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The Christian Humanist Podcast- Episode 67.2: Good News for Anxious Christians
- Episode 67.1: The Office of Assertion
- Episode 67.03: The Best Music of 2011
- Episode 67.02: St. Nicholas at Nicea
- Episode 67.01: Singing Faith
- Episode 67: A Christmas Carol
- Episode 66: Desert Island Books
- Episode 65: Academic Conferences
- Episode 64: Environmentalism
- Episode 63.11: Technical Difficulties
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Monthly Archives: December 2008
Conceding Defeat
I’ve had a good streak of consecutive posting days, but tonight I head into the mountains of West Virginia for six days.? I just don’t think I can get in a post a day there.? So goodbye, streak.
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Christmas in Oakland City
Merry Christmas to everyone.? I’m about to turn in after a long day of visiting with family, but I might wake up early enough tomorrow to write a bit about our travels.
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Things I’ve Done
I don’t know if I’ve ever done a “meme” before, but I saw this one over at i wonder as i wander, and it looked fun for a Christmas Eve post, so here it is! (I believe the idea is … Continue reading
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Ain’t It the Truth
Teaching Index I’ve got little to add to this Ph.D comic.? Enjoy.
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Proselytizing and the Character of History
El Ick’s blog recently had quite an interesting conversation about differences between proselytizing (a word for which I always need spell check) and conversation, and rather than write long paragraphs? in his comments bar, I figured I’d write this here … Continue reading
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Taking Heidegger up to Indiana
So here I am in Plainfield, I hope.? As you might have surmised, I’m writing this in Georgia but scheduling it for the day after we’re supposed to drive. On the last few trips I’ve brought some sort of epic … Continue reading
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Consolation League?
Well, my mostly-neglected Fantasy Football team failed to make the real playoffs.? I suppose it’s not entirely bad to be seeded well in the consolation playoffs. Perhaps next season I’ll have a bit more time to fiddle with such things.
I’m Not Going to San Francisco
I got word yesterday that in fact I’ll not be getting an MLA interview from Wheaton College.? 160 applicants, 40 interviews.? I’m guessing that most if not all of those 40 had Ph.D’s in hand.? Ah, well.? It was a … Continue reading
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Me? A Humanist?
Folks write all the time about the bizarre ads that gmail pops up alongside their messages, and this post is going to be another instance of the same.? I was reading my emails this afternoon when, glancing over to the … Continue reading
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Micah’s Stage Triumph
Micah Says Moo Perhaps some day I’ll figure out how to put vid clips on the blog itself, but for now, just link to YouTube, eh?
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Athens Christian Church Christmas Pageant 2008
I finally got some pictures off of my camera onto the family computer, and these are from the Athens Christian Church Christmas Play from December 15, 2008.? I realize the selection is somewhat Micah-centric, but whaddya gonna do? If I … Continue reading
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Micah Gets the Loot
Following our recently-established tradition, we opened up Christmas presents here in Georgia the Saturday before departing for the North. Here are some pictures of Micah enjoying his haul. Christmas Presents 2008
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My Last Sunday School Lesson of 2008
I just uploaded my fifth and final “History of Christmas” handout to the Sunday school page, and I’m feeling good about it.? It hasn’t been my best series of Sunday school lessons, but I think that’s a function of the … Continue reading
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Who Gets Paid?
The same political faction that was clamoring to preserve the part of a financial sector bailout package that keeps CEO salaries as high as CEO’s can manage, unhindered by the will of the plebs, mere months ago, is now blocking … Continue reading
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Seven Days to Liftoff
This time next week I’ll be packing and (hopefully) sleeping to get ready for the long trip north.? Lots of driving.? Lots of driving. But it’ll be good.
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Another Day Playing Dad
Here I am, another day of grading and dissertating and everything else lost.? My boy’s got the barking cough, the croup, whatever you call it, along with a fever, and I’ve been home with a contagious but very active boy … Continue reading
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Micah, Santa, and More Museum Pics
This last Saturday, we went to the Interactive Neighborhood for Kids in Gainesville, and guess who we ran into? From 2008 Santa at the Museum
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Milton’s 400th
I just hope I look as good when I get to be 400. I would like to keep my eyesight, though.? No guarantees there, though–I’m spending the day grading freshman portfolios. Happy Birthday, Milton.
Changing Subscriptions
For several years now I’ve been reading every month’s Harper’s magazine, and I’ve lost no confidence in that publication.? Digesting its substantial essays every month not only gave me food for thought but reminded me that there are in fact … Continue reading
Christmas Card Photo Session
Not all my readers, alas, will be getting Christmas cards from the Gilmours in the mail, so I offer these to you as an alternative: just pick your two favorite, post them into a word processor file, and fold in … Continue reading
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