have found that I am most likely to plan appropriately if I plan just enough for the week ahead of me. This allows me to take our family calendar into account, consider … Continue reading Fall 2018: Weekly Planning