God loves people so much that He commanded us to honor our fathers and mothers. When obedience to that commandment breaks down, society is in a mess. As I continued to work on our update of America the Beautiful this week, I enjoyed learning more about Benjamin Franklin's parents, the thoughts ... View Post
Becoming John James Audubon
In 1810 John James Audubon brought his young family to a small hamlet on the banks of the Ohio River. Audubon had two gifts that continue to bless the world two centuries later. He was an exceptional artist, and he loved to learn about birds. Born in Saint Dominique, which is now Haiti, in 1785, ... View Post
Winston Churchill’s Little Girl
Ray and I are scheduled to speak at the 2020 homeschool conference for Homeschoolers of Maine (HOME) next March. Maine is preparing to celebrate 200 years as a state in 2020, so HOME is planning a special emphasis on history at the 2020 conference, which is also the 30th anniversary of the HOME ... View Post
One Faithful Family
By 1917 Theodore Roosevelt had been out of the White House for eight years. The Great War (now called World War I) was raging in Europe. President Woodrow Wilson refused to allow Colonel Roosevelt to lead a group of Rough Riders into battle, as he had during the Spanish-American War, but all four of ... View Post
Blessing Mama and Daddy
The Eisenhower sons recognized and appreciated the love and care that their parents had given them while they were growing up. As adults they founds ways to honor their parents in tangible ways. President Eisenhower was a great fan of three presidents: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and ... View Post
Making a Home
Ida Eisenhower created a beautiful home for her family. She was a good seamstress. We have already seen the pillow on which she embroidered her sons' names. She painted this picture which hangs in the hall. It reads, "Call Again." Ida Eisenhower decorated with plants, ... View Post
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