by Diana Waring | Feb 28, 2012 | Miscellaneous
In thinking about some of my favorite books, I’d have to say I’m eclectic. . .at least. We’ve sorted our book shelves into world history (which I finally had to break down and arrange chronologically—took me two weeks!), American history...
by Diana Waring | Sep 17, 2011 | Miscellaneous
WorkingI often use the common phrase "what’s on my plate," to describe the variety of tasks, chores, responsibilites and deadlines facing me. Just considering the load sometimes makes me feel defeated before I even start: "How can it all get done?...
by Diana Waring | Sep 7, 2011 | Miscellaneous
After reading and appreciating Winston Churchill’s histories for years, I recently happened upon some online sites which list quote after quote of his most famous sayings. For instance, http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/w/winston_churchill.htmlWinston...
by Diana Waring | Aug 26, 2011 | Miscellaneous
Loading bales at the end of the dayDear friends of ours host a family farm day every year, where literally hundreds of people come to play. Young and old alike enjoy the opportunity to taste, touch, see and experience things that were once a familiar way of life, but...
by Diana Waring | Aug 19, 2011 | Miscellaneous
You know, I didn’t envision all this when I was teaching my children at home. Just kept putting one foot in front of the other, reading a book outloud and then one more and one more. Life in those early days of homeschooling seemed endlessly occupied with...