Presence: Experiencing God Each And Every Day

After school I stick around for a while and have a spirited and enjoyable political conversation with a Colleague/Friend --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I get out for a Sunday stroll in a suddenly warm afternoon which reminds me of the changing climate and the need to care for Gods creation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I watch the Cardiff City FC (in the English Premier League) team and fans honor the 28 year old new player - Emiliano Sala - who died very recently in the crash of a small plane flying from France to Wales where he was joining his new team and community.

On my third school day off in a row I delight in reading about and pondering "Simple Pleasures" from a book of the same name. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I needed a spiritual boost so I listed to The Living Presence Podcast from LivingPresenceMinistry.Org. It was just what needed to experience God's Presence on my drive home. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

Conditions come together just right for an amazing time at the winery where I work. Six of us pray the Compline in the Divine Office together with others via technology. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

Normally school isn't canceled for a "calamity day" until 5 am the morning of. But with the dangerous polar vortex coming the following day of school was canceled by noon time.

I am teaching about both Big History and the Genesis creation stories to my students. A sentence from the book (in this episode title) "How to Love the Universe" by Stefan Klein helps me to experience awe and wonder in the Presence of God. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I go with some colleagues to hear one of our students preach in her church. Listen to episode #266 to hear about the first time I witnessed her preaching. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I go to my local library and am surprised to see my brother-in-law there. I reflect on how I am living in a time of my life with "roots" when before I also lived with "wings" instead. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I start my Friday with the evocative instrumental music of Explosions in the Sky. Later in the morning I witness a beautiful sunrise from my classroom window. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I'm almost through the two seasons of HBOs Westworld and Im thinking of stories and the narrative loops the robots on that show follow. No spoilers for the show here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I return to the classroom and talk with my students about the incident with the Catholic school boys at the Lincoln Memorial. We explore many take aways and learning points. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I enjoy my scented mist maker and my crackling wick candle as I reflect on MLK and his vision of the Beloved Community and how it is so relevant today. I will be using it as a teaching focus for my classes tomorrow. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

On MLK Day I partipate in a community breakfast and am inspired and challenged by the keynote speaker. More info comes out about the boys behaving badly in D.C. And I reflect on how the adults monitoring the kids should be held accountable for poor leadership and wrong judgment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

It's my birthday and I enjoy a quiet and restful day as it is frigid outside. I feel gratitude in celebrating my life today!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I respond to the shocking video of the white boys taunting the Native American elder with concern, compassion and hope that this will be a "teaching moment" for us all. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I learn cool things about cheese and whether or not the Ancient Israelites ate cheese.. Listen and learn something new too! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I have some fun with AI generated "inspirational" quotes and reflect on how even apparently wise statements can be created by Artificial Intelligence --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I host a set of matches for my In The Know (Quiz Bowl) team and welcome other teams. It goes well even though I'm not felling 100% --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support