Monthly Archives: November 2006

A Curtain Ramble

Posted on November 29, 2006 by Mary

It’s chillin outside to the extent of ground-covering sleet action all day! Amazing that just yesterday I was outside in shorts and a t-shirt, hanging my living room curtains on the line. It got to 60 degrees yesterday! I should have … Continue reading →

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A Recipe for Comfort

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Mary

Comfort food. When I’m sick, I want my mom’s chicken stew with dumplings. Or my mother-in-law’s chicken and rice casserole. What does it for you? It’s pouring outside, temps in the thirties, and my family is sick. We’ve all got … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potatoes, Bananas and Honey, oh my!

Posted on November 25, 2006 by Mary

I’m convinced that someone like me must have invented the following recipe. Someone not very fond of the traditional sweet potato-marshmallow-smothered hot dish. And that’s putting it nicely. But when my mom brought this amazing dish to a mutual friend’s … Continue reading →

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Dr. Phil’s Take on Homeschoolers

Posted on November 24, 2006 by Mary

Ha. Thanks to Gina, I’m onto him. Dr. Phil, that is. For those of you that wonder what the big deal is, go read “The Homeschool Scuttle”…or save yourself an hour and read the highlights of the article here. Dr. … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Tradition

Posted on November 23, 2006 by Mary

As I made my desserts in prep for today’s feast at my big sister’s house, I thought about all the times loving hands had prepared these same recipes. Aunt Lilly’s pie crust has probably been around half a century at … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Lore

Posted on November 22, 2006 by Mary

My favorite Thanksgiving story is the one about Squanto and God’s sovereign plan for his life. It’s proof that if you rely only on public school textbooks, you’ll miss many fascinating truths about history. My friend and I were just discussing this … Continue reading →

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Weekend Kindness: Love List to Hubby

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Mary

This past weekend’s mission was: Send a love letter listing the reasons “Why I love you so much.” So I wrote a love letter to my husband…he’s the best, and I’m so glad God put us together! In deference to … Continue reading →

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Airing Quilts, Lifting Spirits

Posted on November 17, 2006 by Mary

What better title for a “real life” update than “Airing Quilts”? Though, in reality, I am airing the bedding (yes, real quilts) out on the clothesline…it’s a beautiful day for mid-November. Now that you’re imagining the peaceful, Amish-like scenery of … Continue reading →

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Homeschooling and The Internet

Posted on November 17, 2006 by Mary

For anyone–homeschoolers especially–the Internet is a massive library. Its bookshelves, endless and full—not only with books, but with magazines and research papers. And it’s a library teeming with experts anticipating your every need.   Thanks to the Internet, children around … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Project For You

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Mary

Earlier this month, I posted at the Weekend Kindness site: Kindness to Kids. In it I shared several ideas on a way to reach out this Christmas. Whether you take on this project as an individual, as a family, a 4H community … Continue reading →

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