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HouseBlog: March 2012
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The preacher of Ecclesiastes tells us, "Of the making of many books, there is no end." To which we add, "Of the buying and reading of many books, there is no end.". Friday, March 30, 2012. Earl Scruggs R.I.P. Genius of the Five String: Earl Scruggs, 1924-2012. I learned today of the death earlier this week of Earl Scruggs. Not everyone likes bluegrass music (due to the fall), but anyone who heard or saw him would have to be amazed at the musical innovation and ability of Scruggs. Add to that, the Beverly...
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Smart Girl Politics: August 2009
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Friday, August 28, 2009. A Mind is Terrible Thing to Waste. The little girl's shoulders shook as she tearfully hugged her big brother good bye. The mother stood by with her hand on her son's shoulder, painfully dealing with the transition from high school student to college freshman. The scene was touching and brought back personal memories of just a year ago as I too experienced this emotional release in 2008 when my daughter entered the university for the first time. Common Sense, Pg 91. When did the f...
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Smart Girl Politics: A Mind is Terrible Thing to Waste
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Friday, August 28, 2009. A Mind is Terrible Thing to Waste. The little girl's shoulders shook as she tearfully hugged her big brother good bye. The mother stood by with her hand on her son's shoulder, painfully dealing with the transition from high school student to college freshman. The scene was touching and brought back personal memories of just a year ago as I too experienced this emotional release in 2008 when my daughter entered the university for the first time. Common Sense, Pg 91. When did the f...
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HouseBlog: January 2012
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The preacher of Ecclesiastes tells us, "Of the making of many books, there is no end." To which we add, "Of the buying and reading of many books, there is no end.". Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Food for the Soul and Mind and Body. So many recipes, so few easy crusts. Nick picked up . Apple Pie: An American Story. We belong to Christ. Slave: The Hidden Truth About Your Identity in Christ. Labels: Books and Reading. Top 100 Non-Fiction Books, Part 4. Brooks was the best of Faulkner critics. I have acquire...
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HouseBlog: August 2012
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The preacher of Ecclesiastes tells us, "Of the making of many books, there is no end." To which we add, "Of the buying and reading of many books, there is no end.". Monday, August 27, 2012. Books: Are You Surprised? The Years of Lyndon Johnson: Master of the Senate. The 3rd volume of a multivolume set. Need to get started on this book: From Thomas Nelson publishers- This is a study of General Andrew Jackson. Like LBJ, Jackson is not always likeable or loveable, but he was incredibly gifted as a leader.
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HouseBlog: July 2012
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The preacher of Ecclesiastes tells us, "Of the making of many books, there is no end." To which we add, "Of the buying and reading of many books, there is no end.". Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Massachusetts and American Politics. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Now We Are Enemies. John Adams, his cousin Sam Adams, and his son John Quincy Adams were all pivotal figures in the Republic from the time of the Declaration of Independence up to events leading to the War Between the States. By the early decades of th...
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HouseBlog: June 2012
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The preacher of Ecclesiastes tells us, "Of the making of many books, there is no end." To which we add, "Of the buying and reading of many books, there is no end.". Saturday, June 30, 2012. Crossways and the Christian Intellectual Tradition. 65279; Christian worldview. Christian thought. The Christian intellectual tradition. The Christian mind. Crossway Books wins again. They have become one of my favorite publishers due to the great books balancing solid theology and vibrant Christian living. A few week...
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HouseBlog: April 2012
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The preacher of Ecclesiastes tells us, "Of the making of many books, there is no end." To which we add, "Of the buying and reading of many books, there is no end.". Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Classical Studies from the University of Oklahoma Press. We have worked our way through Greek myths and plays, Homer's two epics, Ernle Bradford's study of the battle of Thermopylae, and, most recently, Aristotle's. When I first started teaching the Classics, as in Classical or Greek and Roman literature, I could no...
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HouseBlog: Books for the History Man in your life, Gift Ideas 4
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The preacher of Ecclesiastes tells us, "Of the making of many books, there is no end." To which we add, "Of the buying and reading of many books, there is no end.". Thursday, December 06, 2012. Books for the History Man in your life, Gift Ideas 4. There is no better book for the history student, teacher, or afficiando than this one:. Civilization: The West and the Rest. The Scotsman Niall Ferguson's book. Civilization: The West and the Rest. The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World. 8220;Tha...
