However long the class was on Wednesday, I enjoyed the material. I found it interesting how most of the arts were copied and either used over again or greatly improved upon. The arts really tell the story of the people. It tells of their dreams, beliefs, and fears.
I am also taking Teaching of the Living Prophets this term. This last week, I learned how important it is to listen to, know, and heed the words of the living prophet. Ancient prophets and others who have passed on are important to remember, but the living prophet teaches us what we need to know right now. Those that have passed on cannot. In a way, I can relate that to the humanities. It is important to know the ancient arts and be familiar with them, but how much more important is it to know and understand today's arts? We are a part of today, we live today, not yesterday and therefore must understand today's arts to do so.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Air Show Last Weekend In Rexburg, ID
Last week, my wife, Rachel, and I went to an air show in Rexburg, ID last weekend. We were visiting my brother and his wife and they mentioned the show. It was the first time I had been to one. It took place at the airport and we were able to sit about 100 feet from the runway!
They airplanes they had included several WWII fighters and some other stunt planes. To be so close to the airplanes and around a lot of people was wonderful. We really enjoyed ourselves.
The weather was a little overcast, but it was still warm. We took Trevor, our 4 month old son, and he did pretty well with all the really load noise from the airplane. A lady and her kids started to talk to Trevor while we were in line for snow cones. It was funny how she was talking to him (you know, the way almost everyone talks to babies).
Everyone was polite, the atmosphere was great, and we had a great view. I hope I can go to more air shows in the future.
They airplanes they had included several WWII fighters and some other stunt planes. To be so close to the airplanes and around a lot of people was wonderful. We really enjoyed ourselves.
The weather was a little overcast, but it was still warm. We took Trevor, our 4 month old son, and he did pretty well with all the really load noise from the airplane. A lady and her kids started to talk to Trevor while we were in line for snow cones. It was funny how she was talking to him (you know, the way almost everyone talks to babies).
Everyone was polite, the atmosphere was great, and we had a great view. I hope I can go to more air shows in the future.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
A New Start
I'm looking forward to starting a new blog. I've tried to make my own over a year ago and the first post was the last. Ha, Ha. The purpose of this blog is to share experiences I have in my life with people and the humanities in hopes of better understanding the world and myself. I hope this is fun for anyone who reads my experiences and that we can all share what we have learned and enrich each other's lives.
I believe that a study of the humanities will change the way that we look at life. It will make us rounded and better able to think for ourselves creatively and decisively.
The two pictures below are of buildings designed by architect Frank Owen Gehry. I saw the second picture in a Civil Engineering seminary over a year ago. I like how Mr. Gehry thinks outside the box to show a new kind of architecture that is eye catching.
Frank Owen Gehry building, Der Neue Zollhof, Düsseldorf, Germany
Czech Republic: Prague: Dancing House
I believe that a study of the humanities will change the way that we look at life. It will make us rounded and better able to think for ourselves creatively and decisively.
The two pictures below are of buildings designed by architect Frank Owen Gehry. I saw the second picture in a Civil Engineering seminary over a year ago. I like how Mr. Gehry thinks outside the box to show a new kind of architecture that is eye catching.
Frank Owen Gehry building, Der Neue Zollhof, Düsseldorf, Germany
Czech Republic: Prague: Dancing House
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