Posted on October 17, 2009 by wanderingtree
Today a day for my mind to ramble and explore. Currently reading Speaking in Parables by Sallie McFague and The Orthodox Heretic by Peter Rollins, both of which explore the metaphoric implications of parables. Upon researching Sallie McFague’s bacckground online, came across Theopoetics(dot)net, a fascinating site exploring the relationship between postmodernism, narrative, poetry and theology.
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Posted on February 21, 2009 by wanderingtree
I waited eagerly for the delivery of How (Not) to Speak of God by Peter Rollins in my mailbox (I still have this childish anticipation for things coming in the mail, which is why I’m pretty much addicted to Amazon.com). The book has been around for a few years, so I am just now [...]
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Posted on January 6, 2009 by wanderingtree
The first day back from Winter Break went rather well, I think. Though we are still winding down the 1st semester (3rd marking period doesn’t technically start until Jan. 20th- I know, weird, right?), I broke out the new syllabus to share my objectives and expectations for the rest of the year with my students. [...]
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Posted on December 31, 2008 by wanderingtree
Winter Break continues, though the end is near. A few more days of relaxation before I hit the books again, or at least direct and teach my students as THEY hit the books. After a fair bit of sickness last week, I’m starting to feel like my old self again. Today, after starting the [...]
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Posted on June 30, 2008 by wanderingtree
Have recently become addicted to GoodReads.com, a site that enables you to post books in your library and provide reviews of them for others. A bibliophile’s myspace, in a way.
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