Category Archives: Literature

What I’m reading

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

So I’m on day three of my attempt to post every day this month. It’s a big challenge that @scotters tossed out and I sheepishly accepted. I don’t think I’ve posted this topic—ever. I noticed there’s no fiction on this list. Hmmmm…So what I’m reading (all but one on Kindle), in no particular order: 1. One Thousand Gifts is the hands-down best book I have read in a long time. Her writing is like, well, … read on, my friend…

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Sheltering and books

Posted on January 23, 2011 by

LIT’ERATURE, n. [L. literatura.] Learning; acquaintance with letters or books. Literature comprehends a knowledge of the ancient languages, denominated classical, history, grammar, rhetoric, logic, geography, &c. as well as of the sciences. A knowledge of the world and good breeding give luster to literature. There seem to be two camps concerning literature:  those who think you should shelter your children and those who think that difficult books are a tool for discussion. Of course older … read on, my friend…

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Commonplace books

Posted on April 28, 2008 by

In my studies recently I happened upon a type of “notebooking” that was fascinating. It combines two of my favorite things–notebooks and traditional books (which I happen to be passionate about making!). I am such a book geek that I had to learn more. Webster’s 1828 dictionary defines it as: Commonplace-book, a book in which are registered such facts, opinions or observations as are deemed worthy of notice or remembrance, so disposed that any one may … read on, my friend…

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My favorite soil softeners

Posted on July 2, 2007 by

A few years ago I purged all the “twaddle” on our bookshelves. I have been diligent since that time to fill our shelves with literature that would qualify as soil softeners. Ms. Rosalie Slater referred to certain literature as “soil softeners,” or material that softens the soil of the heart for instruction in righteousness and planting seeds of Biblical principles. Here are just a few of the many soil softeners we enjoy in our home. Mary Jones and Her Bible is … read on, my friend…

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My new favorite Christmas book

Posted on December 5, 2006 by

I came across this jewel at my local library (written by Sally Lloyd-Jones and illustrated by Jackie Morris) and and may end up buying a copy to keep. This book is a lovely poem about Christ’s birth from the perspective of Mary and Joseph. They cannot contain their joy of the birth of their first-born. “People were sleeping. We didn’t care. Good news, we sang, our baby is here! Our baby has come, our darling one, Oh, … read on, my friend…

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Literary Treasures

Posted on August 21, 2006 by

I am always on the hunt for good books. I mean the kind of books that you pass on, not toss out. Recently I purged our bookshelves and got rid of a lot of “twaddle”, making room for more of the great stuff. Here are some of my recent finds. Child’s Bible Reader (c) 1898  Great little book covering the whole of the Bible in 52 weeks . Written for Sunday School classes, it is … read on, my friend…

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meeting Ms. Havergal

Posted on June 3, 2006 by

I have made so many “friends” along my homeschool journey–Charles Willson Peale, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Christopher Columbus, Louisa May Alcott, Benjamin West. Then yesterday a new friend came into my life– Frances Ridley Havergal. We met quite by chance, bumping into one another at a local thrift store. And I am sure I will ever be the same. The little book I picked up for two dollars was a well-worn copy of Havergal’s Kept for the Master’s Use. (I have … read on, my friend…

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Shakespeare: Bard of the Bible links

Posted on January 16, 2006 by

I have found some great sites to help in your studies of Shakespeare. These links are good for elementary through high school. Surfing with the Bard Mr. William Shakespeare and the internet The seven stages of Shakespeare’s life Shakespeare Resource Center Shakespeare Illustrated has many works of art using his writing as the subject. In Search of Shakespeare is the PBS special. They have stuff for elementary ages. Internet Public Library has all of his … read on, my friend…

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The Word of God to Leyden Came

Posted on November 22, 2005 by

This poem is a must-read every Thanksgiving. It reveals the Providence of God in the lives of the Pilgrims and the preparation for America’s birth. THE WORD of God to Leyden came, Dutch town by Zuyder-Zee; Rise up, my children of no name, My kings and priests to be. There is an empire in the West, Which I will soon unfold; A thousand harvests in her breast, Rocks ribbed with iron and gold. Rise up, … read on, my friend…

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God the Artist

Posted on November 12, 2005 by

When I was working on my lessons for the week I was copying a poem by the poet Angela Morgan (which I will share here soon as well). This is another of her poems that is so wonderful I thought I would share it with you. I hope your children enjoy it as well. We try to read all the fine literature we can, especially when it so beautifully glorifies our Creator. God the Artist … read on, my friend…

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