Idleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed in manual labor at certain times, at others, in devout reading. St. Benedict (2011-04-30). The Rule of St. Benedict (Kindle Locations 707-708). PlanetMonk Books. Kindle Edition. I've often wondered what "free time" was like in the ancient or medieval world.…
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Embracing Nerd-dom
My whole life I have kept two parts of myself in balance - the nerd part and the sports part. I have always enjoyed the sort of sci-fi/fantasy that defines nerds, especially Star Wars. I have also always enjoyed watching sports, from the NFL to the NCAA tournament. I could hold my own in a…
The Walking Dead, Our New Obsession
Emily and I don't watch that much television. Without any sort of cable tv or antennae, we limit ourselves to whatever is available on Netflix as well as a few shows on Hulu (The Office and 30 Rock). Last spring when we were looking for something to watch on Netflix I noticed The Walking Dead.…
