Secondary – December 3

“Words, as is well known, are the great foes of reality.” -Joseph Conrad, born this date in 1857. Think of the worst thing you’ve ever done, and then describe it in words that make it seem as if it’s no big deal.

Secondary – December 2

If you could make a 30-second statement to every person in the world simultaneously, what would you say?

Secondary – December 1

On this date in 1955, Rosa Parks  was arrested when she refused to give up her city bus seat to a white man. Describe the law or rule today do you think is so wrong or unfair that people should refuse to comply with it, and what might happen if they did.

Secondary – November 30

“Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.” -Jonathan Swift, born on this date in 1667. Explain what this quote by the author of Gulliver’s Travels means to you.

Secondary – November 29

“The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.” -Madeleine L’Engle, born on this date in 1918. As your 80-year-old self, explain what age you think you’ll most like to have been.

Secondary – November 28

English author of the allegorical The Pilgrim’s Progress John Bunyan was born on this date in 1628. He once said, “If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot.” What does this idea mean to you?

Secondary – November 27

“The delights of self-discovery are always available.” -Gail Sheehy, born this date in 1937. What do you have left to discover about yourself, and why haven’t you discovered it yet?

Secondary – November 26

On this date in 1922, British archaeologists Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon entered the tomb of King Tutankhamen — the first visitors in more than 3,000 years. What discovery would be as momentous to you, and why would it be so important?