Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Friday, September 26, 2014
Curses! Banned again!
One of the things that bothers me most about the Banned Books list is how many of them are books that I really enjoyed and that have meant something to me.
I know that the Harry Potter series has always generated a lot of controversy, but they are well-written, imaginative, explore timeless themes, and make a great place to escape from the Muggle world.
There's only one explanation:
I know that the Harry Potter series has always generated a lot of controversy, but they are well-written, imaginative, explore timeless themes, and make a great place to escape from the Muggle world.
There's only one explanation:
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Whaddya gonna read?
Although I'm not in favor of banning books, I do have a simple guideline: "If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things." (Articles of Faith 1:13). Coupled with that is D&C 88: 118 "...seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith."
In my book, that includes quite a spectrum, ranging from Calvin and Hobbes to, yes, textbooks. Rats.
In my book, that includes quite a spectrum, ranging from Calvin and Hobbes to, yes, textbooks. Rats.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Subversion
One of the books that's become a perennial chart-topper on the Banned Books list is Dav Pilkey's CaptainUnderpants series (which is highly recommended by readers in our home — it got some of them interested in reading!).
It's not just novels that wind up on the banned books list. Not surprisingly, religious texts are often challenged, and a recent trend is folks seeking to ban some comic books — not just graphic novels, but actual comic books.
Be subversive. Read a good book!
See what Dav Pilkey has to say about the topic.
It's not just novels that wind up on the banned books list. Not surprisingly, religious texts are often challenged, and a recent trend is folks seeking to ban some comic books — not just graphic novels, but actual comic books.
Be subversive. Read a good book!
See what Dav Pilkey has to say about the topic.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
And on your birthday, even!
Yes, it's that time of year again when I get on my soapbox to promote freedom of the press! This is Banned Books Week, in which we celebrate the ability to read.
I'm always surprised at what shows up on the lists of books that have been challenged or banned. One of my favorites that's also a perennial favorite on the banned books list is The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien (No. 40 on the banned and challenged classics).
In case you didn't know, yesterday was the birthday of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. I wonder if that's why they chose this week to celebrate Banned Books Week?
Monday, September 22, 2014
Monday Sketchbook: Graduation
The Church EducationSystem recently announced that the requirements for seminary graduation have changed. The goal is to strengthen testimonies.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Loose nuts in the family tree
I have to say that I had my doubts about the new "finding our cousins" feature on FamilySearch.org, but after poking around for just a few minutes, I found a bunch of people who still needed to have their work done. I was amazed! Check it out!
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Friday, September 19, 2014
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Line upon line
It may just be me, but it seems harder to get to scriptures quickly on my iThings. But that just could be me.
Actually, Scripture Mastery is just one of several apps offered by the Church.
Actually, Scripture Mastery is just one of several apps offered by the Church.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Monday, September 15, 2014
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Friday, September 12, 2014
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Olympic leftovers
One of our stops in Munich included the Olympic Village. Most of the kids didn't understand the historical significance of the Munich Olympic Games — and not just Mark Spitz!
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Monday, September 8, 2014
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Friday, September 5, 2014
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Monday, September 1, 2014
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