Virtue Quest

So, way back when, I promised a friend that I’d post the notes to the talk I gave on “Virtue in Everyday Life.”

I’m not quite ready to post those notes yet. There are two reasons.

The first reason is that I’ve been asked to present a similar talk to the Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference. So I’m revising my notes a bit, and I’ll post the notes (and maybe the talk itself) after that.

The other reason is that, after the talk, I got into a great debate with a friend over the way I presented Courage and Temperance. I said that (more…)

First off: I’ll be speaking this Sunday morning at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Seattle. The topic: Virtue in Everyday Life.

When: 10:30am, Sunday 20 March 2011
Where: 5062 9th Avenue NE, Seattle – the downstairs room in the school across from the church

Here’s a chart I’m putting on the handout:

I expect that’s perfectly clear to anyone who thinks exactly as I do. The above organization is (as far as I know) my own invention. If anyone out there actually knows stuff about virtue ethics and thinks I’m barking up the wrong tree, or am just barking mad, please drop me a line and correct me. I’m working stuff out as I go.

Anyway, if you want to know what I’m talking about, come hear me talk!

Second, and far less importantly: I’ve had tech troubles with my old computer for the past few months. Random crashes and so on. It finally became intolerable, so I have a shiny new laptop. (Okay, it’s actually a matte finish.) Now I have to constantly remind myself that cool new toys do not equal happiness.

“Yes, I love technology / though not as much as you, you see / but still, I love technology / always and forever…”

This evening I’m moderating a panel discussion on Getting Started in Freelance Writing for a great gang called Seattle Writergrrls. Should be loads of fun, and very helpful. Unfortunately, it’s taking most of my time and energy for today, so I don’t have a normal post.

However, if you’re in the Seattle area and are beginning a freelance writing career, please do join us!

Here’s the official blurb:

Join Seattle Writergrrls for a panel discussion on finding success as a freelance writer. Travel writer and instructor Amanda Castleman, journalist and author Candace Dempsey, and literary attorney Gary K. Marshall will discuss some of the legal and practical issues facing freelancers at the beginning of their careers. Learn how to kick-start your writing career, and how to maintain it in style!

WHEN: Thursday, November 11, 2010, 7pm
WHERE: Ravenna Third Place Books, 6504 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA

If you’re in the Seattle area, I’d love to invite you to a couple events where I’ll be speaking!

Tonight, November 12th, I’ll be speaking on the Sacraments of Healing at Blessed Sacrament Parish in the U. District at 7:00pm.

Sunday morning, November 15th at 10:45am, I’ll be presenting “How to Watch Movies – As a Catholic”, again at Blessed Sacrament Parish.

I hope to see you there!