Each Wednesday I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing.:::ReadingI read more of The Thinking Life: How to Thrive in the Age of Distraction, continuing to find lots of lines about slowing down.But it's not only about making time to think. For example, I thought this portion … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: February 15, 2012
Each Wednesday I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing.:::ReadingI started a book called The Thinking Life: How to Thrive in the Age of Distraction. Lots of lines about slowing down. It's a secular book, but makes me very happy, seeing how much ties in with Not So Fast.Aren't … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: February 8, 2012
Each Wednesday I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. ::: Reading As you may recall, last week I announced that I didn't have time to read Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, so I returned my borrowed copy to the library. On Sunday, the pastor announced that … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: February 1, 2012
Each Wednesday I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing.:::ReadingI gave up on Bonhoeffer—Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, that is—and returned it to the library. Too thick for me to get through at the moment.PlayingWe had pizza with friends. That was fun.LearningOne … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: January 26, 2012
Each Wednesday I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing.I'm late this week, however, so I'm posting on Thursday.Hope you don't mind.:::ReadingA few articles, mostly about brain-sharpening: "A Sharper Mind, Middle Age and Beyond" from The New York Times "Buff Your Brain" from … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: January 18, 2012
Each Wednesday I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing.:::ReadingI didn't get much reading done this week, and I'm trying to be okay with that.Sometimes I think a Kindle tucked in my purse would allow me to make the most of unexpected free time.PlayingOne of our kids is … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: January 11, 2012
Each Wednesday I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. Now I'm testing a slimmed-down version. ::: Reading I started Run with the Horses: The Quest for Life at Its Best, by Eugene Peterson. In light of New Year's Resolutions and other hopes of pursuing goals and … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: January 4, 2012
Each Wednesday I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. Now I'm simplifying, to see if I like a slimmed-down version. ::: Reading From Rumors of Water: Thoughts on Creativity & Writing, by my friend and colleague L.L. Barkat, Chapter 2: "Let the unrestrained rain of … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: December 28, 2011
Each Wednesday I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. Now I'm simplifying the journal, to see if I like a slimmed-down version. … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: December 21, 2011
Each Wednesday I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week. Tag words were: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. This week I'm abbreviating, simplifying, and amending the journal. Like so much of life, it's an experiment.:::ReadingAs part of the experiment of trimming down the Curiosity Journal, I finished the book Staying Put and … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: Geography of Mind, Birdfeeders, Sarah Kay on Story, and Mini Flash Mob
Each Wednesday I’m recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. ::: Some of you have mentioned that you’re keeping a Curiosity Journal, as well. If you do, leave your link in the comments so that we can visit and enjoy your weekly review. … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: Staying Put, Christmas Decor and Advent
Each Wednesday I’m recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you’re keeping a Curiosity Journal, as well. If you do, leave your link in the comments so that we can visit and enjoy your weekly review. … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: Extinct Green Parakeet, Puny Petunia, and First Snow
Each Wednesday I’m recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you’re keeping a Curiosity Journal, as well. If you do, leave your link in the comments so that we can visit and enjoy your weekly review. … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: November 23, 2011
Each Wednesday I’m recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you’re keeping a Curiosity Journal, as well. If you do, leave your link in the comments so that we can visit and enjoy your weekly review. ReadingNot much time to read this week, though I've been … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: November 16, 2011
Each Wednesday I’m recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you’re keeping a Curiosity Journal, as well. Leave your link in the comments so that we can visit and enjoy your weekly review. … [Read more...]