[Imagine here a photo of giant zukes in a laundry basket, just a small part of the harvest — the photo simply will not load for me on the post, as opposed to the main page, waah] Zucchini overload, take it as read! But seriously, this is the recipe I go to for zucchini… Read More »
What to Teach Schoolchildren
Even as I type the words “normal” “healthy” and “wholesome” I am aware of how incendiary (“triggering”) they are. Today, all materials directed at children, including literature, are consciously aimed at their worst experiences, not that anyone could ever catalog, much less address, all of what those could be; but I can honestly say that without the stories in my school books and the implicit approval of my teachers, I would have had a hard time climbing out of my troubles.
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Dear Auntie Leila: I feel the burden of educating my children
Before I go on to the topic, I want to congratulate the winner of the Illuminated Liturgical Calendar Christmas Cycle, Jaunita! I have hosted lots of giveaways and the winners sometimes have short comments; doesn’t need to be long or complicated to win because I really do choose randomly, but her comment was so sweet:… Read More »
How I refreshed our christening gown
After Christmas I had a talk with Rosie’s mother-in-law, my dear friend Ann, about our respective christening gowns and their need for rehabilitation. (At that point we were both expecting a new grandchild; mine has arrived, hers is still in the oven!) You can see the gowns in this post if you are interested. They… Read More »