Like most technology nerds, I have been on a lifelong quest to find the perfect messenger/gadget bag. For me, it needs the following features: large enough for everything I want to carry, but no larger high durability lots of pockets and organizers convenient access to everything I use often no Velcro (it’s loud,… Continue reading
I was an early adopter of the TabletPC platform. I was using a slate made by Motion Computing over seven years ago when I taught undergraduate classes. I used it for my lecture notes, my PowerPoint presentations, and for grading. The digitizer pen meant I could grade and comment on… Continue reading
The earliest gospel account closes with the mystery of an empty tomb. The disciples found themselves at a loss to understand how to move forward without the teacher and friend who had claimed to be the Son of God but died the brutal death of an executed criminal. Later accounts… Continue reading
The crucifixion is the most widely-known event in the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth, so much so that the instrument of his execution is the primary symbol for the religion established by his followers. For Christians, the moment of Jesus’ agonizing death at the hand of the Roman… Continue reading
I’ve written several times about the hypocrisy, ego-centrism, and inconsistency with which many people interpret the Christian Bible (see also here and here). Riki Lindhome (Twitter) and Kate Micucci (Twitter) – the geniuses behind Garfunkel and Oates – have written a very, very funny song that communicates many of my critiques,… Continue reading