Congratulations to the boys of St. Gregory’s Academy on their State Championship victory. The Highlanders beat St. Joseph Prep 24 to 18 today in order to clinch the title of State Champions. Their journey to the final is incredible, especially to think that a school of 60 boys from a variety of backgrounds (none [...]
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Category: EPRU, Highlanders, It Is What It Is, Rugby, St. Gregory's Academy
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Chips
19
May 2012
This is dedicated to Silly. I overheard my students talking about something which caught my ear (like the the eye of the wedding guest is caught by the Ancient Mariner). They were saying the word “chips” over and over again in a sort of soft voice. ”Chips, chips, chips…” As I heard this auspicious sound, [...]
The Destruction of Chartres Cathedral
18
May 2012
This really upset me. They have decided recently to “restore” Chartres Cathedral; what this means is that they have been removing the grime from the last 8 centuries, but also painting over the stones and guilding the bosses and the capitals of the columns have been painted a brilliant white (this is not Gothic as we have [...]
Category: Art, beauty, Catholics, Chartres, It Is What It Is
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Good News for Gregory the Great Academy
09
May 2012
Here is a bit of press about Fr. Eric Bergman of Scranton, PA, who will be the acting chaplain of Gregory the Great Academy next year. From everything that I have heard, he is an excellent priest, and he will be a boon to the Academy as it continues. St. Gregory the Great, pray for [...]
Donations
09
May 2012
Dr. Moran made some interesting comments yesterday, a propos UD’s recent/upcoming fundraising effort. While most of the content was stock, I had some questions. “Moneybomb.” Who came up with this name? Imagine Louise Cowan has been away for several years and you’re giving her an update about the school. You aregoing to flinch and get [...]
Category: It Is What It Is, UD, University of Dallas
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Pedantry & Science
05
May 2012
Has anyone else read / is anyone else reading Thinking, Fast and Slow? It’s pretty great. Here’s a reference I found in it: Consequences of Erudite Vernacular Utilized Irrespective of Necessity.
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Whit Stillman – Still a man of wit!
03
May 2012
f you haven’t seen Damsels in Distress, you will want to rectify that situation as soon as possible. The movie is Whit Stillman’s first film in 10 years. Whit Stillman is notorious for working on a shoe-string budget, which at the very least helps to emphasize the focus on whit and dialogue. In Damsels the [...]
Simply, The Dog House
03
May 2012
Usually, when Anne tells me to do something, I respond like all self-respecting adults: with obedience. So, when Anne bid me write up about our trips to the The Dog House, I thought I would find myself easily acquiescing, glad to know my place and purpose in the world. The task, however, has been more [...]
Making the Most of a Bad Situation
01
May 2012
A beautiful song and music video performed by one of my fellow St. John’s College alumni. Enjoy! -Rachel
Category: Folk Music, France, It Is What It Is, Music, St. John's College
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Catholic Foodie? Catholic Drinkie!? Awesome!
29
Apr 2012
I found a couple blogs that you all might enjoy, especially y’all domestic types. The first is called Catholic Foodie (“where food meets faith”). It’s a pretty legit blog with a whole bunch of recipes, such as Pan-Fried Catfish: A Louisiana Lenten Tradition or their Seafood Gumbo. I will wager that their seafood gumbo is nowhere [...]
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