Adventures in Ancient Foods This morning, I came across a reference to posca, a vinegar-based drink that was standard fare for the Roman soldier. Mark 15:23 relates a Roman soldier…
Another day in my life as a farmy gardener and probiotic culture keeper. Dawn In the Farmy Garden It's dawn and Blackie is a true early bird. When I respond…
“Joseph and His Brothers” A skit for four voices. Based on Genesis 27:1-11 (Parashat Vayeshev) Enjoy this short skit with your children, or with a class. REUBEN: Alright, brothers, do…
As I rush out the door, I catch my breathe, realizing something is different. The sun heats the hand that shields my eyes, but a chill wraps around my sandals…
Do you ache to get your hands in the soil, to pluck juicy tomatoes and lemon cucumbers from the vine, or to give your kids the hands-on experience and responsibility…
Nessie peeked around the corner. Ah! The best seat in the house was hers for the taking. She nestled down with a contented sigh. “What are you doing?!” From out…
A week and a half after my husband and I decided to homeschool, I found myself at my first Classical Conversations Practicum, still not sure what CC was about or…
Today it is spring. It has been for a several weeks, but I didn’t want to acknowledge it until today. I am so grateful for the beautiful rain, whether gentle,…
"But courage, child: we are all between the paws of the true Aslan." This line from C. S. Lewis' "The Last Battle" arrested me as my husband read this seventh…
Throughout my pregnancy with my fourth child I felt guilty for wanting a home birth. I wanted the peace of being at home, of not having to guess the best…
