“Christ in Limbo” by Fra Angelico (1441) On this great Solemnity of Saint Joseph, I thought I would share a beautiful poem that would also be wonderful to read on Holy Saturday. It chokes me up every time. Hope you love it too. The ancient greyness shifted Suddenly and thinned Like mist upon the moors […]
It was chilly again, but we’re setting our eyes on spring anyway! Lots of new experiences are headed our way. For one, I just started my first attempt at starting seeds under the grow light. I’ve been checking in daily, testing water levels, turning the container so each side gets light evenly, and saying “I […]
“One of the Family” by Frederick George Cotman (1880) This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. Last week was tough financially. There’s nothing sympathy-seeking or whiny in that statement; we are no different than so many other families. I’m generally […]
Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen. – St. Thomas Aquinas INTENTIONS FOR THE BEGINNING OF JANUARY get a solid start on No Spend […]
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE NINTH WEEK OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN Week nine and our first full week of summer break. House projects are in full swing around here and the week flew by. I’m grateful for these busy days because it doesn’t allow much time for anxiety and worry – I just do the next thing on […]
Life feels really heavy right now, you know? The virus, the election, the nastiness of the Internet…if I stay too long in that stuff, I can start to feel very anxious and overwhelmed. So to combat that a little, I’ve been using my home as a distraction. Projects, new décor pieces, paint – it’s all […]
“Daffodils” by Berthe Morisot (1885) This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. I was skimming through my planner and noticed the phrase “Little Moments of Delight” jotted into one of the weekly margins. Hmm…where did that come from? What did […]
New to the Homemaker Diaries series? Find January’s post here and February’s post here. March’s lesson could be summarized as finding contentment in the ordinary tasks of everyday life. This is something I think most of us have had to learn (for better or worse!) as we’ve navigated the past year. I know for me, […]
“Dinner Time” by Frederick Morgan This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. “I could never…” I’ve heard that phrase so many times throughout my adult life. “I could never have six kids.” “I could never homeschool.” “I could never move […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. #10. NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS // ★★★★☆ (amazon // bookshop // better world books) I read this short autobiography as a kind of off-shoot for my American history studies. Heart-breaking […]
Way back in the day (the first one was back in July 2017), I used to write intention lists as a way to keep me on track with my goals and the other everyday bits of life. March is a huge month for us here on the farm as the growing season gets started. I’m […]
Way back in the day (the first one was back in July 2017), I used to write intention lists as a way to keep me on track with my goals and the other everyday bits of life. March is a huge month for us here on the farm as the growing season gets started. I’m […]
Trying something new as a way to combine my monthly goals with 100 Little Things and just the minutia of everyday tasks! I’ve loved reading Tracy’s weekly intentions on Shutterbean, but I think a twice-monthly frequency would work best for me (and give me a bit more wiggle room) right now. INTENTIONS FOR THE BEGINNING […]
“Dinner Time” by Frederick Morgan This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. “I could never…” I’ve heard that phrase so many times throughout my adult life. “I could never have six kids.” “I could never homeschool.” “I could never move […]