May 2008
13 posts
The New Criterion →
Wow, seems like providence has handed me something of a cornocopia of great writing on education today. I’ve only skimmed these, but check out the The New Criterion online. More great thoughts about Newman’s “Idea of a University” by Roger Kimball and a great article by the always insightful and prophetic Victor Davis Hanson. I need to get a subscription for the shop!
FIRST THINGS: On the Square » Blog Archive »... →
This a great reflection on the personal nature of the true mission of Catholic education, using B16’s address to Catholic educators as a launchpoint and Newman as the inspiration. Good stuff.
FIRST THINGS: On the Square » Blog Archive » The... →
When I was studying in Denver, I used to run into Archbishop Chaput on occasion. No- really, actually run into him- books flying, etc. I almost made him drop a pie once. The archbishop is, what my high school Alegebra teacher and basketball coach would have called, a “go-getter.” He is always moving quick and with intent, sometimes on the inside blind corner of the first floor of the...
FIRST THINGS: On the Square » Blog Archive »... →
Great piece on the big picture of worldviews, how that plays out in the modern academy, and the effect of these on a person of faith and reason. Damn, I love First Things!
GTD Dictionary - Practical advice on personal... →
Nice, concise bird’s eye view of the core concepts of the GTD methodology. I love this kind of stuff.
Common Cooking Mistakes | Food : RealSimple.com →
This is a great little article about some common food mishaps that are easily avoided. I have personally learned every one of these things by trial and error. Read on, the dinner you save may be your own.