my expiring semi-sabbatical
My semi-sabbatical is nearing its end. The next season of my work life is almost in place, light is just around the corner, excitement all around, and I’ll let you know what’s up as soon as it’s official. Video blogged...
Monthly Archive: October 2006
the quotable Chuang
Me? Quotable? I’m not much for sound bites, and haven’t figured out (or tried all that hard) at wordsmithing for limited-time media. Now, on the other hand my son Jeremiah, was quoted eccentrically in today’s Washington Post’s KidPost page, featuring...
lunching, theologizing, contexualizing
I just lunched with Stephen “faithmaps” Shields at Sierras Grill (in an obscure rural location near the I-495 & I-95, Maryland’s own quasi- mixing bowl). Delicious food and great company! And like good bloggers, and to make good on my...
enough with disagreements already
While attending a family friend’s wedding reception last weekend, I sat near a person learning improv comedy. One of the basic principles in improv is “Yes, and” — this opens up dialogue and keeps the comedic flow going. The thing...
NT Wright at Georgetown
Hear N.T. Wright in person at the next Veritas Forum at Georgetown University (Washington, DC): Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense Friday, October 20, 2006 7:30pm St. William’s Chapel, Copley Hall N.T. Wright, Bishop of Durham
work at home meetup
This next season of my work life will involve working from home, telecommuting from a home office. While I prefer working in a noisy environment like a Wifi-hotspot, be it Starbucks or Mayorga, power outlets are sometimes scarce and coffee...
nervous like Barney Fife
Appreciate the emails and phone calls from many during my past week’s stress-inducing incident. Good to know who my real virtual friends are 🙂 I am now sleeping better, and life is beginning to feel normal, even though the incident...