OK, so, the monster Star Wars post that I worked on throughout January did not actually get posted in January. Because, today is February 1. (!)
But I have saved some links for you so, on to those!
- Fewer Students are Going to College. Here's Why That Matters by Elissa Nadworny at NPR. I thought this was interesting even if I don't agree with the "why it matters" part. My personal opinion is that we're seeing the higher education bubble burst (if a slow leak can be a burst) just like the housing bubble did. The fallout will be...interesting.
- Made me cry: Reflections on the Life and Death of Our Infant Granddaughter from Counseling One Another.
- Apparently, yes, we are still talking about Marie Kondo: The Empty Promises of Marie Kondo and the Craze for Minimalism by Kyle Chayka.
- Sobering but fascinating read: The Last Days of Nicolai and Elena Ceausescu by Paul Brian in The American Conservative.
- Another serious read: An Evil Traffic by Jenny Lind Schmitt for World Magazine.
- OK, that's a lot of heavy reading. Time for a tonal shift: The Forgotten Giant Arrows that Guide You Across America from Messy Nessy Chic.
- Adam Driver is an amazing actor. (That's it. That's my TED Talk.) Which is one reason I loved this next link. But I also love that it's talking about meaning and creativity and poetry: "Paterson" and the Secret Poet Hearts that Beat Within Us by Sarah Gorr at The Spool. (The film is rated R for language so it's not for everyone. But the essay itself is lovely.)
- I saved this one to share with my husband and kids because they are all about Legos: Lego Masters' Superstar Tells Us How to Become a Professional Builder at i09.
- Fun interactive site: Guessing Names Based on What They Start With. This had varied success for my family, but we have some unusual names in the mix.
From Living Unabridged
One year ago: Living One Moment at a Time
Two years ago: Homeschool Troubleshooting - Feeling Alone
Three years ago: Freaks, Onions, and Paradoxes
Four years ago: 5 Ways to Improve Your Day in 5 Minutes or Less
Five years ago: 12 Booklists from 2014 (Wow, I used to read and write about what I was reading a lot!)
