Curiosity Journal: a weekly recap of what I’ve been reading, playing and learning; what I’m reacting to and writing. Inspired by Monica of Paper Bridges, I’m occasionally recording a Curiosity Journal. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting…and writing.My husband requested time off last week for spring break, but it didn't look good; the department wanted him … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: March 30, 2011
Curiosity Journal: a weekly recap of what I’ve been reading, playing and learning; what I’m reacting to and writing. Inspired by Monica of Paper Bridges, I’m occasionally recording a Curiosity Journal. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting…and writing.Reading: I just finished Eat, Pray, Love, and now I'm craving pasta. While I wouldn't recommend this book … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: Feb 23, 2011
Curiosity Journal: a weekly recap of what I’ve been reading, playing and learning; what I’m reacting to and writing. Inspired by Monica of Paper Bridges, I'm occasionally recording a Curiosity Journal. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting...and writing.Reading: One Thousand Gifts by Ann VoskampJust about done reading Ann V's book. The world is a richer place … [Read more...]
There and Back Again: Curiosity Journal
Many years ago, I was at the Festival of Faith & Writing at Calvin College where Rob Bell was one of the main speakers. When I mentioned it on my blog, Monica of Paper Bridges left this comment: "Rob Bell! I’d totally be freaked out meeting him....Details, Ann."Rob Bell wasn't someone I was dying to see, so I kind of felt bad. I wished that I could bring Monica in for … [Read more...]
“There and Back Again”: School Memories
Mr. Haas, the art teacher at our rural junior high school, brought us to the small auditorium attached to the library. My classmates and I filed in with spiral notebooks and pencils in hand, found a seat and played with the tabletops that could be swiveled up and around to use as a writing surface.He had set up a slide projector, fan whirring, white light shining on the … [Read more...]
Mega Memory Month 2011 Final Celebration
Mega Memory Month January 2011 Final CelebrationIt's the last day of the month, January 31st, and Mega Memory Month comes to a close.Let’s share our projects, our progress, our successes...no matter how much or how little you were able to absorb. Seriously, every word is progress. Link up your posts via Simply Linked or create something to publish on the Facebook Event … [Read more...]
MMM 2011 Progress Report #4
Welcome to Mega Memory Month (MMM) Progress Report #4.Please note that if I counted correctly, we have one week left, my friends.I thought I’d mention it, you know, to send you into a memorizing frenzy, cramming it in last minute. I'll send you some Mountain Dew if you think you're going to do an all-nighter.Don't forget: next Monday is our Final Celebration! Plan ahead … [Read more...]
MMM 2011 Progress Report #3
Welcome to Mega Memory Month (MMM) Progress Report #3.Please note that if I counted correctly, we have 15 days left in January counting today (Monday). I thought I'd mention it, in case you're running a little behind (like I am).If you’re just stopping by, you can learn more about Mega Memory Month by clicking on this highlighted link. Visit our previous progress reports … [Read more...]
Food on Fridays: Creamy Mushroom Sauce
(smaller button below) Here at the Food on Fridays carnival, any post remotely related to food is welcome—though we love to try new dishes, your post doesn’t have to be a recipe.If you want, you could join the book club at TheHighCalling.org and post your responses to the essays in The Spirit of Food; because, you see, we’re pretty relaxed over here. Posts like that are … [Read more...]
MMM 2011 Progress Report #2
Welcome to Mega Memory Month (MMM) Progress Report #2.If you're just stopping by, it’s definitely not too late to jump in as a Mega Memory Month participant. Just select a passage seven to ten verses (or sentences) shorter than you would have otherwise. It won't be as mega as it might have been, but it can still be plenty big.Progress Report #1Each Progress Report is a … [Read more...]
Food on Fridays: The Heavenly Onion
(smaller button below) Here at the Food on Fridays carnival, any post remotely related to food is welcome—though we love to try new dishes, your post doesn’t have to be a recipe.If you want, you could join the book club at TheHighCalling.org and post your responses to the essays in The Spirit of Food; because, you see, we’re pretty relaxed over here. Posts like that are … [Read more...]
Thirteen
The girl in this photo has just about finished reading a 658-page book about HTML and CSS that she requested for Christmas. She has completed all of the practice assignments and seems to understand it all. I asked her at dinner this evening what was the most fun she had today. She answered, "Learning CSS. And designing a clubhouse for the back … [Read more...]
MMM 2011 Progress Report #1
Welcome to Mega Memory Month (MMM) Progress Report #1.This is intended to be a place and time to encourage one another—we're in this together, right?But if you're thinking what I'm thinking, you may be wondering: January just got started...how much progress can a person make in two days?Every word is progress, friends. Every single word.For that matter, just getting … [Read more...]
Mega Memory Month 2011: Finishing Well (revisiting John 15)
Whether it's a year (Happy 2011!), a project, a commitment or a lifetime, I long to finish well.So as I launch Mega Memory Month 2011 (MMM), I start to worry a little.Will I finish well?It's interesting to look back at some of the the passages and poems I've undertaken: Colossians 1; Philippians 2: 1-11; Psalm 121; John 14 & 15; Frost's "The Road Not Taken" and … [Read more...]
Mega Memory Month 2011 Headquarters
(I make my own buttons. Can you tell? Smaller version and html code available below)It's back and bigger than ever:Mega Memory Month 2011!As we launch the new year, we're also launching Mega Memory Month 2011.Mega Memory Month (MMM) began back in 2008, when I invited people to join me in a month-long memorization extravaganza. Over the years I've hosted MMM during the … [Read more...]
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