I’m writing this in advance of the weekend, because I will be without internet connection. This weekend, Jack and I will be traveling to Lynchburg for the memorial service of his grandmother, Gene Joiner.
Gene was a lovely woman, and this post by one of her daughters, Susie, summarizes her warmth and generosity and life well lived far better than I can.
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This is the book I am reading at the moment, by Dr. James Dobson. I love his books. They are easy to read and practical, he uses real life situations, and shares alot about his own family life.
The book speaks alot about the social pressures children are faced with, but also the different emotions and how you can teach your child to recognise these feelings and help to deal with them.
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Why Religion Matters: The Fate of the Human Spirit in an Age of Disbelief by Huston Smith.
I wrote a review of this book for a class a couple years ago. I am going to post it as I wrote it for my class, so it will be a bit more formal than my posts tend to be. I highly recommend this book!
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John Medina – Brain Rules (2008)
Exercise and sleep are good for the brain, multitasking is a myth, stress makes you stupid, and repetition and repetition and multi-sensory input aids memory.
Recommended: Yes. It’s basic, but Medina seems to take science seriously, the snappy title isn’t stupid, and even his anecdotes are discreet. See, pop-sci authors, is that so difficult?
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