tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32636613643407454872024-02-07T16:50:15.743-08:00Creative Scribbles of a History DetectiveCome along with me as I take you on an investigation through the past (and sometimes present) through the art of story-writing.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969155366148976453noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263661364340745487.post-23693060153712229522018-06-15T07:00:00.000-07:002018-06-15T07:00:04.582-07:0025 Day Music Challenge Day 25Finally finished this! Day 25 is a song you can listen to all day. Have to highlight a new one by Peter Hollens here.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969155366148976453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263661364340745487.post-2961889542094381032018-06-14T07:00:00.000-07:002018-06-14T07:00:05.960-07:0025 Day Music Challenge Day 24A song that you have danced to with your best friend. I don't remember ever really doing this, so here is a song, in general, you can dance to.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969155366148976453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263661364340745487.post-3248830375595087292018-06-13T07:00:00.000-07:002018-06-13T07:00:01.309-07:0025 Day Music Challange Day 23A song that you cannot stand. Took me a minute to think, but I hate the new Taylor Swift music.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969155366148976453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263661364340745487.post-6079496721873167742018-06-12T07:00:00.000-07:002018-06-12T07:00:10.711-07:0025 Day Music Challenge Day 22A song someone has sung to you. Mom used to sing this to my brother and I every night.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969155366148976453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263661364340745487.post-72168073141675692172018-06-11T09:00:00.000-07:002018-06-11T09:00:17.901-07:0025 Day Music Challenge Day 21Your favorite song. Well, my favorite song at the moment is as follows.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969155366148976453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263661364340745487.post-33296419667616963082018-06-10T07:00:00.000-07:002018-06-10T07:00:19.365-07:0025 Day Music Challenge Day 20Last song in your library.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969155366148976453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263661364340745487.post-49649337854511488822018-06-09T07:00:00.000-07:002018-06-09T07:00:00.898-07:0025 Day Music Challenge Day 19First song in your library alphabetically.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969155366148976453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263661364340745487.post-88915220086501246952018-06-05T14:16:00.000-07:002018-06-05T14:16:07.441-07:0025 Day Song Challange day 15I am back y'all. Notice I skipped 14 because it was another boyfriend type song. Day 15 is a song you like to sing along to.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969155366148976453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263661364340745487.post-22298080051818721942018-04-15T07:00:00.000-07:002018-04-15T07:00:06.047-07:0025 Day Music Challenge Day 13Today was supposed to be a song that reminded you of a former friend. However, I decided to do a current firend and post the theme to the Star Trek series we both are big fans of!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969155366148976453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263661364340745487.post-86724101494417183002018-04-14T07:00:00.000-07:002018-04-14T07:00:43.496-07:0025 Day Music Challenge Day 12The last song you heard. I had to think for a minute on this one, but I believe it was Superheros by The Script.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969155366148976453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263661364340745487.post-8757778626536125652018-04-13T07:00:00.000-07:002018-04-13T07:00:17.149-07:0025 Day Music Challenge Day 11A song from the soundtrack of your favorite movie. Since I am really hyped for <i>Infinity War </i>coming out later this month, I have to do the Avengers theme, as it is ONE of my favorite movies.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969155366148976453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263661364340745487.post-7181613627597378242018-04-11T07:00:00.000-07:002018-04-11T07:00:24.597-07:0025 Day Music Challenge Day 9Day nine is a song that makes you hopeful.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969155366148976453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263661364340745487.post-13209553214340701292018-04-10T07:00:00.000-07:002018-04-10T07:00:01.216-07:0025 Day Music Challenge Day 8A song that reminds you of your "first love"? Like, really??? What is with all these love songs?? Anyway, this song does not remind me of a first love but is my current favorite love song.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969155366148976453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263661364340745487.post-79536336271913076702018-04-09T07:00:00.000-07:002018-04-09T07:00:40.552-07:0025 Day Music Challenge Day 7Here is another Home Free song for day seven, a song that is supposed to remind you of summer.<br />
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Day One: A song from your childhood<br />
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-size: 16pt;">In this book, Courtney carries the main theme that your average everyday housework is ultimately fulfilling the Glory of God. She discusses how the fall made work to be not fun with the curse, whereas before it was supposed to be a thing to enjoy.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-size: 16pt;">One concept I liked (coming from the perspective of me being a history graduate) was how the author ended up connecting how housewives were viewed back in the '60s vs. how they are viewed today. Back in the '60s, "housewifery" was the premier calling for a woman, with the husband being the main breadwinner of the family. Now, people almost look down their noses at women who stay at home, rebuking them for being a setback to feminism. There has also been a shift in vocabulary, from being a housewife to being a "stay-at-home". A woman is judged for how well she raises her kids, and by how many activities she has crammed into their schedule that she has to shuttle them to and from. More and more women who have even aspired to have professional, successful careers often end up being stay-at-home-moms, according to what statistics are telling us.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-size: 16pt;">A final point that made me smile was how we as women often expect ourselves to be "wonder women" and get everything done. As a matter of fact, if you talk with other women, their houses are very likely not all perfectly clean ever.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-size: 16pt;">One thing that kind of bothered me about this book was how she framed the very idea of rest. Courtney claimed something we all know, that rest is not a sin because God rested. Yet, she also from my perspective had an idea of rest that, if you were not "resting" by doing a fun activity or having down time with your family, then it was basically a sin. This is implied with how she addressed the theme of housework as being an act of selflessly serving the family around you. If you are not "serving" your family by relaxing with them, I feel as though she implies that you should not be "resting" at all.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-size: 16pt;">In some ways, I do see her point. We are supposed to be a communal species as human beings, striving for each others company. Yet, if you are an introvert like me, being around people, including your family, can absolutely EXAUST you sometimes. You need "alone time" to recharge, otherwise you and everyone else will most likely be suffering for it. There needs to be a balance. Relax with your family, then realize when you have to be alone to recharge.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-size: 16pt;">Overall, I would like to give this book four out of five stars. While I did not agree with all her points, for the most part, Courtney has helped me to, at least start, shifting my perspective of housework. Pick up this book today at <a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/glory-in-the-ordinary-P006147732">lifeway.com</a> or at any Lifeway Christian store in your area!</span></div>
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