Well, we’re having an awfully fun time this week with Grandma, hence the short blog posts. Forgive me. But I’ll let you in on some of our fun. This morning, I taught Grandma to knit, and she got halfway through a dishcloth before we left the house to do some sightseeing and shopping. I worked […]
All Together Singing in the Kitchen
We’ve been enjoying this CD this week. Liliana dances to the music, and we watch. Soulful. Upbeat. Fast-paced, slow-paced. Sweet. Joyful. You name it, it’s on here. Take a listen here. You can’t help but tap your foot or clap your hands. It’s that contagious. [Post image: The Nields]
Be OK
I was listening to this this morning, and although it’s being used by Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C.org), its message applies to any day…absolutely. Especially today. For that’s when I’m giving it to you. Here it is. Happy Friday! And here are the lyrics for those of you who don’t have the time. I just […]
The God I Don’t Understand
I’m starting to read The God I Don’t Understand by Christopher Wright. I like the title. I like what it claims. The subtitle reads, “Reflections on Tough Questions of Faith.” I’m afraid, though, that it won’t answer my other questions, that of the origins of Christian faith and thought. That’s where I’m stuck now. It’s fine […]
Wordplay for Children
Can I just say that there are two books right now that we’re really enjoying? Liliana asks for them over and over. “Again,” she says as soon as we’ve turned the last page. Bubble Trouble by Margaret Mahy (illustrated by Polly Dunbar) and Honey, I Love by Eloise Greenfield (illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist). The […]