{bits & pieces}
The weekly “little of this, little of that” feature at Like Mother, Like Daughter!
While we’re on the topic of children’s books, here’s a current pick from our library: Mother Goose by Tasha Tudor. My mother wrote some time ago, in the Library Project, about nursery rhymes. This collection is small (just about 7″ by 7″) and delightful, as any Tasha Tudor book promises to be. This is one library find that I would definitely like to add to our family library.
On the day we got home from the library, I had to sort out some confusion when Finnabee was asking me to read her “Mrs. Duck.” I was quite sure we hadn’t brought home any book by that name… what could she mean…
Clearly the cover had made an impression on her — if not the most accurate one (I mean, to be fair, ducks and geese certainly have similarities).
This week’s links – pure miscellany!
Every once and awhile, we just need a little refresher on why it’s not acceptable to cohabit, even when all around us seems to indicate it’s the right choice. That’s why I recommend The Way of Life-Giving Love; Why a Chaste Engagement Matters. On a similar note, check out my piece for engaged couples (and stressed-out brides in particular) from the {pretty, happy, real weddings} series of last year!
Auntie Leila says that this is the most impressive furniture makeover, given the source material, she’s ever seen! The woman who did this truly had a vision – power to her: Outdoor Patio Furniture Makeover from the Wood Grain Cottage blog.
An interesting infographic on some history and stats related to homeschooling in the US – quite positive!
A light article on and interview with Beverly Cleary, beloved author of the Ramona books, who turns 100 this coming week! I have a feeling I would get along with this lady.
This is one that Auntie Leila would have shared before if it hadn’t previously been behind a paywall. Now it’s available for your enjoyment: Not, Duffers, Won’t Drown, by Sally Thomas, from First Things. Insofar as there are any categories in this week’s {b&p}, this is in a category with the Cleary piece, above.
I believe that this article from Samaritan Ministries is one that many readers will find interesting, especially as it touches on how the birth control pill, although frequently prescribed by doctors to treat various issues (and not as a contraceptive per se), is not a good option for women’s health: Review: The Miracle of Natural Hormones.
This is an old-ish article, but my mother recommends it in case you’re interested in G.K. Chesterton and Lewis but need a little introduction and perhaps a pointer as to where to start: The Novels of G.K. Chesterton and C. S. Lewis from The Imaginative Conservative.
My dear friend Lauren recently informed me about the Kiss of Mercy apostolate. The idea is simple: make a habit of praying for those who are suffering from past abortions. But it’s a great means for mothers, in particular, because one method is to say the prayer whenever you kiss your baby! We turn our instinctive affection into a moment of intercession — so thoughtful.
Finally, a cat video. I promise nothing more than that you will find this act amusing.
From the Archives:
Getting Used to Being Thrifty
Ask Auntie Leila: How to Talk to Children About Scary News
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