Barefoot on the Web

Welcome to my studio on the Web. I tend to think of it as my cyberspace writer's loft. Looking around you will notice that I have hung a few of my photographs on the walls, left a few stories by the chair next to the fire, and collected some of my articles over by the desk.

This is a place to sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and share a few stories. It is a place for talking about dreams and schemes and flying machines; a place for launching adventures and reflecting on adventures from life's journeys into the wee hours of dawn's light -- especially if those adventures involve bicycles. And it is a place to take off your shoes and wiggle your naked toes in the relaxing waters of special places.

With Drew University president, Thomas Kean

It is a place for exploring ideas and engaging in philosophical and theological dialogue. A place for praxis and research, especially with regard to ministry and education. Included among the articles is some of my research regarding Connected Learning and the convergence of new educational methodologies and new technologies.

t is also a place where you can jump over to several places that are important to me:

• The Wayne E. Oates Institute (where I work)
• Drew University (where I serve as adjunct faculty)
• Society for the Advancement of Continuing Education for Ministry (Professional Organization)
• Louisville Bicycle Club (Good folks to ride with)
• Jim Mahanes Online Gallery
  (Colleague's gallery and artist I collect)

Upcoming events

• WEOI 2006 Online Seminars
• Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour (Sept. 10-11)
• Touring Ride in Rural Indiana - September Escapade
• Hilly Hundred (Oct. 14-16)