Day 147 - Tues (1/19)

Ladies and gentlemen, I present you:
The incomparable, unimitatable Paul Nelson.



This charming fellow is in his junior year at Wheaton, and a fine fellow generally. What makes him different from the other admittedly fine juniors at Wheaton is that I have known Paul since he was probably in 6th grade! His family attends the same church I did in Iowa City while I was graduate school there, and since I started grad school in 2000, well, that's a while. It's fascinating to watch people grow up before your eyes, in different places and settings, over long periods of time. Wherever Paul goes after he graduates, and whatever he does, he'll still be good ol' Paul Nelson in my eyes. And he'll always still be good for a cheerful "Mr. Thorne, good morning. How are you?"
Which he's been saying exactly the same mature, adult fashion since he was in junior high, which is really funny to me.

Day 146 - Mon (1/18)

Monday has rolled around again. I actually don't mind Mondays at all, since that just means I get to go back to doing what I love to do, and get paid for it. It's pretty awesome. But I still need hobbies, things that are fun, relaxing, and rewarding apart from academic stuff. Well, did you see my picture from yesterday? I've been playing my new keyboard a lot lately, and it's been great. I grew up playing piano since I was around 6 years old, and although I didn't want to practice until late in high school, now it's one of my favorite things.

Lately, I have been trying very diligently to learn the song below. "Thanksgiving" by the incomparable George Winston. Enjoy.

Day 145 - Sun (1/17)

Oh, did I tell you that I got a piano?



Thank you, Best Buy, for having an awesome sale on an open box item!

Day 144 - Sat (1/16)

Well, hello friends. It's been a while. It's not even the same school year anymore. But a promise is a promise, and I do in fact have the pictures for the rest of the 2009-2010 school year, so believe it or not, this blog is NOT dead. Oh no. It just rested for a while. A good, long while. Why, you ask? Well, if you know me well, you already know what happened the spring semester of 2010 that sucked all my time into a dark vortex. But, oh, the outcome was worth it. So, my faithful readers, read on! Thank you for being patient, and I hope you enjoy, however belated, the spring semester of my 2nd year teaching at Wheaton College -- Christo et Regno Ejus!

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Sometimes I let mail pile up. Sometimes I get the bee in my metaphorical bonnet and actually do the bills. Sometimes, I just take a documentary picture of my bills instead.

Day 143 - Fri (1/15)

Today, at the end of the first week of the new semester, I'll share a song. A great song accompanied by a great music video. One of the best I've seen in a good while.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4KiGN1j1No



"You make ALL THINGS NEW! Amen.

Day 142 - Thurs (1/14)

What does Mark look like when he's in his office, doing his thing, making the magic happen?



Well, he looks like he's busy! This shot finds me doing class prep for my Ancient Greek Hymns course. Which is awesome. Man, do I ever love my job.

Day 141 - Wed (1/13)

Much to do today. Classes started only two days ago.



Why do I feel so tired already?