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Let the Games (and Art) Begin!!
I love the summer Olympics! The torch is being lit on April 21, 2016 (today) to start the torch relay from Olympia, Greece to Rio, Brazil. There is just something exciting about thinking about athletes who have practiced and trained for so long, and are coming to compete while they represent their country. It’s this…
Read MoreEnriching Family Time with Shakespeare
Our morning time is a cherished part of our day. It’s a family meal of sorts where we come together and spend quality time reading good books, discussing big ideas, and enjoying learning together. I’m amazed that a simple thing like connecting in the morning can be so enriching to our family life. For the…
Read MoreDreamy Sleep with Our Dreampad Pillow
My youngest has always struggled sleeping well. Frequently we find her in our room after nightmares wake her and rob her of sweet dreams. Since she shares a room with her sister, they’ve argued about having night-lights on and who will get to pick the music for the night. It’s tough having a kid that…
Read MoreCulmination of Learning in Hermeneutics
Today is part three of my husband’s series connecting the Trivium, Mimesis, and Hermeneutics. If you’ve missed the first of the series, you can start back at the beginning here. I’ve really enjoyed seeing the connections between these three classical concepts. One thing I continue to keep before my mind is that although I love…
Read MoreWhat is Mimesis and How Does it Relate to the Trivium?
Today is part two of a three part series my husband is sharing with us connecting the Trivium, Mimesis, and Hermeneutics. Today he’ll be defining mimesis and connecting it to the trivium that he explained yesterday. If you missed day one, click here to start reading from the beginning. MIMESIS Mimesis is a teaching process…
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