Posted in Nun, Random thoughts on 30 June 2007 | No Comments »
Before I get into what is sure to be a frivolous post (a little humor can go a long way in difficult times - at least that’s what I’m counting on), I recommend that you check out the ongoing conversation about authority and the use/abuse of power in my entry of June 25. Sr. Regina, [...]
Posted in Random thoughts on 29 June 2007 | No Comments »
Well, the work part of my trip is behind me, and I have some time to play. The Carondelet CSJ’s with whom I am enjoying hospitality are great.
Just thought I’d post a few photos from my explorations today. This first one is of the `Iolani Palace. From its web site:
`Iolani Palace was the official residence [...]
Posted in Catholic, Justice, Nun on 25 June 2007 | 23 Comments »
Aloha! Someone emailed to me this open letter in the Times Leader newspaper in NE PA. Seems a little scary to me…what do you think?
I’ve pasted the story here, but you can also find it on the web at: http://www.timesleader.com/opinion/letters/20070618_sister_regina_letter_ART.html.
Sister explains reason why she won’t teach at Holy Redeemer
As I locked the door [...]
Posted in Spirituality on 21 June 2007 | No Comments »
As. I spend a few minutes making my last check of e-mail before heading to the motherhouse for our first session of retreat, I am reminded of a quote from an article that we were asked to read for one of our Congregational meetings.
What enlivens us is a renewed love and commitment to the God [...]
Posted in Random thoughts on 19 June 2007 | 3 Comments »
Now I’m wondering why I decided to apply for the workshop last week, AND take the online course on curriculum design, AND attend the conference next week in Hawaii… oh, and today, one of only two days at home before I head out on the next set of trips, I’m on the committee for a [...]
Posted in Random thoughts on 16 June 2007 | No Comments »
Well, one drawback to workshops is that they really make you work…I’m not complaining - I’ve learned a whole lot about using technology to enhance my efforts to make my classroom more of an active learning setting rather than me just standing up there and talking while eyes glaze over…
Despite the long hours, our hosts [...]
Posted in Justice, Random thoughts on 12 June 2007 | 8 Comments »
Every once in a while I engage in a little creative writing, and I think my preferred style is allegory. Sometimes the best way for me to write about something that bothers me is to write about something else. I know that may not seem to make sense, but for some reason, it works for [...]
Posted in Catholic, Spirituality on 10 June 2007 | 2 Comments »
Today is the feast of Corpus Christi - the body and blood of Christ. It’s a feast to celebrate the institution of the Holy Eucharist. We had a visiting priest today (a Capuchin) who had some interesting things to say which sparked some of my own reflections.
He mentioned the saying, “You are what you eat,” [...]
Posted in Random thoughts on 8 June 2007 | 2 Comments »
Today, I took the time to ride my bike out to Oakland University (about 19 miles one way) to cheer on our students who are participating in the 15th Annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition. Today, they were scheduled to give their presentation for the Design Competition. The two students (see picture, right) who made the [...]
Posted in Random thoughts on 7 June 2007 | 1 Comment »
So sorry I haven’t gotten a new post out to you the last several days. Things got a bit crazy, and I’m scrambling to configure a new computer to get it ready for a workshop next week in San Diego. Sometimes, I really wish I could just get by with Linux…I really do dislike Windows…sigh. [...]
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