Tag Archives: story

Coming July 2025: FAIRY TALE CAMP — Free!

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Kay Pelham

If you enjoy the way stories are taught on The Literary Life Podcast (currently #1 in homeschool podcasts), or are tired of modern, psychological analysis of books ― or worksheet approaches to literature that suck the life right out of … Continue reading →

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Lose Yourself, Find Yourself

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Kay Pelham

Quick thought that will maybe get fleshed out or expanded or whatever you want to call that. Here’s a couple of quotes from some great minds: But in reading great literature I become a thousand men and yet remain myself. … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Review: How the Irish Saved Civilization

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Kay Pelham

How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland’s Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe  by Thomas Cahill My rating: 5 of 5 stars An excellent telling and explanation of the Celts … Continue reading →

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Imagine That!

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Kay Pelham

I will ponder all your work,and meditate on your mighty deeds. Psalm 77:12 Go to the ant, O sluggard;consider her ways, and be wise. Proverbs 6:6 This is what the LORD Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways. Haggai … Continue reading →

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The Need for New

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Kay Pelham

Recently a parent asked my husband if his Glee Club, in which her children had participated, always repeated songs. Apparently, they had been comparing notes with former members, and these former members, for whatever reason, said several times to their … Continue reading →

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