Right now…
* Feeling: Cool, refreshing breezes wafting through the open doors and windows on a beautiful 64° fall morning. * Reading: Saint Augustine of Hippo - an Intellectual Biography - by…
Archived posts from Nettie’s World Blog.
Instagram Fun
There's been a lot of brotherly hilarity going on this week, as this little album depicts. But this post is not about the broheim fun, it's about Instagram fun. I…
The Battle of Lepanto
On this date we remember the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. In an article at CatholicCulture.org, "H. W. Crocker III provides an excellent overview of the clash between the Islamic…
The Cuteness
This little tsunami of cuteness might have something to do with my occasionally finding my school day thrown into chaos. I'm not complaining, mind you. [hr color="dark-gray" width="100%"…
Scenes From a School Day
Let me put it this way: Some days are more organized than others. But still, somehow, beyond all hope and comprehension, we manage to get something accomplished. It ain't tidy,…
Cover Art
My lovely Geneva, when she is not busily practicing piano, composing new music, and writing her magnum opus, produces artwork of various kinds. Sometimes finished drawings, sometimes character sketches, cartoons,…
Bread Baking Season
It's been a long, hot summer with very little in the way of baking -- but fall is here! Our doors are open wide, kids and doggy are running in…
Hats!
The hat lady is back. That is all. [hr color="dark-gray" width="100%" border_width="2px" ] [hr color="dark-gray" width="100%" border_width="2px" ]
Story Time
One of the most treasured aspects of my own childhood, as well as that of my children, is the memories that were built, and the creativity that was sparked, during…
September so far…
The last couple of weeks have been fuller than my empty blog would indicate. A few nuggets I can share: Spending a Sunday afternoon with our friend Laura and her…