I was doing French on the couch with Miss 14 when Miss 11 bounded down the stairs with her logic and grammar books, ready to work with me. She took one look at us and said with a smile in her voice, “You stole my Mommy!” We all laughed at the cheerful accusation. And that’s […]
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Visit the Sistine Chapel Virtually
Without having seen the Sistine Chapel one can form no appreciable idea of what one man is capable of achieving. (Johann Wolfgang Goethe in 1787 in Rome) Between 1508 and 1512, Michelangelo accomplished one of the most stunning works of art ever created: he painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling. This astounding artistic and religious achievement has attracted people for […]
Learning about The Fascinating World of Farming
We’ve always tried to grow some of our own food, for both health and financial reasons. It wasn’t until later that we realized it was a wonderful educational opportunity as well, perfect for our homeschooling family. We learn about plants and animals, bugs and diseases, and soil. What’s more, we learn how they are […]