XOXO
Every year at Christmastime, Ray and I receive a Christmas card from his English cousins, the children of Ray’s mother’s brother. Even though we have only met them once, the card is always signed with the affectionate English symbol XOXO,…
Charlene
Hi! I'm Charlene. You are a homeschooling heroine, and I believe in you. As a veteran homeschooling mom, one of my greatest joys is encouraging moms like you. Thank you for what you do everyday.
Balance
The city of Colorado Springs is home to 465,000 people and a surprising assortment of places to see. On a clear day, you can see snow-capped Pike’s Peak. The Air Force Academy trains cadets on the northern edge of the…
Faith of President Eisenhower, Taught at His Parents’ Knees
The first time I remember paying attention to politics was when I was about six years old, and John F. Kennedy ran for President. The only thing I remember about that election was that Miss Willie, our elderly neighbor two doors…
Baa!
On Wednesday morning Mother and I were able to join our Wednesday morning Ladies Bible Class at church. With two weeks of play practice, two weeks of travel for the two conferences in Colorado, and the class’ fall break last week,…
For Those Not-So-Academic Little Boys and the Big Ones, Too
Ray and I were doing the same thing yesterday morning that we have done so many mornings since we moved into this wonderful, drafty old house. We were standing on the porch talking to our latest contractor. The issue this…
A Life Lesson for Our Sons and Daughters
As our train through Royal Gorge neared the station in Cañon City, Colorado, Ray and I asked our tour guide what she suggested we do afterwards. We took her advice and enjoyed a wonderful afternoon — with no entrance fees. On…