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Writing One Step at a Time
Whether you’re an aspiring author, runner, chef, magician, or anything in between, you’re sure to feel unmotivated from time to time. Today’s post contains some confessions of my own as well as a link to an article that may help pull you out of your slump. Check it out!
Rest as an Act of Faith
Some people are lazy, and some are workaholics. But there’s a better way to live, and it’s called Sabbath. How and why should we strive for this? Find out in today’s post!
Teaching from Rest…Mostly
It’s the beginning of a new homeschooling year. Yikes!
I want to share a couple of quotes from a helpful book to encourage you and remind myself of some important truths.
If you’re not homeschooling at the moment, don’t worry. Some of these ideas apply just as well to whatever vocation or task you’re tackling. If you are homeschooling, I hope these encourage you like they do for me.
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet: Water Motifs
In the world of film, there are plenty of recurring motifs: light, darkness, time, seasons, weather, and colors, to name a few. But one of the most common is that of water. It’s prevalent as a motif because it can have so many different meanings based on the context.
See how Baz Luhrmann uses it to its full potential in this final post in the Romeo + Juliet series.
A Read-Aloud Book List
Reading aloud to kids of all ages is a great way to enjoy time together, deepen relationships, and create lasting habits. For that matter, reading on your own is pretty great, too. Here’s a list of books to help you get started!
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet: Final Scene
If you’ve been tracking with the last few posts, you’ll be excited to see today’s analysis of Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet. We’ll look at how the final scene highlights the role of Fate in the lovers’ deaths.
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet: Religious Motifs
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet is a cinematic masterpiece. Today’s post explores the motif of religious icons and answers the question, “What on earth was Luhrmann getting at?” It’s deep, grim, and lovely–a few of my favorite things.
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