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“Pansies” by R. C. Lehmann

Sunday, September 17, 2023 (Updated: Sunday, November 9, 2025)
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Pansies Tufted and bunched and ranged with careless art Here, where the paving-stones are set apart, Alert and gay and innocent of guile, The little pansies nod their heads and smile. With what a whispering and a lulling sound They watch the children …

Category: Pansies & Heartsease

Life During the First Two Weeks of Homeschool

Saturday, September 16, 2023 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Caroline and I have completed our first two weeks of homeschooling this year. It’s gone well overall and I think we’ve settled into a flexible rhythm that works for both of us. But it’s been an adjustment for each of us in different …

Category: Our Family Life

Job 38:1-38

Thursday, September 14, 2023 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Job 38:1-38 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: “Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge? Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me. Where were you when I laid the …

Category: Bible PassagesTag: Job (Bible)
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Do It Now & Don’t Put It Down

Friday, September 8, 2023 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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There are two things I’ve endeavored to do more consistently (but not perfectly) in recent years. Both choices have enabled me be more efficient and positive about my homemaking. First of all, I’ve tried to choose to “Do it …

Category: HomemakingTag: Making Wise Choices
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Our Water Heater – Glass Half Full or Half Empty?

Thursday, September 7, 2023 (Updated: Monday, January 5, 2026)
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Last night while I was taking my shower, I noticed the water was only getting lukewarm. I thought maybe David and Caroline were doing something that was causing the hot water to not replace quickly enough, but that seemed unlikely. David did some …

Category: Our Family LifeTag: Trusting God
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My Life as a One-and-Done Teacher and Homeschooler

Monday, September 4, 2023 (Updated: Wednesday, November 12, 2025)
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We start our homeschool year tomorrow so I have been organizing materials and preparing. This is the first year I’ve purchased multiple curriculum selections that include a printed student textbook and a teacher’s manual. The manuals, in …

Category: Only Child | Relaxed Homeschooling

His Name Is Jesus So Use It

Friday, September 1, 2023 (Updated: Monday, May 11, 2026)
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Some thoughts after watching a YouTuber trying to encourage others by talking about the love of God, prayer, faith, etc. while being unwilling to name the name of Jesus. Mentioned in the chat: The Power of the Name of Jesus Christ Acts 4 Philippians …

Category: Our Family LifeTag: Audio

Themed Copywork Printables | Print & Cursive

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 (Updated: Monday, June 29, 2026)
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Copywork is a fantastic way for children to practice a number of writing skills. I’ve taken the concept of copywork in a bit of a different direction by offering a collection of fun facts about a wide variety of interesting subjects children …

Category: Homeschool Unit Studies | Homeschooling Elementary School
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The Tradwife and Anti-Feminism Movements

Monday, August 28, 2023 (Updated: Thursday, June 18, 2026)
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There is a “tradwife” movement growing in influence online that is anti-feminism. One could also argue that aspects of it are also anti-Biblical marriage. Any movement that sets men and women in opposition to each other is wrong. This …

Category: HomemakingTag: Audio

gThumb for Organizing Photos and Images in Linux

Sunday, August 27, 2023 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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I needed something for Linux to help me organize not only my photos, but also my clip art and other images. I can’t even imagine how many I have of each on my computer. I have:  personal family photos images for my websites clip art, digital …

Category: Digital SimplicityTag: Linux
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I’m Sallie — wife, mother, just-retired homeschooler, and curator of my home. Our little family lives a quiet and cozy life of home education, self-employment, and pithy exchanges. I’ve been writing here for 20+ years about Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. And I like to laugh. A lot. Start here. ♥

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