A little more structure
October 14, 2007
I've wanted to write for some time now about a few changes we've made in our educational approach. Celine is in grade three this year. I'm not going to spend a lot of time explaining how we've done things up till now since I've blogged about that over the past ...
Dirt People
October 10, 2007
The kids were talking in the back of the car this morning about the order of created creatures. Laurent asked, "Mom, were the birds first?". "Yes", I replied. Brienne asked "And then came the dirt people?"
Apple errands
October 10, 2007
Stukas orchardMaine is a wonderful place to live in fall, or anytime of the year really except March. At which point I want to be somewhere warm & green. That's besides the point. The point is I love autumn in Maine. And I love that I can be out & ...
In need of a meal
October 4, 2007
Last night the kids and I ate at a local church that hosts a free community supper each Wednesday night. I've seen the sign advertising the supper week after week as I drive by doing my errands. The opportunity to take part finally presented itself yesterday. I was a little ...
The Quiltmaker's Journey
September 27, 2007
I guess this book is officially a children's book but I think everyone should read it. It's a prequel to the book The Quiltmaker's Gift and is a beautiful metaphor for the world we live in & our place in it. It speaks against the fear that cripples those around ...
church work bee
September 25, 2007
We were blessed this weekend by our friends coming over to paint our fence and share lunch. Our fellowship group has decided to do some work bee days where we can help each other get work done around our homes, share some of the more mundane aspects of life and ...
First Day of Fall
September 25, 2007
We celebrated the first day of fall with a drive to Camden and a hike up Mount Megunticook . The view was spectacular and the day was as good as it gets.
