Each Wednesday (or thereabouts) I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. ::: Reading I just finished The Pursuit of God, by A.W. Tozer: a simple but motivating reminder to seek God in the midst of everyday life...written by someone who obviously practiced what he … [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...]
MMM Jan 2010 Final Progress Report (#4)
Final Progress Report (#4)This coming Sunday marks the end of Mega Memory Month January 2010.Now don't panic. Don't scramble to cram in whatever is left.This week, I urge you to simply stay focused and work steadily each day to add what you can and review what you've already managed to memorize. Take some time to relax and plan out your Final Celebration. Remember that? I … [Read more...]
MMM Jan 2010 Progress Report #2
Progress Report #2Mega Memory Month January 2010 is in full swing.How are you doing?Care to share your memorization methods or unload your ups and downs with those of us who are sharing the struggle?We're in this together, so please let us know!Leave a note in the comments and/or link your own Progress Report post here via Mr. Linky.Click on the icon and a separate screen … [Read more...]
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...]
Food on Fridays: When the Frost is on the Punkin
(alternative button below)Here at the Food on Fridays carnival, any post remotely related to food is welcome. Recipes are enjoyed, but you can simply tell us if you're hosting Thanksgiving—link to your post quickly and then by all means, return to your shopping and cleaning!In other words, the Food on Fridays parameters are not at all narrow. I think of it as a … [Read more...]
January 2009 MMM Monday Progress Report #4
This is it: The last Progress Report before the Final Celebration on this coming Saturday, January 31st!Before I get too far, here's Mr. Linky for this week's reports. Type in your name and link to your post so people can visit and see your progress.Progress Report #4 Participants Laura at Laura's Imperfect Blog Amy at Lavender *Sparkles* Jennifer at PeaceLedge Pauline at … [Read more...]
My Own MMM
Back in October 2008, for the first-ever Mega Memory Month, I attempted to memorize the NIV version of John 14.But I didn't quite make it to the end. And what I did memorize was a little shaky.By gum, I'd like to finish what I started. Thus, my January MMM is to ice the cake...stick the landing...and cross the John 14 finish line!That is to say, my goal is to be able to … [Read more...]
January 2009 is Mega Memory Month
It's back! Just in time to support your New Year's Resolutions!Mega Memory Month (MMM): January EditionHere’s how to participate: Pick something you’d like to memorize. Something long. Something formidable. Something mega. (Mega to you may not be mega to me–simply challenge yourself relative to what you’ve tackled in the past.) Could be poetry, a famous speech, or a … [Read more...]
It's Almost Here: The Return of MMM!
In a very short time, we'll ring in 2009.To help launch the New Year and its accompanying resolutions, I'll be hosting:Mega Memory Month: January EditionThis is not the announcement. This is just a teaser--January 1st is MMM Opening Day!If you're new to Mega Memory Month, you can familiarize yourself by visiting the initial post for the first-ever MMM in October 2008.Each … [Read more...]
Coming Soon to a Blog Near You: The Return of MMM
In October, I hosted the first-ever Mega Memory Month, which was warmly received by many who jumped in to participate -- they shared the intent of committing to memory something longer than they ever before undertook.Each person determined what "mega" meant personally. Some, with more nimble minds offering greater capacity, tackled vast swaths of Scripture; while a few of … [Read more...]
Mom Recites "The Owl and the Pussycat"
Many thanks to all who participated in Mega Memory Month on any level!Most MMM friends were working on memorizing a passage from the Bible, but a few chose music or poetry.My parents have always impressed me with their lifelong retention of long passages of poetry. We talked about that the other day when they were over for a visit and I was making my little MMM Celebration … [Read more...]
MMM Progress Report: Week 3
It's the next-to-last Monday* in October.I just thought you should know, in case you didn't look ahead on your weekly Day-Timer calendar.Not that I'm putting any pressure on anyone, since we already talked about the guilt that could be lurking as we work and find that we're not as far as we'd hoped.So please don't let this send you into a memory-work panic attack, but … [Read more...]
Mega Collection of Memorization Tips & Techniques
A resource post to assist participants in Mega Memory Month:I want to offer plenty of support during Mega Memory Month (MMM), so here you can find lots of memorization tips and techniques collected as neatly as possible in one place. I'll add to it as I find more, so bookmark it and revisit from time to time. I'll mark the date that I add any material following … [Read more...]
Memory Aids to Help Hide It in Your Heart
I can't remember the details of Fahrenheit 451 (which is, ahem, ironic, given that I'm writing about memorization), but I recall that the protagonist committed some Scripture to memory in a world where books were being destroyed.At the end, when the rest of the world is apparently bombed, a remnant, if you will, of people remains--those who have memorized at least portions … [Read more...]
