Nursery Rhymes are Historical Fiction

There’s more to nursery rhymes that fun little ditties to sing while you jump rope.  They are our history in disguise. For example: The origin for this rhyme that most historicans agree on is: Nimble Jack is actually Black Jack, an English pirate who was notorious for escaping from the authorities in the late 16th… Read More

Move it, baby! Your brain will thank you.

  Do you feel weak or have a hard time opening that pickle jar? Has your energizer bunny taken an extended vacation? How much caffeine does it take to clear the dust bunnies from your brain? Do you know the best solution to these complaints is: EXERCISE! But if you’re like me, you have a… Read More

Eating food on the run? Think Victorian London, 19th century

Are you a fast food junky? Do you make frequent stops at coffee shops? Would you rather eat out than cook and clean up at home? Are catered events preferred over self preparation and hosting? This may seem like a picture of modern-day life on the run, and it is. But it’s not exactly “modern.”… Read More

You CAN Improve Brain Function

I blame Dr. Caroline Leaf for my passion about science, scripture, and the brain. More than that, I thank God for her passion and communication of science and how it fulfill God’s promise of renewing of the mind—it’s not only possible, it’s scientifically measurable! A recent blog by Dr. Leaf talks about her work with… Read More

Thanks to Ursula Le Guin for Sharing

Science fiction and fantasy books have been staples in my life since I started reading “chapter books” at a young age. Ursula Le Guin’s Earthsea series is one I’ve read multiple times. Ursula Le Guin died last week at age 88. A prolific writer, she she will be missed by readers of many ages and genres.… Read More