The real family is something as wild and elemental as a cabbage.
G. K. Chesterton
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Next Sister needed help carrying heavy things into the kitchen, and the younger brothers surrounding her seemed incognizant of the fact. Mama called to them, “Why don’t you guys help her? Why are you all just standing around?” Third Brother added,
“Like Christmas Eve.”
You know how Christmas Eve is always standing around? Just get over here, for heaven’s sake!
W E L C O M E
The handmaiden enjoys writing essays, reading poetry, researching health topics, and teaching children. If you want to share a word with this quiet listener, follow the sound of Baroque music played too loudly, or send an email. Visit her poetry and art blog “Wrestle with the Angel.”
This blog is © 2012 by the author. Please do not use any of the photographs or text without my express permission. I do allow you to print and save pages from my website for personal reference only. Thank you for your integrity in this matter.
A R C H I V E S
The original blog archive became so unwieldy, that I have divided the posts by Year. enjoy looking at my past work.
433 posts total
F O L K S O N G
F O L K D A N C E
A Y E A R I N
R E V I E W
Reviews for Books, Music,
and poetry Enjoyed in 2012
I N C I D E N T A L L Y
G O O D F O O D
W H O L E H E A L T H
B O T A N I C A L
B E A U T Y
Herbal Cosmetics for Men and Women
For Beautiful Hair, Sing Opera
R E E N A C T M E N T
E D U C A T I O N
M I S S M A S O N
Home Education [Vol. I]
PART 1.
Some Preliminary Considerations
The ‘Reign of Law’ in Education
PART 2.
G A R D E N L I F E
