Map Art Project

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool

I was inspired by the art of Brendan Lorber and created this reflective art piece to commemorate 2024. My kiddos are working on their own map art of the past year… I’m just sharing a redacted version of mine. https://lorberdesign.com/maps/

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool

Grown-up book #1 for 2025 After I finished reading my last books (Honey for a Child’s Heart) (Practicing the Way), I had a stack of four TBR books that I was jonesing to read. I couldn’t decide which one to read next… so I started each in turn, hoping one would pique my interest most. … Continue reading The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Mocha & Mismatched Salt and Pepper Shakers & New Year’s Resolutions

by heavenstobetty, posted in Holidays and Special Events, Homeschool, Photography

Goals for 2025: Physical: Go for at least one hike per month, drink more water Spiritual: Take a “Sabbath week” every 7 weeks - we’re still working out the details of what this will look like. Basically sit down and schedule a week of rest and restoration - no scheduled medical/dental appointments or extra obligations. … Continue reading Mocha & Mismatched Salt and Pepper Shakers & New Year’s Resolutions

First Hike 1/1/25 – Fort Churchill State Historic Park

by heavenstobetty, posted in Holidays and Special Events, Homeschool, National Parks and Monuments, Photography, Travel

I’m currently working on a map art project, and it struck me that the cut ends of the fallen logs along the trail resemble a compass rose. The longest cracks seem to point in a direction. Carson River Our family went on a Ranger-led group hike 3.25 miles there & back cloudy/52°F red tail hawks, … Continue reading First Hike 1/1/25 – Fort Churchill State Historic Park