We’re all confronted with sin, we all fall into it, and (hopefully) we all want to avoid it. While studying Tolkein’s Fellowship of the Ring in Omnibus 2 we came across a simple description of the path into sin. Of course, I knew it all of this, but had never put it together logically before. […]
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Review: The Best Things in Life by Peter Kreeft
The Best Things in Life. What are they? Peter Kreeft tackles that question in his book, subtitled: A Contemporary Socrates Looks at Power, Pleasure, Truth, and the Good Life. In twelve dialogues, ‘Socrates’ discusses contemporary life, combining his traditional method of questioning with kindness, humor, and careful logic. These conversations, which take place at […]
Weekly Wrap Up: Archery, Omnibus, and Miss 14’s Blogs
In my life this week… We’re settling into our spring routine, gardening after breakfast, and swimming after that if it is warm. Usually we’re studying well before 10AM. The rest of the day is full of learning, outside time, reading, walking, music, chatting, playing, and household chores. But as of this week that’s changing, for […]
Weekly Wrap-Up: Spring, School, and my Husband’s Wisdom
In my life this week… Aches and pains. Energy and laughter. Music and strawberries. Kids full of wonder at what they are learning…and kids full of resentment that they have to learn. Garden dirt, nettles, and a huge garter snake. Walks, apple blossoms, and lilacs. And brand new chicks, two dozen balls of fluff and energy. In […]