Tuesday, May 08, 2012

The Roots of American Order Book Club
Chapter XI - Declaration and Constitution

Still reading along with Cindy's online book club and enjoying Kirk's perspective on American Order, I have today neither witty summary nor succinct acrostic for my friends.


However, I do have some links to share.


Here's the one for Hillsdale College's online course on the U.S. Constitution.  I think Brandy of Afterthoughts knows about it.  Every Hillsdale graduate must take a course similar to this one.  As of Saturday, May 12th, we (graduates ourselves) will have graduated four daughters from Hillsdale College.


Here's a review of Dr Larry Arnn's, Hillsdale College President, newest book, The Founders' Key.


Here's a You Tube version of a lecture by the same title.  DD#4 sang with the Chamber Choir for this event.


While we know that the chapter is an essay about two historical documents, I hear the double entendre in the title.  I'm referring to another meaning for *constitution* - that is, the physical character of the body, as to strength and health, etc.


And for *declaration* - something that is announced, avowed, or proclaimed.


What exactly constitutes Americans?


What are we declaring?


For some, it is a far cry from what was intended originally.


For others, we have a duty to uphold (rebuild) our foundations.


So, I *read* 


and thereby *lead*.




PS  One more link for those of you who may not have figured me out yet  ;-)
One of my previous employers wrote a book about the U.S. Constitution.  Here's a link to my most recent reference to it.


PPS  Something to think about ~ While Dr Kirk taught serminar-type classes on a regular basis at Hillsdale College (and other institutions), he never sought tenure at any institution, preferring to earn his living *independently* (no strings attached).

4 comments:

  1. Hey! Congratulations to you on ALL of your graduates. Whew...you did it!
    I hope the graduation weekend is wonderful!
    xx

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    1. Thanks, Renae! Everything went smoothly with an outdoor ceremony (cloudy, no rain, cool temp). We completed the celebration with dinner at Win Schuler's. Wonderful all around!

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  2. I look forward to checking out all these fabulous links. :)

    I really hope that online Constitution course is around when my children are older...I'd like to require it for high school graduation!

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    1. It really is amazing what is available online/on the internet these days. More than enough good choices to ensure fine schooling..... with a little help from discriminating parents ;-)

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