tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post6521308314658269949..comments2024-01-10T05:26:18.695-05:00Comments on Moments With Mother Culture®: At Home in a World of BooksKaren Andreolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12135239838790568639noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-27411331497810796942018-07-14T22:27:39.556-04:002018-07-14T22:27:39.556-04:00Well said. I shared this on Google + tonight.Well said. I shared this on Google + tonight.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-57174384998300344212013-01-12T11:31:08.261-05:002013-01-12T11:31:08.261-05:00The right books...are a wonderful thing. Your gran...The right books...are a wonderful thing. Your grands are precious...as are their little vest you knit them...so cute....blessings friend.Simply Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16933046149294440134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-73073250705660049892013-01-11T19:08:09.006-05:002013-01-11T19:08:09.006-05:00So many wonderful good books, so little time... We...So many wonderful good books, so little time... Well, Karen, you've seen what we're reading since you visited my latest post. I do have a question for you about Charlotte Mason education and the older student (mine are 14 and 12). Would love if you could sometime in the future write a bit on what this might look like. :) To answer your post's question, yes, please share with us about the newer texts you've discovered!<br /><br />Your grandsons are sure handsome in those patriotic vests; makes me look forward to what I might knit or crochet for my future grandchildren.<br /><br />Blessings to you, ~Lisa :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760735212107263086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-84054625098186945952013-01-10T21:31:24.374-05:002013-01-10T21:31:24.374-05:00Oh, I love your book posts, Karen! And I would ra...Oh, I love your book posts, Karen! And I would rather read a thoughtful, periodic post, than an obligatory daily post. I also love all your photos of books, your adorable grandsons, and your home. Thank your husband for those! The little touches you share around your home are inspiring and say, "I care." This particular post did just what you hoped it would in my own life. While I was concerned about leaving some of our books unfinished before we traded our regular routine for Christmas activities, I was, instead, surprised and rewarded. My boys were so excited to get back to our books, like they were much-missed friends. Books - real books - are the mainstay of our learning, and you always encourage me with your posts to press on at just the right time. Thank you, Karen!<br />ClaudiaMrs. Claudia Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11756326716645195897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-6153404645104363802013-01-07T19:31:00.960-05:002013-01-07T19:31:00.960-05:00If you are having difficulty viewing my blog it co...If you are having difficulty viewing my blog it could be the operating system. What browser are you using? My son suggests you download the latest version of Google Chrome to see if this fixes the viewing problem. He tested my blog on all the popular modern internet browsers and it works correctly. My daughter can see it on her tablet. <br /><br />I am delighted to hear that you like reading Moments with Mother Culture. Perhaps, someday our paths will cross in person. A neat thing about going the way of living books is that there are so many different books, experiences, and directions "relationships" can take a family. But it is fun when you meet someone who has read the same you book you have. <br /><br />Thanks for visiting,<br />Karen A. Karen Andreolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135239838790568639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-31170745745686899842013-01-07T15:56:17.406-05:002013-01-07T15:56:17.406-05:00You are such a blessing to me! I hope we can meet...You are such a blessing to me! I hope we can meet in person some day so that I can give you a warm hug. :o) I was thrilled to see that we own four of the books you pictured. Thank you for your sweet blog.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14755652309595005430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-38836042691551655152013-01-07T12:41:42.052-05:002013-01-07T12:41:42.052-05:00Is it just my computer or is the lettering printed...Is it just my computer or is the lettering printed half on flowered background. I am having a difficult time reading when the words on the printed background. (And I love to read your blog!) :(<br /><br />Could someone give me some direction if it' just me?sasmccurdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08888954171309248142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-40573748873915995952013-01-07T07:41:26.186-05:002013-01-07T07:41:26.186-05:00I knew many of you would be returning to school sc...I knew many of you would be returning to school schedules and delving back into learning come January so I thought I'd uphold the place of good books. Thank you for sharing, Ladies. <br /><br />So good to hear that A Charlotte Mason Companion is also on your bookshelves and giving you ideas.<br /><br />I often miss bits and bobs while proof reading a post and have to go back the next day, fresh, to read it yet again. After posting I nearly always find mistakes the next day. Sorry to do one up on you but leaving off one letter is minor compared to my "behind a curtained corner" in the December post which I changed to "in a curtained corner" because "curtain" is the adjective. Who can be behind a corner? Clicking the "update" is a regular thing. <br /><br />We, also, have been passing along books to our daughter who is home teaching. I've always thought it would be luxurious to have enough spare rooms in one's house to turn one of them into an actual library with built-in bookshelves and so I put one in Blackberry Inn. <br /><br />So good to hear from you,<br />Karen A. Karen Andreolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135239838790568639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-5828424053857105612013-01-05T19:01:55.983-05:002013-01-05T19:01:55.983-05:00I see many familiar titles!
I couldn't rememb...I see many familiar titles!<br /><br />I couldn't remember if I shared a conversation I overheard between Christopher and his new bride.<br /><br />They were in his former room going through his bookshelf when she told him he would have to get rid of some of his books.<br /><br />He looked appalled and told her that his mother said one does not get rid of books, they buy more bookshelves!<br /><br />Hehehe... she was homeschooled so she has to understand!<br /><br />I would add that I have passed on most of my books I used in homeschooling to my daughter except those Christopher wanted to keep.Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-79601159558337819562013-01-03T06:32:57.565-05:002013-01-03T06:32:57.565-05:00What a lovely post! A Charlotte Mason Companion wa...What a lovely post! A Charlotte Mason Companion was the spring board that brought joy and true learning to my homeschool. Reading this post carried me back 9 years and is such a sweet reminder. Thanks so much for sharing!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Melanie RuddMelanie32https://www.blogger.com/profile/02149162095652443442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-50300685353748439172013-01-02T12:52:40.337-05:002013-01-02T12:52:40.337-05:00Karen, Thanks for taking time to think through you...Karen, Thanks for taking time to think through your posts and word them well! I find them inspiring and a great encouragement when, after 14 years of homeschooling, I can get easily discouraged and tired of homeschooling. They spur me on to continue with great books, and to create a "large room" filled with things that inform, inspire, and spur my daughter on to higher aspirations for the Lord's sake. Thanks for giving us yourself!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04189747529433139727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-48284663052966067072013-01-02T07:54:41.580-05:002013-01-02T07:54:41.580-05:00Karen, Your post was just what I needed this a.m. ...Karen, Your post was just what I needed this a.m. to point me in the right direction. Thank you!Florence Brookshttp://awhynotblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-90250681657300109752013-01-01T20:23:37.628-05:002013-01-01T20:23:37.628-05:00When will I ever learn to proof read? How ungraci...When will I ever learn to proof read? How ungracious of me to have left Tasha Tudor's name spelled incorrectly.<br /><br />SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-7527173298580449102013-01-01T17:42:19.930-05:002013-01-01T17:42:19.930-05:00Karen ~ I trust you had a blessed Christmas and a ...Karen ~ I trust you had a blessed Christmas and a lovely New Year today! This is a post after my own heart...BOOKS!! :) We've enjoyed some of these VERY titles recently and I just put Snowflake Bentley on hold at the library. I'm so enjoying A Charlotte Mason Companion, btw. I've read bits and pieces of it in the past, but this is the first time I've read STRAIGHT through and it has been so encouraging. Two or three friends and I are still meeting once a month (we have a lot of children between us - it takes a lot to get away!) to discuss it, and it has been very growing. <br />I just ADORE Nigel's owl and can't wait to look up that naturalist's diary! THANK YOU! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11291951073853426272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-85063562675818891042013-01-01T15:59:16.053-05:002013-01-01T15:59:16.053-05:00Hello! My husband gave me a how to draw birds book...Hello! My husband gave me a how to draw birds book for Christmas. I've been heeding the author's advice to, "draw one bird a day." This is something I've wanted to do for years, but have never allocated time for. <br /><br />Thanks to an oversight, we ordered an extra copy of Tash Tudor's Cookbook this Christmas. On a whim, I gave it to our son who was completely delighted. I'm looking forward to hearing about his adventures in cooking.<br /><br />My 83 year old father (I don't think he'd mind my telling..) received a book about "forgotten" tales of Tennessee. He was at our house for dinner last evening and was telling us about an interesting story he had read in the book. How delightful! Narration at the age of 83!<br /><br />SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-68933339846438926952013-01-01T15:42:45.131-05:002013-01-01T15:42:45.131-05:00That owl is lovely. We have several of the books y...That owl is lovely. We have several of the books you show, and some we have not read yet (the MacCloskey and Lamb's book), but the ones we have are our favorites too. Snowflake Bentley and Rhapsody in Blue are the ones we treasure, even though we never see snow in Texas. <br /><br />When I read that part when Miss Mason declares she will not give us a list but principles to choose the books ourselves, my initial reaction was to be upset, but then I thought she left us with a much more powerful tool. I enjoy uncovering and discovering living books in sales, and sharing my findings with friends that also have the same passion.<br /><br />Your grandson's matching vests are darling.<br /><br />Happy New Year and thanks for your constant inspiration and encouragement to you and your family.<br /><br />Silviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249978624747684879noreply@blogger.com