Because everyone loves a good story
Harry Potter, Personally: Storyline
What makes people read and re-read the Harry Potter books again and again? The storyline, of course! Check out today’s post for a look at why the stories are perennial and phenomenal. (No spoilers, I promise!)
Harry Potter, Personally: Concerns
Harry Potter has been around for over 25 years. Surely concerns about the series are old news, right?
For many people, I’m sure that’s true. For those of us with young children, however, it’s still worth analyzing what we believe about the books and their impact before letting our kids read them.
In this post, I give you my opinion about four common concerns and end with a takeaway that applies to all of life.
Harry Potter, Personally
Harry Potter has been around for over a quarter of a century, so why am I just now writing about him? And what could I possibly add to the volumes of Potter obsession already clogging the internet?
…Well, you’ll just have to read this (seriously short) intro post to find out, won’t you? Unless you’re better than Snape at legilimency.
Bedtime Books and Goodnight Moon
What was your favorite bedtime book as a child? What book did you find yourself reading over and over again to your own child? And which book most often received the coveted Last Book Before Bed distinction?
We have several contenders for that spot, but today let’s take a brief look at the magic that is Goodnight Moon.
1,000 Books and Counting
It’s hard to find time to read as often as we’d like, right? I adore books, and I still feel the same way. And don’t even get me started on how I wish I read to my kids more often.
But here’s a little something that helped keep me on my toes and establish great reading habits with my toddler. We really enjoyed it, and I think you might too. Even if you don’t have little ones at home, this post is for you!
Rolling Stones: Little House Part 3
You know that I admire Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family. Their abilities, manners, and education never cease to blow me away.
However.
In this last (short) post of this Little House trilogy, I wrestle with WHY on earth they lugged their family and belongings all over the contiguous U.S. and whether that version of the American Dream is worth pursuing.
Rolling Stones: Little House, Part 2
When you think about the Old West era, it feels like forever ago, doesn’t it? But really, it hasn’t even been 150 years. Just try to wrap your brain around all the changes that have happened since America was mostly settlers, saloons, and tumbleweeds.
One of the craziest aspects to me is the loss of skills that used to be common, even vital. Laura Ingalls Wilder’s family displays oodles of these skills and values, and I list just a few in this week’s post. See for yourself what we’ve lost in just over a century.
(And then take a few moments to appreciate what we’ve gained as well. Thank you, running water!)
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