Because We Say So
Dear Kelley, I’m delighted that you inquired about where to start with reading Noam Chomsky. I look forward to discussing Hegemony or Survival with you in a couple of weeks. Back in 1986—those horrid years…
Month: February 2016
The Judge and the Jesuit
Judge: “Father Berrigan, regardless of the outcome of these hearings, will you promise the court that you will refrain from such acts in the future?” Berrigan: ”Your honor, it seems to me that you are…
A Poem by Dom Pedro
for Claire At the end of the road they will ask me –Have you lived? Have you loved? And not saying a word I Will open my heart full of names. –Pedro Casaldáliga, Brazil
My Relationship with the Dictionary by Claire Peterson
Last night in the Dear Layla Writing class, we considered the themes of “Words” and “Reading” as we read aloud part of the Lexicon and Reading series in my novel. Claire Peterson wrote the following…
Kierkegaard Reminds Me of Peter Maurin and Dorothy Day
In our age they they talk about the importance of presenting Christianity simply, not elaborately and grandiloquently. And about this subject they write books, it becomes a science, perhaps one may even make a living…
What’s Not Trending
for Patrick In my opinion, the job of the Christian is to try to give an example of sanity, independence, human integrity, good sense as well as Christian love and wisdom, against all establishments and…
A Reader to an Author
“A whole world collapsed before my very eyes, but you, my favorite author, are bringing it to life again.” –Miriam, in I.B. Singer’s Meshugah
DIY
Of all the ways of acquiring books, writing them oneself is regarded as the most praiseworthy method. — Walter Benjamin
“My Greatest Accomplishment,” Said Bella Levenshteyn,
“Is being present to anyone I meet.”
Today’s Gratitude
Inspiring, heartbreaking, energizing: Stories about Palestinian life From Lena Salameh and Jeneane Salameh At Des Peres Bread Co