Nature Study - February Flowers 2015

This post is a tongue-in-cheek response to the Handbook of Nature Study's post yesterday entitled "February Wildflowers 2015".

So, I looked out my windows and decided to photograph my snowdrops:

and my hyacynths, daffodils and tulips:

I hope you have enjoyed this tongue-in-cheek look at my mid-Atlantic states February 2015 flowers. Maybe I can post something cheerier in a month or two or three...

In Freedom's Cause - A Schoolhouse Crew Review

There is a relatively new company called Heirloom Audio Productions that makes audio drama productions of the historical fiction novels by G.A. Henty. Last fall I was blessed to be given the opportunity to review their first audio drama, Under Drake's Flag. Their second audio drama, In Freedom's Cause, is now available, and I was so happy to again be selected for the review.

For purposes of the review, the Review Crew received In Freedom's Cause (CD Set - Physical Copy), In Freedom's Cause Study Guide (Digital Download), In Freedom's Cause Soundtrack (MP3 download), and Printable copy of The Prayer Of William Wallace. (Digital Download).

The short review: my son liked it! The long review: keep reading!

Why Squirrels Fly...

This incredible video shows why squirrels seem to fly -- why they need to!

February 2015 Folk Song - Ambleside Online

The Ambleside Online selection for Folk Song for February 2015 is The Keeper.

I found this arrangement:



A nicer arrangement that I am not able to embed can be watched here:
The Keeper

The Keeper Did A-Hunting Go

(Trad) Jackie Boy - Master
Sing you well - Very well
Heigh down-ho down, derry derry down
Among the leaves so green-o

To my hey down down- To my ho down down
Heigh down-ho down, derry derry down
Among the leaves so green-o

The keeper did a-shooting go
And under his cloak he carried a bow
All for to shoot at the merry little doe
Among the leaves so green-o

The first doe he shot at he missed
The second doe he trimly kissed
The third doe went where nobody whisht
Among the leaves so green-o

The fourth doe she did cross the plain
The keeper fetched her back again
Where she is now she may remain
Among the leaves so green-o

The fifth doe she went over the brook
The keeper fetched her back with his hook
Where she is now you may go andf look
Among the leaves so green-o

Menu Monday for 2/16/15

Here is my vegan/carnivore blended menu plan for this week:

Sunday (2/15):

leftovers

Monday (2/16):

Eggplant rolatino, whole wheat pasta (page 196 FOK)

Tuesday (2/17):

Navy Bean Soup, salad, whole grain bread (FOK page 85)

Wednesday (2/18):

sizzlleburgers, rolls, tomato, lettuce, chips, purple potato /kale salad (FOK page 77)

Thursday (2/19):

Spaghetti noodles/sauce (meat balls for the carnivores), salad, Texas Toast

Friday (2/20):

Chicken, rice, broccoli (leftover Navy Bean Soup for the vegan)

Saturday (2/21):

Corn chowder, salad, whole grain bread (FOK page 93)

Key:

FoK = Forks Over Knives

Protoge Flash Mob

I just loved this! Wish more than one of my kids had pursued music!

Menu Monday for 2/9/2015

Here is my vegan/carnivore blended menu plan for this week.

Sunday (2/8):

Flank steak, mashed potatoes, salad (vegan leftovers if desired)

Monday (2/9):

Lentil Soup with Cauliflower, Potatoes and Spinach, salad, whole grain bread (FOK page 103)

Tuesday (2/10):

Beef enchiladas (leftover shrapnel burritos or bean burritos), salad, tortilla chips

Wednesday (2/11):

Eggplant Polenta Casserole (FOK p 258), mixed vegs

Thursday (2/12):

Stove-top barbecue chicken, noodles, broccoli; (Mushroom stroganoff (FOK p 152))

Friday (2/13):

Stir-fried bok choy and rice in garlic sauce (FOK page 221)

Saturday (2/14):

Black Bean Soup, Salad, Bread

Key:

FoK = Forks Over Knives