A Year of Celebrating Biblically: walking in the garden with God

And perhaps through the reading of the written word and the experience of the physical metaphors this year might become less of a year celebrated biblically, and more like a time-honored walk with God in a garden.

way of faithEmily BrockhoffMarch 2, 2021sabbath, holy days, appointed timesComment

7 Steps for a Successful First Year of Homeschooling

“Homeschooling is really just parenting, but with school supplies.” Nicki Truesdell

home educationEmily BrockhoffJuly 8, 2020first, year, homeschooling, home educationComment

Before and After: Maximizing the Floorplan

Adding a staircase does a lot to increase accessible square footage.

homesteadEmily BrockhoffMay 12, 2020before, after, modern, bathroom, kitchen Comment

Have I made homeschooling needlessly difficult?

The philosophy of classical education is an altogether different sort of thing than the day-in, day-out practice of it. How does one go about classically educating children?

home educationEmily BrockhoffApril 18, 2020homeschool is difficult, geographyComment

The Hope Song of J. Alfred Prufrock and Me

What is hope but that which makes the hard days bearable, and, moreso, worthwhile.

motherhoodEmily BrockhoffApril 17, 2020thoughts of hope, parenting, parenting is hard, hope poem, motherhood, hope, poemComment

Drill, Mastery, and Doing the Next Thing

When considering the broadview of Education, the Educator understands the likeness of education to walking: that one walks by alternately lifting and then planting securely each foot at a regular pace. That is, confidence and stability precedes advancement.

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Growing Pomegranates in El Paso, Texas

While pomegranates might seem like an exotic fruit, El Paso has the climate and conditions to make these guys a backyard treat.

Should a Child Learn to Read at Three?

Good. Better. Best. | Choosing the option that’s better than the rest.

At Full Capacity (percentages, not quantity)

One plate, two plates. Small plate. Huge plate. / But which plate could possibly hold more if they're both filled to capacity?

Baby Boy or Girl?

For Baby No. Three, we threw a reveal party.

motherhoodEmily BrockhoffJune 11, 2018gender reveal, party, bounce house, party planning Comments

It's Been Awhile (Thoughts on Blogging and Life in General)

It’s both an incredible and incredibly odd sensation to have a voice and not know how to use it. Sometimes a little wandering in the desert provides a glimpse into just what might be worth saying.

motherhoodEmily BrockhoffMay 24, 2018self reflection, other self, about emily Comments

Piedmont Home Tour

This lofty, tree-house-feeling sort of home sits above the street and at the base of the Franklin Mountains and I love the casual southwest vibe it's got going on.