Lynda’s Journal<\/strong><\/h2>\nRead and Think<\/em><\/h3>\n\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>Today’s post is #701<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nMy literary journey began <\/em><\/h4>\nwith my <\/em>first published story in 1980.<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n
\u00a0Monday, June 23, 2025<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nI begin this day:<\/strong><\/p>\nEarly this morning, I was \u00a0off to a super-charged delightful beginning.
\nWhen I begin my day by reading in the Word of God, the Bible, time stands still as I discover new aspects of our collective history from the earliest time to the present day and year.<\/p>\n
Reading The Book of Joshua is so relevant to everything we are seeing and reading about now; To understand the present, we must dig into the history of events, places, people, and happenings. If we don’t investigate the history, and primary sources of a thing, we are lost at sea and misguided easily to believe false reports. Everything on this earth has a source, a history, and if you don’t put in the effort to find the beginnings of ideas, you go astray easily.<\/p>\n
Educate Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\nI was privileged to teach and lecture in the Humanities department and our students learned to seek out the primary sources – investigate the history of ideas. It is an enlightening adventure to begin to look much deeper into a thing.<\/p>\n
Read philosophy that was written at the time.<\/p>\n
Read diaries, journals, \u00a0and witnesses\u2019 reports from the place or people group you are learning about.
\nSearch out the historical context to see where the roots of this thought first begins.
\nBe determined to read and educate yourself on people and events, to see how it all began and why. Be smart.<\/p>\n
How to Read and Think<\/strong><\/p>\n__Read and research in actual books – and don’t depend on google or other sources that may not be dependable.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
__Put some energy into discovering the\u00a0 facts you need from primary sources.<\/p>\n
Thinking takes a \u00a0lot of time.\u00a0 Let your research lead you to the most reliable primary sources.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
__ Set apart a regular alone-time in every day to think.\u00a0 My best time is between 3 and 6 a.m. when the world is quiet and I am fresh and ready to read and learn. This is the time of day when I am at my best.<\/p>\n
__Go somewhere where there will be no interruptions to distract you from your search.\u00a0 Your local public library, or a\u00a0 local\u00a0 university library is the best place to begin good research on your topic.\u00a0 Another suitable place for research is the history centers and most counties or cities have them.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
__Bring home a lot of books and read them all.<\/p>\n
__Take notes and jot down the references, and page numbers so you can find them again.<\/p>\n
__Take your time and be patient.\u00a0 As you work through the literary or visual evidence in your search, you will be well rewarded with your efforts.<\/p>\n
<<<<<<<<LMcKL>>>>>>>><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nMy Bio:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nLynda McKinney Lambert writes and creates visual art from her vintage home in the Village of Wurtemburg, in Western Pennsylvania. She writes poetry and personal nonfiction essays. She currently has six published books available at all retail booksellers. Her artworks have appeared in international exhibitions, including Japan, New Guinea, Austria, and the United States.\u00a0 Lynda retired from her position as Professor of Fine Art and Humanities at Geneva College in 2008 due to profound sight loss. She invites readers to discover the subtle nuances\u00a0 and beauty of a physical and spiritual world as she weaves strands from history, nature, and her personal life experiences.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>Today’s post is #701<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nMy literary journey began <\/em><\/h4>\nwith my <\/em>first published story in 1980.<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n
\u00a0Monday, June 23, 2025<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nI begin this day:<\/strong><\/p>\nEarly this morning, I was \u00a0off to a super-charged delightful beginning.
\nWhen I begin my day by reading in the Word of God, the Bible, time stands still as I discover new aspects of our collective history from the earliest time to the present day and year.<\/p>\n
Reading The Book of Joshua is so relevant to everything we are seeing and reading about now; To understand the present, we must dig into the history of events, places, people, and happenings. If we don’t investigate the history, and primary sources of a thing, we are lost at sea and misguided easily to believe false reports. Everything on this earth has a source, a history, and if you don’t put in the effort to find the beginnings of ideas, you go astray easily.<\/p>\n
Educate Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\nI was privileged to teach and lecture in the Humanities department and our students learned to seek out the primary sources – investigate the history of ideas. It is an enlightening adventure to begin to look much deeper into a thing.<\/p>\n
Read philosophy that was written at the time.<\/p>\n
Read diaries, journals, \u00a0and witnesses\u2019 reports from the place or people group you are learning about.
\nSearch out the historical context to see where the roots of this thought first begins.
\nBe determined to read and educate yourself on people and events, to see how it all began and why. Be smart.<\/p>\n
How to Read and Think<\/strong><\/p>\n__Read and research in actual books – and don’t depend on google or other sources that may not be dependable.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
__Put some energy into discovering the\u00a0 facts you need from primary sources.<\/p>\n
Thinking takes a \u00a0lot of time.\u00a0 Let your research lead you to the most reliable primary sources.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
__ Set apart a regular alone-time in every day to think.\u00a0 My best time is between 3 and 6 a.m. when the world is quiet and I am fresh and ready to read and learn. This is the time of day when I am at my best.<\/p>\n
__Go somewhere where there will be no interruptions to distract you from your search.\u00a0 Your local public library, or a\u00a0 local\u00a0 university library is the best place to begin good research on your topic.\u00a0 Another suitable place for research is the history centers and most counties or cities have them.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
__Bring home a lot of books and read them all.<\/p>\n
__Take notes and jot down the references, and page numbers so you can find them again.<\/p>\n
__Take your time and be patient.\u00a0 As you work through the literary or visual evidence in your search, you will be well rewarded with your efforts.<\/p>\n
<<<<<<<<LMcKL>>>>>>>><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nMy Bio:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nLynda McKinney Lambert writes and creates visual art from her vintage home in the Village of Wurtemburg, in Western Pennsylvania. She writes poetry and personal nonfiction essays. She currently has six published books available at all retail booksellers. Her artworks have appeared in international exhibitions, including Japan, New Guinea, Austria, and the United States.\u00a0 Lynda retired from her position as Professor of Fine Art and Humanities at Geneva College in 2008 due to profound sight loss. She invites readers to discover the subtle nuances\u00a0 and beauty of a physical and spiritual world as she weaves strands from history, nature, and her personal life experiences.<\/p>\n
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with my <\/em>first published story in 1980.<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n
\u00a0Monday, June 23, 2025<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nI begin this day:<\/strong><\/p>\nEarly this morning, I was \u00a0off to a super-charged delightful beginning.
\nWhen I begin my day by reading in the Word of God, the Bible, time stands still as I discover new aspects of our collective history from the earliest time to the present day and year.<\/p>\n
Reading The Book of Joshua is so relevant to everything we are seeing and reading about now; To understand the present, we must dig into the history of events, places, people, and happenings. If we don’t investigate the history, and primary sources of a thing, we are lost at sea and misguided easily to believe false reports. Everything on this earth has a source, a history, and if you don’t put in the effort to find the beginnings of ideas, you go astray easily.<\/p>\n
Educate Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\nI was privileged to teach and lecture in the Humanities department and our students learned to seek out the primary sources – investigate the history of ideas. It is an enlightening adventure to begin to look much deeper into a thing.<\/p>\n
Read philosophy that was written at the time.<\/p>\n
Read diaries, journals, \u00a0and witnesses\u2019 reports from the place or people group you are learning about.
\nSearch out the historical context to see where the roots of this thought first begins.
\nBe determined to read and educate yourself on people and events, to see how it all began and why. Be smart.<\/p>\n
How to Read and Think<\/strong><\/p>\n__Read and research in actual books – and don’t depend on google or other sources that may not be dependable.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
__Put some energy into discovering the\u00a0 facts you need from primary sources.<\/p>\n
Thinking takes a \u00a0lot of time.\u00a0 Let your research lead you to the most reliable primary sources.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
__ Set apart a regular alone-time in every day to think.\u00a0 My best time is between 3 and 6 a.m. when the world is quiet and I am fresh and ready to read and learn. This is the time of day when I am at my best.<\/p>\n
__Go somewhere where there will be no interruptions to distract you from your search.\u00a0 Your local public library, or a\u00a0 local\u00a0 university library is the best place to begin good research on your topic.\u00a0 Another suitable place for research is the history centers and most counties or cities have them.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
__Bring home a lot of books and read them all.<\/p>\n
__Take notes and jot down the references, and page numbers so you can find them again.<\/p>\n
__Take your time and be patient.\u00a0 As you work through the literary or visual evidence in your search, you will be well rewarded with your efforts.<\/p>\n
<<<<<<<<LMcKL>>>>>>>><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nMy Bio:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nLynda McKinney Lambert writes and creates visual art from her vintage home in the Village of Wurtemburg, in Western Pennsylvania. She writes poetry and personal nonfiction essays. She currently has six published books available at all retail booksellers. Her artworks have appeared in international exhibitions, including Japan, New Guinea, Austria, and the United States.\u00a0 Lynda retired from her position as Professor of Fine Art and Humanities at Geneva College in 2008 due to profound sight loss. She invites readers to discover the subtle nuances\u00a0 and beauty of a physical and spiritual world as she weaves strands from history, nature, and her personal life experiences.<\/p>\n
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I begin this day:<\/strong><\/p>\n Early this morning, I was \u00a0off to a super-charged delightful beginning. Reading The Book of Joshua is so relevant to everything we are seeing and reading about now; To understand the present, we must dig into the history of events, places, people, and happenings. If we don’t investigate the history, and primary sources of a thing, we are lost at sea and misguided easily to believe false reports. Everything on this earth has a source, a history, and if you don’t put in the effort to find the beginnings of ideas, you go astray easily.<\/p>\n Educate Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n I was privileged to teach and lecture in the Humanities department and our students learned to seek out the primary sources – investigate the history of ideas. It is an enlightening adventure to begin to look much deeper into a thing.<\/p>\n Read philosophy that was written at the time.<\/p>\n Read diaries, journals, \u00a0and witnesses\u2019 reports from the place or people group you are learning about. How to Read and Think<\/strong><\/p>\n __Read and research in actual books – and don’t depend on google or other sources that may not be dependable.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n __Put some energy into discovering the\u00a0 facts you need from primary sources.<\/p>\n Thinking takes a \u00a0lot of time.\u00a0 Let your research lead you to the most reliable primary sources.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n __ Set apart a regular alone-time in every day to think.\u00a0 My best time is between 3 and 6 a.m. when the world is quiet and I am fresh and ready to read and learn. This is the time of day when I am at my best.<\/p>\n __Go somewhere where there will be no interruptions to distract you from your search.\u00a0 Your local public library, or a\u00a0 local\u00a0 university library is the best place to begin good research on your topic.\u00a0 Another suitable place for research is the history centers and most counties or cities have them.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n __Bring home a lot of books and read them all.<\/p>\n __Take notes and jot down the references, and page numbers so you can find them again.<\/p>\n __Take your time and be patient.\u00a0 As you work through the literary or visual evidence in your search, you will be well rewarded with your efforts.<\/p>\n My Bio:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Lynda McKinney Lambert writes and creates visual art from her vintage home in the Village of Wurtemburg, in Western Pennsylvania. She writes poetry and personal nonfiction essays. She currently has six published books available at all retail booksellers. Her artworks have appeared in international exhibitions, including Japan, New Guinea, Austria, and the United States.\u00a0 Lynda retired from her position as Professor of Fine Art and Humanities at Geneva College in 2008 due to profound sight loss. She invites readers to discover the subtle nuances\u00a0 and beauty of a physical and spiritual world as she weaves strands from history, nature, and her personal life experiences.<\/p>\n __<\/p>\n
\nWhen I begin my day by reading in the Word of God, the Bible, time stands still as I discover new aspects of our collective history from the earliest time to the present day and year.<\/p>\n
\nSearch out the historical context to see where the roots of this thought first begins.
\nBe determined to read and educate yourself on people and events, to see how it all began and why. Be smart.<\/p>\n<<<<<<<<LMcKL>>>>>>>><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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