Most pious book collections begin with a few favorite volumes from the collector’s own childhood. Researching children’s literature in books like this is usually an act of love but it can take time and effort. It helps to have a plan to direct what I’m looking for. Here are five ways to build a collector’s […]
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I thought that the word “Halcyon’s day” meant “the day” or “the day before.” But here it is used in the wrong way. The phrase “halcyon days” means “calm and peaceful days.” This is a very ancient phrase. The origin of Ovid’s Metamorphoseon begins around the year 8 a.D. It was supposed to be written […]
You don’t need to share with any other parent what a daunting task it is to raise children. We are always sad, overwhelmed and defeated by everything that is, and sometimes we forget to have any sense of humor. Here are my favorite humorous quotes about parents and parenting, some from unexpected sources; There is […]
The bride used to not have a traditional prayer on her wedding day. The best man gave a speech and the father of the bride gave a speech, but she was never called to stand and say any words. Post, wedding day The wedding day was
Man’s best friend? Some people think so. Dogs are one of the most common domestic pets in America and most people hold an opinion (of some kind or another) about them. Her are some of the best Quotes about dogs… The dog was created especially for children. He is the god of frolic. —Henry Ward […]