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The woman described in Proverbs 31 brings anything and everything between motivation and interest to sighs and groans of loathing. This will depend on the age and season of the woman and her experience of marriage and family – but mainly it will depend on the way she has perceived the passage to have been taught. This little offering of mine is to share some thoughts as I see the chapter in question…
Continue reading ““That” woman!”
If you think you’d enjoy a five minute taste of paradise then this little video is for you. There is nothing but the ocean and some music. Being there was a 3 day hug from God and I hope this might be similar for you.
Continue reading “A beachside meditation”
Bonjour!
One of my favourite dishes when we went to Paris last year was a type of sandwich called Croque-Monsieur. I had never seen it before and at first I thought it might be too much cheese for me, but when I tried it I was shocked I’d never discovered it before and I absolutely loved it. I loved it so much I ordered it nearly every time I saw it on the menu!
Continue reading “Table Travellers – Week 3”
Being on this little holiday has felt incredibly surreal. We arrived a bit early for check in so we went to hang out at a nearby park for a while after locating the house but as soon as I had seen it I had a flashback to a recurring dream I used to have as a child.
This dream was one I was always sad to wake from and which always felt unfinished. There was… is… more to it.
Continue reading “Surreal summer holiday”
This year our little art ‘room’ has 15 participants who range in age between 10-16. It’s the biggest and most diverse group in terms of age I’ve had. Sometimes I find the choosing of projects daunting but need to remember I have an existing list of ideas longer than we could achieve in 3 lifetimes and to just chill. I’m not a teacher – which has pros and cons – but I love the experience of achievement, satisfaction and outright pleasure that comes with completing something where you’ve learned/enjoyed the process and its outcome. I equally love watching that happen with these kids.
Continue reading “2019 H.S. art project: 1”
Hello!
Today, Mum and I made “Causa Rellena Con Pollo” which is a Peruvian dish that we found on our friend Ros’s Facebook page when they were in Chile on holiday. This week we also made two other meals using up some of our garden produce which were a “Caprese fusion breakfast bowl” and “Zoodles from our garden”.
Continue reading “Table Travellers – Week 2”
Understanding when the books of the Bible were ‘penned’ helps us understand the events, stories and intended meaning so much more… including helping us discern what is past, present and still yet future.
I gave a brief little Bible overview in a small group setting this week, and a friend asked if I’d write it down for her – which was of course my great delight. So here it is…
Continue reading “Hindsight is a different beast – Bible overview”
Have spent a good chunk of the day putting together this art page of pieces from our little homeschool group. Come have a look at the wonderful stuff they’ve been turning out!
Miss T has to take an object along to talk about in her Communication group next week. Sounds a bit like telling ‘news’ but couched differently for older kids. 🙂 She told me she was planning to take either her snow globe or Remy the rat from Ratatouille. Both were presents from her globe-trotting biggest sister Loon. Well OK – Lauren.
Continue reading “Before she was known”
INTRODUCTION
My name isTaryn and my mum is the inventor of By Heart and Hand. Today at our house on the we ( Mum and I ) made paneer cheese, mango chutney, basil pesto, basil butter and homemade bread. First we went to the shops to get the ingredients. Then when we got back we started making cheese . Afterwards we made the mango chutney . Next we made the bread. Finaly came the basil pesto and the basil butter.
At tea time we fried some of the paneer and served it all together.
I loved the whole process (except for all the standing). The bread was my favourite part to eat but I really loved all of it!
See you next week!
Taryn