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Beyond Information and Skill
Now that the school year is over, I have the time to think through changes for classes in the fall. I recently tracked down my copy of Stratford Caldecott’s The Beauty of the Word. Written from a particularly Catholic perspective, … Continue reading
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The Problem with Technology (or the problem with us)
I’m still slowly making my way through Jaron Lanier’s book on social media. At the same time, I’m revisiting the fourth season of The Office, which many people seem to consider the show’s best season. It’s interesting to see how … Continue reading
On Preaching
I’ll be preaching at church this Sunday, my second time since our pastor resigned a few months ago. It’s always tricky for me to speak in front of a congregation, partially because I spend so much time in front of … Continue reading
Surveying Howards End
It was the book’s key phrase, “Only Connect,” that led me to purchase a copy of E. M. Forster’s Howards End a few years ago. I forget what writing about community included the quote, but it was more than enough to … Continue reading
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Chesterton Gladly
Today marked the birthday of one of my favorite authors, G. K. Chesterton. To mark the occasion, a number of fans on Twitter shared how they were introduced to the early-20th century author. For many it was their involvement with … Continue reading
Sunday’s Best: Scrubbing Shakespeare
Perhaps Lady Macbeth has nothing on Paige Fox? This week’s FoxTrot by Bill Amend. (image from gocomics.com)
Parks and Real Affection
A few weeks ago I asked my students a round of questions about marriage and friendship. As is often the case with seniors, the answers were interesting. A couple of kids, quite out of the blue, decided to answer my … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Television
Tagged 30 Rock, Community, CS Lewis, Parks and Recreation, The Office
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It’s Not Easy Being a Star Wars Story
Last night I caught a last-minute early showing of Solo: A Star Wars Story. I had kind of talked myself out of any early showing. Buzz around the movie had been mediocre at best. There had been some drama behind … Continue reading
The Bluths Meet the Skywalkers?
How have I missed this for three weeks? It’s a brilliant cut and narration by Ron Howard, who brings together two of the best “family” franchises in a great way. I’ll be back later tonight for a quick review of … Continue reading
Final Exam Equivocations
Today was a classroom wrap for me. The tests have been graded, paperwork turned in, and final questions asked. Now it’s a matter of one more chapel and beginning the planning for next year. But there are still tests and … Continue reading
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Space Enough, and Time 