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SBL – Days 2 & 3
Unfortunately, I was not at the Biblioblogger dinner tonight, though I will attend the one on Monday. I had another good days at SBL (one and a half days really). On Saturday, I first attended a session on Cognitive Linguistics and Biblical Interpretation. It is relatively clear that this type of inquiry is new to…
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SBL Day 1
Drove into New Orleans this morning (about an hour from my home). Arrived about 10 and went to the wrong hotel. I really should read information more closely. Finally, got to the Marriot at about 10:2o and met Ken Brown for a bit of sightseeing about the city. I had a pleasant conversation with my…
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Coffee at SBL
Not sure why a discussion of coffee ensued from this post, but I’ve made a few coffee remarks in the comments section HERE for those attending SBL. And, please help James finish his song. 😉
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For SBL Rock-n-Roll Lovers
If you’re into ancient texts but also have a penchant for Rock-n-Roll, there’s a pretty cool concert tomorrow night in New Orleans’ City Park. A local rock band called Cowboy Mouth will be playing (perhaps you know of them, but I’m not sure how big they are nationally). Unfortunately, I won’t be in attendance, but…
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What My Blog Stats Say about those Attending SBL
I’ve been blogging a lot about SBL with it being in my hometown this year. But, what do my stats say about those attending? Recently I’ve posted on: Switchfoot Beer Cheap Food Hanging out with me Hurricane Katrina A Disney Exhibit at the Museum of Art Which posts have drawn the most attention? Here’s the…
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For SBL Atendees Who are Switchfoot Fans
Switchfoot will be at the House of Blues in New Orleans on Saturday night. Not planning on attending myself, but I thought some of you might be interested.
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A Note to SBL Beer Drinkers
If you are willing to venture out of the city, South Louisiana has a fantastic brewery that is open for the public to visit. The Abita Brewery is across lake Ponchatrain in Abita Springs, LA. This is just a guesstimate, but it would probably take you an hour to get there by car. If you…
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Best New Orleans Restaurants on a Grad School Budget
I saw John Hobbins give a restaurant recommendation earlier today. So, I thought I’d give a few myself. Here are my three favorite local restaurants on a grad school budget: Mother’s Cafe Maspero (You’ll need cash) Camellia Grill These places are no frills, but you can get great authentic New Orleans cuisine.
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For Anyone Wanting to Hang out at SBL Friday Morning to Mid-day
Ken Brown and I are planning to meet at the conference registration desk at 10:30. I’m a local so I’m going to plot out a little sightseeing. I’ve got to head back to my home Friday around mid-afternoon to start making arrangements for my family for the weekend since I’ll be gone a lot to…
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For SBL Atendees Wanting to See Lasting Effects of Hurricane Katrina
If anyone attending SBL would like to see some of the lasting effects of Hurricane Katrina, I can offer you one suggestion. You can MapQuest this address from your hotel: 2313 Gallant Dr. Chalmette, LA 70043 Then, you can drive and see the empty slab that is all that is left of my childhood home.…