Photo of the Week, 21 December 2014
For all of my students, far and wide, now and then.
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Tag Archives: Peace
Sabbatical update, 90 day edition
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
Thank Goodness It’s Monday
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
Photo of the Week, 16 September 2012
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.
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National Photo Month, 5/23/12 edition
Valley of the Kings, or the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, Theban Hills, Egypt, May 23, 2008. [Image credit: Amy Darnell]
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Create. Make art. Repeat.
As I head to a Performing Artists retreat, the call to create resonates with me especially and particularly.
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National Photo Month, 5/21/12 edition
The Nile River, May 21, 2008. Cool. [Image credit: Amy Darnell]
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National Photo Month, 5/17/12 edition
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]
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Photo of the Week, 5 February 2012
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
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Photo of the Week, 15 January 2012
Fact.
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