I am making a natural antibiotic and cough remedy. The garlic cloves I grew myself using cloves my sister got from someone's Oma who brought it over from Germany. Fermented garlic-infused honey requires

Where am I right now in my journey? Day 952 of my learning streak! Now that Duolingo gives a number score for every language, it is easier to see my progress. A score of 10 means introducing yourself,

My progress learning multiple languages on Duolingo

Feeny enjoys this baby mat my granddaughter outgrew. He has his Purdue bandana and is ready to watch volleyball on Big10+ He is a great sports fan, always with the family when a game starts. Purdue volleyball

Though I much prefer the sewing room or library, I have spent a lot of time in the kitchen over the years. Now my daughter Kathleen does the meals and I just do seasonal projects, mostly. Habanero peppers

my latest Duolingo scores

My progress learning multiple languages on Duolingo

The Bible says the Proverbs 31 woman rises early and gives food to her household. Since I will be at my daughter's house today, I made dinner for my own house right after breakfast. Meatloaf is oven ready

I am having a great time teaching astronomy to homeschoolers in grades 4 to 6 this year. I am using an Apologia Astronomy textbook combined with an assortment of art projects. This week we learned about

I am using fine crochet cotton to make a mesh bag for a bar of soap. I start with foundation single crochet and join to make a tube that will fit around the bar. This should be quick to finish next time

I made this slim skirt from a pair of wide-legged pants. Here's my process, step by step. After opening the inseam completely, I extend the front and back seams by pinning out the crotch fabric. Once I

Walking under a ladder is traditionally considered bad luck. What if your black and white cat lies under a ladder? Feeny has been helping the Professor with some projects lately. This week has involved

My coffeemaker stopped brewing. Dear husband the Professor purchased it for me about 5 years ago as a small compensation for having to live in the communist state of Illinois for a few years. After we

I started homeschooling in the 90s, when there were still few families doing it. Over the years, I helped grow the movement by encouraging friends and teaching specialized classes at coops. After more

I did not realize how many months it had been snce my last post. Caring for a 2-year-old ganddaughter 5 days a week makes one lose track of time. But it is a joy. Here are just a few pictures from my absence,

BBHO power up with a chatty update on daily activities

Most everything grinds to a halt in the South when there is actual winter precipitation. We were blessed to miss the heavy ice that has crippled the Deep South, but still have road and school closures

BBH Project Power-Up Day and adventures with a grandchild.

I love a good pair of jeans that fit perfectly. I panic when those jeans start wearing thin, since I do not want to go searching for a new pair. I hate trying on pair after pair, with nothing fitting as

I have days off from watching my granddaughter, so I have used the hours to finish projects and to tidy up so adorable toddler doesn't get into too much mischief. Along the way, I took a break to go through