Straight from the Author - A Blog by Linda Lacour Hobar
Thoughts From an Author and Veteran Homeschool MomWelcome to my blog!
As the author of The Mystery of History, I wanted a place to stay in touch with my readers and ponder out loud matters of the heart, our homes, and history. I’m glad you’re here!
~Linda
The “Buffet-style” Approach to World History
I was recently manning my booth at a homeschool convention when an overwhelmed mom said to me: “I really want to start The Mystery of History, but I don’t know where to begin—there are so many products!” First, my heart sunk—because I feel our program is easy. I wrote...
Getting Christmas “Right” by Remembering Immanuel
It’s almost Christmas. The older I get, the harder it is to get it right. You see, we've complicated this holiday—materially, relationally, and spiritually. As our family has grown, the layers of joy, tradition, and expectation have gotten harder to sort through, not...
“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” of Homeschool (Part III – The Ugly)
Welcome to Part III of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" of Homeschool. Today's focus? The Ugly—and Homeschooling in a Fallen World. I confess that I would rather lecture on the Collapse of the Soviet Union than talk about this side of my life. But, without the ugly,...
“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” of Homeschool (Part II – The Bad)
Last month I introduced a three-part series titled, "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Homeschool." Since I've already covered the good, it's time now for the bad—and a few survival tips for a bad day of homeschool. To set the scene properly, picture me in my...
“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” of Homeschool (Part I – The Good)
Homeschool has several sides. Like the old Clint Eastwood Western, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” homeschool has good days, bad days, and ugly days that no one really wants to talk about! I’d like to address them all, with some honesty, but since the year is just...
10 Dates to Know – From a Biblical Worldview
There are a lot of dates to know in history—and opinions will vary on which are the most significant. However, as a long time student of world history, and a follower of Christ, I’ve got some personal favorites! Following is a brief summary I’ve titled, “10 Dates to...