Category Archives: Travel

What I did not like about China (or) Reflections on journey through China, part II

Posted on June 29, 2010 by admin

I have much more to write about what I like and/or admire about China. But in the meantime and out of fairness let me list a few things that I did not like. When one visits another nation with a … Continue reading →

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What China can teach us (or) Reflections on journey through China, part I

Posted on June 24, 2010 by admin

Sorry about not posting much – during my journey through China or even the first week after getting back. Trip back was a bit rough. Was awake for about 30+ hours straight. Sleep schedule was royally fouled up. And pretty … Continue reading →

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POEM – Lao Shan haiku II

Posted on June 10, 2010 by admin

Rooster talks with me. What are you doing today? Walking in the rain. – 2010/06/10

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POEM – Lao Shan haiku I

Posted on June 10, 2010 by admin

Through the bamboo path Only wet grass remembers Friend of Lao Mountain. – 2010/06/10

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Yangling China (or) China 2010 day 8(?)

Posted on May 28, 2010 by admin

Modified from an email sent to folks back in the States. Shall I describe what I am doing right now? Yeah sure. Why not? Sweating profusely with my feet in a self-heating foot bath set for 50 minutes – the … Continue reading →

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Beijing China – day 1

Posted on May 20, 2010 by admin

Well – I made it. Not sure I will ever fly Continental again. You think your local traffic is bad? Ha ha ha. You have no idea. Visit Beijing and you will learn whole new definitions of bad traffic. It … Continue reading →

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Been busy getting ready for trip to China

Posted on May 15, 2010 by admin

Quick note to let gentle readers know I have been a bit busy getting ready for my first trip to China. After 11 years serving as pastor of Church of the Nations the mother church University Baptist Church has graciously … Continue reading →

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The plot(?) to destroy Toyota

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Rick

I know we have had to take the church bus to the local dealer because of a recall. But do not recall that it was national news. Toyota has a problem that we are hearing about. Something about the gas … Continue reading →

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Society for Biblical Literature meeting – day 3

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Rick

Been strange but good this year. Enjoyed the time with my friend Chris Brady and chance to meet some of his friends and colleagues and fellow bibliobloggers. Lunch at Bacco’s was excellent and only $15. Dinner at Ralph and Kacoo’s … Continue reading →

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We're gonna party like it's 536 B.C.E. – Society for Biblical Literature meeting

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Rick

The Society for Biblical Literature annual meeting is coming to town! Since graduate school I have attended nearly every meeting of this large national and even international organization for biblical scholars. The last two years I have missed partly because … Continue reading →

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