The Last Homely House

I've picked up quite a few new followers in the last couple of months, so I thought I'd post a little introduction. I'm a Catholic father of nine (soon to be ten!), homeschooling and trying to make cool things in the Shenandoah area of Virginia. We live on a little homestead,…

I have much more wisdom to share about how not to do things than I do about how to do things.

Alright, the August giveaway drawing is live! You can enter now (by several methods) to win a hand-bound, Medieval-style illuminated Gospel book from Tamburn Bindery. If you'd like to support my work, you can pickup a printable illuminated Gospel coloring book PDF download for…

Indeed - this what family is supposed to be about.

Most of my kids have never been to a doctor; I was telling them some humorous MEPS and bootcamp stories this morning and they were most horrified that you have to get naked and have someone examine you and then get stuck with a bunch of shots. I think the military route is out.

Good morning! Some circular calligraphy and filigree for John 1. Pretty strong overtones of the Timaeus.

Teamwork is a huge force multiplier. The awesome thing about having a big family is that you don't need to go far afield to instill teamwork skills in the young generation; they're built into the program.

I am pleased to officially launch my website and this account! I am an independent craftsman making handmade, bespoke leather goods in the American South from the best materials in the world. I would be grateful for you sharing and following. +SDG+ flyingmonkleather.com

Good morning! I hope today brings you some great stories!

One time, a physicist I know dismissed the entire field of philosophy with one simple declaration, and I still love him for it. “If we can’t know, it doesn’t matter.”

Good morning! Here's another one from the school shelf collection: Euclid's Elements in Latin, with the Ratdolt woodcuts.

My favorite part of pre-1986 movies is that characters can just go into the pawn shop on the corner and buy automatic weapons.

“Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls."

That said, I have pulled off a few editions for the home library that are pretty cool. This one is from 2020, Plutarch's Lives in two volumes, with 16th century woodcuts.

Joy - it's what the doctor ordered. What brings you the most joy?

Good morning! Part 3 of my interview with @JakeZweig - key takeaways: the Navy will do you dirty any chance they get. youtube.com/watch?v=TPjs7q…