Saturday, August 16, 2008
first things first
I hope you will appreciate the double meaning of this posting's title, "first things first." Obviously, this marks my first posting on this blog, so I'll need to provide some context to my readers. The more important element of "first things," however, is the notion of the first principles of life - or what comes first on our earthly journey. While I want this blog to be reader- friendly, enjoyable, whimsical and wide-ranging, I hope never to sever its moorings from the faith that has been handed down to us from the Apostles. I trust you, dear reader, to assist in insuring that I fulfill my obligations to myself and to you. (Payment will be in the drachma of gratitude!)
A note on the Solinus on stewardship blog name... Solinus is a Shakespearean character, specifically the Duke of Ephesus in "The Comedy of Errors." Solinus assisted foreigners in raising money, so our tasks are similar and therein lies the connection. For the Shakespeare lovers out there, I do realize Solinus was helping Syracusans to raise money to pay ransoms, rather than to build churches and schools, but I'm betting he made efforts to sustain the churches in Ephesus also!
Why would I write a blog? Simply because I believe I have something to say that might be of some value to some people. I love what I do - love to think about it, talk about and write about it and now I can do so in a forum that allows me to also integrate other elements of interest with the issues of stewardship.
So, in closing this brief introductory post, let me encourage you to come back often, pass the word to your friends and most importantly, to do a good deed for someone today! To encourage you, and since this posting already has a Shakespearean tint, I'll sign off with Portia's words in 'The Merchant of Venice,"
"How far that little candle throws his beams!
So shines a good deed in a naughty world."
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4 comments:
First things first ... I like it.
On another day in another venue, let's talk about the Knights of Columbus. And although I've been affiliated with the 'Black Knights' for sometime, I just became a 1st degree K/C earlier in the year.
Now as for feedback on this blog ... Somehow, Harry, this fits you. Of course I always thought of you as a foreign correspondent or opinion leaders w/in other rhelms of literature. Blogging is an up and coming full contact sport for the academically minded and thoughtful folks I know. So what's taken you so long?
Your eternal pal,
John Lesko
... And another thing ... you're entry into the blog-o-sphere has reminded me that it has been awhile since I posted a note to my own blog. Found at http://agatsu.blogspot.com/
... What do you know / think of other social networks (Linked-In, FaceBook, etc.)?
With the day being young and after a three day weekend filled with fun and frolic, I must say that I had to clear my head and push academia to the forefront when reading your blog. Since my acquaintance is via professional fundraising and I might add, there is no one better than you, I look forward to your vision and beliefs regarding the personal side of Harry Colin. Nice start Harry!
Harry I didnt know you had launched this! Great start, great stuff!
I look forward having a front row seat to the extraordinary breadth and depth of your interests!
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