Comments on: About Me http://blog.rolandallen.com A Californian with a few thoughts and a couple of cameras. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:58:55 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Fr. J. http://blog.rolandallen.com/about/#comment-17032 Fr. J. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:30:10 +0000 #comment-17032 Hi Roland, I just read your thoughts from a couple years ago on Flannery's story, The Life You Save May Be Your Own. It is a tough story, but your one commenter was on the right track, I think. The key is the turnip shaped cloud covering the sun. What is the turnip shaped like? The heart. Covering the sun? It is an image of the Sacred Heart ! Divine love is what is missing in every character in the story, with the possible exception of the daughter, whose innocence makes her like "Gawd's angel." I am working on a blog series on Flannery's short stories. So far, I have only completed two entries, one on "Revelation" and the other on "A Late Encounter with the Enemy." My next one will be on "The Life You Save..." If you are interested, swing on by the blog I write for: "The Black Cordelias.wordpress.com" God Bless and Happy Easter! Fr. J. Hi Roland,

I just read your thoughts from a couple years ago on Flannery’s story, The Life You Save May Be Your Own. It is a tough story, but your one commenter was on the right track, I think. The key is the turnip shaped cloud covering the sun. What is the turnip shaped like? The heart. Covering the sun? It is an image of the Sacred Heart ! Divine love is what is missing in every character in the story, with the possible exception of the daughter, whose innocence makes her like “Gawd’s angel.” I am working on a blog series on Flannery’s short stories. So far, I have only completed two entries, one on “Revelation” and the other on “A Late Encounter with the Enemy.” My next one will be on “The Life You Save…” If you are interested, swing on by the blog I write for: “The Black Cordelias.wordpress.com” God Bless and Happy Easter!

Fr. J.

]]> By: Dana http://blog.rolandallen.com/about/#comment-16875 Dana Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:48:16 +0000 #comment-16875 Hi Roland! I was researching different blogging software today and thought about you in connection with moveable type. Didn't know you were almost a Jesuit but that doesn't surprise any of us who know you. When I think of Jesuits I think of the purest form of Christianity ( to me ) and missionaries and you are certainly a missionary I would say albeit not as poor and with a lot more freedom. Well, some guests just arrived. Later! Hi Roland!

I was researching different blogging software today and thought about you in connection with moveable type. Didn’t know you were almost a Jesuit but that doesn’t surprise any of us who know you. When I think of Jesuits I think of the purest form of Christianity ( to me ) and missionaries and you are certainly a missionary I would say albeit not as poor and with a lot more freedom. Well, some guests just arrived. Later!

]]> By: Sonya Hodson http://blog.rolandallen.com/about/#comment-16859 Sonya Hodson Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:07:58 +0000 #comment-16859 Hello. I am meeting you via Facebook friendsl...going to read your book on the Spirit... wondering if you ever look north a bit... Westlake Village and Oaks Christian School could sure benefit from your areas of expertise... from photography,writing,faith, and academic career... I know three positions are posted for academic dean/middleschool, principal/high school, and admissions director 6th - 12th! www.oakschristian.org If nothing else... or as a start... come speak to our kids or our parents or our faculty! Thanks, Sonya Dunn Hodson Hello. I am meeting you via Facebook friendsl…going to read your book on the Spirit… wondering if you ever look north a bit… Westlake Village and Oaks Christian School could sure benefit from your areas of expertise… from photography,writing,faith, and academic career… I know three positions are posted for academic dean/middleschool, principal/high school, and admissions director 6th – 12th! http://www.oakschristian.org

If nothing else… or as a start… come speak to our kids or our parents or our faculty! Thanks, Sonya Dunn Hodson

]]> By: Jim Hairston http://blog.rolandallen.com/about/#comment-16041 Jim Hairston Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:24:59 +0000 #comment-16041 Roland, This is JIM HAIRSTON, Jesuit, Class of 1979. I am sure you will recall me. I learned so much in my senior year with you. Specifically the 60s anti war movement, the music of that time, my term paper was on Kent State. There were great conversations with you then. Now, I have a 9th grader at Jesuit. And, I spoke to him of my time there and teachers that influenced my thinking. In the last few days, I wanted to "google" Roland Allen, SJ. This moring, I finally did. I got your BLOG. So you left the Jesuits. For students of Jesuit it is a loss. You were- then- a brilliant man. I was an idealistic young man, who thought her could change the world. (You gave me that strength.) I have found you can, if on the right stage. I also know the system changes from within and not from protesting radically from the outside. I am going to read your blogs and look at the man you are today, with your writing. You will find- googling me, that I get a great deal of letters to editor published. The subjects are pure "Roland Allen inspired." Justice and Hope for those least among us. I listen to music, specifically the words,as you taught us at school, for that the message is. There is much more to write on your impact of me. But, at 8:14am, I must get moving to my warehouse and plan the balance of my day. In short, graduated from Jesuit, golf scholarship to St. Edwards U in Austin. After 1 semester- mom was divorcing dad- I transferred to SMU. Met my wife there. She played golf at SMU. Got a degree in Psychology. Worked at Hairston Produce during college. Then to Tyler with Southland Corp for 3 years. In 1987 moved to Dallas and started the first of two companies. Airline Distribution and now CPI Foods. One airline foodservice the second meals on wheels food distributing. Have 4 kids, 18,17,15,13. Two girls and two boys. My wife Cheryl died of cancer in 2006. I then met and rekindled my first love, my high school sweetheart -9th and 10th grade from Ursuline, Tricia- the reason my grades were so bad my first two years- we enaged in November 07. She died Christmas 07. Politically, ran for School Board in Highland Park (dallas island city) twice. Got killed the second time. Too radical, I was called. Then Gov. Bush asked me to get involved in his re-election campaign in 1998. Then the Presidential in 2000 and 2004. Have been involved with him for 12 years. I have been involved with Gov. Perry of Texas since 2000 and many members of Congress and Senate. I hope to hear from you. It would be really cool. Also, David Oglesby and Bob Lanier are all that is left from Jesuit during my tenure. And Mike Earsing- he is principal, I think. Best to you. Roland,
This is JIM HAIRSTON, Jesuit, Class of 1979.
I am sure you will recall me. I learned so much in my
senior year with you. Specifically the 60s anti war
movement, the music of that time, my term paper was on Kent State.
There were great conversations with you then.
Now, I have a 9th grader at Jesuit. And, I spoke to him of my time there and teachers that influenced
my thinking.
In the last few days, I wanted to “google” Roland Allen, SJ. This moring, I finally did. I got your BLOG.
So you left the Jesuits.
For students of Jesuit it is a loss. You were- then- a brilliant man. I was an idealistic young man, who thought her could change the world. (You gave me that strength.)
I have found you can, if on the right stage.
I also know the system changes from within and not
from protesting radically from the outside.
I am going to read your blogs and look at the man you are today, with your writing.
You will find- googling me, that I get a great deal of
letters to editor published.
The subjects are pure “Roland Allen inspired.”
Justice and Hope for those least among us.
I listen to music, specifically the words,as you
taught us at school, for that the message is.
There is much more to write on your impact of me.
But, at 8:14am, I must get moving to my warehouse
and plan the balance of my day.
In short, graduated from Jesuit, golf scholarship
to St. Edwards U in Austin. After 1 semester- mom
was divorcing dad- I transferred to SMU. Met my wife
there. She played golf at SMU. Got a degree in Psychology. Worked at Hairston Produce during
college. Then to Tyler with Southland Corp for
3 years. In 1987 moved to Dallas and started the
first of two companies. Airline Distribution and
now CPI Foods. One airline foodservice the second
meals on wheels food distributing.
Have 4 kids, 18,17,15,13. Two girls and two
boys. My wife Cheryl died of cancer in 2006.
I then met and rekindled my first love, my
high school sweetheart -9th and 10th grade
from Ursuline, Tricia- the reason my grades were
so bad my first two years- we enaged in November
07. She died Christmas 07.
Politically, ran for School Board in Highland Park
(dallas island city) twice. Got killed the second time.
Too radical, I was called. Then Gov. Bush asked me
to get involved in his re-election campaign in 1998.
Then the Presidential in 2000 and 2004. Have been
involved with him for 12 years. I have been involved
with Gov. Perry of Texas since 2000 and many
members of Congress and Senate.
I hope to hear from you. It would be really
cool.
Also, David Oglesby and Bob Lanier are all that
is left from Jesuit during my tenure. And Mike
Earsing- he is principal, I think.
Best to you.

]]> By: Van King http://blog.rolandallen.com/about/#comment-12404 Van King Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:03:28 +0000 #comment-12404 May I have permission to use your picture of the South China road sign? Full credit given. Best Regards, Van May I have permission to use your picture of the South China road sign? Full credit given. Best Regards, Van

]]> By: Monte http://blog.rolandallen.com/about/#comment-5851 Monte Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:03:36 +0000 #comment-5851 Beautiful blog! Noticed your comment on Glenn Hager's. I'm not a southerner, but maybe I should read Flannery O'Connor! Beautiful blog! Noticed your comment on Glenn Hager’s. I’m not a southerner, but maybe I should read Flannery O’Connor!

]]> By: thesnout http://blog.rolandallen.com/about/#comment-4989 thesnout Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:19:25 +0000 #comment-4989 It's always good to see a devoted O'Connor fan. It’s always good to see a devoted O’Connor fan.

]]> By: John Chopka http://blog.rolandallen.com/about/#comment-3548 John Chopka Tue, 19 Jun 2007 02:23:06 +0000 #comment-3548 Roland, God bless you, brother. I was telling stories of my early years in Admissions (travel stories at that). I couldn't help but recount the season we hung out in Canton, Cleveland, and Amish Country in good ol' Northeast Ohio. I am enjoying your blog. Keep up the good work! John (Malone Dude) Roland,

God bless you, brother. I was telling stories of my early years in Admissions (travel stories at that). I couldn’t help but recount the season we hung out in Canton, Cleveland, and Amish Country in good ol’ Northeast Ohio. I am enjoying your blog. Keep up the good work!

John (Malone Dude)

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