Hey, all!
My name is Chris Wagner (he/him). I graduated SLU in 2008 with a degree in Theological Studies (focusing on theology of the marginalized - feminist theology, theology of the poor, liberation theology, etc.) and a minor in Political Science. I recently completed a MA in Communication Studies from Eastern Illinois University, focusing on rhetoric/critical cultural studies.
I’ve been back in St. Louis for a little over two years, and currently reside on Arco in the Grove, with my wife Krissy, and my dog, Lennon. He is the goodest boy, and excels at stretching.
I work a sales position for an industrial safety company during the week, and recently made the switch from weekend bartender to weekend line cook. I’ll begin working at Beast Butcher & Block in the Grove in a couple of weeks, and I’m thrilled - it’s the first “real kitchen” that I’ll have worked in. To say I love to cook is an understatement - it’s a central way that I show affection to friends and family. I didn’t really grow up with a strong familial culinary tradition, so I’m exploring what that means for my identity and how I navigate that going forward.
I’m trying to fill my life with more things that facilitate personal growth, and this class came along at the perfect time. I’m looking forward to reading and writing more, and exploring a bit with you all in the upcoming weeks!
What's yr address on Arco? I used to live at 4525.
ReplyDeleteEver heard of the French Laundry? A friend of mine, Courtney Barrett, was gifted by her friends with an opportunity to spend a day there.
Last, I'd be curious if anything from your Master's study informs how you see the political world these days!
That’s a great block! We live at 4526 - we just missed each other (Not that we’re too far apart now)
DeleteI have heard of the French Laundry! They’ve been world-renowned for, what, almost two decades now? It’s unusual for a place to be relevant for that long. That sounds like an amazing gift.
In a lot of ways, my Master’s studies were just a continuation of my undergrad work, but grounded in a lot more theory. Specifically, using third and fourth persona theory and ideographs, tied into mass comm and culture classes was really beneficial. Now, more than ever, it’s necessary to be critical of the various types of media we consume, and how it’s used to influence people.
I hope you will share your writing with us, and I hope your foot is healing well!
ReplyDeleteI’m sure that I will! And thank you, it’s doing much better. Nearly two weeks later, and I can finally bear some weight on it. Progress!
DeleteOoo, you need to share some recipes with us! :)
ReplyDeleteI love exchanging recipes and techniques! We’ll have to pick a couple dishes and exchange notes
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