The breaking waves dashed high On a stern and rock-bound coast, And the woods against a stormy sky Their giant branches tossed; And the heavy night hung dark The hills and waters o’er, When a band of exiles moored their bark On the wild New England shore. Not as the conqueror comes, They, [...]
Archive for December, 2010
The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers – a poem to remember to celebrate 1620
Posted in Home Schooling/Unschooling, Inspirations for Life and Projects, tagged Celebrations, Christianity, Emotions, Home Schooling/Unschooling, Thankfulness, Virtues/Character on December 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Advent Countdown: A Mincemeat Recipe
Posted in Celebrations, Christmas, Food and Recipes, tagged Christmas, food, mincemeat, mincemeat pie, mincemeat pies, mincemeat recipe, mincemeat recipes, pie, pie recipe, recipe, recipes on December 11, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Here is an interesting article I ran across while exploring the possibility of making mincemeat for my family (something I’ve often thought about but never actually done). I have read of women of the past making over 60 mincemeat pies over the holidays, which they stored in an unused bedroom or other cool room in the house, [...]
Homestead: I’ve Got Snowdrops!
Posted in Gardening and Plants, Home Improvements, My Life and Family, Traditional and Self-Sufficient Skills, tagged snow drop flowers, snowdrop flowers, snowdrops, spring flowers on December 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve always wanted snowdrops. The Lord knew this, and He gave me some! They are growing just to the south of the house, almost under my kitchen windows. (I apologizie for the terrible photos, but it felt so good to be out in the sun looking at flowers, after such a long winter.) I am [...]
