Author Archives: Kerry

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Another Baldi manuscript: The Cronica autograph

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Recently we made available a manuscript … Continue reading →

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Jeff McSwain, Movements of Grace

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Kerry

Over the last year or so, I’ve become very thankful for, and greatly blessed by, the ministry of Jeff McSwain. McSwain grew up in a youth ministry context as the son of a Young Life leader, and studied at a … Continue reading →

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Lost manuscript on sundials

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Bernardino Baldi (1553-1617), a celebrated Italian … Continue reading →

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Tillman Comstock, Jr.

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Kerry

Jack Magruder, 1935-2024 Sue Magruder, 1932-2021 Tillman Comstock, Jr., -2011 Phyllis Comstock, 1931-2021 In 2008 my father-in-law, Tillman Comstock, Jr., passed away on March 19, which happens also to be his youngest daughter’s birthday. At his memorial service, which happened … Continue reading →

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Candace Moon

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Kerry

There’s an Owl Moon, a Harvest Moon, a Bad Moon, a Mississippi Moon, a Moon River, Shepherd Moons, and a Grandfather Moon; so why not a Candace Moon? As Rachel puts it: Even the moon celebrates Mom’s birthday! Tomorrow, March … Continue reading →

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Mars: earliest detailed sketches

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. The Collections have recently acquired a … Continue reading →

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Can these voices live again?

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Kerry

Long, long ago in a far away galaxy, I directed the OBU Planetarium. Photo by Bill Pope My favorite show during my time there was Starstruck Tonight, which interweaved science and art, astronomy, poetry, mythology and human creativity, all in … Continue reading →

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Thesis pearls

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Kerry

“Pearls” are attained at great price. Frodo once answered Gildor: “It is said, ‘Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.’” “Is it indeed?” laughed Gildor. “Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Kerry

Holidays This week, spring break at OU, is also the week of St. Patrick’s Day! Our family celebrates March vigorously and joyously in the spirit of Celtic Christianity. Rachel and Hannah [update: and now Susanna!] participate in an Irish dance … Continue reading →

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Kirksville Dental School moves forward

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Kerry

From today’s ATSU news release (watch video): At a press conference this morning on the Kirksville campus of A.T. Still University, Chair of the ATSU Board of Trustees Carl G. Bynum and University President Jack Magruder announced that the proposal … Continue reading →

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The almighty love of God in Christ’s condescension

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Kerry

Index of Christmas holiday posts The God of power, as he did ride In his majestick robes of glorie Resolv’d to light; and so one day He did descend, undressing all the way. – George Herbert Intellectual historians know that … Continue reading →

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Kepler and the snowflake

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Today when the University has shut … Continue reading →

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