{bits & pieces}
The weekly “little of this, little of that” feature here at Like Mother, Like Daughter!
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See these two guys on the roof of our stable here?
These are homeschooled brothers. They’ve worked with their parents (our dear friends with a lot of kids, one income, a fixer-upper of a house, and endless cheerfulness) enough on carpentry projects and really all projects so that they can fix the roof of my shed pretty much on their own (out of the picture their dad is there — he stopped by to supervise them for a bit to be sure they got it right, but all week they’ve been here on their own). They are earning money for their plans and helping us out, all at once.
They are 16 and 14.
You too can have this in your life. Competent, fun, polite, awesome young people who can do things and carry on a conversation with the three-year-old and the 67-year-old. And who can fix the roof of a stable.
You have to hang in there. It doesn’t happen overnight. And most of it comes with a big dose of sacrifice. Dad working multiple jobs; Mom homeschooling and using up, wearing out, and making do; kids pitching in.
This is our collective memory in action!
This is why we are here at LMLD. Our entire existence is to encourage you that it’s all worth it!
◊ I’ve contacted our winners — if you aren’t one of them, do find your way to Mr. Mehan’s Mildly Amusing Mythical Mammals and if you are so moved, leave a review on Amazon! It really helps with popping the book up on searchers’ feeds. Thank you!!
◊ And about the St. Greg’s Pockets — if you have started one or are reviving one, feel free to drop Sukie a line (lmldblog at gmail dot com) and we will shout out here so people know to find you.
One question that comes up is “what if I really, really do not want to be on Facebook.” The reason we go through there is that the group can be closed, which makes it safer for you. You can vet someone before they join, but people can find you. It isn’t a normal FB group in that the purpose is not to interact there — other than to say something like “Couples’ Discussion at such and such pub, get your babysitters and let’s meet!” or “I’ll be at the X playground today from 2 to 4 with my kids — swing by if you’re available!” or “Here’s the link for a meal train for so-and-so!”
But if you really, really still do not want to be on FB (and you can’t just use your sister’s login to check on your St. Greg’s Pocket), email Sukie and she will figure out if your group has an email they are willing to share.
On to our links!
99-Year-Old Man Walks 6 Miles A Day To Visit His Wife In The Hospital, Proving True Love Does Exist
The D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths Is Famous. But What About Their Forgotten American Stories?
The masculinizing effects of the Pill. Who would have thought that taking a cocktail of synthetic hormones to correct a normal functioning of the body would have unwanted consequences? (One point: the article states, about the Pill’s contraceptive function: “Even if an egg slips out and becomes fertilised, it won’t be able to settle down and start growing. So far, so good.” Well, no, not good. Preventing a fertilized egg from implanting is aborting a developing child, and the levels of hormones are not high enough to prevent ovulation, as is often assumed. To be honest, the Pill’s purveyors should be clear: the function of this birth control is actually usually achieved by abortion, not by contraception.)
A French illustrator draws what Byzantium might have looked like, with stunning detail.
From the archives:
I’m recovering my quilting energy, I think. Are you making anything these days? Here’s one from a while ago that I like a lot.
Books we recommend about marriage.
Affirmation in the thick of things. The sacrifice is worth it.
Monday is the feast of St. Gregory! This is a saint for our times. Maybe invite a few friends over for Labor Day and have a good talk about how you will build your culture.
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