A few days ago, our family went to a drive-in theater and watched a double-feature under the stars. It was a fun time with friends and a first for our kids. The movies were Planes and Monsters University. I’m no movie reviewer (as you shall see), but the contrast between the two movies was fascinating. […]
Resources for Excellent Children’s Literature
“No book is really worth reading at the age of ten which is not equally – and often far more – worth reading at the age of fifty and beyond.” C.S. Lewis We want our children to become lovers of great books. We know we need a plan, but where do we start? I […]
Ode to the Bard
I fell in love with classical music at a young age. By accident. It happened as a byproduct of my environment. Songs from Kool and the Gang, The Police, and Michael Jackson played on the soundtrack of my childhood – right along with Brahms, Hayden, Tchaikovsky, and Mozart. In addition to pop tunes from the […]