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My computer has hit a serious snag, and it is at the College IT room undergoing treatment. I have serious doubts as to its ability to recover. I am able to post using Hubby's computer. The WONDERFUL gentlemen at IT will have one for me to use today. They told me they could simply switch the hard drive from my computer to another laptop. I am very grateful on so many levels: they are so very kind--all the time. We would be lost without them at the College. Moreover, since it is a school computer, I am not faced with the expense of repair or replacement. I have an online class this summer so having the computer accessible is crucial, and the IT guys are allowing me to use one of their department laptops until mine is either repaired or permanently replaced! How is that for going the extra mile? No matter how much computers do for us, they will never be substitutes for human kindness! <br />
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Thank You, Lord, for putting such blessings right in the middle of our lives!A Candle to Read Byhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443489408690558707.post-71629380861117152992014-05-27T20:01:00.000-07:002014-05-27T20:01:27.290-07:00The Gang's All Here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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They're all here! Horace, Homer, Lucan, Virgil, Dante . . . and Dr. Frederick Wheelock . . .<br />
they're all here with the Justus boys and mom! We are so excited (at least mom is). Today we began our LT 201 course for summer school. This course was designed and approved a couple of years ago, and I have had the blessing of having taught it once already. This summer, I am teaching it for the boys. No one else has registered for it, so we can do it right here at home. I can't believe this is actually happening. We had so much fun today. I found two translation books which accompany the Wheelock's Latin: we are moving through them as a method of review. Once we finish with these first chapters, we will resume our trek through Wheelock's where they each left off in LT 102.<br />
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I think the wonderful Dr. Wheelock would be pleased that his marvelous text has inspired not only Classical scholarship, but also a means of strengthening a love of learning and family! What a day!A Candle to Read Byhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443489408690558707.post-90634396118487623322014-05-23T17:51:00.000-07:002014-05-23T17:51:34.249-07:00A Few Heartfelt Thoughts for a Friday Night<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, that I am out of school is evident by the number of posts I have made the last few days, and here is one more I just have to share an experience we had tonight. We took the kids to a pizza buffet (where everyone can eat pizza until they're completely stuffed and at a good price). There were not many people there yet, and we could hear the TV show playing on the restaurant's television. The show was "Modern Family." I knew of its existence and that it was not something I would want to see given the content themes. There are no words I can use which will adequately describe how sickening and appalling the show's content were. The language was foul, and the relationships depicted were not "family" oriented--they were blasphemous and ungodly. My husband said, "when you laugh, you have given your approval." There is definitely truth in his words. Too many laugh at this program and others like it. I was told that "Big Bang Theory" was as bad or worse.<br />
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I have chosen a picture of the Cleaver family to include in this post. The Cleavers have been maligned (particularly June) as being unrealistic and goody-goody. We may not all vacuum our homes wearing pearls and a beautifully-ironed dress, but the parents were figures to be respected. There was genuine love between the characters, and lots of good laughs at no one's expense, except perhaps the hapless Beaver. What's wrong with the notion of Father, Mother and children living together in the same home?<br />
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Has our culture really moved so far away from the Biblical model of the family? If so, it is so because we have moved so far away from the Bible itself and its holy Author.<br />
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A Candle to Read Byhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443489408690558707.post-8833138599003900972014-05-23T10:09:00.002-07:002014-05-23T17:21:58.486-07:00Mrs. Betty Greene<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am just amazed! This photograph is a picture of two of my high school's language teachers, Mrs. Betty Villanueva and Mrs. Betty Greene. Mrs. Greene (on the right) was mentioned in a post below. She was such a patient soul, and I would love for her to know how much she taught me! Latin gave me great joy all the way through college and graduate school. Now, I have been able to teach it, not only to my homeschooled sweethearts, but also to the kids at Truett. This looks like the very corridor of my classroom! A few years back, I found a copy of our textbook in a used book store. I ought to find a way to use it in some of our coursework.<br />
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My daughter reads in "fits and spurts." Reading is either all she's doing or furthest from her mind. I know it has everything to do with what she is reading. I was tickled to death yesterday to see that she is working her way through the Anne books again. She had a copy of<i> Anne of Avonlea</i>, the second in LM Montgomery's lovely Anne series. I like to read this one just before school starts each semester as the story tells us of Anne's apprehension about beginning the school year as a teacher rather than a student. I hope Virginia will read the entire series this time. </div>
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A Candle to Read Byhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443489408690558707.post-42770879519995387242014-05-23T05:26:00.001-07:002014-05-23T05:26:20.887-07:00A Nice Cookout <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The semester at school is winding down, and we actually had time to catch our collective breath yesterday afternoon. We all loaded up and went to a local State park to have a cookout. The weather is warm, but neither the temperature nor the humidity were oppressive. Hubby did his usual fabulous job grilling the burgers and (turkey) franks. He heated a can of baked beans on the grill, too. It all tasted so good. 4/5 of us have had a bug that has hung on with annoying tenacity. A couple of us would get better then come back down with it all again. However, sneezing, coughing, finals and grading were all forgotten as we enjoyed our burgers and beans and the joy of each other's company. </div>
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A Candle to Read Byhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443489408690558707.post-47802968710993006032014-05-22T06:30:00.004-07:002014-05-22T06:32:00.256-07:00Spirograph<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This has to have been one of my favorite "toys" ever. My parents weren't ones to get the latest toy just because I asked for it, but they did indulge me here by buying me a Spirograph set. It really was one of the most exciting things I remember receiving. The tricky part was getting the pins positioned in the paper and cardboard--the Spirograph today I'm sure doesn't have the pins. The company came out very quickly with a younger edition called "Spirotot." Again, Moma and Daddy bought that one for me. It was much better suited for my age (probably 5 or 6). </div>
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I still love coloring and drawing although the best I can do is to stay in the lines.</div>
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A Candle to Read Byhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443489408690558707.post-42481114161782975782014-05-21T05:57:00.000-07:002014-05-21T05:57:36.774-07:00The Secret to Success in Dieting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The past couple of weeks, I have been trying to get some weight off. It is a battle I have fought unsuccessfully all my life. (note that the first three letters in DIET spell "DIE") I have had a little encouragement but I hit a stopping point despite being disciplined with what I ate (no snacks, no seconds) and walking about 30 minutes every evening. I couldn't get past that point . . . until . . .</div>
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To celebrate a promotion I have wanted for 22 years, we went to Longhorn's last night. I had a SIGNIFICANT portion of this dessert. Guess what? This morning, I dropped past that plateau phase! </div>
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What might we take from this? Chocolate, ice cream and loaded baked potatoes are good for weight loss!</div>
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As I sat at the table working through the Morison book, Ginger came and decided to take a little rest on my notes and index cards. I never knew she had an interest in US Naval History. I tried to move her, but that didn't work. I finally just gave up. She wouldn't get up until I did. Oh well, I have needed a research assistant a long time. Anchors Aweigh, Ginger!<br />
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A Candle to Read Byhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443489408690558707.post-58387057201980454732014-05-15T06:09:00.001-07:002014-05-15T06:10:50.515-07:00I Still Laugh Out Loud . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In my 10th grade year, I was placed in Latin, but had wanted to take Spanish III. Little did I know how Providential that scheduling conflict would be. Latin turned out to be life-changing in the long run and full of laughs in the short. One of the Seniors in the class was Alice Ann Gregory. She was the funniest individual I have ever known. Our teacher was the kind and long-suffering Betty Greene. I hope that when we meet in heaven I can tell her how much I loved her class and what it meant to me through the years. Mrs. Greene's good nature was never more evident than in her dealings with Alice Ann. I think Alice Ann chewed bubble gum every day of her life. Several times each week, throughout the year, Mrs. Greene would tell Alice Ann to spit our her gum; on each of the occasions, Alice Ann would respond by telling us all, "It's ASPERGUM, Ms. Greene." Once in a while, Mrs. Greene would have enough and tell Alice Ann that she would in the future need a doctor's note for her to be able to chew the gum in class. Of course, no Doctor's note was ever forthcoming, but Alice Ann continued with her Rx gum! I still laugh out loud at that (and am laughing as I type this). Oh dear . . . .<br />
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A Candle to Read Byhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443489408690558707.post-2055717203971054242014-05-13T05:37:00.001-07:002014-05-13T19:11:03.613-07:00Off to Sea . . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This summer, I hope to spend quite a bit of time with Samuel Eliot Morison (1887-1976), one of our finest American historians. He was a true patriot who chronicled our past without the politically correct agenda that so often plagues the profession today. Although Morison wrote about a wide variety of historical topics surrounding the exploration and founding of America, he seemed to be most at home at sea-- his biographies of great men of the sea like Columbus and John Paul Jones won Morison Pulitzer Prizes and no doubt inspired more than one generation of young scholars.<br />
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Our course on The Era of the World Wars cycles back around in the Fall. This is one of my favorite classes to teach, and I am so grateful that I am able to do so. I want to spend the summer reading as much of this series as I can. As a slow reader, I don't anticipate getting through all of the volumes, but I am going to give it a good shot. Young historians today don't understand the role of sea power in our founding and colonization and in the subsequent wars to maintain our independence. Hopefully, we can visit this great theme together through our look at the World Wars.<br />
<br />A Candle to Read Byhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443489408690558707.post-117502790143026222014-05-01T08:38:00.002-07:002014-05-01T08:41:47.782-07:00The Dana Girls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have decided to start a new collection (just what I need), and I think <i>The Dana Girls</i> may be just the ticket. They share the same "author" as the Nancy Drew series, "Carolyn Keene." <i>The Dana Girls</i> series were published in two different series, the first from 1934-1968 and then from 1972-1979. The stories involve two orphaned sisters, Jean and Louise Dana. They reside at the Starhurst School for girls. The first in the series is <i style="font-weight: bold;">By the Light of the Study Lamp</i>. <br />
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My understanding is that this series was not quite as popular as the <i>Nancy Drew</i> books. There aren't as many of the editions out there in used book land as there are the Nancy and Hardy Boys series, but I think I have a good shot at collection them if I am careful and smart about how much I pay. I know that I will find the best buys (and the best seller) at Jennifer's "Vintage Series Books for Girls . . . and a Few Boys." www.series-books.com </div>
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I have a handful now in addition to the first installment:<br />
<i>The Secret at Lone Tree Cottage</i> (1934)<br />
<i>In the Shadow of the Tower </i>(1934)<br />
<i>The Mystery of the Locked Room </i>(1938)<br />
<i>The Sierra Gold Mystery </i>(1961).<br />
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My understanding is that today is Nancy Drew's 84th Birthday. She has been a friend of mine for quite a few years. Nancy, Bess, George, kindly Hannah Gruen and Carson Drew all kept me and countless other young ladies company with wonderful mysteries that always ended well. Nancy and her entourage were the creation of Edward Stratemeyer--he had previously established the Hardy Boys mystery series. Given their success, he pursued a similar series for girls. Stratemeyer employed a series of "ghost writers" to develop the stories. The first of these to write under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene was Mildred Wirt. </div>
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Within the original series, Nancy's look has changed quite a bit. I am no expert on Nancy, but I read that in 1959, the stories underwent revisions to make Nancy a little more modern. She became a bit more feminine and a little less assertive, but by no means did she change into a helpless wallflower. Another key feature of the revisions was the removal of "racial stereotypes." A few years ago, the original Nancy Drew stories were released, and they did seem a bit awkward to this reader. I grew up with the Nancy you see on the covers above.<br />
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A Candle to Read Byhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443489408690558707.post-23573033223202601132014-04-28T08:48:00.001-07:002014-04-28T08:48:38.479-07:00Sweet Thoughts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our daughter has displayed remarkable self-discipline in losing a few pounds to fit into her Spring Formal dress. She was and is absolutely lovely. (I will post some pictures ASAP) Now, she is enjoying indulging in some sweet treats she has passed up the last few weeks. She has especially missed the sweet tea we have at supper every night. I will have a big glass for her at the table tonight.A Candle to Read Byhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443489408690558707.post-61884997122850748302014-04-26T08:54:00.002-07:002014-04-26T09:08:29.975-07:00Here is the Answer to Laundry Fatigue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hmm . . . Classic television comes through for me once again. As many of you know, laundry never gets caught up! If we wash everything we own, before it is all put away, another 15 new loads are ready for the washer! If I could put hubby, pets and children in the Lost In Space freezing tubes, I could get caught up once and for all. When the last pair of socks is matched and put in the drawer, then I could defrost the family. I bet June Robinson figured this one out, too. </div>
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At last, I have all the Lion's Brand Heartland colors. Each color commemorates a National Park. I have been gathering these colors for some time. Every time I thought I had them all, I would discover there was still a missing member of the color family. This collection includes some new colors. Virginia is starting the foundation row for me--we are doubling the pattern length as it is written in the Vanna White pattern book. It should be wide and long enough to make a nice coverlet for DS 1's bed. His birthday is in later May, but I don't think I will get it done--maybe for Christmas.A Candle to Read Byhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443489408690558707.post-27685802461852625832014-04-22T09:39:00.000-07:002014-04-22T09:39:56.851-07:00Floss Storage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Years ago, I used this little bag system to keep the floss organized. I went back to it for this project, and I can tell a difference already. This provides an easy way of keeping your stray strands. I like the little floss holder boxes, too, but they are sometimes difficult to keep in order. How do you organize your crafting materials?A Candle to Read Byhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443489408690558707.post-23477571885520419202014-04-22T07:27:00.002-07:002014-04-22T12:50:47.658-07:00WIP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The next few weeks promise to be the busiest of the year. There are so many things going on and coming up--activities and responsibilities will be popping up like popcorn. I asked hubby if we couldn't stay at home this weekend as much as possible--getting ready for Easter morning and the rest of the week. We agreed we would be ready to sit down at supper at 6:00 and watch our favorite movie, <i>The Ten Commandments. </i>We watched it on the DVD player, but I think it was on television as well. We had our traditional Saturday favorites--hamburgers, hotdogs, (frozen) french fries and baked beans.(Our version of this meal really isn't as unhealthy as it seems) We watched the movie in its entirety. I loved seeing the boys sitting on the edge of their seats at the dramatic scenes. I was able to sit and cross stitch through the movie, but I had to put it all down at certain points, too.<br />
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There are many stressful situations swirling around our family at this time--we needed the respite from the difficulties of the past week and those facing us next week. The Lord has not only been with us this past week, but has reminded us repeatedly that we are in His care. Our oldest son stated last Sunday that Holy week is a time of great Spiritual battles. For him to make such a statement was unusual, <i style="font-weight: bold;">and</i> he said it to the Church during our morning service. He was certainly correct, and he himself faced a very difficult scenario during the course of the week.. I am proud of how he handled it, but there promises to be more fallout to come. None of these situations are traumatic, but they are perplexing. We have all found ourselves to be angry and frustrated through the week, and have unfortunately, taken it out on each other here and there with fussing and snapping at one another. These are not complaints, and I can see that what our son said is correct--they are symptoms of Spiritual warfare. As I was getting our lunch in the crockpot just a few minutes ago, I could not help but think of the blessings that have come to us this week. How many things have I taken for granted that have gone our way this week?<br />
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The Lord is with us, and He is with you. He loves us all and has His eyes upon us. He died for our sins, but didn't stop there--the Father sent the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, to live inside our hearts and to guide us through the maze of life. Jesus promised an <i>abundant life</i> --not one free of difficulties or tears this side of heaven--but one full of His love, compassion and wisdom. Whatever you are facing this week, remember that you are not alone--He is with you and is concerned about you, and has the power to overcome the most difficult of situations you may be facing.A Candle to Read Byhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443489408690558707.post-15488023262882979782014-04-17T04:23:00.001-07:002014-04-17T04:23:11.418-07:00A Laugh for Today<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our oldest is house sitting this week, and we are deprived of his company quite a bit. He is coming home for supper in the evenings. I celebrated with a fancy meal tonight--I will post the recipe later--complete with baked Italian chicken dish, a fabulous tossed salad, garlic bread and yellow rice (no respectable Floridian forgets the yellow rice). The tea glasses and blue bowls belonged to my Mom. She had those glasses for so many years. There just so happened to be 5 of them! One of the greatest gifts our Lord gives us is love for one another --cherished around the table!<br />
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UPDATE: Our friends who needed JT to house sit called to tell us they had a student who needed a place to stay. This student could take over dog- and house sitting duties. I am so happy to have my boy back with us for this upcoming week off. I think he is a little disappointed, but we made it up to him with apple pie (Mrs. Smith made it for us) and two episodes of <i>Gilligan's Island. </i>I told them (the kids) that since everyone is home safe and sound, we would have oatmeal for supper tomorrow night. Haha.A Candle to Read Byhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443489408690558707.post-87899481677128276512014-04-10T19:46:00.001-07:002014-04-10T19:46:13.281-07:00Coloring Fun . . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There are few things I enjoy more than coloring, and there is nothing better than being with the family. God is so good to have given us patient teenagers who still like to color with Mom! Haha! Our oldest will be house sitting for some friends all next week while we are on the Easter break. I asked him if we could have a "coloring party" tonight. We all had so much fun. He wanted to listen to <i>Adventures in Odyssey </i>so I went on the <i>Odyssey</i> web site. They have a special promotion on the club membership--1 month for $5. This membership allows access to all of the episodes. We have been listening for almost 20 years, but they all got excited (even Dad) about this opportunity. We signed up and listened to two episodes. I am sure everyone will be listening to more as we go to bed. What a great night! Thank You, Lord.A Candle to Read Byhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443489408690558707.post-54412841473340439452014-04-06T05:41:00.001-07:002014-04-06T05:41:12.029-07:00BBN Bible Institute<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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