{bits & pieces}

The weekly “little of this, little of that” feature here at Like Mother, Like Daughter!

Care to see the latest update to my home office?

Our little computer/office station consisted of a lovely wooden desk which I inherited from generous former roommates and a bulky swivel chair that The Artist found back in Maryland that time that I called him and said, “there’s a ‘for free’ estate thing listed on Craigslist and it’s on your way home from work — you must go!!”

It had served us well enough, if bulkily. It also had a rather annoying habit of occasionally shedding bolts out of the side, resulting in hardware on the floor and a chair arm that would fall awry.

Before:

After:

A much-slimmed down look, right?

This newer model courtesy of the curbs of Manchester. A catch not to be missed by my spendthrift eagle eye. Not top-of-the-line, but also a better color for this room, not tearing on the seat, not as bulky and, importantly, can slide all the way under the desk and therefore take up much less landscape. It’s also a big less cushy, which makes it better for exercising my posture.

I tidied up my desk – the way it’s supposed to be – for this photo:

My furnishing and decorating plan is sponsored by my large trunk and my strong husband. “Hon, there’s a big office chair in the car. Could you take this one down and go get that one and bring it up? Thanks.”

This week’s links! A smattering for you:

For the military-minded among us: Ancient Slingshot Was as Deadly as a .44 Magnum!


An interesting take on surrogacy: How ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Might be Too Close to Reality in California.


From my mom: “Elizabeth Anscombe demolishes all stereotypes. An epic figure (in more ways than one), her mind served the truth. Enjoy Fr. George Rutler’s memoir of this great thinker:” G. E. M. Anscombe.

 

A great article about a beloved book: The True Story Behind Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and Her Mixed-Up Files

 

An absolutely adorable article about The Art of Reading Outside from a teacher at The Heights School (where the Artist used to teach). Do watch the brief video at the bottom and be sure to check out the monkey of a boy around the 1 minute mark! Auntie Leila says that this reminds her of how learning to pray at Adoration is similar and that one should bring the child to church and let him pick his own spot, wherever he likes.

 

From the Archives:

Summer in the Home School
Old Testament, New: How the Bible determines worship ~ The Spirit of the Liturgy: A Book Club
A {pretty, happy, funny, real} from May 2013

In the Liturgical Year:

Today is the optional memorial of St. Augustine of Canterbury!

 

Happy Memorial Day weekend! May God grant everlasting rest to those who gave their lives for our freedom.

 

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