My parents hosted an informal discussion with a learned man, and I realized how ignorant I am. This man knew so much about our history, our country, the history of Christianity, etc. that I was in awe. I was not even able to come up with an intelligent question to ask him! I realized that I have become complacent in my limited knowledge just as most of the United States has, but I want to do something about it. What?
I decided to start reading more, but the problem became, when can I fit it into my schedule? These types of books are not conducive to being read while watching one's children because they require too much concentration. These books do not make good bedtime reading; well, they actually do, if you just want to be put to sleep. Nap time is not a good fit for me because I am already so busy during that time. I decided to get up just a few minutes earlier each day and to add ten to fifteen minutes of thought-provoking reading to my devotional time.
I started this morning with How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill. My dad recommended this book and loaned it to me, and I just haven't gotten around to reading it yet. Well, here goes. I read the introduction this morning, and I think I will find this book very interesting. I will review it for you when I finish.
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Sounds Great!! Look forward to reading your review of the book and possibly reading it myself! :
I'm with you, Nikki. We went to the meetings on Friday night and Saturday morning too, and he was wonderful! I left feeling incredibly stupid though. And challenged. I'm excited because we are using the same "method" for homeschool that they use in their school (at his church). It's a lot of work, but I'm convinced that it is going to be so worth it.
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing and I am cheering you on for your goal! I love to learn, but history on the states and such is not my thing. John loves those type of history things.
I am more into researching horticulture, botany and things of that nature.
I would like to expand my horizons though......I need to find a new hobby. Thanks for the challenge!
Have a great day and blessings!
Cool! That sounds like a great book! My dad talked so a lot about that speaker too! Great information and ideas! He enjoyed meeting everyone too! I wish Irek and I had come now!
I find it so easy to forget that I have a brain which is capable of functioning on a level above the recipe for play dough. Thanks fo the great reminder that interesting knowledge makes interesting people!
Sorry I missed that series, I will have to see if there are some DVDs of his speaking.
There is a neat post on Large Family Mothering about this very topic that you'd probably enjoy. I found it thoughtful and very relevant!
I love reading historical novels; which are basicly fictional stories built around real historical events. I think I've actually learned as much about history this way as I did in my school years.
So who was this mystery speaker? And what did he speak about?:)
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