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Teaching the reward of work, and the joy of having the strength to do some.

More fun stuff about canning!

Here is Part 2 of this series, where it begins to get interesting! 🙂

Thought I’d resurrect this past series on home canning, to help answer some recent questions . . .

Originally posted on Happily Occupied Homebodies:
When I first heard the term ‘habit training’ as I was exploring the Charlotte Mason method of education, I thought to myself, “Hmmm.  That’s an interesting way to put it.”  I already knew the importance of child training — that a child left to himself is a disgrace. (Proverbs…

A new batch of chicks makes this again relevant. Enjoy!

Originally posted on Ruth Bailey, artist:
This was one of the watercolor paintings I presented at the concert by the New Score Chamber Orchestra last night.  It is based on the composition by Frederic Glesser, Summer Nights Passing. Summer Nights Passing, watercolor, 29″ x 21″ Before going to the concert, I had written up some…