#335

I am bummed with myself. I was planning to write about Halloween and it's roots in Samhain. Super fun Celtic history. But the girls last few hours of awake time were frustrating. So after their bedtime, I zoned out and read about James Garfield. 

Tomorrow. Then is when you will get a great history lesson. 

But, while we are talking about history. I told J earlier that I want to go back to school. Because I am a nerd and love to learn. And because I had always assumed that I would go to college and get a degree. And I am still having trouble giving up that dream. 

I would love to study history. American history. To learn as much as possible about my country's beginnings. But what would I do with that. Teach? I am not a good teacher. And I do not want to work and have someone else watch my daughters. 

So why go back to school? For a piece of paper? I could go to the library and bookstore and educate myself on the things I want to learn. And when my daughters are in school, I can get a lowly time filler job that allows me to be there for them. 

The thought of college still tempts me though. 

But I read my book about our 20th president and enjoyed it. Immensely. This guy was a crazy awesome guy. He didn't have high political aspirations, and actually was mad about his nomination to presidency. But he had grace and accepted what was asked of him. 

About political aspirations,  he said he would not promote himself and petition for a higher position. He also said he would not commit to another man and his ideals. His approach to running for office was such an amazing contrast to the things we see today. 

Oh, to be alive in a time when men leading our country had integrity!