I was going to talk about the monster spewing oil into the Gulf. But, nearby, other folks bum rushed the show! When you’ve got ministers acting like characters from a Ray Bradbury novel, how can you let that pass? Let’s talk about the imminent, old-fashioned, low-tech book burning. Am I wrong, or did I think […]
We re-defined and re-asserted the meaning of America this summer: A mosque; a community center; a place to hang; Goodbye to propositions; Monsters at the bottom of the sea; Trumpet drones and quivering lips at futbol games; 5 years after the storm; new civil rights at Lincoln’s feet; vampires as honest citizens; war; peace. I’ll […]
Do this checklist with your roommate or a new friend. Challenge yourself, go places, and get a few things done.
Walking around New York and chatting with folks nearby makes me feel like I’m home, again – the familiar accents and swagger; I heard some Billy Joel on the Island; can watch a decent handball game; catch a real slice; and, finally, someone gives me a smile of solidarity when I ask about the Mets. […]
More bones for banks; too few jobs; tea parties and their expression; elections; foursquare, iPhones, and Androids – oh my! Massive oil spills, migration issues, low approval ratings, and travels with LeBron – whew! (And, a movie about heists and dreams takes us to a new level of coolness.) The coffee has been on ice, […]
Today America celebrates the bold move — a move that made a King and a nation say, “Oh no they didn’t!” We reminded the King that we were free and that we would let no one turn Us around, or say otherwise. One hundred years ago, more enviable boldness that could get you killed. Much […]
There is no frigate like a book To take us lands away, Nor any coursers like a page Of prancing poetry. This traverse may the poorest take Without oppress of toll; How frugal is the chariot That bears a human soul! Emily Dickinson A few from last summer that I should have finished: New reads: […]
At this morning’s Senior Breakfast, Vice President Pohl and Dean Elmore asked those in attendance to participate in a text poll regarding their plans post-graduation. Here are the much-awaited results: If you haven’t already, we encourage you to complete the senior survey, sponsored by Vice President Pohl’s office. The results will be used to better […]
Last get together of the semester. See you from 3-5 pm in the Howard Thurman Center. I’ll bring the coffee and cookies, you bring the topic. Peace.
A video post sparks this week’s conversation: Meet me this afternoon in the Howard Thurman Center to talk about whether religion might be the most important issue of our times. I’ll be there from 3-5 p.m. with plenty of cookies and coffee. What is religion? Can you be religious without religion? Can you do good […]