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SHIELD at the End
Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD wrapped up its seven-season run tonight doing what it’s done best: playing by its own rules. While there was one big nod to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it was more about science than characters. Still, the … Continue reading
Preparing for the End of SHIELD
ABC finally took put together a better “series finale” trailer for Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD. It includes the short clip from last week but also has an extended introduction that highlights some key moments from some of the current cast. … Continue reading
The Better Offering
I don’t follow many online newsletters, though I do like the comment. I follow Matthew Anderson’s because he regularly talks through “Christian ethics” in a way that doesn’t happen as well as often. One of my favorite parts of his … Continue reading
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Summer’s (TV Season) Ending
Well, the two network shows that have carried me through the summer are coming to an end next week. First up is the conclusion of Stargirl on the CW and DC Universe app. The show has been a great blend … Continue reading
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Concurrently Speaking
We started a second week of preparation for the new school year today. There are just so many things to take care of: cleaning out the gym after last week’s gatherings, checking in with student leaders, nurturing vital friendships, and … Continue reading
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Like Learning at the Kitchen Table
I feel like I spend a good chunk of my time in meetings as a naysayer, as a “wait a minute and slow down” kind of guy. It’s not because I want to be a killjoy, not that I want … Continue reading
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Grace, Forgiveness, the Engine
From a recent post by Alan Jacobs concerning the school he teaches at and the issue of racial reconciliation: Christianity has a lot to say about sin, repentance, and forgiveness. It tells us that we all sin. It tells us … Continue reading
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Between the Soup and the Sushi
Tuesday was my first day back full-time to school. After the last meeting, I headed downtown to grab some sushi for dinner. The kind folks at Ahi and Vegetable add a salad and miso soup to their meals, so I … Continue reading
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On the Edge
It’s an odd thing, waiting on the edge of a storm. But that’s where we’re at as we wait to see what becomes of Hurricane Douglas. Yesterday was my first official full day back at work. It was the first … Continue reading
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Before Trapping a Space Robot . . .
There were two really good moments in this week’s Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD. One of them I’m going to hold off on just a little bit longer. The first, though, is the clip below. Just before the moment goes romantic … Continue reading
Space Enough, and Time 