Credit: NASA, Wikimedia Commons With the discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation, Penzias and Wilson were able to tune in and for the first time hear the residual hiss left over from the Big Bang. If you haven’t heard what it sounds like, here is a clip: I was reminded of that hiss when I heard the sound of the … Read More
Open Mic Readings
I’ve recently made a couple appearances at open mic readings in New York– at the Bowery Poetry Club and at Inspired Word. I hadn’t done a reading in years, so it was great to get back out on the scene. It’s a great way to explore new and vibrant voices. Come out and support local writers!
Thought Experiment: Gravitational Waves
So I’ve recently been taken with the discovery of gravitational waves– the detected ripple in the fabric of space-time means that the “fabric” isn’t just a metaphor– it’s real. Space-time acts like an actual fabric, like a sheet that can stretch, bend, and wrinkle. Perhaps the fabric of space-time acts like it is knitted– and my knitting experience has shown … Read More
God Particles: When Science and Faith Collide
God Particles: When Science and Faith Collide is a book of poetry that explores and celebrates the idea that scientific and spiritual inquiry not only can be compatible, but that indeed they can support and enrich each other. The concept for the book occurred to me while attending a church service ten years ago. Listening to the sacred liturgical choral … Read More
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