“That was the moment,” says Bridget Jones in a voiceover in “Bridget Jones’s Diary.” It’s New Year’s Day, and Bridget is throwing a pity party for one. “I suddenly realized that unless something changed soon, I was going to live a life where my major relationship was with a bottle of wine, and I’d finally…
Dear Next Generation: Photo Albums Breathe Life Into Family History
I love taking pictures, to the point where my children and grandchildren groan when it’s time to take one. Some family members are very cooperative, others, not so much. I am known as the family historian because that is what I do: I preserve the important people and occasions in our lives. These days, it’s…
7 Simple Ways to Brighten Your Homeschool Day
One of the greatest joys of homeschooling is all the fun you can have as a family. From creative projects to scientific experiments, to deep dives into all of the topics your kids are interested in, to field trips and family adventures—the possibilities are endless. Of course, not every homeschool day is going to entail…
The Value and Dignity of Work
In the television show “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis,” aired before many of my readers were born, Bob Denver, later of “Gilligan’s Island” fame, played Maynard G. Krebs, a beatnik—for young readers, think early hippie. His trademarks were a goatee and an aversion to work. Whenever someone mentioned the word, Maynard would panic, yelp…
The Civil Disobedience of Raising a Family
In case you haven’t noticed, times have changed, and somehow, those who hold to traditional societal norms have become the new face of counterculturalism. As this is unfamiliar territory to those on the traditional end of the spectrum, a few lessons are needed on how to live up to this new moniker. One of those lessons…
Brandy Pie Book Co. Offers Value-Driven Children’s Books
October 2, 2022
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For Kathleen Harward, the heroes and themes in her books are her medicine for today’s social ills. She sees them as antidotes for a generation of youth that would rather blame and destroy instead of solve and create. Her path as an independent publisher of children’s books is one inspired by experience and heart. In…
Consider What You Promise
My online dictionary offers two definitions of commitment: “the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.” and “an engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action,” as in “I’m sorry I can’t make book club, but I have some family plans for that evening.” Toss these dual definitions into a blender,…
Early Homeschooling: ‘Go Home and Play With That Baby!’
After spilling my insights and sarcasm about life as a homeschool family at a convention, I step away from the podium and am usually met by anxious parents of school-aged kids who are considering homeschooling or have just begun and need a little guidance. After one of my speaking sessions recently, I was met with…
8 Things to Include in Your Nighttime Routine
Many people pay particular attention to their morning routine but not as much to their nighttime routine. As the day presses on and energy levels dwindle, it’s too easy to find oneself falling asleep in front of the television with an open bag of chips. Clearly, there’s a better way. One of the best ways…
Planting These Seeds Can Change All of Us for the Better
Often, in carrying out intentional acts of grace and goodness, we blindly give a part of ourselves to those around us. A teacher, for example, may inspire a student while remaining entirely unaware of the effect or the consequences. Known for the acting talents he brought to films such as “Bridget Jones’s Diary” and “The…
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