Author Archives: bt

Small Virtue

Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 by bt

“We can do no great things. Only small things with great love.” And this book is an enchanting, coherent account of what that means for the leisure hours of the average Christian. It may not make you blow up your … Continue reading →

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Exhaustion

Posted on Friday, July 8, 2011 by bt

Since starting work last Friday, I’ve worked two regular days and three twenty-four hour days. And I’ve come to the following conclusion: It’s not that all of a sudden once you graduate from college, staying up all night makes you … Continue reading →

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Redundancy

Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 by bt

Organic…dirt. The war is over, and David Suzuki has won.

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“Oh, no. Not at all.”

Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 by bt

Everyone knows that answer is merely ceremonial when the question was “Honey, do I look fat in this?” A few weeks ago, I realized that the same is true for: “Hey man, will I bother you if I practise bagpipes … Continue reading →

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Psychology of Debt

Posted on Monday, June 13, 2011 by bt

Mortgage brokers enjoy giving potential borrowers tips on speedier repayment. The typical line goes like this: “If you only switch to bi-weekly payments, it’ll cost you about as much as an extra latte per week, [I believe the latte is … Continue reading →

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Clear Creek Abbey

Posted on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 by bt

This was far too blessed to blog about in any serious way, so I won’t. But I WILL mention that for culture shock, there’s nothing like the Route 66 Diner chili cheese omelette on the way to the airport from … Continue reading →

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An Auspicious Day

Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2011 by bt

The first day of the Triduum. The last day of med school. And it’s finally stopped snowing. This is promising.

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Usquequo, Domine?

Posted on Monday, April 18, 2011 by bt

Really? I mean REALLY? It’s nearly May!

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Keeping Up With The Times

Posted on Saturday, April 9, 2011 by bt

The other day, I stumbled into a small music store in search of an electronic metronome. The aging hippie behind the desk was only too happy to help: Ditch: What’s the difference between these two? Pitch: Well, this one’s twenty … Continue reading →

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Backwards

Posted on Sunday, April 3, 2011 by bt

“Well, see you later. I’m off to buy sheets.” “You’re going to carry out unnecessary commerce on a Sunday?” “Oh, no, it’s necessary. I gave up shopping for Lent.”

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