Our lights went out in the storm yesterday. As the sun went down I was in a quandry over how I could productively use my time. Today I have ten suggestions for family fun when the lights go out. 1. Sing, whistle, or hum: Name That Tune If you know the words, sing hymns and songs together. If your repertoire is small, hum or whistle them together, or try a few rounds of “Name That Tune” where one person hums or
See how many state license tags you can find as you travel. I came across a “must share” idea for families on road-trip vacations. Brandy Nelson shares how she made special road-trip binders, one for each of her two sons, that are packed full of activities and games her boys can play while riding in the car. Inserted into the front cover of the binder is a map with the planned route highlighted. Her collection of activities are available as downloads
I just finished reading Asher of Bethlehem by Howard Rodney Jones. It was very enjoyable reading, and assuming the author did his homework, I learned a lot about life in Bethlehem at the time Jesus was born. I also learned something of the customs surrounding the nobility status of the wisemen. The story was very engaging and believable, especially the unlikely friendship between the innkeeper’s son and Asher, the young orphaned beggar. Having just finished writing and nearly publishing
Summertime, vacations, and Sunday drives bring back memories of singing hymns. Mom sang and played the piano so we often gathered around the piano to sing; and when we went on long trips we sang in the car. I learned the words to many hymns by heart, and much of the credit goes to the times we sang together as a family. I learned more than words to songs when I learned the hymns. Those songs have meanings, and often the
I am so blessed. My mother turned 94 earlier this month and I was able to spend five wonderful days with her in Tennessee. We visited and enjoyed each other’s company while I did more handwork on my Creation quilt. I also spent five more days with my sister (who is also a quilter) and brother-in-law (who is in two poetry writing groups) also in Tennessee. I hurried home so I could have an author’s table in the Cokesbury booth for