Title: The Red Fairy Book Author: Andrew Lang Illustrator: H. J. Ford File Under: Fairy tales Age Group: 3 and up — the older toddler will love the pictures and some of the simpler stories when you read them aloud to his older siblings, and the teen will get the most out of the… Read More »
Ask Auntie Leila: How can I learn about beauty? and a course promotion!
Dear Auntie Leila, How can I know what is beautiful? Sincerely, ~ Various people, as I go around speaking! Thanks to all of you who came to hear me and us speak, and to those hard-working souls who invited us out there! Yet again, I am stunned by the sheer cheerfulness, faithfulness, and hopefulness… Read More »
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The weekly “little of this, little of that” feature at Like Mother, Like Daughter! In honor of St. Francis’ Day, a throwback: pictures from Assisi, Italy Suki and I traveled to Assisi as part of a backpacking trip in 2007. Here’s an account of some lovely reflections given by Pope Francis yesterday, as he celebrated the feast… Read More »
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The weekly “little of this, little of that” feature at Like Mother, Like Daughter! Anthony Trollope, where have you been all my life? I bought The Eustace Diamonds for $1 at a university library book sale about two years ago. I bought it because it was $1, and because… Read More »
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The weekly “little of this, little of that” feature at Like Mother, Like Daughter! Breakfast on the little balcony at The Side Pocket. Almost 34 years ago (we were married in August), the Chief and started our life together in Washington, DC. It was hot. It was humid. In the ensuing six years… Read More »