Lebowitz’s Counsels on Algebra

“Stand firm in your refusal to remain conscious during algebra. In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.”
-Fran Lebowitz

Accelerated Distance Learning

For some time now I have been meaning to write about my college studies. I am not pursuing a degree in the conventional manner (four years of on-campus classroom learning) but am among the rapidly growing body of students who are earning college credit by alternate means, by distance learning. For ease of reading, I’ll [...]

Distance Learning: What is it?

Distance learning includes correspondence classes, which are more or less by snail-mail method, and also the exploding venue of online college courses. It is more of an umbrella term than anything else. The distance options I am making use of, however, are the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and the DSST program (formerly known as [...]

My College Story Thus Far

Here is my college story thus far. A few years ago I began to look into this distance learning thing. I read a book by Brad Voeller entitled Accelerated Distance Learning. In this book, Voeller shares all sorts of methods for earning accredited, legitimate credit while saving time and money and conscience (no need to [...]

Why Distance Learning?

In case you are still wondering why I would want to pursue college studies in such a “hurried”, non-typical way, here’s some more background thought.
Education is something that we Americans have come to idolize. Furthermore, our expected length of education is ever increasing. For example, in the 1700’s most students ended their education at 8th [...]

Questions?

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them here. I can answer them on this web-log or write back to you by personal email. Below are some links that might also be helpful. I hope these posts have been of service to you!
About CLEP exams:
www.collegeboard.com/clep
About DANTES exams:
www.getcollegecredit.com
About the College Plus! program:
www.collegeplus.org
Further [...]

Chesterton on the Nature of Christ

“[O]rthodox theology has specially insisted that Christ was not a being apart from God and man, like and elf, nor yet a being half human and half not, like a centaur, but both things at once and both things thoroughly, very man and very God.”
-G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy

The Greatest Paradox of All

PAR΄ADOX, n. [F> paradoxe; It. Paradosso; Gr. παραδοξια; παρα, beyond, and δοξα, opinion; δοξεω to think or suppose.]
A tenet or proposition contrary to received opinion, or seemingly absurd, yet true in fact.
Webster’s 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language
Why did we name our blog Place of Paradox? After reading G.K. Chesterton’s Orthodoxy, I (Stephen) began [...]

Carver on Conquored Commonality

“When you do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.”
- George Washington Carver
One example, other than peanuts, that pops into mind when I read this is the invention of that familiar double-oval-shaped wire, the paper clip.

Blog Gone Pansy?

I know this picture is a bit girly for a guy’s blog, but hey, I think flowers are purdy too! Spring is definitely here today, but is it here to stay? The weather forecasters are predicting snow showers in a few short days, but in the meantime I’m certainly enjoying the fresh spring breezes! [...]