Pictures of my New House Progress

This post isn’t a post; it’s an excuse for why I don’t have time to write a post. Also, it’s a lot of pictures.

Merry Christmas!

Teaching from Rest…Mostly

It’s the beginning of a new homeschooling year. Yikes!

I want to share a couple of quotes from a helpful book to encourage you and remind myself of some important truths.

If you’re not homeschooling at the moment, don’t worry. Some of these ideas apply just as well to whatever vocation or task you’re tackling. If you are homeschooling, I hope these encourage you like they do for me.

Coming of Age: The Yearling and Family

It’s the final installment in the Coming of Age series! Jody Baxter wrestles with the hard truth that fathers are mortal, too. See how family plays a major role in Jody’s coming of age.

Coming of Age: Family in Peter Pan

In the coming-of-age process, we’ve seen how first love and death play a vital role in a child’s maturity. Today we look at the role that family plays in this same process. Peter Pan is the boy who never grows up, so how does he navigate family to preserve his eternal innocence? Let’s find out!

A New Podcast and a Plate of Pasta

…In which I discover a new-to-me literary podcast, get carried away by a pasta analogy, and rediscover gratefulness for this crazy season of life.

Happy Thanksgiving from Past Watchful Dragons

Today instead of leaving you with a lengthy article, I’ve decided to post pictures of some of my greatest blessings. I hope that God’s goodness fills your heart with thankfulness and peace today, whether you’re in a season of joy, grief, or somewhere in…

A Checklist for Perfectionists

Are you a list maker? A high-expectations worker? A perfectionist? A worn-out human being?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be eligible to benefit from this super-short article.

(And, frankly, even if you answered no, you should still read it to see how better to sympathize with the Type A personalities in your life. Take my word for it–they’ll appreciate it.)