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Mount Wonder – a novel inspired by IHP

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Dec 2022
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My dad wrote a novel called Mount Wonder. It’s a romance based on his personal experiences in the Integrated Humanities Program (IHP) at KU in the 70’s. Given how influential that program has been for American Catholicism and with all of the issues in academia today, and because it’s a totally wild adventure, you’ll enjoy […]

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You know when

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Aug 2011
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You’ve been meaning to listen to the music that someone recommended to you for a long time?  I finally did that.  I listened to Ratatat’s Album “Ratatat.” You should try it out. -Peter P.S. – Chris, thanks for the song!  I tried to comment on the post but my blog is currently able to choose […]

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