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November 2014

November 17, 2014

Pope Francis’s Judith Leaves Me A Little Lost

In 2014, I’m reading and blogging through Pope Francis/Cardinal Bergoglio’s Open Mind, Faithful Heart: Reflections on...

November 15, 2014

When Should “Effective Altruism Day” Occur?

Ozy recently asked a fun question -- how can people interested in effective altruism bring...

November 06, 2014

Prelude to a (Platonic) Kiss

Eve Tushnet (whose book is now out, and you don't need to stand on ceremony...

November 05, 2014

$615 Raised in our Vaccination/Donation Drive!

I went and got my own flu shot yesterday, and then came home to do...

November 04, 2014

Being Tutored by the Expectation of Elders [Pope Francis Bookclub]

In 2014, I’m reading and blogging through Pope Francis/Cardinal Bergoglio’s Open Mind, Faithful Heart: Reflections on...

November 04, 2014

Here’s what I was beeminding this winter/spring

It took a lot of time in coffeeshops to get that line filled out. And...

November 03, 2014

Happy Halloween from the Sun Summoner!

Just as an FYI, if any of y'all are local to DC, I'll be one...

October 2014

October 21, 2014

The Ahistorical Pharisee [Pope Francis Bookclub]

In 2014, I’m reading and blogging through Pope Francis/Cardinal Bergoglio’s Open Mind, Faithful Heart: Reflections on...

October 15, 2014

Update on Vaccination/Fundraising Drive!

Yowza, you guys! One week ago I asked you to let me know if you'd...

October 09, 2014

I’ll Match Your Flu Shot with a Donation

Happy flu season, everyone! This year, when you get your flu shot, there's an added...

October 06, 2014

Luxuriating in Kvetching [Pope Francis Bookclub]

In 2014, I’m reading and blogging through Pope Francis/Cardinal Bergoglio’s Open Mind, Faithful Heart: Reflections on...

September 2014

September 28, 2014

But Who Will I Take Care Of? [Desire of the Everlasting Hills]

Last week, I had the pleasure of seeing Desire of the Everlasting Hills at a screening...

September 27, 2014

I’m Speaking in Maryland (and possibly Austin, Memphis, and New Orleans)

On October 15th, I'll be heading out to Maryland to speak at a Theology on...

September 26, 2014

As We Have Also Forgiven Our Debtors…

This year's Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of a shmita year for Jews; the time, once...

September 25, 2014

What’s Wrong with the Cuddling App?

I've been trying to work out exactly how I feel about Cuddlr, the new app...

September 17, 2014

Debunking the NYT’s Numbers on Contraception

You may have seen the New York Times's much shared infographic on contraception failure rates, and...

September 16, 2014

And a little child shall lead them (for the lack of anyone else) [Pope Francis Bookclub]

In 2014, I’m reading and blogging through Pope Francis/Cardinal Bergoglio’s Open Mind, Faithful Heart: Reflections on...

September 08, 2014

Til we’ve all of us been burned a bit, and burnished by the Son [Pope Francis Bookclub]

In 2014, I’m reading and blogging through Pope Francis/Cardinal Bergoglio’s Open Mind, Faithful Heart: Reflections on...

September 06, 2014

Friendzones and Fairness

When people talk about Nice Guy problems and friendzone problems (both on the internet and...

September 02, 2014

Enclosing Ourselves in False Infinities [Pope Francis Bookclub]

In 2014, I’m reading and blogging through Pope Francis/Cardinal Bergoglio’s Open Mind, Faithful Heart: Reflections on...

September 01, 2014

Enemies of the Sacred Heart

I've never encountered Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque before her name came up for me today on...

August 2014

August 26, 2014

On Writing (and thus on Wizardry)

Sam Rocha (pictured above, and the author of A Primer for Philosophy and Education and creator...

August 25, 2014

Solving a Problem vs Being with a Person [Pope Francis Bookclub]

In 2014, I’m reading and blogging through Pope Francis/Cardinal Bergoglio’s Open Mind, Faithful Heart: Reflections on...

August 21, 2014

Fighting Bad Habits and Biases like Boggarts

One of the most reliably bad decisions I've made on a regular basis is the...

August 19, 2014

Unschooling Offers Lessons for Adults

At the CFAR alumni reunion, a lot of the time was reserved for unconferences/lightning talks,...

August 18, 2014

Lukewarmness is for Zero Sum Games [Pope Francis Bookclub]

In 2014, I’m reading and blogging through Pope Francis/Cardinal Bergoglio’s Open Mind, Faithful Heart: Reflections on...

August 14, 2014

We Can’t Be ‘Sanctimonious’ About Torture

I'm at First Things today, discussing the unpleasant rhetoric that still surrounds the United States's torture...

August 11, 2014

Happy Churches are All Alike [Pope Francis Bookclub]

In 2014, I’m reading and blogging through Pope Francis/Cardinal Bergoglio’s Open Mind, Faithful Heart: Reflections on...

August 10, 2014

“That He Lay Down His Life For His Friends”

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the Mass of Solemn Profession of twelve of...

August 06, 2014

Need Draws Out Grace

The miracle of the loaves and fishes is one of the ones that I'd heard...