Hi All,
Bill is reading Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden to the kids. I think the kids are getting bogged down a bit in Burnett's theosophical riffs, but they're enjoying the book overall. I can't quite figure out Burnett's take on imperialism; she seems to critique it in the Indian scenes, but the male protagonist, Colin, is certainly learning to be member of the ruling class and Mary subservient to him.
We bought skis (without boots), a boys bike and one pair of skates at a school rummage sale.
The headmaster suggested that we try horseback riding for Mark. We're going to look into it.
One of my colleagues told me about Oleana, one of the most famous sweater producers in Norway. Oleana got a big boost when Michelle Obama bought some of the company's sweaters after the President was awarded the Nobel. The sweaters are lovely!!
God Natt,
Martha
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