We went to visit Astoria again to see The Goonies house, and the ocean.
From Idaho to Oregon: Part 9
We drove to the Oregon coast to swim in the coldest water I have ever swum in in my life. Even walking in the water gave me… Read more “From Idaho to Oregon: Part 9”
Western Lit 1 Lesson 80: “What Was Horace’s Concept of Personal Cause and Effect
Horace was a Roman poet who lived from 65 BC to 8 BC. He was a student at The Academy during the reign of Augustus, and was… Read more “Western Lit 1 Lesson 80: “What Was Horace’s Concept of Personal Cause and Effect”
Western Civ 1 Lesson 55: The Julio-Claudian and Flavian Emperors and Seneca’s Idea of a Good Man
The Julio-Claudian and Flavian Dynasties The Julio-Claudian and Flavian dynasties were ridden with confusion and inconsistencies. The job of emperor tends to attract power-hungry dictators and not… Read more “Western Civ 1 Lesson 55: The Julio-Claudian and Flavian Emperors and Seneca’s Idea of a Good Man”
Western Lit 1 Lesson 85: “How Important Were the Miracles in the Book’s Account of Jesus’ Early Ministry?”
During the time of Jesus Christ, Christianity was obviously brand new. For thousands of years beforehand there had been Jews who followed the old testament. The new… Read more “Western Lit 1 Lesson 85: “How Important Were the Miracles in the Book’s Account of Jesus’ Early Ministry?””
Western Civ 1 Lesson 75: How Christianity Represented a Departure From Ancient Greece and Rome, and the Relationship Between Rome and the Visigoths
1) In what ways did Christianity represent a departure from the ideals and practices of ancient Greece and Rome? Christianity represented change in power, a new era.… Read more “Western Civ 1 Lesson 75: How Christianity Represented a Departure From Ancient Greece and Rome, and the Relationship Between Rome and the Visigoths”
Western Lit 1 Lesson 75: “What Was Ovid’s View of the Gods’ Ethical Performance?”
Metamorphoses is a book of stories about the ancient Roman gods. It is full of stories of love, vengeance, and just drama in general. From it, there… Read more “Western Lit 1 Lesson 75: “What Was Ovid’s View of the Gods’ Ethical Performance?””
Biology Lesson 70: Prokaryotes
“Many biologists are passionately fascinated by prokaryotes, the same way a “normal” person might be excited about sports, music, or some other hobby. What are some of… Read more “Biology Lesson 70: Prokaryotes”
From Idaho to Oregon: Part 8
While in Oregon, we went on a very long but very pretty hike. The Tom Dick and Harry trail led up to and around mirror lake, then… Read more “From Idaho to Oregon: Part 8”
Western Civ 1 Lesson 70: The Contributions The Monks Made to European Society and The Attitude of Most Christian Writers Toward the Philosophers of Ancient Greece
1) What kinds of contributions did the monks make to European society? The biggest contribution monks made to European society as a whole was in the form… Read more “Western Civ 1 Lesson 70: The Contributions The Monks Made to European Society and The Attitude of Most Christian Writers Toward the Philosophers of Ancient Greece”
