Deskwork is what we do after we finish reading together each morning. Simple. It seems this should be a very short post, because in theory the key to success with deskwork is captured quite eloquently in the three words of the old Nike slogan, "Just do it." It really is that simple. I've been telling … Continue reading What do you DO when you do School? Part 2 – The Deskwork
What do you DO when You do School? – Part 1 – Together Time
I've asked this question of so many gracious moms through the years, and learned so much from their patient wisdom. It feels weird to have people asking this question of me, and even stranger to feel like I can actually formulate an intelligible answer. However, we've been "doing school" at home for over ten years … Continue reading What do you DO when You do School? – Part 1 – Together Time
Spring 2012- St. Paddy’s Day in Baa-stun
Let's fast forward through an eventful winter that stalled all blogging and pick up with the second trip after New Years. I was sitting in my hairstylist's chair the week before St. Patrick's Day – a holiday which she takes very seriously. Her name is Allison and she's been to Savannah, New Orleans, and I … Continue reading Spring 2012- St. Paddy’s Day in Baa-stun
A Walk through the City
Last weekend, music teachers were gathered in New York City for a national conference. Naturally we had to be there! (Ric and I don't have an ounce of musical talent between us, but we have talented friends – and they were in the City.) The boys' piano teacher from Pullman was part of a group … Continue reading A Walk through the City
Nomad Eye Candy!
I have a cousin that forwards emails. Some of you groan at the thought, but my cousin is very discriminating. He only forwards really good stuff so I love to see his name in the inbox. Here are the pictures from his last message under the subject line "Amazing Paths." My nomadic heart skipped a … Continue reading Nomad Eye Candy!
“The Other Wise Man” – a Nomad-Lib for Christmas
I've always liked the story of "the three wise men." My nomadic heart gets swept away by images of men with regal faces, rich robes and high turbans traveling by camel over desert sands. For years after my third son was born, my fascination drew me to Christmas cards that featured "the three wise men." … Continue reading “The Other Wise Man” – a Nomad-Lib for Christmas
Mushrooms in the Aftermath
A couple of days after Hurricane Irene blew through, the boys and I went up to Redoubt Four which is about a mile from our house. It's a Revolutionary war lookout point with a tremendous view of the plain level of West Point. The Hudson River was running well over its normal banks after all of … Continue reading Mushrooms in the Aftermath
Birthday Storms
At the end of August, hurricane Irene showed up for Ric's birthday. At first we were unimpressed. Then the rain really started. It's hard to photograph rain, but do you see the sheets running off the side of that house? This was very early in the storm. We stopped trying to photograph the rain when … Continue reading Birthday Storms
As We Remember through Tears from Sea to Shining Sea
America the Beautiful O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! O beautiful for pilgrim feet, Whose stern impassion'd stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across … Continue reading As We Remember through Tears from Sea to Shining Sea
The House for this Season in our Sojourning
Welcome to our 11th home in 20 years – not bad for an Army family but I believe we're still well qualified for the distinction of Nomads. We live in the same neighborhood as the last time we were at West Point except that they've torn down all of the houses and "built" new ones. … Continue reading The House for this Season in our Sojourning
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