For those mathematically challenged, March 14th is Pi day; 3.14 = π. However, in Sweden, the date is written 14 mars 2017, so it is 14.3. No pie. But I still see semla buns around!
Anya is not mathematically challenged. She is mathematically excited. A book she ordered came today.
There is no Amazon in Sweden, but shipping rates from Amazon UK are not bad at all.
I’ve been reading pedagogy books in addition to books about the minor prophets, as I’ll be teaching a class on Thursday. I haven’t ever taught the minor prophets before, so I’m reviewing these 12 smaller (that’s why they are “minor”) books for a very brief overview; 12 books in 90 minutes. At least there are some groupings for similar contexts and similar themes.
Today, there was a little shenanigans on campus.
Kind of fun! I’m trying to find out if there is something more behind this, because there were similar, real sized party hats on the faculty door bulletin boards this morning. Hmm, I sense owls in the moss. This is a literal translation of the Swedish idiom, “Jag anar ugglor i mossen,” which has the same meaning as “there is something fishy is going on” for Americans. In the Tanzanian context, owls are omens of bad luck, and if one lands on your roof, it is believed to indicate that someone is going to die. So much for wise owls in different contexts!
With blessings,
Beth
Obviously they couldn’t top Jesus!
Oh, such pun-ishment!
Beth–
In response to your Tanzanian owls, I was wondering if you have ever run across the little book, *I heard the Owl Call My Name.*
It is good enough that I read it just after graduating seminary and still manage to remember it. So, if you are not familiar with it, I recommend it.
Blessings,
–Charlie
Oh, I remember seeing the movie version that was recommended by my missiology prof years ago! This would be a good read! Thanks for making the remembrance.