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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

A Literary Agent

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I need a literary agent. I'm working on a book about alcohol's role in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It was something I was work...
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Monday, July 28, 2008

Buzz

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I gave Gilgamesh his first crew cut a couple of days ago. Therese was against it, but I argued it was a male right of passage in the summer....
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Thursday, July 24, 2008

Abita

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For quite some time I've wanted to spend a day in Abita Springs, Louisiana, as I've heard so much about the place. So yesterday the ...
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Friday, July 18, 2008

Opinion Piece about Xavier Students & U of Iowa

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My earlier post about Xavier students empathizing with students at the University of Iowa is revised and appears as an opinion piece in to...
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Thursday, July 17, 2008

July 26th in History

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July 26th marks two very important dates, one in the past, and one in the future. Way back in 657 CE, there was a major battle at Siffin on...
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Monday, July 14, 2008

The University of Iowa, a Flood, & Xavier's Mission

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As a university teacher, I'm used to being disappointed. But sometimes, once in a while, students surprise you, and they can make you ve...
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Sunday, July 13, 2008

San Fermin in Nueva Orleans

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Yesterday was the 2nd annual San Fermin in Nueva Orleans, or the Running of the Bulls. We dressed in white with red scarves and belts, and t...
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Thursday, July 10, 2008

Conversation in a New Orleans Hardware Store Parking Lot

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Today Therese and I went to pick out a bathroom light and our cabinet handles. As we were leaving, there was a young man trying unsuccessful...
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Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Big Easy Roller Girls With Horns Chasing Me!

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I'm usually in the Middle East during the summer, so I missed this last year. But this Saturday, July 12th, at 8AM in the French Quarte...
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Sunday, July 06, 2008

Bill Cosby Notices Nagin "Not Really Doing Much"?

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Bill Cosby spoke at the Essence Musical Festival in New Orleans yesterday. Cosby chastised absentee parents, and he spoke about having role...
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