It is, as Winnie-the-Pooh would say, a blustery sort of day. This blustery morning finds me half way through The House of Many Ways, the third book in the series with that superficial wizard, Howl Pendragon.
Yes, that's right. I started it late last night and finally put it down around the midway point because my eyes wouldn't focus on the words anymore. As you can see, Bookworm & Silverfish isn't such a strange name for this blog after all. It's a sort of testament to my character. I simply devour books. (Silverfish and other insects of the bookworm sort feed on the spines and binding of books. Apparently they like the glue.)
This is my last weekend of freedom. Starting Tuesday, I will be back teaching 40+ preschoolers. It really is great fun, even if they are trying at times. We're reading The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter in the first week and using it to discuss listening skills. However, once school starts I have less time to read whatever I want, whenever I want.
The start of school brings another book into my life. I'm helping lead a teen/young adult Bible study. We're starting with What in the World is Going On? by David C. Thompson. (You'll find it at www.nph.net) It takes a look at worldviews in culture and compares them to a Confessional Lutheran Worldview. It has given me much insight on how easily once can be influenced by a worldview that drastically opposes the Bible. It will be interesting to see how the group responds to this.
Ha ha! I had meant to wonder over the fact that The House of Many Ways claims to be a sequel to Howl's Moving Castle, while Castle in the Air is only a compainion to it. Instead I gab about the other books that are coming up. Oh well, perhaps this evening, or tomorrow I will have the book finished and have time to discuss it. I am exceedingly puzzled by this and if anyone has an answer, I should dearly love to hear it.
Happy Readings!
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