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 →
Sabbatical Grump-date
Yes, grump-date. I've been struggling to get the last big project done before I go off on retreat to do the major writing portion of this sabbatical. And for the last two days one thing after another has decided to be uncooperative. As of today it's clear I'm not going to get the last of... Continue Reading →
General Update Post
I know I haven't posted in a while. Trying to get things in good order before my spiritual retreat next week has really been chewing up my days. I think the final products of this phase are turning out pretty well. But that's why the Phlipside scripts haven't been put up and I haven't posted... Continue Reading →
Sabbatical video check week 6
My sabbatical is drawing to an end. Here's my latest check in on what's going on and how I'm feeling.
Reviews – Bagger Vance and Voodoo History
Slowly working through the very long list of movies I want to see that is otherwise known as my Netflix queue. I've wanted to see this one for a while. Perfect to get me into mental position to go out and chase that little white ball this summer. The Legend of Bagger Vance - (Yes,... Continue Reading →
Sabbatical – On Obedience
I began this week talking about "discipline", a word with very negative connotations for many in our society. My suggestion was that we simply find the terminology that works best for us. Whatever works for you in talking about a routine of faith practice. For me that is an term with long history in our... Continue Reading →
