Without really noticing, over the past few years my reading has gradually decreased. I wasn’t really sure why. Reading has been my passion for donkey’s years, yet the books I was actually getting through was diminishing substantially. Or at least it was until I learnt about Audibles. I began my subscription with Audibles about eight……
Category: Homeschooling
Being Intentional: Shop Locally
When Gary and I went on holiday to Northern Ireland a few weeks ago, we had a chat about intentionality… Y’know, being intentional with the things we do in our every day lives. These aren’t big things but they do nevertheless make a difference to someone. One such intention was shopping locally. During Covid our……
Dusting…
Yesterday I wrote this in my common place book having seen it on Facebook. It made me laugh so much! So I thought I’d share it with you… You come from dust and you will return to dust. That’s why I don’t dust. It could be someone I know. Lol! I’m still giggling now.
Goals for June
My Noom reading today was teaching about the importance of writing down goals and then telling someone about them. By writing these down, I will apparently have a 70% chance of reaching them compared to a 35% chance if I don’t write them down. Likewise, by telling someone my chance increases further. So, I am……
Homeschool Log Book: May 2023
Morning Meeting I hold a morning meeting for between 30-40 minutes per day with both girls. I read the following curriculum out-loud: Who Is God? – Chapter Five – Will You Choose Wisely? Instructions on how to make sensible and wise decisions about your life. Mystery of History Vol 2: The Early Church and the……
General Progress in May
This will be a much quicker post than those I’ve done for previous months. I did pre-empt this last month because I knew what was coming. This month I purposefully took two weeks off going to the gym and walking the dog because I had a shoulder injury that didn’t seem to be healing. I……
Books read in May
To continue my list of books I’ve read this year: Books so far (January to March) and in April then this month I have read: 20. Finished The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim 21. Elizabeth and her German Garden by Elizabeth Von Arnim 22. Babel by R F Kuang 23. The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis 24.……
Babel by R F Kuang
I just finished Babel a few days ago, and whilst this is not going to be a full review of the book, I did want to recommend it to you as a book well worth the read. Let me preface this by saying that I do not, on the whole, enjoy fiction. I am a……
Halaf Culture {Mesopotamia Unit}
The Halaf Culture, a Neolithic civilization in northern Mesopotamia (6000-5300 BCE), is renowned for its refined pottery and innovative stamp seals. Artisans created sophisticated ceramics with geometric designs, using advanced hand-building techniques. Their ornamental artistry reflects intricate craftsmanship and cultural identity, leaving a lasting legacy that influenced subsequent cultures in the region.
Holidaying
Over the past ten days we have been away in Northern Ireland, hence the lack of posts! I have not been over there for four years. Four years! How did that happen?! Gary went over a few times with the little ones, but we didn’t feel Charlotte was well enough to leave at home. What……
Spotting a Silver Fox
I woke up today feeling out of sorts. I have been sleeping very badly of late and each day I feel more tired than the day before. I am trying hard to keep to my normal routine and am, in general, doing well. This morning I got up at six and headed straight out the……
Visiting Old Friends
Yesterday we spent the day with old friends who we haven’t seen for about four years. They are some of my favourite people in the world. They moved to a small holding with their many children after years of praying and planning. It was so wonderful to be shown around her new home and so……
Art Journalling
Art journalling is something I’ve done over the years but not with any regularity and certainly not with the goal of making it a daily habit. I love to draw and paint. I’m not terribly good at it, but I am learning through my YouTube videos that one has to start somewhere and slowly slowly……
Books Read in April
To continue my list of books I’ve read this year: Books so far (January to March) and then this month I have read: 15. The Circadian Code by Dr Satchidananda Panda 16. 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest 17. The Science of Mindfulness by Ronald Siegal (The Great Courses)……
Göbekli Tepe Art
Following my last post on Göbekli Tepe, I thought it might be fun to look at some Göbekli Tepe art and perhaps make some for ourselves. I have split this post into the three different sections: Engravings, low reliefs and high reliefs. I have made an accompanying video for each section, as well as some……