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

Working Memory

How do you remember things? Can you retain what you have learned? How effective is your working memory? Learning is a complex task that depends on a wide range of thinking skills working together: working memory. Working memory is a person’s ability to temporarily hold and manipulate information for thinking tasks that are performed on… Read More