November 12 - 18
Bishop and I had a conversation last week that has really stuck with me.
I don't quite remember the details around the precipitating event but it did have something to do with an acquaintance of ours expressing boredom and total lack of interest with another acquaintance who has a rather uncommon profession. Bishop and I couldn't quite understand our friends perspective. We understand that different people have different interests.
We understand that someone might not want to really delve into the subject matter relating to a persons profession.
But we didn't understand the total disregard for the other acquaintances knowledge and experiences and, thus, different perspectives he might contribute to any give conversation.
Bishop said "I would have liked to talk to this guy, he sounds interesting. "
Which then led him to share with me how interesting he thinks people are and that there is much to glean from others if we make the effort to be interested in them. That, in turn, can lead to us being more interesting people ourselves and he shared that he and Maceo strive to be interesting people.
I was really quite pleased with this as one of my my maxim's is "Be interested. Be interesting."
Although I have written those exact words when explaining my educational philosophy, this is not something I have directly said to my boys so I was extraordinarily pleased that they have imbibed that. There is so much to learn if we are interested in the world and people around us and if we are striving to be interesting than we will stay motivated to learn more, pursue more interests, think more deeply.
I don't quite remember the details around the precipitating event but it did have something to do with an acquaintance of ours expressing boredom and total lack of interest with another acquaintance who has a rather uncommon profession. Bishop and I couldn't quite understand our friends perspective. We understand that different people have different interests.
We understand that someone might not want to really delve into the subject matter relating to a persons profession.
But we didn't understand the total disregard for the other acquaintances knowledge and experiences and, thus, different perspectives he might contribute to any give conversation.
Bishop said "I would have liked to talk to this guy, he sounds interesting. "
Which then led him to share with me how interesting he thinks people are and that there is much to glean from others if we make the effort to be interested in them. That, in turn, can lead to us being more interesting people ourselves and he shared that he and Maceo strive to be interesting people.
I was really quite pleased with this as one of my my maxim's is "Be interested. Be interesting."
Although I have written those exact words when explaining my educational philosophy, this is not something I have directly said to my boys so I was extraordinarily pleased that they have imbibed that. There is so much to learn if we are interested in the world and people around us and if we are striving to be interesting than we will stay motivated to learn more, pursue more interests, think more deeply.
So, on to to our interesting lives...
Maceo attended an advanced improv class for 2 1/2 hours.
Maceo began rehearsals for Titus Andronicus (2 3/4 hours).
Bishop watched the Constitutional Literacy and Personal Finance lessons
Maceo, Bishop and I discussed the finance and constitutional lessons.
Bishop had his culinary internship.
Bishop began working on his presentation for the Citizenship in the Community merit badge.
Maceo had preprofessional acting class for about three hours.
Bishop attended Boy Scouts and worked on a requirement for the Communications merit badge.
Maceo and Bishop played Magic.
Maceo had a dentist appointment.
Maceo gave three vocal lessons this week.
Maceo went to Teen Players rehearsal.
Maceo was invited to audition for our city's premier improv group. (So cool!!!)
Maceo went to a friends house for a sleep over.
Bishop attended science group. We watched this video and the students were issued an engineering challenge to build the tallest freestanding structure that they could with the marshmallows and toothpicks. Bishop began with a very simple structure but did start with the strongest shape - triangle, pyramid.
All the kids had a great time. Some had more elaborate structure than others and there was even a little collaborating.
Maceo and Bishop played even more Magic.
Bishop and I found an art competition for Bishop to enter so we began the process.
Bishop has been sharing science related podcasts with me which have led to some great conversations. Bishop is interested in learning journalistic interviewing techniques as he is considering the possibility of doing a podcast.
Maceo went to the doctors to address his elbow issues. He apparently has tennis (or dancers) elbow. He is learning how to treat that.
Maceo and I had extensive conversations regarding the sexual harassment and sexual assault allegations coming out of Hollywood and Capitol Hill. We talked about sociological and psychological aspects related to these issues.
Bishop went to a friends birthday sleepover which always involves D&D campaigns and such.
Maceo saw a high school productions of Anything Goes, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Les Mis.
Maceo performed with his puppet improv team, No Strings Attached.
Maceo and Bishop played more Magic.
We were thinking about doing a variety of things this week, special lectures and art shows and such, but we decided to take it easy instead. But it's been a good, interesting week, nonetheless!
Bishop had his culinary internship.
Bishop began working on his presentation for the Citizenship in the Community merit badge.
Maceo had preprofessional acting class for about three hours.
Bishop attended Boy Scouts and worked on a requirement for the Communications merit badge.
Maceo and Bishop played Magic.
Maceo had a dentist appointment.
Maceo gave three vocal lessons this week.
Maceo went to Teen Players rehearsal.
Maceo was invited to audition for our city's premier improv group. (So cool!!!)
Maceo went to a friends house for a sleep over.
Bishop attended science group. We watched this video and the students were issued an engineering challenge to build the tallest freestanding structure that they could with the marshmallows and toothpicks. Bishop began with a very simple structure but did start with the strongest shape - triangle, pyramid.
Maceo and Bishop played even more Magic.
Bishop and I found an art competition for Bishop to enter so we began the process.
Bishop has been sharing science related podcasts with me which have led to some great conversations. Bishop is interested in learning journalistic interviewing techniques as he is considering the possibility of doing a podcast.
Maceo went to the doctors to address his elbow issues. He apparently has tennis (or dancers) elbow. He is learning how to treat that.
Maceo and I had extensive conversations regarding the sexual harassment and sexual assault allegations coming out of Hollywood and Capitol Hill. We talked about sociological and psychological aspects related to these issues.
Bishop went to a friends birthday sleepover which always involves D&D campaigns and such.
Maceo saw a high school productions of Anything Goes, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Les Mis.
Maceo performed with his puppet improv team, No Strings Attached.
Maceo and Bishop played more Magic.
We were thinking about doing a variety of things this week, special lectures and art shows and such, but we decided to take it easy instead. But it's been a good, interesting week, nonetheless!
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