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Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 5:00AM
A few weeks ago we had a gentle introduction to Shakespeare.
We continue now with a read aloud to learn more about Shakespeare and the Elizabethan England.
We are lingering in this era because there is so much to be learned, so much to be savored. I love homeschooling for this reason. We can PAUSE and soak in the beauty.
Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 5:00AM 
Thanksgiving made me stop and consider some important family relationships.
My husband's father is very dear to me. He lives just a few miles away and takes such an interest in my children and I.
He was born during The Great Depression, raised in rural Alabama, eventually married and then did quite well for himself.
He was brought up in a time when family lived near each other. They CARED about and for each other.
I imagine on holidays like Thanksgiving they probably enjoyed a good meal and then everyone rocked and talked. I can see it now. I wish I could have lived during that time.
Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 5:00AM
I've been anticipating studying Shakespeare for a few months now. I must admit it was initially intimidating. I do remember studying Shakespeare in college, but that was twenty years ago.
The chapter in The Story of the World, Volume 2 was a PERFECT, gentle introduction to Shakespeare. It gave a simple synopsis of Macbeth and explained tragedies, comedies and historical plays quite nicely. The whole thing peaked my children's curiosity about Shakespeare and they wanted to know MORE.
