Mega Memory Month Returns January 2010!Our extended family's white elephant exchange included some bags stuffed full of odd items picked up at a dollar store, included this minibook:Can you believe it?Just in time for Mega Memory Month January 2010 I secured a copy of Improving Your Memory for Dummies, by John B. Arden, PhD, Director of Training for Psychology, Kaiser … [Read more...]
Big Books and Mega Memory: The Stuff of Lifelong Learning
"Absent"? "Irreverent"? "Indifferent"?Found it!So that's what they mean!We hope to inspire lifelong learning with plenty of resources on hand like maps and dictionaries to help our kids figure things out.But that's not the only way. We also encourage lifelong learning by modeling it ourselves, demonstrating an interest in ideas, critical thinking, reading, and … [Read more...]
Arriving January 2010: The Return of Mega Memory Month
Mega Memory Month Returns January 2010!As you wrap gifts and place them with anticipation under the tree, would you wrap up one more item?Because there's a gift I'd like you to give yourself: the gift of memorizing something meaningful ... something mega.When we commit something to memory—passages of Scripture, poetry, famous speeches, hymns—we give ourselves a gift ... a … [Read more...]
Food on Fridays: When the Frost is on the Punkin
(alternative button below)Here at the Food on Fridays carnival, any post remotely related to food is welcome. Recipes are enjoyed, but you can simply tell us if you're hosting Thanksgiving—link to your post quickly and then by all means, return to your shopping and cleaning!In other words, the Food on Fridays parameters are not at all narrow. I think of it as a … [Read more...]
July 2009 Mega Memory Month: Final Projects
It's July 31st.July 2009 Mega Memory Month is coming to a close.You can leave a link to your final project right now; or you may wish to link up tomorrow, because technically you do have until midnight July 31st to finish up. You might as well make the most of it!I hope you’ve had some success tucking a few stanzas of a song or lines from a poem into your head. Even if you … [Read more...]
July 2009 MMM Progress Report #4
July 2009 is Mega Memory Month. Here we are at Progress Report #4.(Progress Report #1)(Progress Report #2)(Progress Report #3)How’s it going? Use Mr. Linky to connect your progress report to this master list. If I have time, I’ll swing back by and edit the post to make the links more prominent. Non-bloggers and those who don’t want to dedicate an entire post to memory … [Read more...]
July 2009 MMM Progress Report #3
July 2009 is Mega Memory Month. Here we are at Progress Report #3.(Progress Report #1)(Progress Report #2)How’s it going? Use Mr. Linky to connect your progress report to this master list. If I have time, I’ll swing back by and edit the post to make the links more prominent. Non-bloggers and those who don’t want to dedicate an entire post to memory work, feel free to offer … [Read more...]
July 2009 MMM Progress Report #2
July 2009 Mega Memory Month is moving right along. Already we find ourselves at Progress Report #2.How's it going? Use Mr. Linky to connect your progress report to this master list. If I have time, I’ll swing back by and edit the post to make the links more prominent. Non-bloggers and those who don’t want to dedicate an entire post to memory work, feel free to offer your … [Read more...]
July 2009 MMM Progress Report #1
(alternative button below)July 2009 Mega Memory Month has only barely begun. In fact, it's been less than a week since the kick-off.So I assume that today's progress reports will be modest.Also, feel free to invite others to jump in, because there's still plenty of time to accomplish our goals.Here's the Mr. Linky to connect your progress report to this master list. If I … [Read more...]
Mega Memory Month is in Motion
(Use this or the small button at the bottom)Today, July 1st, marks day one of Mega Memory Month!Participants now have 31 days to pack into their minds whatever it is they've selected to memorize: a poem, speech, passage of Scripture, or song lyrics.The month is in motion, so it's time to begin.Refer back to the main Mega Memory Month page for July 2009 for suggestions and … [Read more...]
July 2009 is Mega Memory Month
(Much smaller button below)It's back—with a groovy new button!July 2009 is:Mega Memory MonthAs we head into the dog days of summer, why not give our minds something to chew on?Mega Memory Month kicks off this Wednesday, July 1st.Here’s how to participate: Pick something to memorize. Try memorizing something long. Something formidable. Something mega. (challenge yourself … [Read more...]
MMM Celebration Countdown
Just days from now--you could almost say hours from now--this Saturday, January 31st, marks the end of Mega Memory Month.After a month of hard work, prayer, and diligent repetition of the passage you've selected...I'd say it's a day to celebrate! At our house, nothing says celebration like balloons:Well, to top off a celebration, isn't it nice to have a gift or two?The … [Read more...]
Choosing What is Best
Friday's entry in My Utmost for His Highest explained that when the Spirit fills us, we're transformed. By beholding God as in a mirror, we become a mirror for others. "Beware of anything that would spot or tarnish that mirror in you," Chamber writes. "It is almost always something good that will stain it— something good, but not what is best."So many good things tempt us … [Read more...]
January 2009 MMM Monday Progress Report #4
This is it: The last Progress Report before the Final Celebration on this coming Saturday, January 31st!Before I get too far, here's Mr. Linky for this week's reports. Type in your name and link to your post so people can visit and see your progress.Progress Report #4 Participants Laura at Laura's Imperfect Blog Amy at Lavender *Sparkles* Jennifer at PeaceLedge Pauline at … [Read more...]
January 2009 MMM Monday Progress Report #3
I realized this week that I simply must start making smaller buttons. To that end, I have taken a moment to shrink the brain (coral) and offer you an alternative. Here it is:Use whichever size best suits your blog.Now, what kind of memory progress have we made (or not made) this past week? (Post a link in the comments, and I'll copy them in as soon as … [Read more...]