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