Jane H. Green Blog
What Did July 4th Celebrations Look Like Long Ago?
The best answer to the question posed in the title of this blogpost is a look at Laura Ingalls Wilder's description of how they celebrated in her Little Town On The Prairie book. (see pp. 65-85) They did no work with the exception of chores and housework. They...
The Other Side
You've heard it said... "There are two sides to a coin." "There are two sides to every story." "There are two sides in an argument." And, here's one from a gardener— "There are two sides to rain." We've had rain almost every day for a week. The plants need rain to...
The Protection of Being Oblivious
My husband and I went on a train trip. It was his birthday present from me per his request. The train was in Bryson City, N.C. It traveled along the Tuckasegee River to a tiny town named Dillsboro, with quaint little shops to investigate. The whole trip took about...
Book Review: Owls in the Family by Farley Mowat
Today I have another book review based on the recommendation of my daughter. Since she homeschools, she's always on the lookout for really good books and is gifted at finding the best. Today's book is a great summer read for young boys. It is a Yearling book,...
Celebrating Memorial Day
I had planned to do a book review today, but postponed it as I felt it more important to give respect to everyone throughout history who has fought to give me the freedoms I enjoy today. But, the most important fight and death, that gave me (and you) absolute...