This is actually our second summer exploring the far western reaches of Virginia in order to drop-off, then pick up #1 Son to and from his summer job with Appalachia Service Project. After passing the sign to Natural Tunnel so … Continue reading Quick visit to Natural Tunnel
Encouraged by our Summer Biking experience at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, we returned in October during our week off from school. The Daughter and I have been riding a few times a week on a 5 mile course of the neighborhood we … Continue reading Re Cycling Back Bay and False Cape State Park
The beginning of September for some moms brings with it a big sigh of relief. The kids are out of the house. Suddenly there is a windfall of free time for painting or freshening up the decor, joining the church ladies … Continue reading September looked like this…
Our third term poet is Alfred, Lord Tennyson. We’ve been making our way through the poems recommended for Tennyson for Y7, including this excerpt from “Maude” which really resonates with me right now. It seems very much like a metaphor. Who hasn’t felt the … Continue reading Frail, but of force to withstand
I know it’s mid April. But I started this on March 31st. It’s how I roll. March was a complete blur. Snow and cold weather and insomnia and ill health interrupted our morning walk schedule. I don’t think I realized … Continue reading March looked like this…
Rabbit Trails 