Monthly Archives: November 2009

Saint Andrew’s Day, November 30

Today is Saint Andrew’s Day. I wasn’t raised Catholic or Orthodox, but I’ve had a certain fascination with iconography for a long time. Saint Andrew is significant to me mostly because my middle name comes from him. He’s also the … Continue reading

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We’re Not Alone: “Roughing It” Within a Community

The content you’re looking for is no longer here. We’re finally beginning to shut this blog down, to remove old content. We’ve chosen to start with essays that are available elsewhere. Specifically, this article has been edited into our book, … Continue reading

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