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By Sun and Candlelight
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Friday Felines & Other Fun Things ... :D

All together now: Awwww ... Why yes, we did put those boxes under that bench, just for you guys. Why else would those boxes be there? This picture just cracks me up: Archie laying on top of Earlybird...

1 day ago

Some Thoughts on the Weekly Routine

Some from me, and some from Cheryl Mendelson, author of Home Comforts: The Art & Science of Keeping House (one of my favorite domestic how-to books). I must admit I've not read the whole boo...

2 days ago

Thursday Morning Surprise ...

Coffee cake for breakfast! Using up extra strawberries and leftover cream, and a package mix I found in the pantry. The boys came out to the kitchen this morning wondering what on earth smelled so go...

3 days ago

Thoughtful Thursday

"Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world." ~ John Muir Ok, there are three - maybe four - pines in that shot, and actually, they might be spruces, but still ... I think that...

3 days ago

Wordy Wednesday

I found this online, but have no idea who originated it ... just thought all my Mystery! friends might like to see it! By the way, Bill and I have just started Sherlock, season one ~ we're halfw...

3 days ago 1 person likes this

Wordless Wednesday

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4 days ago

Bookworms SAT Prep

Hello again, my friends ... I hope your Tuesday went well! A few people have asked me to share how Bookworm prepared for the SAT exam (which he took earlier this month), and I am very happy to do so!...

4 days ago

Remembering Memorial Day

Good Tuesday Morning, my friends! What a lovely, long holiday weekend that was! Very festive and fun - but it's hard now to shift back into the "workweek!" Before I launch into my busy...

5 days ago

Memorial Day Monday

It's Memorial Day here in the US ~ a day of parades, cookouts and cemetery services. On this day, we honor those who have fallen, and give thanks for all those who serve. Freedom is not free ......

6 days ago

Pentecost Sunday Supper!

{The Feast of Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the 12 Apostles and Our Lady, 50 days after Christ's Resurrection. In the Catholic Faith, this marks the birth of our Church...

6 days ago

On the Last Sunday in May ...

After Mass this morning (Happy Pentecost Sunday!), the older boys and I accompanied my folks as they visited family graves. This is a tradition in many families at this time of year. I grew up helpin...

6 days ago

A Day at The (Science) Fair!

This post is about our homeschool group's Science Fair - and all the neat exhibits and nice kids - but most of all, it's a post about Earlybird and how he participated in his first science ...

26 may 12

Cheers!

It's National Wine Day! And Happy Weekend - it's Friday at last! We're celebrating a really nice day here ... Earlybird participated in his first ever Science Fair, and he did so very ...

26 may 12

Happy Holiday Weekend!

Ok, technically, the holiday weekend doesn't officially begin for oh, another 24 hours or so ... but Bill has taken tomorrow off, so we're starting our holiday early! And this makes me so h...

25 may 12

Kitchen Cabinets & Pantry Shelves

Wednesdays are my usual "kitchen days," but I actually worked a little on my pantry yesterday. I was looking for the nutmeg (for a soup I was starting in the crockpot), and not only could I...

23 may 12

Getting Ready for the Fair ...

Hello, my friends! I hope your week's off to a good start. :) I wanted to let you know my posting may be a bit light this week, because we're preparing for our homeschool group's scien...

21 may 12

Masterpiece Monday: Sherlock (!)

Oh my! What a masterful finale last night! Are you as stunned as I am? There are SPOILERS ahead, so read on at your own risk! *** Well, first of all ... thank GOODNESS for that very last shot! The on...

21 may 12

Foxglove, Folks Glove ...

Whatever you call it, it's lovely. So I found a vibrant pink foxglove at the local supermarket this weekend and just could not resist snapping it up. I have loved these flowers forever - they ti...

20 may 12

Honk if you like happy endings ... :D

So, Bill walks by this same goose every day on his way in and out of Boston. He (the goose) is always hanging out by the side of a waterway ... looking kind of lonely. And as we know geese mate for l...

19 may 12

Our Afternoon Farm Stop

While Bookworm was at Art Class yesterday, Crackerjack and Earlybird and I took advantage of the gorgeous spring day, and paid a visit to a long-favorite farm. I say "long-favorite," becaus...

18 may 12

Have you seen it yet?

We saw it Tuesday afternoon - and it was awesome! :D p.s. If you did see it - who was your favorite Avenger?

18 may 12

Popovers & Souffle for Ascension Day!

As I mentioned in yesterday's homekeeping post, for supper last night I served a chicken/veggie/pesto/pasta ... as well as, in honor of Ascension Day, a batch of popovers and a rhubarb souffle -...

18 may 12

Pretty in Pink

Because I know some of you are office supply junkies like me, I thought you might like to see my brand new stapler: It sure is pink, isn't it? (My old one was purple.) The old one finally broke ...

18 may 12

Winged Wonder

Just home from Mass ~ Happy Ascension Day! ~ and this is what we found in the driveway: So pretty! But what kind is it? Our field guide is not giving us a clear answer ... Hope you're all having...

17 may 12

Thoughtful Thursday

Flowers don't worry about how the're going to bloom. They just open up and turn toward the light and that makes them beautiful. ~ Jim Carrey ❤

17 may 12

How Many Tools Do You Use?

When it comes to managing your time, household and family? You all know it's no secret I love planners. I'm forever talking about them, tweaking them ... tempting myself with new ones. And ...

16 may 12

And the book goes to ...

Cristina! Congratulations, Cristina! I absolutely loved your apron comment: "I've recently come to appreciate aprons, the more feminine and lovely, the better! They help me to embrace my wo...

16 may 12

Tuesday Tidbit: On Housekeeping

Good afternoon, everyone! Wow, has my day ever been busy so far! I feel like I've barely had a minute to think. Well, that's not entirely true ... I did have my chance. Crackerjack had an o...

15 may 12

"A Bit of Cloth and Comfort"

(And another giveaway!) It's National Apron Day, my friends! Are you wearing yours? I'm wearing mine ... or I will be, later today when I head into the kitchen to start supper. It's a ...

14 may 12

Masterpiece Monday: Sherlock & OUaT(!)

Well, that was a great night of television! First up, we had Once Upon a Time ... thie big 1st season finale ... and it did not disappoint! If you haven't seen the episode yet, please do no read...

14 may 12

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