bookbard Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 This year I've got quite interested in indigenous astronomy (it's amazing how many of the stories cross cultures), and also labyrinths (which are found carved in rocks or made from standing stones all around the world). I made a labyrinth in our back garden which I walk as a meditation sometimes. I find it comforting that human beings really do have so much in common despite the media focus on divisions. What have you got interested in over this year? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I've always loved history and reading historical fiction...this year I'm fascinated with The Johnstown Flood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Wow, what a good question! This year I started formally working towards a masters in Theology. It has been a dream for several years and I finally decided I could do it with only homeschooling my last two teens. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Researching heraldry to be ready for our "make your own coat of arms" project. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaBearTeacher Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 This year I've got quite interested in indigenous astronomy (it's amazing how many of the stories cross cultures), and also labyrinths (which are found carved in rocks or made from standing stones all around the world). I made a labyrinth in our back garden which I walk as a meditation sometimes. I find it comforting that human beings really do have so much in common despite the media focus on divisions.What have you got interested in over this year? This is so true! As I homeschool my children I am amazed to learn how much early cultures from far away parts of the world had so much in common and how their stories were often similar. We think we live in such global times but the world was probably always more global than we imagine it today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexigail Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 It''s not a new interest but I finally got a pair of Viking wool combs and I've been learning all about fiber prep and spinning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I want to learn how to make sushi. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waa510 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 This is going to sound strange but...mushrooms! My older dd wanted to do some reading/research on fungi after finding some massive mushrooms outside following a rainstorm a few weeks ago. We checked out a bunch of complex fungi books from the library and watched some identification videos too. It was honestly fascinating. I admit I was inwardly groaning at dd's choice of a seemingly boring topic but it's been anything but, IMO. I'm now checking out a few books for my own study! I've also become interested in educational psychology and psych of learning and child development. It marries a bit of my pre-kid academic life with my life now as a homeschooler. It's interesting to read and ponder. Lastly, I'm hoping to finally glean enough knowledge about gardening in this zone to have a really productive garden next year. I'm tired of winging it. ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Figuring out how to get a full time job and get the boys ready to go to a B&M school, oldest to community college. Our lives are about to be very different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 My interests haven't changed much, I just don't have time to pursue them as much as I'd like to. I like to scrapbook, do puzzles, reading (about homeschooling, Saints, God...any good read I can get my hands on). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Our planetarium have an astronomy course on indigenous people astronomy stories although it varies regionally. The southern cross is apparently a stingray being trailed by two sharks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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