The Sesquipedalian Speaks
-
A sewing machine has always been a staple in our household, much like a television in most homes. As a child I thought everyone knew how to use a sewing machine, or at least owned a sewing machine. As I grew older I realized this is not actually the case, and began wondering what I… Read more
-
I can’t remember learning the basics of how to sew by hand; I thought this was a normal pastime in most households. I have been thinking for a while about what I would say to someone who wants to learn how to hand sew. I would start by saying that the basics will take you… Read more
-
I always feel reinvigorated during November to be creative, and writing is a wonderful creative outlet for me: I can write a story I want to read. I can journal what God is saying through Scripture. I can cry out to the Lord through poetry. I can sort through what He is teaching me. Yet,… Read more
-
I have a love/hate relationship with social media. I like connecting or reconnecting with friends and family, but sometimes it’s too easy for me to compare my life to another’s. I like following authors, bloggers, pocasters, and vloggers, but sometimes there are so many updates I end up spending hours catching up with people I’ve… Read more
-
I particularly enjoy movies or television shows based upon books even if I don’t completely agree with the interpretations. My main criteria for evaluation is whether or not I want to read (or reread) the books or book series after I watch the adaptation. The following are a few of my favourite movies based upon… Read more
-
I am so thankful for the poetry, theologically sound doctrine, and music that most hymns provide; they revitalize and invigorate my soul. I enjoy the euphonious and mellifluous tunes which sink deeply into my spirit. Even if I don’t know the tune to a hymn, I still let the words speak to my heart and… Read more
-
I have only recently come to truly enjoy the beauty God has created with the passing of the seasons. In springtime, God gives us rain and the world is full of colours. This is a time of renewal, of hope. In summertime, God gives us long days full of light. This is a time of… Read more
-
I truly enjoy learning and have found that listening to podcasts is a wonderfully unique way to learn. I delight in listening to the ones on books, Christian theology, ideas, and relish the ones that go chapter by chapter through a book. The following are a few of my favourite podcasts: Pints with Jack with… Read more
-
Music is magic. I am very eclectic in my musical tastes, and I have recently realized I thoroughly enjoy classical music and movie scores. Below are a few of my favourite composers: Joel Clarkson – I find Joel Clarkson’s music to be relaxing and inspiring. His music makes me want to curl up with a… Read more
-
There is a sort of freedom that comes from being able to take along a book while you clean, exercise, create, or travel. There is a freedom that comes from being read to, because you are reaping the benefits of hearing the story while not having to do any of the work. You get to… Read more
