by Diana Waring | Mar 3, 2014 | Miscellaneous
When Yankee Doodle was originally penned, it expressed the arrogance of certain British officers who looked down their nose at the local-yokel colonists. These colonists had come to support them in the French and Indian War, but their informal dress, lack of polish,...
by Diana Waring | Jan 30, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Last month, I came to the realization that I had no idea what I looked like. No, I am not talking about my nose or eyes or height. . .the mystery of my mien (def: person’s look or manner) went a little higher. The root of the matter,...
by Diana Waring | Aug 6, 2013 | Miscellaneous
Life happens. I’m sure you know what I mean. There you are, with good intentions and great ideas, and suddenly, POOF! All your time, energy, brain-power, and effort evaporate into nothingness. Happens to me every year during the homeschool convention season!!...
by Diana Waring | Apr 1, 2013 | Miscellaneous
I used to live next door to an amazing artist, Alexis Wilson Russell, a vibrant painter and committed Christian. Her Cherokee husband (now deceased), was a preacher of the Gospel of Jesus, and, together, they had ministered in many nations of the world—before ending...
by Diana Waring | Mar 27, 2013 | Miscellaneous
Music! For some of us, this is the word that makes us glow inside. Music can powerfully stir our hearts, vividly connect us to memories, and help us express emotions ranging from joy all the way to grief. In a profound and practical way, music adds a depth of richness...
by Diana Waring | Feb 20, 2013 | Miscellaneous
Writing might not be your child’s passion, it might be mechanics or science or swimming. . . But whatever it is, if they engage it, they will work harder than you can imagine—and find rewards far beyond an “A” on some test. In January, 1999, my...