I am almost **.5 years old, and my students are in their teens. Some of their parents are younger than my sons. In my post “On Aging” (http://billisley.com/2023/01/on-aging/#more-4730) I mentioned discussing the Danish philosopher Søren … An Old Coot Teaches Kierkegaard to YoungstersRead more
One of the pleasures of teaching at Cair Paravel Latin School, a classical Christian school, is that an old Ph.D. in theology with years of teaching experience far too numerous even to mention decently can … The Doctor Takes an Art ClassRead more
Years ago our then three-year-old son Andrew and a neighbor friend were playing with a little wooden train set. A minor dispute arose over the proper shape for the tracks. Andrew placed them the way … Teaching Our Children to Speak WellRead more
I have a Ph.D. in theology and religion and have had the privilege to teach in leading colleges, universities and seminaries in the United States, Latin America, India and Russia. This week I was in … The Ph.D. in the GymRead more
I became troubled during the performance last night of The Sound of Music. I wouldn’t blame you if you believed that I was deranged to think that the family-friendly feel-good musical of all time … The Sound of Music: A Disturbing MusicalRead more
