Found these two wonderful lists at the Femina blog. I love Pastor Wilson's introduction to each list as much as the questions themselves.
21 Questions for a Prospective Suitor
21 Questions for a Prospective Wife
5/30/2010
5/27/2010
Wordsmithing
Friends have made some inquiries into the title of my blog; how do I say it? What language is it in? What does it mean? In a sense, ‘quenarth’ means nothing…at least, that’s what insufferably boring people would have you believe. But before I give everything away there is a little bit of history in the discovery of the word.
By my thirteenth birthday I had lived in Middle-earth for two solid years. There is still some debate as to whether I’ve left it yet even now, but I digress. I read ‘The Hobbit’ when I was eleven years old and avidly read as much Tolkien as I could after that, including ‘The Silmarillion’ and several volumes of ‘The Histories.’
By my thirteenth birthday I had lived in Middle-earth for two solid years. There is still some debate as to whether I’ve left it yet even now, but I digress. I read ‘The Hobbit’ when I was eleven years old and avidly read as much Tolkien as I could after that, including ‘The Silmarillion’ and several volumes of ‘The Histories.’
5/03/2010
No Windows, Please
While reading my usual list of favorite blogs, I came across this post at Pastor Sumpter's "Having Two Legs." (Those of you who read my Holy Week posts should get the Chesterton reference). Contemplating the post brought some memories back to me.
Job was one of my favorite "Bible stories" when I was little, right after my phase with the book of Esther. The part that always comes to mind, still to this day, is the very beginning when the narration brings us before God:
5/01/2010
Gentleman, n.
I have often upheld Mr. George Knightley as the definition of ‘gentleman.’ When this example is unknown in conversation, I believe there is a problem. Especially if there are young men present.
Mr. Knightley is the man of good sense and compassion. He avidly seeks out the comfort and happiness of those around him, even if it means correcting the mistakes of others. At all times honest, he is equally kindhearted.
Concerning a difficult circumstance he reminds his friend that: “you will hear only truth from me.”
Intuitively evaluating (correctly) the kind of person that is Mr. Elton: “That man is so arrogant it is a wonder he can stay on his horse.”
Regarding the negligence of a young gentleman: “There is one thing, Emma, which a man can always do, if he chooses, and that is, his duty; not by maneuvering and finessing, but by vigour and resolution.”
Mr. Knightley is the man of good sense and compassion. He avidly seeks out the comfort and happiness of those around him, even if it means correcting the mistakes of others. At all times honest, he is equally kindhearted.
Concerning a difficult circumstance he reminds his friend that: “you will hear only truth from me.”
Intuitively evaluating (correctly) the kind of person that is Mr. Elton: “That man is so arrogant it is a wonder he can stay on his horse.”
Regarding the negligence of a young gentleman: “There is one thing, Emma, which a man can always do, if he chooses, and that is, his duty; not by maneuvering and finessing, but by vigour and resolution.”
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