The theme of this website is “Tying the Past to the Present: looking through the lens of history to learn lessons for today.” As a Christian historical writer, I’ve learned many things through historical research that have informed and enriched my life. They’ve given me a better appreciation of people who lived in different times, and made me thirsty to learn more. As an educator, lessons were a daily part of my life for almost a quarter of a century, and each lesson I designed was created to help students gain the skills they needed to better interact with, and function in the world around them. Learning lessons is important, because what we learn shapes who we are.
The purpose of the weekly blogs on this site is to reach out to my readers with topics that educate, inform, and entertain. The ideas highlighted in the blogs may be sheltered under the umbrella of recent or present history instead of the past, but they all are a part of HIStory. My life is surrounded by so many interesting people who have stories to tell and lessons to teach that I’d like to share them with you. I hope you will find enough time in your busy schedule to join our conversation, even if it means typing only a line or two.
What important life lessons have your learned?
I have learned the importance of spending time with people. I traveled Europe in college and had a list of all the museums, sites, and events I thought were mandatory to visit while there to truly experience each city. I soon realized that hitting all these places was insignificant compared to the richness of being with the locals. Whether it is those I meet while traveling or the little faces I see each day, I know People are important.
Thank you for reminding me of this, Courtney.
Many things that seem to be of extreme importance today, end up being very insignificant when they are put in the perspective of the rest of my life.
You’re right, but they seem so very important at the time.
Congratulations on your website, Derinda. I love the picture and your theme.
Thanks, Ann. I’m glad you like it.
About 12 years ago, I hosted a weekly supper for a dozen plus young adults. For over a year, these college-age kids would show up, eat, talk, and leave. Some nights I don’t think they even knew I was there. I never had to use a conversation-starter. And I learned a lot by becoming a better listener. Two years ago, I began Party of One, a fellowship for those tired of dining alone. As it stands now, many are older than me by quite a few years. Even though they’re in a much different place in life than the young adults I fed years back, I am still learning!
Party of One sounds very interesting, Clarice. I’d like to have you back on the blog to talk more about this.
Hi Derinda,
Congratulations on starting your blog. Major step.
I have subscribed and will look forward to reading your blogs.
God’s richest blessings,
Tom
Thanks, Tom. I look forward to sharing.