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Most of the morning was spent cleaning up the banner project at church. I’m trying to figure out if I appreciate this project more because I did the cleanup. I still love the thoughtful reflection of the artist (Christy L.) embodied in a beautiful image, the collaboration of many hands, and especially the connections made tangible with our mission partners in Tanzania. Silk is a perfect medium for traveling to Tanzania. All 40 yards of fabric can fit in a 9 x 13 manila envelope!
I worked on the four mini banners (24 x 26 inches), as I’m unemployed and can make the time to get the project finished.
The last element was coloring the white silk to make material for streamers. I was able to just play with color on fabric 3 x 6 feet. Here are my two spontaneous adventures in color.
The middle of the day was spent re-reading the beginning of my dissertation. Fortunately, I had a few minutes reading in the hammock, but then the sun went behind the clouds and I moved inside.
Anya had her fourth track meet, and the third where she competed in pole vault. She again increased her personal record for the third week in a row, clearing 7 feet 6 inches today.
She ended up taking 2nd place in girls pole vaulting! I’m also glad that it was pretty good weather for the spring, no rain and just a slight chilly wind.
During the track meet, I sat on the side and read Wolfhart Pannenberg’s article, “Hermeneutic and Universal History” which has a discussion and critique of Hans Georg Gadamer. I used the German philosopher, Gadamer, for my theoretical framework for my dissertation. I need to be prepared for some questions and to give a stronger critique.
Posts to the blog may slow down a bit. I hope to finish reading my dissertation and working on the Gadamer critique by the end of the weekend. On Monday, I get my topic for my “trial lecture.” Then I have 10 business days to prepare a 60-minute lecture on this topic that is provided by my dissertation committee. The topic will be in the broader realm of my dissertation but not directly related to it. This lecture is meant to demonstrate my ability to do research and a breadth of knowledge beyond my dissertation. If I’m strategic, I may be able to have an article to submit for publishing out of this.
With blessings,
Beth