Topic 1:
I’ve known about this
list for several years, since I was in school. Truthfully, I really never gave
it a second thought. See, reading was huge in my family. I could read almost
anything I wanted, within reason for my age and maturity. After looking at the list I saw many
books I’ve read or know about, for instances; Captain Underpants, Twilight,
Harry Potter, The Catcher in the Rye and Huckleberry Finn. I loved all but The
Catcher in the Rye, I only read it because it was part of a high school class.
I read Harry Potter to my kids when they were young and we discussed it. It
opened up tons of great conversations that we used as learning tools. When my
kids were older we all read Twilight then saw the movies together, it gave us
something to talk about and amazing family outings. My thoughts on these books
is I personally enjoyed them, used them to teach my kids lessons and we all
learned from past thoughts on say racism from Huck Finn; as well as history. Do
I agree with everything I’ve read? No, however, I like to learn and be
uncomfortable. It’s the only way to grow, and I wanted to teach my kids that
too.
I’m very thankful that
there are people out there who love kids and books enough to make sure that
both are safe. Having said that, it’s my responsibility as a parent to watch
what my kids are reading, or, have them read something that will make them
uncomfortable so we can discuss it. That’s my job, I’m not real excited about
someone telling me how to do my job. I do understand not all parents are like
me or have my parenting style, so, having another set of eyes out there isn’t a
bad thing. I’m not keen on having books removed from the library, once that
kind of thing starts where does it end? The objections sound reasonable,
however, going back to my last statement, once this kind of thing is started
where do we as a society draw the line?
Some of the
books/authors you’ll find are Stephen R. Lawhead (most all of his published
works), Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (not just Sherlock Holmes, he has many other very good
books), Bollinger, cookbooks, Handwoven and The Bible. When I say The Bible I
mean one written in its original language. Just to name a few (very few). What
would all this say about me? I love to read, but more, I love to learn. I read
and keep books that I find joy in also, I have books from my childhood and from
my parent’s childhood. It would show I read a wide variety and I like to learn
new things from different prospectives. I’m passionate about weaving, spinning
and not taking someone else’s word about something as important as what God has
to say in His word.
Topic 2:
The three that come to
mind and you’ll also find in my home is Handwoven, Spin-off and Biblical
Archeology in Review. One other that I love is National Geographic. I find when
I have the chance to stop and read something like this I want to learn and be entertained.
I’m also looking for help, ideas for my next project and what people are doing
with their abilities as a weaver or spinner. A good example of this is Master
Weavers/Spinners giving lectures or classes, this is included in these
magazines. Or amazing trips to Europe for spinners who want to experience
spinning with other spinners from different parts of the world. And, of course,
the beautiful projects that are included in the magazines! Biblical Archeology
is fun because the magazine talks about history, what’s been found and where.
The pictures of artifacts that have been found are amazing. I love the potshards,
glass and coins they’ve found. It’s all very exciting to see how people have
lived and how they created.
Most of the
advertisements in these magazines are for equipment to weave or spin (looms,
spinning wheels and drop spindles), product to weave or spin (different types
of fiber or blends of fiber), classes in different parts of the world or,
classes in archeology and language. I think as a consumer is shows I’m willing
to spend money on something I love. I’m willing to learn and buy what I need to
learn. In a weird sort of way, it also shows I’m not into the new techie stuff
or up and coming gadgets, most everything I buy lasts for many years and the
basic construction has been around for literally thousands of years.
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