Photo of the Week, 21 December 2014
For all of my students, far and wide, now and then.
For all of my students, far and wide, now and then.
I know that you’ve been waiting to know how I’m doing on my four goals for sabbatical. Well, I’m behind in some areas and way ahead in others. C’est la vie. Books read: 1. The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin 2. … Continue reading
I know the expression is T.G.I.F. in honor of the end of the traditional work week, but for a while now I’ve thought I should give thanks for Monday, give thanks for the beginning of the work week. I figured … Continue reading
With the protests and demonstrations in Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and elsewhere this week, I couldn’t help but share this photo. I don’t even know when or where I found it, but it’s message seems appropriate.
Valley of the Kings, or the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, Theban Hills, Egypt, May 23, 2008. [Image credit: Amy Darnell]
As I head to a Performing Artists retreat, the call to create resonates with me especially and particularly.
The Nile River, May 21, 2008. Cool. [Image credit: Amy Darnell]
Josef Miles gave his mother, Patty Akrouche, an early Mother’s Day present this past weekend. I think he gave us all something quite precious. For more about Josef you can read this report from NPR. [Image credit: Patty Akrouche]
This is in response, perhaps, to a colleague looking at my office door and saying, “We might be working with a revolutionary.” “Our problems stem from our acceptance of this filthy, rotten system.” Dorothy Day
Fact.