Happy Monday! I haven’t posted in a couple of weeks. I tried to sit down and write a few times, but my head was in other places. Yesterday I realized I’m ready to get back in the saddle again of posting and creating about all things home, faith, and homeschool. But before I get to things around my home, a few online housekeeping things.
Connecting in Other Places
I’ve been posting more on Parler which I joined 2019 in anticipation of the eventual social media purge of conservative voices that is now taking place. You can find me at Sallie Borrink on Parler. I also have a MeWe account which is Sallie Borrink at MeWe. The bulk of my interaction will continue to be here on my own website because this is my home online. The private group is my place to discuss the few topics I decided needed a different home. Parler and MeWe are for trying to reach out and connect with more women who would like what I do here and in the private group. If you are on either platform, please say hello! Yesterday Parler was adding thousands of new users per minute so it was wonky at times. Be patient if you try to make an account.
There is a massive exodus from Twitter and Facebook occurring. If you aren’t on those platforms, you might not be aware of it. But people are tired of the rampant and biased censorship and are leaving. I’m actually really excited to see friends and family leaving Facebook and moving to Parler. I have missed seeing them, but was not willing to use Facebook after I quit a few years ago.
Regarding the conservative purge going on online, I know some of you have probably thought I was an alarmist over the years when I’ve written things such as:
- 4 Ways to Simplify Your Life for the Coming Decade
- When Your Quiet Simple Life Hits Reality {Sallie Video}
- Choosing to Create a Better Life, Not a New Normal
- Building A Small Diversified and Profitable Online Business
This is only the tip of the iceberg, honestly. There is going to be plenty to discuss beyond current events in the months and years to come including the peak of the Fourth Turning, the Grand Solar Minimum, etc.
Around Our Home
So we’ve had some truly fantastic November weather. We will have temps in the 70s for I think six or seven days in a row by the time it ends tomorrow. This is unprecedented for us since our highs are normally around 52 in this part of November. I enjoy a mix of clouds and sun, but I will say that this weather has been a real boost for my spirits. Having good weather through the first ten days of November will definitely make the winter seem a bit shorter.
Lots of people were out this weekend putting up their outdoor Christmas decorations. Yes, it’s rushing it a bit but it’s so much more enjoyable to hang lights and such when the weather is nice rather than wind chills in the 20s. I don’t know how many people will actually turn them on at this point, but they were certainly getting them out.
We planted some new purple asters this fall. We had some at one point and they inexplicably disappeared. They are such a pretty fall flower so David bought a few plants for me and put them in the front of the house. I look forward to seeing them next autumn.
Speaking of pretty things, we’ve had bluebirds at our birdbath this summer and fall. This is the first year they’ve been around fairly regularly. There were two of them enjoying long baths yesterday and it’s so much fun to watch them. There is something about caring for the birds by feeding them, providing water year round, etc. that makes me feel closer to God. Playing a small part in caring for His beautiful creation restores my soul.
Homeschooling
Homeschooling continues to toodle along. We’re in a good place with what we are doing, but I still need to add a few things in. However, we have to do schooling in small bites due to the way Caroline learns and I don’t want to add too many bites to the day. So I’m kind of struggling to figure out how to do some of this best. Sorry for being vague, but I try to walk the fine line between sharing info and protecting her privacy.
David and Caroline are currently using National Geographic Science of Everything: How Things Work in Our World as their current science book. David combines it with videos and other rabbit trails they go down. They are really enjoying it.
In any case, this year is going well with what we are doing and I’m thankful. I’m blessed with a pretty delightful daughter if I do say so myself.
That’s it for today. What’s going on in your world?
Artwork: “In Winter” by Daniel Ridgway Knight