Monthly Archives: December 2019

Now Boarding for 2020…

Posted on December 31, 2019 by profmondo

Mrs. M and I got home from a nice dinner at a local Mexican restaurant about an hour ago, and I’ll get back to reading a collection of Jeremiah Healy’s Cuddy short stories in a little bit. But since we’re … Continue reading →

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Sunday Potpourri: Post-Christmas Edition

Posted on December 29, 2019 by profmondo

The Spawn is back in Terpville, having headed back yesterday. Mrs. M is at the Y, and I’m tending to a little laundry. Meanwhile. . . *** It was nice having the Spawn with us for a week, but of … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas, 2019

Posted on December 25, 2019 by profmondo

Mrs. M and I are downstairs, waiting for the Spawn to wake up. Of course, years ago, it was typically the other way around, but that’s how it has been for the past few years, and we all get to … Continue reading →

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Poetry Corner Redux

Posted on December 24, 2019 by profmondo

It’s the day before Christmas. And as I do from time to time, I find myself wondering at the Gift we received and the Love that offered itself to us, although we know we don’t deserve it. In that spirit, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Potpourri: Home for Christmas Edition

Posted on December 22, 2019 by profmondo

Mrs. M is at the grocery and the Spawn is back in the familiar surroundings of her bedroom, likely chatting with the Main Squeeze back in Terpland. I’m downstairs with the Hound of the Basketballs, listening to Chris Carter’s British … Continue reading →

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Advent Devotion — 20 Dec 19

Posted on December 20, 2019 by profmondo

Each year during Advent and Lent, members of the Newberry College community are asked to contribute to a series of devotions. The devotions consist of a passage from Scripture, a few thoughts on the passage, and a brief prayer. Each … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Poetry Corner: Advent Edition

Posted on December 18, 2019 by profmondo

Speaking of Advent, my contribution to the college’s annual devotional series will appear in a couple of days. However, this popped up in my e-mail this morning, courtesy of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute‘s faculty newsletter. Although I’m on the other … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Potpourri: Rendering Unto Caesar Edition

Posted on December 17, 2019 by profmondo

Just got home from the college’s Christmas potluck luncheon, where I supplied some of Mrs. M’s famous homemade fudge — whatever my shortcomings, I do know how to ingratiate myself. The day’s other highlight was taking the Hound of the Basketballs … Continue reading →

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Sunday Afternoon Potpourri: My Baleful Influence Edition

Posted on December 15, 2019 by profmondo

We got another graduating class launched yesterday, which means that, apart from putting some syllabi together, my holidays can begin in earnest. So let’s chat, huh? *** For those of you who haven’t been through the hazing rituals that make … Continue reading →

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The Big Noise Surfaces Unexpectedly

Posted on December 12, 2019 by profmondo

My former home state of Kentucky just had a change at the governor’s mansion, as Andy Beshear succeeded Matt Bevin. Bevin’s term in office was marked by controversy, bizarre statements, and what can only be described as demagoguery. Even his … Continue reading →

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