A Sweet Repose

"Your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart." – Jeremiah 15:16

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  • Repose?

    Repose?

    Repose is simply a poetic word implying “a state of rest.” Literally or figuratively. A place to lay your head or the act of placing confident trust in someone or something. Yes, I may every now and then write about various things from educational philosophy and natural history to poetry and children’s literature. Yet the…

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    January 19, 2022
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  • A Light that Sees. A Light that Leads.

    A Light that Sees.  A Light that Leads.

    It is quite difficult for a child, in a moment of deception, to realize her well crafted plan was brought to light by her parent. Whatever the remnant excuses lingering in her mind at that moment, what’s done is done. The jig is up. All is brought to light. No point in justifying this away.…

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    March 8, 2022
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  • The Soul Selects Her Own Society

    The Soul Selects Her Own Society

    We’ve been taking a closer look at Emily Dickinson’s poetry this term with the girls, and this Christmas I was serendipitously gifted an unabridged collection of her poems. Yes. I squealed. Poetry is not something I used to appreciate, but little by little I take in what I can, for the sake of tuning the…

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    January 24, 2022
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  • Invite Yourself to the Table

    Invite Yourself to the Table

    For the mother who needs to be reminded to look up and feel the sun on her face too.

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    November 28, 2020
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  • A friend for each part of you.

    A friend for each part of you.

    For those who need a gentle reminder to not overthink friendship.

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    July 17, 2020
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    Friendship
  • Learning at Rest

    Learning at Rest

    A few thoughts on how home education can enrich a life both young and old.

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    June 23, 2020
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    education, homeschooling
  • Shhh.

    Shhh.

    When sometimes the world needs more productive presence and less tidying of emotions.

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    June 8, 2020
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  • Compassion + Retreat

    Compassion + Retreat

    A reminder to consider our humble frame in this time of awareness and compassion.

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    June 3, 2020
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  • Friend in Jesus

    Friend in Jesus

    On good days, may you sing. Then on the hard days it becomes a song of remembrance when your memory is bleak.

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    May 28, 2020
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  • Opal: The Journal of an Understanding Heart

    Opal: The Journal of an Understanding Heart

    A brief review of a book that will change the way you see the world and touch your heart.

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    May 23, 2020
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