tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134777892508885758.post5906280044384634301..comments2023-07-14T08:46:23.848-05:00Comments on Diamonds in the Rough: Month in Review -- JulySallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05744003905628418678noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134777892508885758.post-65891013808104719312009-08-18T17:00:00.000-05:002009-08-18T17:00:00.000-05:00i do love it! but it is much too pretty for paint ...i do love it! but it is much too pretty for paint brushes. i don't want to get it covered with paint stains/blobs. i can see it used for silverware or something valuable and/or precious. now what do i have that's in that category that will fit in those beautifully constructed brush slots...besides silverware. .... still thinking.gramsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134777892508885758.post-28504947226047228862009-08-09T16:57:21.000-05:002009-08-09T16:57:21.000-05:00I hear ya on the "classics!" Ben, my 14...I hear ya on the "classics!" Ben, my 14 yo, just read "The Three Musketeers". I figured because it was a classic, it would be okay. Oyve. The main character has a "girlfriend" who is married. :-/BeccaBeardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134777892508885758.post-64618399603162155982009-08-12T03:33:08.000-05:002009-08-12T03:33:08.000-05:00Oh, and to add to the list, don't forget Visio...Oh, and to add to the list, don't forget Vision Forum.PlainJanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134777892508885758.post-9392469081855511882009-08-12T03:31:10.000-05:002009-08-12T03:31:10.000-05:00Hi Sally,Hope your first day of school went well.I...Hi Sally,<br><br>Hope your first day of school went well.<br><br><br>I like the bag Amy made! What talented girls you have. And I like the paintbrush holder too - I'm sure grandma will love it.<br><br><br>Choosing good books IS difficult - you know I never have time to pre-read, perhaps because I read so slow. lol Of course, you could just have them read their KJB's all the time - can't go wrong there - everything else is suspect. Yes, classics are according to the world's standard, not mine. And even "Christian" bookstores are no longer to be trusted with such blasphemy as The Shack. I like the old, unknown books for the most part. I really like Keepers of hte Faith's book criteria...http://www.keepersofthefaith.com/Articles/Howdowepick.asp<br><br>and here is what they say about fiction...<br><br>http://www.keepersofthefaith.com/Articles/fiction.asp<br><br>I also like what Rod & Staff have; Christian Light Publications; the ACE book list in their catalog; and BJU Press.<br><br><br>Unschooling is good - I'd do it too if I could relax that much.<br><br><br>PlainJanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134777892508885758.post-86995178469933159702009-08-14T04:34:28.000-05:002009-08-14T04:34:28.000-05:00Hi Sally! I wanted to mention a wonderful novel ca...Hi Sally! I wanted to mention a wonderful novel called The Railway Children. Have you read that? There is also a beautifully made Masterpiece Theatre video of it. It's wonderfully done, very british, and the children's characters are all very likable. I don't remember any disrespectful or crude behavior in it and my kids loved it.<br><br>How are you? I had noticed that you mentioned Emily is reading. Samuel is too but I'm sure he's not at the same reading level Emily is as he's just started. What readers are you using with her and any advice for my little scholar as he is now an official student :-)?<br><br>Hoping you have a wonderfully blessed weekend, JulieOldSchoolMarmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134777892508885758.post-71443981341372711912009-08-14T03:14:03.000-05:002009-08-14T03:14:03.000-05:00Hi, I took a quick moment to log in on a couple of...Hi, I took a quick moment to log in on a couple of blogs before school starts. I'm glad you stopped by on yesterday. Looks like you've had a busy, and HOT, August--I guess I'll keep quiet about my 101-degree days, huh?<br><br><br>Interesting thoughts about the classics. I agree with you to an extent, and would love to have more discussion, probably offline, but I've run out of time now.<br><br><br>Whatever your start was this week with school, I offer you the same advice I'm swallowing for myself--temper it with the fact that we've got a ways to go. For me, we've had stellar days, but unfortunately I know that those, too, are for a season.<br><br><br>God bless you, Sally.<br><br>bbullardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134777892508885758.post-62750016608952020302009-08-04T13:17:01.000-05:002009-08-04T13:17:01.000-05:00I almost feel guilty telling you about how we were...I almost feel guilty telling you about how we were not able to swim today because it was in the 70's! Kristy always responds to that with something about winter coming. (Ouch!) It would be hard to imagine those temps. I am glad you can stay inside and be comfortable. Wish I had some good ideas for you about reading. If you find some good books, let us know! <br><br>Jennjenn4himnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134777892508885758.post-14698562149936474792009-08-04T14:08:58.000-05:002009-08-04T14:08:58.000-05:00Hi Sally,I can NOT agree more about "classics...Hi Sally,<br><br>I can NOT agree more about "classics". I'm an English major and would NOT let our boys read most of what are considered "classics"... and don't get me started on Shakespeare!!! Thanks for stopping by!!! BTW: what ages are your girls??? My boys are 12, 10, 4, and 1.<br><br>:)Michelleblessingsundreamtofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134777892508885758.post-27186835475373424422009-08-05T03:33:45.000-05:002009-08-05T03:33:45.000-05:00Yes, Henty and Ballantyne... but also... most anyt...Yes, Henty and Ballantyne... but also... most anything from Christian Liberty Press... Pathway... Dave & Neta Jackson... Lamplighter books... Keepers of the Faith series... and the best classic--->the BIBLE!!! :) As for your compliment about my being young & energetic... today I feel OLD and LETHARGIC (my 1 year old was up last night cutting molars!). I know, I know... this too shall pass, but WOW I need a nap or an IV caffeine drip!!!<br><br>:)Michelleblessingsundreamtofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134777892508885758.post-68222195301195136962009-08-05T09:11:14.000-05:002009-08-05T09:11:14.000-05:00She is doing good it all went away...And as for ho...She is doing good it all went away...<br><br><br>And as for how to do it haha I think you should ask our parentstinderheartedteennoreply@blogger.com