Archive for November, 2014

Thanksgiving 2014

Thursday, November 27th, 2014

Today was officially Thanksgiving Day. Last Sunday we celebrated our Thanksgiving with a potluck dinner at our church.

Potluck dinners are an interesting tradition where people bring their favorite dish to share. There was of course turkey and people brought several other dishes to eat along with that.

One of the things I miss about being away from home is this kind of meal. We can have turkey, we can have dressing and even cranberry sauce, but it isn’t the same as fixing it at your house, gathering your family together and then sharing that meal, that time, and hopefully some thoughts of thanks.

Here is a picture of the table, and the turkey. We’re still eating some soup made from the leftover turkey, but I think everything else is gone – except the extra weight I have gained 😉

 

 

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One of my favorite ways to learn language

Thursday, November 13th, 2014

Most people who know me at all know there are two things I really, really enjoy.

Movies and Music

Both are great ways to not just spend time, but to improve your language skills.

This week, on Saturday evening, you can come and sing some fun, famous songs in a sing-a-long charity event in memory of the famed folk singer, Pete Seeger. I will be there, and I will be playing guitar, and yes, singing.

You won’t have to know the words even, but I’m sure you will know some of the tunes.

pete-seeger event photo

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Playing is the best way to learn, and make your life better

Thursday, November 6th, 2014

I have long been on the ‘we need more doing and less studying’ bandwagon. I get that some people don’t see things that way, even ones I’m very close to.

However, playing is the best way to learn, actually learn, many things and that includes language.

Playing music also helps you to grow, improve your brain and brain activity.

Very interesting, right?

I just saw this, and wanted to share it here. It has everything I like: play, music, video, brain stuff, and TEDTalks.

Now when your parents give you a hard time about playing your guitar, flute, piano, or whatever instrument you choose, you can say that you are actually actively building your brain 😉

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