How do adults actually find time to read in their daily lives? In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, we dive into the real-life reading habits of classical educators and reading enthusiasts. From favorite routines and seasonal shifts to juggling multiple books and audiobooks, we share practical tips and honest reflections on making reading a sustainable part of adult life. Whether you’re looking to build a daily habit, figure out how to quit a book guilt-free, or find ways to track your reading progress, this episode has insights to inspire and encourage you.

*What We're Reading* from This Episode:

_The Thread That Runs So True_—Jesse Stuart (Paul)

_Moby Dick_—Herman Melville (Tanya)

_How to Think like Shakespeare_—Scott L. Newstok (Martin)

In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, we take a hard look at the role of technology in education—especially in classrooms committed to classical learning. Should students be using AI to write papers? Does screen time impact a child's ability to read, reason, and remember? And how do schools draw the line between helpful tools and harmful shortcuts?

From calculators to ChatGPT, the conversation covers the real effects of tech in schools, how it shapes student thinking, and why some classical educators are going “back to the books.” Whether you're a parent, teacher, or student, this episode challenges the idea that more technology always means better learning.

*What We're Reading* from This Episode:

_The Snare_—Rafael Sabatini (Paul)

_Moby Dick_—Herman Melville (Tanya)

_The Greeks and the Irrational_—E.R. Dodds (Martin)

_The Story of Themistocles_—Plutarch (Martin)

What does The Lord of the Rings teach us about self-denial? In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, the team explores the virtue of temperance—what it is, why it matters, and how it's portrayed in literature. From Frodo’s resistance to the Ring to Peter Rabbit’s disobedience and Lassie’s heart-wrenching goodbye, we unpack how stories shape our understanding of restraint. Drawing from classical and Christian thought, we examine how temperance forms character and helps us live rightly ordered lives.