Got this email today from an academic resource website, and I don’t think I’ve ever been so flattered… From what I know of Scrooge McDuck, I think he will find it an interesting read…

Sometimes, even the weeds are beautiful.

Remember, no matter what else is going on, there is still beauty in the world… #NoFilter #NoFilterNeeded

Introduce yourself with:
One book 📚 Godric
One film 🎥 Cinema Paradiso
One album💿 No Name Face
One show 📺 Firefly

What is the Dictionary of Fine Distinctions?

Asking because:
1. Sounds interesting.
2. There is a whole area of study and sociology on distinction.

I have celebrating Christmas Day in the same house every year for my entire life. Someday that streak will end. But not today.

“Pleased as men with men to dwell…” Merry Christmas to all.
(Still my favorite nativity set.)

And the award for the best indirect reference to capitalism goes to…

Welcome to my world, the head and the heart…

I have been experimenting with Apple iPhone Memojis… So far this is my favorite… there are days when this is surprisingly accurate.

I had to walk so far through the airport that my smartwatch thought I was going on a hike.

This meme/GIF makes me happy—I smile every time I see it. She looks so happy and content. I know it’s a cartoon, but… It makes me wish and wonder and hope that someday I could be there for someone like that.

I used to teach sociology of religion, and would show students different cultural pictures of Jesus… Here’s my favorite, which I call “Baywatch Jesus”