As the European explorers pioneered along the newly discovered coast, and delved into the forests and plains which lay beyond it, they were quickly followed by a wave of settlers…
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This may sound like an unusual question. We are all aware that the 2000’s are the 21st century. But when looking at historical writing, it is often confusing to follow…
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Book Details Title: A Sweet Singer Author: Marla Martin Publisher: Rod and Staff Publishers, Inc. Genre: Fiction Number of Pages: 56 Theme: Nature and home life Age Range: Beginning Reader…
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Christopher Columbus, as mentioned in the previous post, had sailed in quest of a new route to India. When he landed in San Salvador, he naturally imagined that he had…
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I learned a new word this spring. Phenology. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines phenology as “a branch of science dealing with the relations between climate and periodic biological phenomena (as bird migration…
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Although the Vikings had proven that it was possible to reach land to the west of Europe, they do not appear to have followed up their discovery with trade or…
Read moreChrist the Lord is Risen Today, Alleluia!
Christ, the Lord, is Risen Today Christ, the Lord, is risen today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens,…
Read moreO Sacred Head, Now Wounded
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded O sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded with thorns, Thine only crown; O sacred Head, what glory, what…
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Every homeschooling mom knows that sometimes questions get answered in the oddest places. Researching for the Sheep Among Wolves blog has given me some great answers to questions I was…
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I have received many gifts of Kalanchoe plants over the years. Every time I receive one, I kill it. Not on purpose of course, but predictably none the less. And…
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