tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post961862039933509055..comments2024-01-10T05:26:18.695-05:00Comments on Moments With Mother Culture®: A Weighty TipKaren Andreolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12135239838790568639noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-13482047644502899632018-11-06T18:07:27.605-05:002018-11-06T18:07:27.605-05:00I'm loving those verses about gentle authority...I'm loving those verses about gentle authority! Lord, please do this in me! I saved them in my phone to re-read throughout my day! I also listened to your audio CD on "Mother Culture" just this morning, on an unexpected drive by myself! I enjoyed it very much! It made me look forward all the more to your upcoming book! Any estimated date of availability? Thank you for all you do for us homeschool mamas! <3 John and Janellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02022437177046105235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-77847327050744000282018-10-28T17:38:28.554-04:002018-10-28T17:38:28.554-04:00Karen, as always your writings are soothing to my ...Karen, as always your writings are soothing to my spirit and encouraging to my soul. Our life has been super chaotic these past nearly 2 years since our house burned. We've added a new baby to our family of (now) 9 and we've converted my husbands shop into a home so that we could move back to our farm. I've been trying desperately to get back to a Charlotte Mason way of schooling since we've moved in and I found myself struggling with a lot of frustration. Reading your words is like talking to an old friend/mentor. It awakens in me the truth if what I'm doing wrong and how to steer a new course. I'm grateful for wisdom that you share...MilkMaidMamaTo7https://www.blogger.com/profile/06921809701079206937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-74297157453994600212018-10-20T08:24:18.908-04:002018-10-20T08:24:18.908-04:00Methinks: "With husband's, too?"Methinks: "With husband's, too?"maryhallchiles.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07163441885545952495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-51101016522220333102018-10-19T22:22:21.673-04:002018-10-19T22:22:21.673-04:00Karen, I am nodding my head all the while I am rea...Karen, I am nodding my head all the while I am reading this. I totally agree with your premise that truth is <i>vital</i> in raising children. If we are not completely truthful, how will they discern what is truth and what is not. How will they trust what we tell them about Jesus? <br />Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-16153951975073172812018-10-18T00:06:30.023-04:002018-10-18T00:06:30.023-04:00Wise words. I wish I'd done many things differ...Wise words. I wish I'd done many things differently. If wishes were horses then beggars would ride.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-81853146773996954012018-10-15T13:34:02.392-04:002018-10-15T13:34:02.392-04:00I don't always get a chance to comment but I a...I don't always get a chance to comment but I always love what you have to say! Not to mention pictures of your home... and that soup.Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-37837618188614451182018-10-15T10:40:00.035-04:002018-10-15T10:40:00.035-04:00So good to hear from you, Ladies. Determination is...So good to hear from you, Ladies. Determination is right. I remember saying "yes - adding - "first things first." Sometimes the stipulation was, "after the dryer stops" or "after dishes are washed." Still today I turn off the dryer when I leave the house even for a Nature Walk. It is one of my idiosyncrasies. Karen Andreolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135239838790568639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-83506154632778255942018-10-15T06:37:53.170-04:002018-10-15T06:37:53.170-04:00Hello, Karen. Happy October to you and yours. I ...Hello, Karen. Happy October to you and yours. I enjoyed seeing the photo of your new granddaughter in your last post. <br /><br />We too tried to make our answers yes or no. I am continually amazed by how much determination that takes. We also tried only say, "maybe," when we really meant that we weren't sure. Growing up I heard kids sigh dejectedly and say, "That means No," after their parents responded with a maybe. We were quite certain that we never wanted to hear our children say that in response to us. <br /><br />I remember one very frustrating day that still stands out in all our memories. I was flustered and angry. The children were frustrated and angry too. Suddenly, I found myself spurting out, "I don't know, but if you don't, it's gonna be really bad!" There was this moment of stunned silence all around. Then we all burst out laughing. Tempers were soothed a bit, and some semblance of peace was restored. It was still a difficult day, but the ridiculousness of it all had become obvious.<br /><br />Susan<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-23040243107797130942018-10-13T18:09:45.012-04:002018-10-13T18:09:45.012-04:00Great advice, Karen. I gave the same advice to my...Great advice, Karen. I gave the same advice to my daughter this summer when she was at her wits end with her three girls. Things just work better when children know their boundaries and they are enforced. I enjoyed your fall pictures and your quilt. The roasted veggie soup looks like something I'd like to eat right now. It's cold where I live and there are squalls of snow coming on and off. Thanks for sharing, Karen. I still enjoy reading your words!Gumbo Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747138637571716591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-79771018116830704522018-10-13T16:50:41.454-04:002018-10-13T16:50:41.454-04:00I went to my bookshelf and found the Florence Nigh...I went to my bookshelf and found the Florence Nightingale book! It'll be next on my list to read. I'm looking forward to it. Thanks!<br />Sue R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-75290415697387428162018-10-13T13:45:20.220-04:002018-10-13T13:45:20.220-04:00Excellent words of advice! Loved seeing a bit of ...Excellent words of advice! Loved seeing a bit of your life in this post, friend. I've missed you.Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-27240867751144962852018-10-13T10:40:42.384-04:002018-10-13T10:40:42.384-04:00This is a timely post, Karen, as we've been ta...This is a timely post, Karen, as we've been talking (in my CM bookgroup) a little bit about how Miss Mason makes the assumption that proper authority is in place BEFORE one starts working on habits. Thank you so much for this reminder!Amy Mariehttp://ampine-hearthridgereflections.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-91079659652855201662018-10-13T08:51:20.851-04:002018-10-13T08:51:20.851-04:00Thank you for this post! It reminded me of a Grace...Thank you for this post! It reminded me of a Grace Livingston Hill biography I read this summer. She was quick to follow through on her words of discipline, even when it was difficult. Her daughter's never forgot her calm but definite discipline.<br /><br />All of the pictures you have shared are beautiful. I love the fabrics you choose for your quilts.<br /><br />I will have to look for the Florence Nightingale biography. I think I would enjoy it.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970258840708111494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-62456687947962352392018-10-12T20:33:54.733-04:002018-10-12T20:33:54.733-04:00Your gentle advice in being firm in our "no&q...Your gentle advice in being firm in our "no" and "yes" is excellent and much needed. I have never read about Florence Nightingale. Your words always make me want to read one of your book recommendations. <br />The pictures are lovely and peaceful as always. Mrs. Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-981208473441969662018-10-12T16:51:02.894-04:002018-10-12T16:51:02.894-04:00The pumpkin on the chair made me smile for some re...The pumpkin on the chair made me smile for some reason. Autumn is really my favorite time of year, probably because of the outdoorsy decor of leaves and gourds and "conkers," and the comfort food cooking. Your soup of "leftovers" looks very gourmet. I made (less attractive) split pea soup and some crusty bread today and I was grateful. We had a burst of "Indian summer" on Monday and Tuesday with temperatures in the low 80s, but last night it was very cold and today is a good day for soup and bread. Michigan falls can leave you guessing.<br /><br />Karen, I am taking your tip to heart. My boys are fine young men but do not always simply do what they're told without some preliminary "discussion." I will take it all to prayer. You are a faithful friend to your blog audience. "A word fitly spoken."<br /><br />God bless you Karen! Have a wonderful weekend.<br />KristynKristyn Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12596129414614469667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-24277805585695774252018-10-12T13:07:30.653-04:002018-10-12T13:07:30.653-04:00What a lovely remembrance of you have of making a ...What a lovely remembrance of you have of making a special book friend in your girlhood, Suzanne. Precious. Karen Andreolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135239838790568639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-9146093037047078992018-10-12T11:29:57.150-04:002018-10-12T11:29:57.150-04:00I remember fondly reading a very old copy of Flore...I remember fondly reading a very old copy of Florence Nightingale during my elementary years. Back then one had to sign their copy out by getting a card stamped with the return date that slipped into a little pocket in the back of the book. I checked out that book so many times! I was the only one to check it out since the 1930's if I remember correctly. I would love to have that copy in my library now. Enjoying your writing dear Karen:-)Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016058828515830560noreply@blogger.com