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Yikes I missed [1] The Black Fox of Lorne in the reading aloud post? This is why I didn’t do a top 10.

Yesterday 2 books arrived in the mail. They were almost free. A few months ago [2] Carmon suggested that I become an Amazon Associate since I discuss books and reading so much on this blog. I am the absolute worst salesman on the earth. I hate the idea that I might be making money off of my friends. I am more inclined to talk you out of buying something than in. BUT I just wanted to say a big thank-you to everyone who clicked on the links. It really was thrilling for a person who has made less than $10,000 in my entire life to earn 2 books!

The two books?

[3] The Discarded Image

I have been wanting this book for a long time. I can’t decide whether to move it to the top of THE STACK or read it in its turn.

[4] Mulliner Nights

I bought this for Tim, except when he tried to take it to work last night I balked. I think I might read it instead of [5] Taliesin. Everytime I pick up Taliesin it just looks boring. What do you think?

I don’t have one of those cool sidebars that [6] Amy has to let you know about my delicious links and I won’t say that Amy is less than forthcoming, but here are two articles I highly recommend.

[7] Time for Reading This comes recommended by [8] Dr Grant and it is something I have been thinking about extensively lately as I contemplate contemplation, rest and leisure.

[9] Andrew Kern discusses science. It is interesting to me that while Andrew speaks extensively of science in the classical school, homeschoolers have a great advantage, especially if we move our science programs away from the highly specialized mode and more into the natural sciences. I am still trying to get my mind wrapped around the question: What is rationalism and how does it influence science and education? It would be easier if I could say rationalism=bad or rationalism=good. Not being that simplistic makes the mental exercise difficult for this hobbit.

(And continuing to read what Andrew says in part 2 of his article, I think part of my own problem with science is that I don’t have a strong classical background. I am a sloppy thinker.)