In all fairness, if you’re going to read Religion Explained, you might feel the need to read some other book–Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, perhaps–that will tilt the balance the other direction. I, for one, was ready to read Religion Explained. It makes sense to me…and I’m ready to hear the hard truth, as uncomfortable […]
Immersion: The Way We Learn
Last fall, we had Liliana in a local Montessori school. I was ecstatic. I’d done my reading on Montessori philosophy (and my homework on Marie Montessori), and I was convinced that my child would soar to the moon, being surrounded by such an exquisite (and accepting) take on learning. Still. In our situation, we received […]
When God Doesn’t Explain
Today requires few words. I found this piece hilarious, especially because it validates how I felt after doing the many months of research for Eve. Roz Chast crystallizes the moment just so. [This is from The New Yorker, March 8, 2010.] It would have been wonderful to clear this up right away… [Post image: Partial […]
New Songs
It would be a crime not to share new tunes and new artists. Why hoard the joy, I say? Right now, I’m listening to Dear Companion by Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore. Very mellow. Perfect accompaniment music, for anything you’re doing. Here’s their “Something, Somewhere, Sometime.” Another beautiful, winsome voice is Catherine MacLellan’s. I’m […]
Circle of Life
In the last week, our two 9-month-old beagles, George (for Curious George) and Stuart (for Stuart Little), have brought home two turkey claws, a bushy squirrel tail, and a dead rabbit. I don’t think they have the speed or tenacity to catch these animals. They’re simply picking up winter detritus and having a little fun […]