Monthly Archives: January 2007

Remembering My Dad

Posted on January 30th, 2007 by Neal Locke

I’ve already posted about one of my favorite new websites, 43things. Today I ran across another “thing” (i.e. goal) that someone else had written, and I added it to my own list: Make my dad proud of me. When my … Continue reading →

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Like Peanut Butter and Jelly…

Posted on January 27th, 2007 by Neal Locke

Two of my favorite things came together on the web today: The Emerging Church movement and Presbyterianism. Or, as the website/blog is aptly called, Presbymergent. I hope it develops into a resource for those of us with one foot (happily) … Continue reading →

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O Happy Letter!

Posted on January 22nd, 2007 by Neal Locke

912This Saturday, we received a long-anticipated letter in the mail. I’ve been accepted into the M.Div program at Princeton Seminary. Princeton is one of the oldest and most prestigious seminaries in the nation, has a great academic reputation, and (we … Continue reading →

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Open-Source Government?

Posted on January 17th, 2007 by Neal Locke

Thanks to Annie for pointing this out to me. Joho the Blog says: The Sunlight–Berkman confab on providing more access to more information about politics and government was terrific. And then: Most of the attendees are progressives, although some are … Continue reading →

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43 Things

Posted on January 17th, 2007 by Neal Locke

This is way better than a New Year’s Resolution — it’s a year-long, life-long tool. 43 Things is a website where you can Discover & Decide things you REALLY want to do in this life Find other people who want … Continue reading →

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Pink Alligators on the Ceiling

Posted on January 17th, 2007 by Neal Locke

When Grady wakes up earlier than we’d like, we sometimes bring him back to our room to sleep with us for awhile. Of course, he’s never once gone back to sleep, so we generally take turns reading books to him … Continue reading →

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My New Alma Mater

Posted on January 9th, 2007 by Neal Locke

In the car on the way home from church, as my wife is listening to Car Talk on National Public Radio… Grady: Mommy…is that N-P-R? Amy: Yes, Grady. Grady: NPR is Daddy’s college. Amy: No, Daddy’s college is O-R-U. Grady: … Continue reading →

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