There’s something about men and meat. Not all men, but most men. Even the mild-mannered, cultured types (my hubby wanted me to point out that he’s not one of them), who really do believe in the value of vegetables, can wax poetical at the memory of a special party. “We ate meat. And meat. And […]
Life
A Day Off in Honor of our Queen
In Thanksgiving for the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Last Tuesday our Queen celebrated her Jubilee with a National Service of Thanksgiving. We celebrated by attending one of many simultaneous carillon concerts held across Britain and Canada. For an hour, the bells sounded across Parliament Hill as Dominion Carillonneur, Dr. Andrea McCrady, played […]
Thanks to Those ‘Willing to Help Defend the Blessings’
As a Canadian, I did not realize that yesterday was Memorial Day in the US. I thank all those throughout the world who are ready to defend the freedoms that we so often take for granted, and especially those who have suffered and continue to suffer for us. And I thank their families who suffer with them. May […]
Inspiration for Mothers
While hunting down motherhood quotes for a baby shower, I’ve come across all sorts of wisdom. Since we homeschoolers are mothers first of all, I thought I’d share with you. And, please, if you have any quote or concept you love, please share it in the comments below. Here’s one quote from The Mother At […]