september 25/ slowing down

 JOURNAL TOPIC:

Comedian Steven Wright once said, "I bought a microwave fireplace. Now I can sit in front of the fire for the evening -- in six minutes." In 21st century American culture, we are used to doing everything in a hurry. But some experiences are WAY better when we take our time. (Think about it: if you're hurrying to get to the end of a kiss, you're kissing the wrong person.) These experiences improve our lives by allowing us to focus and really connect with what we're doing. What are some things in your life that are worth taking your time on? 

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Choose your own topic.

AGENDA:

1. Journal
2. Discussion of the symbolism and characters in "Young Goodman Brown"
3. That's it. In light of what I learned this week, we're slowing down too.

PLEASE: 1. Post your notes on the characters of "Young Goodman Brown" (title: YGB/CHARACTERS). If it helps you to frame your blog post as the answer to a question, try this: How do the characters of "Young Goodman Brown" help communicate the author's ideas about good and evil?