The word Colloquia (or Colloquim) is a word that Thomas Jefferson was very familiar with. It means: pertaining to common conversation, or to mutual discourse". Thomas Jefferson was part of a club where when the men were together they would discuss the classics and literature each of them was studying. Often times it was not necessarily the reading that brought forth great thoughts but the discussing of the books. Discussing brought them to newer heights in their understanding of themselves and the world they belonged to.
I once read a classic book where I did not feel a connection with it and had a hard time understanding it's depth . When I attended the discussion I discovered that the book was all about leadership. I then wanted to go back and read it again with that perspective in order to gain more from it! Through others insight it gave me what I needed for my life!
I invite you to come to our monthly book discussions. Your insight might help some one else. Some of the books we are reading this semester are specific to helping us understand the TJed principles in order to build our community and have a Commonwealth school here!
Click the links on the side to get a jump start and order your book for next month so you have enough time to read it!
Love you all and can't wait to meet you!
You are going to be such an asset and blessing to so many homeschooling families in the area! I'm excited by all you are doing! Can't wait to learn more.
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled that you are a take charge kind of gal. I have wished for a few years to start a group like this but due to commitments I was unable to. Thanks for starting us off!!
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