I want you to watch the first segment of this video clip from Fox News. That way you'll see what was actually said rather than relying on me: So a couple points: There is a certain amount of tongue in cheek here but I believe two of the three commentators do basically agree with the... Continue Reading →
Sabbatical reading
Couldn't spend all of my time working on the paper or worshipping so I took advantage of the small but diverse library at Holy Cross. Between Tuesday and Saturday I bumped off the following books: The Lighthouse by P.D.James - This is one of her Dalgliesh series of which I may have read one before... Continue Reading →
Sabbatical wrap up Part first
While my sabbatical time is at an end I still have some things to share here. I'll try and move them along over the next couple weeks. On the whole it was wonderful. A time of rest, a time of reflection, a time of learning and of growth. But now it's back into the office. ... Continue Reading →
It is Done
The first draft of the sabbatical project writing is complete. I will have to add a short bibliography but I'm not worried about that. I have accomplished what I came here to do. The feeling is one of great joy. Whatever judgement of value comes is of no concern. This is a good expression of... Continue Reading →
Hmmm, is it a sign?
I made a commitment to myself NOT to check in on Facebook during my time at Holy Cross. I have been closing the window that opens on my start up pages automatically. It just dawned on me that the Facebook tab has been reading "This Page Cannot Be Found" all week. Somebody's been helping me... Continue Reading →
OMG – Bad writing
This may be the worst piece of writing I've come across in a best selling novel in many years. I'll spare the author the ignominy of naming the book from which it comes : "He was probably in his late fifties, gangly as a praying mantis, with a comely face full of tight features. Dark... Continue Reading →
Sabbatrical update
I'm growing a little frustrated since I'm told that these posts are NOT showing up on my Facebook profile in a timely manner. Facebook and this blog seem to get along just fine for weeks at a time then suddenly stop speaking. It's unfortunate that they've chosen this moment to misbehave. I hope it will... Continue Reading →
Reflection – On the sabbatical
My time of sabbatical is rapidly coming to an end. It officially ends tomorrow but I won't be back till Sunday. Back in the office on Monday. So what did I get out of all of this? Time to truly re-charge my "batteries". I'm feeling better at this time of year than I have in... Continue Reading →
First Thoughts from the Monastery
Just some of the things that first came to me: Dere's Wimmen here! Don't know why that surprised me but it did. There are at least as many female guests as male. There's a Habitat for Humanity meeting of some kind going on. A bunch of these folks seem to be from near Easton Maryland. ... Continue Reading →
Sabbatical – My spiritual retreat begins
Well the final week has begun. I will spend this last time on a spiritual retreat focused on writing up my project at Holy Cross Monastery in West Park NY. The setting is beautiful (this is the church at right where I've worshiped twice so far). The grounds look pretty much like what you'd expect... Continue Reading →
