We've got a full weekend planned, that actually started yesterday. And then the iBoy decided last night to lose his mind and have a massive meltdown at 1:30 AM that lasted until around 4 AM. I think a bad dream started it off but things went downhill from there. And because I had stayed up until around 1:30 AM watching North and South
Not good.
So, no sleep and then this weekend is the awful time change. (Dear Washington, stop messing with the clocks. kthanxbye)
I may have a meltdown of my own.
But anyway, the links must go on.
Learning
- How a Generation Lost its Common Culture by Patrick Deneen at Minding the Campus. A classical education (or what used to be called education) is partially an attempt to correct this (although it is not JUST about that). The comments on this post, both supportive and not, are also illustrative, I think.
- How Not to Teach Your Kids the Bible by John Wells at TGC. Yes!
- Poetry Snack Time (The What, The Why and the How) from Amy at Sunlit Pages. Related: Eight of Our Favorite Poetry Collections. I think April is Poetry Month, so get some inspiration and material now.
- Are You a Homeschool Mom Martyr? by Jimmie Lanley. Much to consider here.
Living
- Small vs. Big Churches: The Family Feud We All Lose by Trevin Wax. I loved the perspective in this post. I've been a member of both types, and while I definitely have Thoughts on this (yes, with a capital 'T'), I think Trevin is right about the dangers here.
- When the Unbeliever Departs by Rachel Watson at TGC. This is a compelling personal story.
- In Praise of Being Bored by Anne Bogel at Modern Mrs. Darcy. My children are catching on to the fact that when they tell me "I'm bored" now, I tell them, "Good." And go on with my day. It is not my job to rescue them from boredom (and I need to wrestle with boredom myself, so it's not just them).
- Hobbies to the Glory of God by Tim Challies. Great perspective. (And, I must add, refreshing after the "Adult Coloring Books Will Open Your Mind to Demon Possession" or somesuch nonsense that was floating around my Facebook Friends' posts a week or two ago.)
- 20 Faith Building Movies for Family Discussions by Candace at His Mercy is New. Great list here.
Loving
- I've always considered how C.S. Lewis treated Susan basically inexcusable (and that's one reason why The Last Battle
is my least favorite Narnia book, although there are other reasons, too). So I appreciated this little post: The Overlooked Hope for Narnia's Susan Pevensie by Joshua Rogers in CT.
- Found this one interesting after all the handwringing about a possible contested convention: Brokered GOP Conventions Often Produce a Winning President by Trey Mayfield at The Federalist.
- Made me laugh: This 10 Little Monkeys Parody from Scary Mommy.
- Made me laugh even more: 9 People Who Definitely Went to Your Childhood Church from Relevant. All true for me, except #8. We're Baptists so the only oil around was the oil used to fry chicken.
This week on Living Unabridged:
- Cincinnati Field Trips for Homeschoolers (but you don't have to homeschool to enjoy most of these resources!)
- Learning About Music? Zeezok Music Curriculum We are loving this addition to our homeschool routine.
- 52 Family Game Nights: Duck Duck Bruce. This game is geared to the younger members of the family, but parents will enjoy it too.
Last Month: Resources for Teaching Religion (a look at the ARDA)
Last Year:
- How to Find Renewal in the Little Moments
- 9 Pinterest Boards for Pi Day Inspiration. "Pi Day" is coming up Monday and if you're looking for a new pie recipe, I had some Pinterest inspiration to share.
What caught your eye this week?
Follow Karen (Living Unabridged)'s board Celebrating - Spring! on Pinterest.
Maestro Classics is having a 50% off sale this weekend: their mp3 downloads are only $4.98! If you don't need the CD and the booklet, this is a great way to add to your Maestro Classics collection.
