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January 3, 2010 5 Comments

MMM Jan 2010 Progress Report #1

Progress Report #1We're only four days into Mega Memory Month January 2010, so progress will be minimal. Still, you may have something to say about it.If so, leave a note in the comments and/or link your own Progress Report post here via MckLinky. I'll come back later in the day and embed the pop-up links into the text itself for easy access.Powered by MckLinkyClick here … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bible study, creativity, lifelong learning, mega memory month, memorization, mind, MMM, self-discovery, simplicity, Slow Movement, slowing, taking risks Tagged With: Bible memory work, memory work, Scripture memory

January 2, 2010 6 Comments

Mega Memory Month: Christ in You

For Mega Memory Month January 2010, I'll be working on Colossians 1.The thought is (I admit this may be a bit idealistic—even unrealistic—nevertheless...) that I might add on to this chapter over time; that is, for future Mega Memory Months I could continue with Colossians 2, 3 and 4.For now, I'm going to focus on Colossians 1 without fretting about the rest. Colossians 1 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bible study, creativity, lifelong learning, mega memory month, memorization, mind, MMM, prayer, self-discovery, simplicity, slowing, taking risks Tagged With: memorization, memorizing, memorizing Scripture

December 31, 2009 24 Comments

Mega Memory Month Jan 2010 Headquarters

It’s back!  Just in time to support your New Year’s Resolutions! Mega Memory Month (MMM): January 2010 HeadquartersIt's day one of Mega Memory Month! Those of us participating now have 31 days to pack into our minds whatever it is we’ve selected to memorize: a poem, speech, passage of Scripture, or song lyrics.Here’s how to participate: Pick something to memorize. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: lifelong learning, mega memory month, memorization, mind, MMM, self-discovery, taking risks Tagged With: memorizing, memory techniques, memory work, Scripture memory, Scripture memory tools

December 28, 2009 3 Comments

Improve Your Memory: MMM January 2010

Mega Memory Month Returns January 2010!Our extended family's white elephant exchange included some bags stuffed full of odd items picked up at a dollar store, included this minibook:Can you believe it?Just in time for Mega Memory Month January 2010 I secured a copy of Improving Your Memory for Dummies, by John B. Arden, PhD, Director of Training for Psychology, Kaiser … [Read more...]

Filed Under: creativity, exercise, family, lifelong learning, memorization, mind, MMM, self-discovery, simplicity, slowing, taking risks Tagged With: memorizing, memorizing Scripture, memory work, Scripture memory

December 17, 2009 1 Comment

Big Books and Mega Memory: The Stuff of Lifelong Learning

"Absent"? "Irreverent"? "Indifferent"?Found it!So that's what they mean!We hope to inspire lifelong learning with plenty of resources on hand like maps and dictionaries to help our kids figure things out.But that's not the only way. We also encourage lifelong learning by modeling it ourselves, demonstrating an interest in ideas, critical thinking, reading, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: children, family, lifelong learning, mega memory month, memorization, mind, parenting, self-discovery, simplicity, Slow Movement, slowing, taking risks Tagged With: learning, mega memory month, memory work

December 7, 2009 9 Comments

Arriving January 2010: The Return of Mega Memory Month

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Mega Memory Month Returns January 2010!As you wrap gifts and place them with anticipation under the tree, would you wrap up one more item?Because there's a gift I'd like you to give yourself: the gift of memorizing something meaningful ... something mega.When we commit something to memory—passages of Scripture, poetry, famous speeches, hymns—we give ourselves a gift ... a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: lifelong learning, mega memory month, memorization, mind, MMM, taking risks, Uncategorized

November 10, 2009 3 Comments

Explore the Classics: The Scarlet Letter

This school year, I'm immersed in some classics of American literature, like: The Scarlet Letter Billy Budd The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Uncle Tom's Cabin The Red Badge of Courage ...just to name a few from this semester. Once a week I meet with a class of ten students, leading them through discussions about American books, stories, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: books, change, creativity, frugality, lifelong learning, mind, reading, Recently Read, self-discovery, Slow Movement, slowing Tagged With: literature, reader, The Scarlet Letter, The Scarlet Letter resources, The Scarlet Letter study guide

July 30, 2009 1 Comment

July 2009 Mega Memory Month: Final Projects

It's July 31st.July 2009 Mega Memory Month is coming to a close.You can leave a link to your final project right now; or you may wish to link up tomorrow, because technically you do have until midnight July 31st to finish up. You might as well make the most of it!I hope you’ve had some success tucking a few stanzas of a song or lines from a poem into your head. Even if you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: lifelong learning, mega memory month, memorization, mind, MMM, slowing

July 27, 2009 3 Comments

July 2009 MMM Progress Report #4

July 2009 is Mega Memory Month. Here we are at Progress Report #4.(Progress Report #1)(Progress Report #2)(Progress Report #3)How’s it going? Use Mr. Linky to connect your progress report to this master list. If I have time, I’ll swing back by and edit the post to make the links more prominent. Non-bloggers and those who don’t want to dedicate an entire post to memory … [Read more...]

Filed Under: creativity, lifelong learning, mega memory month, memorization, mind, MMM, self-discovery, simplicity

July 20, 2009 2 Comments

July 2009 MMM Progress Report #3

July 2009 is Mega Memory Month. Here we are at Progress Report #3.(Progress Report #1)(Progress Report #2)How’s it going? Use Mr. Linky to connect your progress report to this master list. If I have time, I’ll swing back by and edit the post to make the links more prominent. Non-bloggers and those who don’t want to dedicate an entire post to memory work, feel free to offer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: creativity, exercise, lifelong learning, mega memory month, memorization, mind, MMM, self-discovery, simplicity

July 13, 2009 6 Comments

July 2009 MMM Progress Report #2

July 2009 Mega Memory Month is moving right along. Already we find ourselves at Progress Report #2.How's it going? Use Mr. Linky to connect your progress report to this master list. If I have time, I’ll swing back by and edit the post to make the links more prominent. Non-bloggers and those who don’t want to dedicate an entire post to memory work, feel free to offer your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: lifelong learning, mega memory month, memorization, mind, MMM, self-discovery

July 6, 2009 5 Comments

July 2009 MMM Progress Report #1

(alternative button below)July 2009 Mega Memory Month has only barely begun. In fact, it's been less than a week since the kick-off.So I assume that today's progress reports will be modest.Also, feel free to invite others to jump in, because there's still plenty of time to accomplish our goals.Here's the Mr. Linky to connect your progress report to this master list. If I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: change, lifelong learning, mega memory month, memorization, mind, MMM, self-discovery, taking risks Tagged With: memory retention, memory techniques, memory tips and techniques, Scripture memory

July 1, 2009 11 Comments

Mega Memory Month is in Motion

(Use this or the small button at the bottom)Today, July 1st, marks day one of Mega Memory Month!Participants now have 31 days to pack into their minds whatever it is they've selected to memorize: a poem, speech, passage of Scripture, or song lyrics.The month is in motion, so it's time to begin.Refer back to the main Mega Memory Month page for July 2009 for suggestions and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: lifelong learning, mega memory month, memorization, mind, MMM, self-discovery, simplicity, taking risks Tagged With: memory work, Scripture memory work

June 29, 2009 12 Comments

July 2009 is Mega Memory Month

(Much smaller button below)It's back—with a groovy new button!July 2009 is:Mega Memory MonthAs we head into the dog days of summer, why not give our minds something to chew on?Mega Memory Month kicks off this Wednesday, July 1st.Here’s how to participate: Pick something to memorize. Try memorizing something long. Something formidable. Something mega. (challenge yourself … [Read more...]

Filed Under: lifelong learning, mega memory month, memorization, mind, MMM

June 10, 2009 13 Comments

American Lit on the Beach

Probably not typical beach reads; nevertheless, this is what I mentally consumed while sitting on the beach under an umbrella:I'm finishing The Crucible today.This fall I'm planning to present an American Literature course for high school home-schooled students. There are many books I've never read (or I read them so long ago that I don't remember anything about them). … [Read more...]

Filed Under: books, lifelong learning, mind, reading, Recently Read

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