Author Archives: Laura Navarro

Back to Mitford

I began my reading of Mitford here. Then read another 4 chapters here. So, let’s dive into chapter 9 and see who we meet. Harold asked for Emma’s hand in marriage – very suitable. Then Olivia delivered her sad news … Continue reading

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What works for me in the bathroom

A few weeks ago I heard a radio commercial for the Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner. I hate to admit that I am this lazy, but we have not managed to keep the shower as clean as I would like. … Continue reading

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BFS #103

I missed a few Blogger Friend School assignments. It isn’t a feed and I got busy so I forgot to go look. I’ll just pick up with this week’s assignment. Memory Verse: 1 Timothy 4:15 (NIV) Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly … Continue reading

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More of Mitford

We left off with the dinner party that Father Tim held for his dearest friends. He was weary but content. Today we start with the appraiser returning and finally giving the welcome news that the painting is not a Vermeer. This … Continue reading

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Honey do’s around the house

One of the things we needed done around the house was replacing the batteries in the fire alarms. The one in the bedroom was already down thanks to Fay. Then this weekend I woke up at 3am to hear another … Continue reading

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What’s on my nightstand

My nightstand is empty (the cat complains when I put stuff there, he routinely pushes my alarm clock off, usually at 3am). But the table behind my desk is overflowing in book goodness! I have At Home in Mitford that I’m … Continue reading

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Fall Into Reading

Here is a challenge I can get into. All I have to do is make a list of books of books that I plan to read this fall (between Sept 22 and Dec 20). Then check back in around … Continue reading

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Where does the time go?

I had big plans for this past week. Time to see how I did. The budget meeting went well. Plus, I finished my Negotiation book for class, as well as my homework. That was a given, the homework always has to … Continue reading

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I’ve started a new blog

I’m just blog happy this week. When I started blogging I wasn’t sure what I would do. The blog was at least a vehicle for homeschool information and anything else I came up with. Now I have a different view … Continue reading

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Preamble to the Constitution

This is pretty cool. I thought I’d share it with you! (HD) A More Perfect Union from Andrew Sloat on Vimeo.

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