Had a good nights sleep. I hung a mirror in the den and worked in the garden. Today is a red letter day for me as I finished reading the Bible. Our stake president had challenged us to read the scriptures every day. I started last January and by reading 10 pages a day I was able to complete the Bible today.
Tomorrow I shall start in the Book of Mormon. I expect to complete all the standard works before Christmas. I found the Old Testament to be most difficult to understand but enjoyed the New Testament. My favorite book was the Gospel according to St John.May 14, 1979
Played golf. Went to a movie in the evening, "Going Home". Did not enjoy it...too sexy and violent. Left a bad taste in my mouth.
May 27, 1979
We attended Education Days. Prof. Hunsaker was the guest speaker. His theme was, "The Pursuit of Excellence". It was most stimulating and motivating. One of the finest talks I have ever heard. He inspired me to read Paradise Lost by John Milton, one of the greatest poets in the English language. May 28
I spent a quiet evening at home reading Paradise Lost by a cozy fire.
In deciding what writings from Dads journal to include (Moms also), I will be choosing pieces that reflect Dad's thoughts more than his actions. However there are times when his actions reflect his thoughts, intentions, resolves and in short his character. This post is an example of that - showing what Dad was like and how he is an example of how he does what he makes up his mind to do and what kinds of books/entertainment he chooses to spend hi time on.
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