On Oxford’s Very Short Introductions
Today I write just to share a tip. It’s a tip I found in the reading list I received for my studies in Creative Writing at Oxford (glad to have […]
Category Archives: Bar Conversations and Cheap Advice
In the Groove
I ran into an old acquaintance in the grocery store recently. We hadn’t seen each other in almost twenty years when we were students at the same college. He had […]
(Why) We Need Sin
I spent part of this morning on sin. Not actively sinning, I should hasten to add, although I probably accrued a few transgressions before breakfast. But I’m referring to a […]
Save the Pigs
Some churches have the best locations. When I lived on the west coast I would gaze longingly at the sight of little churches with ocean views or in the heart of […]
Read a biography this summer
One of my life principles are: competent people are competent also at getting rest and recharging. To be constantly busy does not mean we are productive. It’s just being busy, […]
Don’t Do Stupid Stuff
Some time ago, back when Barack Obama was still president, I read that one of the phrases that guided the workings of his White House was “don’t do stupid stuff”. […]
What do you want to be when you grow up?
“What do you want to be when you grown up?” This question is the favorite for primary school programs and end-of-academic year reflection. The wording gets nuanced as you get […]
