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Last month, over 400 of us gathered in Memphis to celebrate the career (so far) of Phyllis Tickle, grande dame of American Protestantism. It was a great time.
Now Phyllis and her talks at that event have been commemorated in a booklet/artifact featuring the sketches of Paul Soupiset, photographs of Courtney Perry, and appreciative quotes about Phyllis from some of her closest friends.
For one week only, the book is $19.95 (plus shipping). After that, it’ll go up to $24.95. So get it today!
I have been hoping for a couple years that my beloved, Courtney Perry, would guest post here at Theoblogy. Her photos have appeared many times, but not her words. Well, I’m thrilled to introduce her first post:
A verbatim conversation had while Tony and I caught up on the Downton Abbey he missed (and I put on hold) while he was in Malaysia:
TJ: “She’s such an 8. I like her.”
CP: “No way, babe. She’s totally an unhealthy 2 who is stressed a lot.”
Immediately my Love begged me to write a guest post on the Enneagram numbers of Downton characters. I’ll do what I can. I’m no Suzanne Stabile, but when it comes to the exaggerated, soapish characters of D.A., it’s not too hard to pinpoint a few personality types. If I’m wrong, please chime in. (If you think the Enneagram is a load of bunk, 1) I’m sorry for you, and 2) we get it and don’t need to hear it.) This post is called simply having fun.
Isobel Crawley: Matthew’s mother, Isobel is the “I can help! I can help!” version of an unredeemed 2 that inspired the aforementioned conversation. Tony thought her forcefulness indicated her 8-ness, and it did, but not as her core. Twos go to 8 in stress, be it good or bad stress, and the Crawleys are usually in some state of imminent peril.
Twos need to be needed.
The Fuller Seminary Doctor of Ministry Cohort in Christian Spirituality
On Friday, the above photo was snapped. I’d just come off the water with 10 Fuller DMin students, Brian McLaren, Courtney (my spouse), Albert (my dog), and three guides. Today, I sit at my family cabin as the students rise one by one, pour a cup of coffee, and sit with books to start the day. One is cutting strawberries for pancakes. Others are still asleep.
It seems odd to call these ten “students.” While I am, indeed, the “professor,” and I grudgingly grade their papers and presentations, I struggle with stratification implicit in the professor-student relationship. While I have an expertise forged by Princeton and experience, it is abundantly clear that each of us here is a learner. And each is a teacher.
As you may recall, the marriage of Tony and Courtney united the two states on either end of I-35. To commemorate that, Courtney made a pillow that symbolizes that union. If you ever visit our house, you will betray your allegiances.
Here’s the cover of my next book, coming next week. Thanks to Courtney for the image and the cover design. The book will be available on several e-book outlets, including Amazon and BN.com.
Watch this space for more info. Book cover below the fold: [Read more...]
My Beloved, Courtney Perry, is a uniquely gifted photographer. She shot the Wild Goose Festival last weekend, and she’s uploaded 227 images for your enjoyment — you can even order prints of your favorites. (They’re also available for download to media organizations that are reporting on the festival.)
View Courtney Perry’s Gallery on PhotoShelter
…at least when he’s backlit.
Check out the singer of the greatest rock band in history in 1979…
And last week, as shot by the inimitable Courtney Perry for the Dallas Morning News:
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