The First Blueberry
It is a capital plan for children to keep a calendar—the first oak-leaf, the first tadpole, the first cow-slip, the first catkin, the first ripe blackberries, … Continue reading The First Blueberry
Tag: Homeschool Nature Study
Sun-cast symmetry
At a lunar eclipse thy shadow, Earth, from Pole to Central Sea, Now steals along upon the Moon’s meek shine In even monochrome and curving line Of imperturbable serenity… Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) We were determined to catch the October early … Continue reading Sun-cast symmetry
Charlotte’s Way Thursday
One of the highlights of our homeschool week is a gathering of a few friends to study art and culture in a rather interesting way that is part of the Charlotte Mason method. We call it Charlotte’s Way Thursday, because … Continue reading Charlotte’s Way Thursday
A Blessing and a Prayer
Starving for fresh air, wide open sky, a hike and some quality time enfolded by creation, I pretty much pushed my family out the door today. We drove to nearby First Landing State Park and took a long slow walk … Continue reading A Blessing and a Prayer
F is for Fun and Flowers at Norfolk Botanical Gardens
Beginning each April, the Norfolk Botanical Gardens open up their extensive grounds to bicyclists three nights of the week from 4 -7 pm throughout the Summer. We always keep a membership to the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, but never use it … Continue reading F is for Fun and Flowers at Norfolk Botanical Gardens
C is for Cheeseburger Bird
Summer is coming, summer is coming. I know it, I know it, I know it. Light again, leaf again, life again, love again, Yes my wild little poet. Sing the new year under the blue. Last year you sang it … Continue reading C is for Cheeseburger Bird
Rabbit Trails 