What's With the Name?

The name “Soren’s Blog” comes from a nickname given to me several years ago.

Soren Kierkegaard was a 19th century Danish philosopher/theologian. Our last names and our heritage are similar (my paternal great-grandparents immigrated from Denmark). Incidentally, Dr. Jack Cottrell says that Kjergaard means “churchyard.” How cool is that? And since Cottrell said it, it must be true, right?

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While I was working on my Master’s Degree at Kentucky Christian College (now Kentucky Christian University) in the mid 90’s some of my preacher buddies noted the similarity and started calling me Soren. The name stuck. Soren is my alter-ego, my pen name, and pseudonym for blogs, discussion groups, etc.

Now you know.

First Time

Okay, so we're almost halfway through 2005 and everybody and his brother has a blog. Except me. Well, I'm breaking free from the shackles of Luddism and embracing the technology of the 20th century (I know, I know -- but let's take this one century at a time).

I don't know how this blog will develop. I will probably post some funny stories along with everyday life type of stuff. Maybe an occasional serious discussion.

Life is like calling in a reliever from the Cubs bullpen. Ya never know what you're gonna get.