Plumfield Moms

This delightful author wrote in many genres and styles for a range of ages. In this episode we specifically focus on  City Under the Back Steps , The Shy Stegasaurus, Bargain Bride, Three Knocks on the Wall, and The Bounces of Cynthiann.  Books and Links: Evelyn Sibley Lampman page at Biblioguides The Shy Steagosaurs of Cricket Creek City Under the Back Steps Bargain Bride Little Britches Danny Du...

A review of Evelyn Sibley Lampman's  Three Knocks on the Wall: https://plumfieldandpaideia.com/three-knocks-on-the-wall/  

"Love increases with knowledge. The more we know, the better we can discern and approve what is excellent. At its root, the word translated “excellent” in the verse above doesn’t imply that one thing is better than another, but that it is separate or different. It reminds me of the Sesame Street song that asks children to identify one item in a group that doesn’t belong with the others. That simpl...

In this first episode of a new monthly series, we are talking with some of the Library Ladies about a great book or two you might never have heard of but would probably really like. Be sure to check the show notes on our website for all of the titles, links, and goodness.  Books and Links: Plumfield Library Ladies Page Kathy's Choice: So Young a Queen by Lois Mills Jeannette's Choice: The Cricket...

The night that we recorded this episode, we were plagued with both internet and microphone troubles. The sound quality on this episode is so disappointing that we seriously considered not even airing this. But, ultimately, we decided to let you be the judge. If you wish to listen, knowing that the sound quality is subpar, we think that you will be rewarded with a life-giving conversation about a b...

In this episode of Friday Feast, Sara reads her 2016 review of The Terrible Speed of Mercy - a biography of Flannery O'Connor written by Jonathan Rogers. You can find the review at our website, here . And you can find this marvelous book here.  

Books and Links: Plumfield Reads Landmark Page Plumfield Library Ladies Page Biblioguides Landmark Books Series Page & Free Printable List Diane's Review of Captain Kidd Quedagh Merchant British Inflation Calculator Mr. Midshipman Easy Midshipman Quinn The Crimson Pirate The Princess and the Pirate Captain Blood Book Captain Blood Movie Captain Kidd the Movie Down the Big River The Black Bucca...

Check out our comprehensive Mistmantle page on our website for all of the links to all of the things: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/the-mistmantle-chronicle-books/  

“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ ( 2 Cor. 4:6 ESV ).

Books and Links: Tasha Tudor Over and Over by Charlotte Zolotow Obadiah Books Patricia Polacco   Chicago Art Institute John Tepper Marlin Peter Spier Patsy and the Pup Little Old Bear Living Books Library List Join the conversation: Plumfield and Paideia Facebook Page Plumfield Moms Podcast Page Learn More About Our Guests: Sherry Early, Meriadoc Homeschool Library & Picture Book Preschool She...

In the years that we have known Jill Morgan of Purple House Press, she has told us so many wonderful stories about authors and illustrators that she has had the joy of working with. When we started this podcast, we knew that we had to capture some of those stories and share them as widely as possible. In this episode, Jill tells about the sweet lady who gave us Twig and Big Susan. A delightful sou...

This enchanting book is one of Sara's favorite Purple House Press books. You can read our review here: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/twig/ Also, make a note on your calendar! Later this week, Jill will be on the show to tell us the sweet back story of Twig and other lovely stories about Elizabeth Orton Jones.    You can learn more about Elizabeth Orton Jones at Biblioguides: https://www.bibliogui...

In our third Meet the Library Ladies series episode, we introduce you to our friends Jeanette Tulis and Kristi Stansfield. As always, we feel blessed to be growing in friendship with these wonderful and well-read women! There are, as is always the case with Library Ladies episodes, tons of links in the show notes at our website!  Books and Links: Jeannette's Favorite Chapter Books By Category Jean...

The beloved Elizabeth Ripley art books are being reprinted by Purple House Press! And, this time, these fantastic art books will be released in full color with additional images and the option to purchase professionally printed sets of art for study and display!  Books and Links: Elizabeth Ripley A Delectable Education Podcast: Picture & Composer Study Vincent Van Gogh: A Life in Letters Van G...

This beautiful book is an especially lovely read-aloud during the holidays. 

Sarah Applegate, Diane's daughter, was homeschooled and is now homeschooling her children.  From her reflection: Learning is a life-long process for your child and for you. The homeschooling process for your family will be ever-changing, but hopefully, constantly refining. Perfection is not an option in the lesson plans. Remember that there are people you don’t even know raising prayers on your be...

You can find all kinds of things related to this episode at our website: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/the-mistmantle-chronicle-books/     You can join in the discussion at the Biblioguides Online Community at Mighty Networks here: https://community.biblioguides.com/  

This beautiful and exciting follow-up to  Urchin of the Riding Stars   is a favorite of Sara's. 

The third installment in our Spelling series. You can learn more here: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/spelling-iii/

In today's episode of  Plumfield and Person ,  Diane and Sara talk with Sara's friend, Fr. Jordan Neeck, O. Praem, a priest of St. Norbert Abbey in DePere, Wisconsin about Mary Shelly's novel  Frankenstein . Sara and Fr. Jordan have read this powerful story several times together. Once as part of a Senior Religion class that Fr. Jordan was teaching, another time with some young adult ladies, and o...

This darling short story is a gem! Check out the lovely illustrations at our website: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/an-old-fashioned-thanksgiving/  

After our wonderful conversation with Kathy Seeger earlier this fall , we knew that we wanted to meet with more "library ladies" and hear their unique stories. In this episode, we enjoyed chatting with Sherry Early of Meriadoc Homeschool Libary, Sandy Hall of Hall's Living Library, and May Schubert of Pursell Schubert Legacy Library. This conversation is divided into two episodes. This is the seco...

After our wonderful conversation with Kathy Seeger earlier this fall , we knew that we wanted to meet with more "library ladies" and hear their unique stories. In this episode, we enjoyed chatting with Sherry Early of Meriadoc Homeschool Library, Sandy Hall of Hall's Living Library, and Mary Schubert of Pursell Schubert Legacy Library. This conversation is divided into two episodes. This is the fi...

Here is a link to Sara’s review complete with all of the links: http://plumfieldandpaideia.com/cs-lewiss-space-trilogy/ You can purchase the Space Trilogy books at BookShop.org - a nonprofit online book vendor which supports bricks-and-mortar bookstores and libraries.  Out of the Silent Planet: https://bookshop.org/a/86509/9780743234900 Perelandra: https://bookshop.org/a/86509/9780743234917 That H...

Books and Links: Our friends at Biblioguides have created a fantastic FREE Landmark Books Collector's Guide: A Collector's Guide and Checklist to the Landmark Books Episode 1 City Under the Back Steps Combat Nurses: Purple House Press - Plumfield Kids Review - Book Discussion (Coming in Feb 2023) The Mysterious Voyage of Captain Kidd: Purple House Press - Diane's Review - Book Discussion (Coming i...