alone in the big city
I’ve been coming to New York City in the spring for almost 20 years, usually to attend and often to … Continue reading alone in the big city
Category: teaching
beginnings and benedictions
May we all be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. May we roar with the Lion of Judah and rest in the Lamb of God. Deliver us from temptation. Lead us beside still waters. Continue reading beginnings and benedictions
the cheat sheet
I’m speaking at 2011 Wordcamp Detroit this weekend, a gathering of bloggers using the Wordpress content management system. As a convenience for participants (and you), I’m posting here some links and resources I referred to. Continue reading the cheat sheet
to tweet, or not to tweet
To reflect in concise ways is becoming a necessary and important skill Continue reading to tweet, or not to tweet
all the news unfit to print
If we are going to sustain a democracy, we need accurate information to make thoughtful decision of our own. It’s more complex than “just the facts,” perhaps, but it is also more important than it’s true because I think it’s true. Continue reading all the news unfit to print
a university of porches
As the school year approaches, we’ve had several college students with us this week, either for dinner or spending the night.
Last night there were six of them sitting on our front porch after supper, sipping tea and talking about things that matter. I like that about our front porch. And I like that about tea. They both encourage meaningful conversation.
dear unhappy student
Thank you for bringing your concern about your grade to my attention.
The grade has been changed to the grade you felt you deserved, and was in fact the grade you earned. The discrepancy you noted regarding the group project was a valid one. The worksheet you say your friends don’t remember was a real one, however. Continue reading “dear unhappy student”
