February 2014 - 'Unbroken'

If I had to compose a reading list for the year, I'd be off to a pretty good start. Aside from particular scriptures that I've been savoring, I have stumbled upon, as well as have been handed some pretty inspiring reads.
Unbroken  by Laura Hilldebrand is going to prove I am sure to knock my socks off. The first 2 chapters have seem to hit close to home. I love the joy of track and running  proving to be a tool for success. I love the WWII era, as it proved to be one of clarity of right and wrong, unlike our present post-modern, shake things up, 'change is good' way of thinking. I likewise believe there are some attributes that start early. There is no way to know how one's early character, determined by nature or nurture either one, will sustain one. This book and story telling of success will no doubt be the stuff that will inspire, even in February.
I'll throw in the movie, 'Monuments Men'. I took Jack to see it Saturday night, my valentine date.  With the usual gratuitous non-sense left out, I only wish they'd left out the profane use of Jesus name. Reality may have been, but it would be so nice if it could be shown to children, in a public school settling, instead of 'Dispicable Me, II'? 'Monuments Men' was stellar in inspiration. It reminds me of another book I've yet to finish, by Nancy Pearson, Saving Leonardo. One may think I've decided to champion art, but this is not my point. It is the message, surprisingly George Clooney delivered while trying to encourage his men. It is the culture that we were fighting for, that which the creative soul has created, the outpouring of the mind- sculpture, paintings, music-.

For now we look forward to events that will honor our fallen heroes.