Steve and I have been left speechless recently, but the blogging must go on! Steve sent this email yesterday (subject line: I’m still not writing poems) and granted permission to publish in this dire emergency.

“When in Seminary in 1966, my spouse of one year and I drove to Disneyland. For maybe $5 each, a sidewalk artist drew us as “Research Scientist” (true), and “College Prof” (merely a dream). Although I finally received a Duke Ph.D., I had been a Presbyterian Pastor by then for 10 years, and that’s what I did for 30 more–with some college teaching on the side. Nevertheless, many years of learning & teaching.” – Steve

Nadja Shoemaker (research scientist)

Steve Shoemaker caricature (the professor)