It’s all about me
—Originally published in The Wake Weekly, 6 October 2011— I heard that a lot when I was little. My mom and her friends (and even my dad) would sometimes jokingly exclaim, “It’s all about me!” They knew, however, that it
It’s all about me
—Originally published in The Wake Weekly, 6 October 2011— I heard that a lot when I was little. My mom and her friends (and even my dad) would sometimes jokingly exclaim, “It’s all about me!” They knew, however, that it
Friendship moves towards
—Originally published in The Wake Weekly, 15 September 2011— I love friends. In fact, today I was just discussing with someone at work about how I talk on the phone instead of taking cigarette breaks — because I prefer people
Friendship moves towards
—Originally published in The Wake Weekly, 15 September 2011— I love friends. In fact, today I was just discussing with someone at work about how I talk on the phone instead of taking cigarette breaks — because I prefer people
Satisfaction in Christ
—Originally published in The Wake Weekly, 25 August 2011— My mother was in the hospital recently for what some people wanted to tell me was a routine surgery, or not a big deal. I feel like any surgery performed on my
Satisfaction in Christ
—Originally published in The Wake Weekly, 25 August 2011— My mother was in the hospital recently for what some people wanted to tell me was a routine surgery, or not a big deal. I feel like any surgery performed on my
The value of variety
Close to my heart, and definitely ingrained in my memory, the principles of art are an often forgotten and seldom practiced rule for creativity. My mom, one of my few creative heros, practices it regularly in the way she cooks
The value of variety
Close to my heart, and definitely ingrained in my memory, the principles of art are an often forgotten and seldom practiced rule for creativity. My mom, one of my few creative heros, practices it regularly in the way she cooks
My MA project on Art as Worship
Moments like this, where I’m finally posting my MA project, an endeavor representing three years of my life, feel oddly underwhelming. Though I still agree with nearly all of what is written below, I am convinced that it could have
My MA project on Art as Worship
Moments like this, where I’m finally posting my MA project, an endeavor representing three years of my life, feel oddly underwhelming. Though I still agree with nearly all of what is written below, I am convinced that it could have
Life Together, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I’ve just completed Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Two of the most beneficial sections for me in the book were called “Not an Ideal but a Divine Reality” and “Not a Human but a Spiritual Reality,” in which Bonhoeffer argued for
Life Together, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I’ve just completed Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Two of the most beneficial sections for me in the book were called “Not an Ideal but a Divine Reality” and “Not a Human but a Spiritual Reality,” in which Bonhoeffer argued for
Space and brainstorming
My grandfather showed me an article about atmospheric rivers, which are large collections of water that travel in currents in the sky. That may be a good (probably one of the best I’ve heard) interpretation for what’s going on in
Space and brainstorming
My grandfather showed me an article about atmospheric rivers, which are large collections of water that travel in currents in the sky. That may be a good (probably one of the best I’ve heard) interpretation for what’s going on in
Mandala madness
Many waters, part two This is meant to be a visual appendix of sorts to the previous post. I’m having visions of one large mandala in the center of a large square; lots of navy blue. Three rings/realms of concentric
Mandala madness
Many waters, part two This is meant to be a visual appendix of sorts to the previous post. I’m having visions of one large mandala in the center of a large square; lots of navy blue. Three rings/realms of concentric
Many waters
*The Hereford Mappa Mundi, about 1300, Hereford Cathedral, England. A classic “T-O” map with Jerusalem at centre, east toward the top, Europe the bottom left and Africa on the right. (from Wikipedia article) If Michelangelo had a Medici, I have
Many waters
*The Hereford Mappa Mundi, about 1300, Hereford Cathedral, England. A classic “T-O” map with Jerusalem at centre, east toward the top, Europe the bottom left and Africa on the right. (from Wikipedia article) If Michelangelo had a Medici, I have
The Venezuelan Troupial
Dear Lindsay, Your dedication to the younger folks during our time together at Virginia Tech is a memory I cherish as both motivating and endearing. In many ways, you were a mother-away-from-home to us, though you were only a year
The Venezuelan Troupial
Dear Lindsay, Your dedication to the younger folks during our time together at Virginia Tech is a memory I cherish as both motivating and endearing. In many ways, you were a mother-away-from-home to us, though you were only a year