Archive for May, 2008

The sanctity of life

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the LORD sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.
Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.
And one [...]

Credo ut intelligam

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

which in English means, “I believe in order that I may understand.” (St. Augustine)
I’ve been researching latin phrases in order that I might find something suitable for a graduation gift Paul is preparing for me: a personalized embosser which would allow me to identify all the books in my library as mine. The above quote, [...]

“It’s just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.”

Sunday, May 4th, 2008

Funny funny episode. Seriously Lindsay.
I’m about to print out a finalish version of my diss to send to the style editor. That’s kind of a big deal. I’m toasting the occasion with a glass of Australian Shiraz/Cabernet blend. It’s mellow, rounded bouquet perfectly complements the velvety, vigorousness of this vintage occasion. I don’t know what [...]