I moved to the Big Apple today. The sights, smells, and sounds are captivating–to say the least. Here are two photos I just took: one of my room, small but cozy and home-y, and another of the vista from my window (NB more photos can be found here):
Posts Tagged as ‘every square inch’
June 29, 2009
Food and Frumsceaft
Yes, I have caught the culinary bug, as I’ve realized that I am leaving the nest of adolescence and venturing into the beautiful chaos of adulthood. Within that chaos, preparing meals serves as a palpable reminder of our roles and capacities as creators–who are wonderfully and fearfully made in image of the Creator.
I wonder though, [...]
June 23, 2009
Peppered cheese bread
While at home, I have been delving a little bit into cooking and baking. Today I made peppered cheese bread, using a recipe found in the Delights and Comforts section of the June print issue of Comment. Here’s how it came out!
May 21, 2009
Try SoulPancake
I commend to you Rainn Wilson’s brainchild SoulPancake, a great forum and space for discussion and rumination of morality, philosophy, spirituality, and the like. Here is Rainn’s description:
We want to make discussions about Spirituality, Creativity, and Philosophy cool again. Were they ever cool? I have no idea. But it seems like a good idea. We [...]
April 28, 2009
Some Bono-fied reflections
Bono recently wrote a great op-ed column in the Times. Here’s an excerpt in which Bono is describing his reflections on the death of his father, two years ago on Easter:
I remember the feeling of “a peace that passes understanding” as a load lifted. Of all the Christian festivals, it is the Easter parade that [...]
September 11, 2008
inizia l’italiano!
To inaugurate my formal study of Italian, which begins today at 10am, I purchased a great CD called “Italian Musical Odyssey.” It showcases syncretistic folk music from all across Italy and Sicily. One of my favorite songs so far on the CD–simple but very sweet–is called La Torinese.
Viva l’italia!
July 24, 2008
dabble dabble.
Lo! I have been deeply moved by the life and mind of James. Yes, there’s no need to mention his first name because he’s that awesome. If you have no idea who I’m talking about, you’re in luck because I will probably write a post in the coming weeks about some of James’ most interesting [...]
April 21, 2008
what to render to Caesar?
The following is taken from Justin Taylor’s blog, Between Two Worlds. If you have some free time, check out some great insights (and needed debate) from three nuanced evangelical thinkers.
NPR on Evangelical Politics: Boyd, Colson, Claiborne
NPR recently hosted a dialogue between Greg Boyd, Chuck Colson, and Shane Claiborne on God and government:
A passionate discussion is unfolding [...]
April 20, 2008
mouw on benedict
I really wish I didn’t have to write my junior paper this weekend, because I would have otherwise spent a good deal of time watching Pope Benedict and reading subsequent political and theological discussions surrounding his US visit. Nonetheless, I’ve caught snippets of commentary and I plan to engage with the commentary more later this [...]
