Publication Progress
On Monday, I finished and submitted the entry on Modality and Mood for the forthcoming Baker Encyclopedia of Biblical Greek Language and Linguistics. I had already submitted previously entries for Appraisal Theory and for Commands and Prohibitions...
Posted on March 3rd, 2021
1st COVID Vaccination Shot Done
I received my first COVID vaccination shot today! Second one scheduled for mid-March.
Posted on February 22nd, 2021
Book Update
My forthcoming book, The Interpersonal Metafunction in 1 Cor 1-4: The Tenor of Toughness , is progressing nicely. I carefully proofread the initial typeset proofs and provided corrections. Also, I produced both author and scripture indices. As yo...
Posted on February 20th, 2021
Snow removal
State of the Driveway and Sidewalk (Feb 17, 2021)
We were blessed with another 4.5 to 5 in. of snow overnight. I grabbed the shovel at 9:00 AM. By 10:20 AM, here was the state it was in.
Another shot:Here's a broader shot:Yes, the mailbox is almos...
Posted on February 17th, 2021
Update on my Book
I received the typeset proofs of my book, The Interpersonal Metafunction in 1 Cor. 1–4: The Tenor of Toughness, from Brill last Friday (Jan 22). Now it's time to do a final proofread and to create the Name/Author and Scripture indexes. Deadline is...
Posted on January 24th, 2021
Another job done!
At my last oil change, the tech told me that my cam cover gasket was leaking. So, I told him that I'd do that job myself (BTW, I don't change my own oil because I have no way to dispose of the used oil). Today was the day!
Cover removed Inspection...
Posted on January 16th, 2021
One of my favorite birthday traditions
Instead of cake, my wife bakes strawberry rhubarb cream pie, my favorite pie (the crust is homemade, too, btw)!
[Update (Jan 4 at 7:30 PM)]
DELICIOUS!
Posted on January 5th, 2021