Tag Archives: Adult Learning

The Intellectual Devotional – Kidder and Oppenheim

Everyone I know is so pressed for time. A lot of us are also worried about keeping our brains active. The Intellectual Devotional has 365 exercises in learning and reflection. In just a few minutes each day you can read the daily passage and expand your knowledge and your mind. The book is subtitled “Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Roam Confidently with the Cultured Class”. Mondays are history days. The first entry concerned the alphabet. I didn’t know that the Egyptians invented the first alphabet which was a simplified version of hieroglyphics. I didn’t know that the Phoenicians … Continue reading →

Single Moms Going Back to School – Part One

I remember after going through a divorce, feeling as if something were missing. Sure, I was still a great mom to my kids and I worked full-time but I also remember thinking I wanted to do something so I could provide a better life not just for my kids but myself too. At first, I thought the idea of going back to school was ridiculous. After all, I had concerns over having time, being able to afford extra daycare and not spending quality time with my children – and so on. What I discovered is that the opportunities were outstanding … Continue reading →