- Picked up an animated version of the Henry "Box" Brown story. I thought it would be an interesting, exciting adventurous story for the children. I really should have considered the fact that I would have to answer, "What's a slave?" I was totally unprepared, but I hope that my wide-eyed answer sufficed.
- The Babydoll is enthralled with the whole idea of mail; I wonder if I should be worried about her trying to mail herself in a box.
- I've been a crocheting fool. My fingers ache. But I can't seem to stop!
- We've had a couple of pretty good potty days with The Baby Boy. Yay!
- The more I watch "Intervention" the more it seems that alcohol--not marijuana--is the gateway drug. Hmmmm.
- I've decided to read at least one classic text this summer. I chose *Wuthering Heights* I'm enjoying it, but it's been a while since I've journeyed through British Literature. I want to fall in love with it the way I hear other people talk about it. We'll see how that goes.
Join us around the "lunchtable" as we discuss the topics that matter to us, be it the current political climate or our favorite pair of shoes.
When the Boy got interested in MLK this year after MLK day, I ordered a book on MLK from the Childhood of Famous American series. But the book was written around 1969, so it's kind of awkward. I found myself trying to explain all kinds of stuff--like the difference between word choices such as Negro, Black, etc. And so much of it was written in a way that was very difficult for him to follow. So I need to find a new book.
ReplyDeleteDo you know that I haven't read Wuthering Heights? I have started it, but I haven't gotten very far. I really should read it. But it seems that people tend to be in love with either "Wuthering Heights" OR "Jane Eyre." And I am definitely in love with "Jane Eyre."
GEW:Have you seen the MLK Jr. book by his sister, Christine King Farris? We have some board books on both MLK and Coretta that are great for MLK Day, but I think that one is great.
ReplyDeleteI'm only at the beginning of Wutheirng Heights, so feel free to read along! But so far, I think I'm turning out to be Jane Eyre kinda girl, too! I love it!