Sunday, April 28, 2019
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Friday, April 26, 2019
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Corgi Hollows Stuff
I know it's been awhile since I've written, faithful followers! Thank you for continuing to check on this blog. I am going through more life changes, and this has me busier than usual.
The Lord has been convicting my heart about certain things, too, and I want to share some of that here. Sometimes there needs to be sort of a "bullet list" of things happening, shaping me, driving me.
Since getting accepted into graduate school I've been getting registered, checking out the classes, doing all those nit-picky things!
Cherie is also doing it, and so is Ed. We will have five members of our family in school come fall. There are the FAFSA forms to fill out, all kinds of hoops to jump through...
It's time consuming!
We got to the state home-school conference a couple of weeks ago. That was fun, and it was most likely our last one to attend. As always there were interesting people to meet and wonderful materials to acquire, mostly books. Books are our thing.
I got several Newberry Honor books, a couple of Caldecott's. I found some excellent books for only 25 cents.
I like to give these to kids at school. The stuff they buy at the book fairs is dismal and dark for the most part. Kids read all about ghosts and witches, disgusting things and, well, darkness.
I like to give out books that inspire, teach history, character, or just capture the imagination in a positive "light" way.
I think E.L. Konigsburg is a great author, and I've given out a few of the book "From the Mixed-Up files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler." Just a really good book!
I found some like that, to stock up on, for a kid at school who didn't bring anything to class.
Recently I got to sub in the libraries at two of the schools, and I was thrilled to see plenty of old classics, old favorites, and generally wonderful books that have stood the test of time.
This is encouraging.
At the home-school conference I was formally introduced to the "Deep Web," the one behind the pay wall, which most people have no access to.
The great state of Minnesota, where I am privileged to live, has paid the fees for these paywalls, and anyone who lives in Minnesota can access the deep web. It was exciting to find out about this, especially as this family heads into school this fall.
We have access to incredible information, all documented and peer-reviewed. There is a wealth of info in the deep web, but it doesn't usurp the owning of excellent literature, especially children's literature.
That has always been my forte.
I justify my collection in many ways!
I have gradually built up all sorts of collections over the years, especially Tasha Tudor's works (Corgi inspiration!) and Adrienne Adams. I love these sweet illustrations and gentle subjects.
I like Hetty Beatty, too, whose drawings are so memorable and simply genius! She didn't write many books, but they are all wonderful.
I could go on and on, but I digress.
I start another job next week, evenings. I'm happy about it. I'll let you know how it goes!
School must be paid for.
The world still turns.
I'm excited about our prophecy tea that is coming up on Sunday evening. I'm interested to see who shows up and what the discussion will reveal to all of us!
Margaret has left with Gail, my "adopted" daughter, on an epic quest. I will not openly share about it, but it is epic. Truly. It's practically space travel...
Pray for them when you think of them. The journey will take about six months.
I'll try to give cryptic updates from time to time, but I won't disclose their location until after the trip is finished. For now, please just pray for their safety. This momma is praying hard!
So much to think about. So many changes!
Life is certainly not boring. My husband likes to say that boredom is not a problem around here.
No, it isn't. I think there may be too much happening, most of the time.
Off to a track meet for Cherie....(It's spring. Track season. Whoopee!)
The Lord has been convicting my heart about certain things, too, and I want to share some of that here. Sometimes there needs to be sort of a "bullet list" of things happening, shaping me, driving me.
Since getting accepted into graduate school I've been getting registered, checking out the classes, doing all those nit-picky things!
Cherie is also doing it, and so is Ed. We will have five members of our family in school come fall. There are the FAFSA forms to fill out, all kinds of hoops to jump through...
It's time consuming!
We got to the state home-school conference a couple of weeks ago. That was fun, and it was most likely our last one to attend. As always there were interesting people to meet and wonderful materials to acquire, mostly books. Books are our thing.
I got several Newberry Honor books, a couple of Caldecott's. I found some excellent books for only 25 cents.
I like to give these to kids at school. The stuff they buy at the book fairs is dismal and dark for the most part. Kids read all about ghosts and witches, disgusting things and, well, darkness.
I like to give out books that inspire, teach history, character, or just capture the imagination in a positive "light" way.
I think E.L. Konigsburg is a great author, and I've given out a few of the book "From the Mixed-Up files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler." Just a really good book!
I found some like that, to stock up on, for a kid at school who didn't bring anything to class.
Recently I got to sub in the libraries at two of the schools, and I was thrilled to see plenty of old classics, old favorites, and generally wonderful books that have stood the test of time.
This is encouraging.
At the home-school conference I was formally introduced to the "Deep Web," the one behind the pay wall, which most people have no access to.
The great state of Minnesota, where I am privileged to live, has paid the fees for these paywalls, and anyone who lives in Minnesota can access the deep web. It was exciting to find out about this, especially as this family heads into school this fall.
We have access to incredible information, all documented and peer-reviewed. There is a wealth of info in the deep web, but it doesn't usurp the owning of excellent literature, especially children's literature.
That has always been my forte.
I justify my collection in many ways!
I have gradually built up all sorts of collections over the years, especially Tasha Tudor's works (Corgi inspiration!) and Adrienne Adams. I love these sweet illustrations and gentle subjects.
I like Hetty Beatty, too, whose drawings are so memorable and simply genius! She didn't write many books, but they are all wonderful.
I could go on and on, but I digress.
I start another job next week, evenings. I'm happy about it. I'll let you know how it goes!
School must be paid for.
The world still turns.
I'm excited about our prophecy tea that is coming up on Sunday evening. I'm interested to see who shows up and what the discussion will reveal to all of us!
Margaret has left with Gail, my "adopted" daughter, on an epic quest. I will not openly share about it, but it is epic. Truly. It's practically space travel...
Pray for them when you think of them. The journey will take about six months.
I'll try to give cryptic updates from time to time, but I won't disclose their location until after the trip is finished. For now, please just pray for their safety. This momma is praying hard!
So much to think about. So many changes!
Life is certainly not boring. My husband likes to say that boredom is not a problem around here.
No, it isn't. I think there may be too much happening, most of the time.
Off to a track meet for Cherie....(It's spring. Track season. Whoopee!)
Peanut Butter Cookies
I actually have two brothers, and although they are not close to me, I think of them from time to time. They are both quite a bit older than I, and we grew up further apart than most siblings.
Today I pulled out an old recipe from the file today, and it was "Mrs. Barron's Peanut Butter Cookies."
I have this faint memory of my brother making these when I was very young. I'd gotten the recipe from my mom's recipe box, and I've made them many times since, but today I recalled my brother being the baker. Food brings back so many memories!
These are really good, and so easy to make! Here's the recipe:
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 cups flour
Mix. Form into balls. Press with fork.
Bake at 350* for 10 minutes (or 12, depending on your oven).
Today I pulled out an old recipe from the file today, and it was "Mrs. Barron's Peanut Butter Cookies."
I have this faint memory of my brother making these when I was very young. I'd gotten the recipe from my mom's recipe box, and I've made them many times since, but today I recalled my brother being the baker. Food brings back so many memories!
These are really good, and so easy to make! Here's the recipe:
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 cups flour
Mix. Form into balls. Press with fork.
Bake at 350* for 10 minutes (or 12, depending on your oven).
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Prophecy Teas
After hosting and facilitating a Bible Prophecy Study for a year I knew some tweaks had to be made!
All for the good!
Corgi Hollows will now host four "teas" a year, in January, April, July, and October. They will be on the last Sundays of these months, usually around 3 pm.
Our first tea is on April 28, and because of a concert I perform in earlier in the day, the tea will be at 7:30 pm.
Come and enjoy fellowship, a brief Bible study, updates on current prophecy-related events, and discussion!
See you soon!
Email corgihollows@gmail.com for directions. Women of all ages are invited!
Sunday, April 14, 2019
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
A Little Stressed....
You know, you have those weeks once in awhile when there are just a compounding number of events that seem crazy! They happen with the onset of a vacation, a wedding, a birth, or whatever big life event.
But once in awhile it's just the stuff of life that gets you.
It's one of those weeks.
Yes, there is a trip involved, a job interview, a conference, athletic events, a business trip, work, a forecast BLIZZARD, plus upcoming events to plan for.
It's just a lot.
The LORD knows our weakness, but I could use your prayers this week to cope.
Thanks, dear ones.
But once in awhile it's just the stuff of life that gets you.
It's one of those weeks.
Yes, there is a trip involved, a job interview, a conference, athletic events, a business trip, work, a forecast BLIZZARD, plus upcoming events to plan for.
It's just a lot.
The LORD knows our weakness, but I could use your prayers this week to cope.
Thanks, dear ones.
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