"The Well-Educated Mind"

Reading a book about reading books. Would that be termed "meta-literacy"?!?! Anyway, according to its subtitle, it is "A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had." I (Suzi) am remarkably FOR classical education in this technological age (or ANY age for that matter). That is only one branch in the tree of education that is in my thoughts. One bit of encouragement I found in this text, was that serious, thought-provoking and mind enlarging reading is not an easy task for anyone. It can be practiced over time and become easier, but it is not an in-born talent of sorts. It also solidified some of my views on the self-education process: 1. Read a text through, even if you have questions. It is better to have a small grasp on the author's purpose and understanding than no grasp at all. Make note of questions, but keep reading. You may find the answers later on in the grand scheme of things. 2. Keep a journal. "You remember what you write." Scientists track their experiments/studies through written word, history is recorded through written word, etc, etc. And the list could continue. Great reading!