When explaining how our family became involved in the Homeschool Dramatic Society, I usually begin the story by telling about the day 23 years ago when our daughter Mary Evelyn asked me if she could write a play and ask homeschoolers from our church to be in it. I thought the idea sounded wonderful ... View Post
The Wilders’ Cup and Saucer
James and Angeline Wilder faithfully taught their children to obey, to be respectful, and to be honest. They took their children to church on Sundays. They taught them how to raise potatoes and keep corn from freezing, how to gather berries and nuts, how to raise livestock and how to milk cows, how ... View Post
Joyful Faces of Many Ages
Last Friday night Ray and I joined fifty other dancers for a sprightly English country dance class. I never actually counted all of the dancers and onlookers, but at one point early in the evening, I did count 52 dancers on the dance floor. Most were members of homeschooling families, both current ... View Post
Your Family Can Change the World
Right now Ray is preaching through Jesus' Sermon on the Mount on Sunday mornings. This past Sunday his topic was our being salt and light. Jesus said: “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for ... View Post
Of Butchers and Families and Honor
Late Monday afternoon, Ray and I headed east on the first leg of our journey home from Oklahoma and Texas. While I typed away in the backseat, Ray looked for a place to eat supper. We like to find local places, so Ray took the next exit when he saw a sign for David's Burgers. Around the walls ... View Post