I was obsessed with my RA in college. She was equal parts friendly and sarcastic, her humor was at times sophisticated and other times involved a lot of poop jokes. The first 30 days of 30. Outsize Influences in my life.

National Coming Out Day is always a bit strained for me. What depression and anxiety feel like. I kept my name when I got married. I refuse to call it my maiden name.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Several months back, in an announcement. About my forthcoming book Salvation with a Smile. At the NYU Press blog From the Square. As well as a brief reflection. Joel Osteen, the smi.

The real monastic walks through life with a barefooted soul, alert, aware, grateful, and only partially at home. Tuesday, October 01, 2013. Color, Snappy Weather and Flocks of Birds. We interrupt this blogging hiatus for a cross-post. The Life All Around Me by Ellen Foster.

A radical approach to theology and politics. How wide is your theological imagination? January 6, 2018. On the side of the poor and oppressed.

Notes on Religious Freedom Restoration. 5 Crazy Side Effects of Oppression.