Someone with nothing to say writing for someone with nothing to do. This is the blog of Eric Swanson containing the developing thoughts and reflections on the externally focused church, the kingdom of God and what I see God doing in the world, in my life and the life of my family and friends. I also occassionally throw in a little commentary on good restaurants I like along with a few pictures. Monday, October 18, 2010. Sunday, August 10, 2008.

I am a professor in the Economics Department. At the University of California, Irvine. This site provides copies of all my working papers, computer programs, data, research in various stages, and other miscellaneous information about me. For a listing of citations to my work, visit my Google Scholar author page. Was recently accepted at the Review of Economic Dynamics.

Did the Hair and Makeup. Penitente Morada, Abiqui, New Mexico. I recently did a portrait of P. I shot it in color but I really think I prefer this one in black and white.

Maps - Atlases and Globes. Mercantile - Trades and Factories. Art from Dealers and Resellers. Carriers - Slings and Backpacks. Automation - Motors and Drives.

Where family, friends, and strangers can come to follow the life of a soldier as he tours the globe. I just put up three OpOrders from my time in Iraq. This was the end of the soft story stuff for me. In the meantime, please enjoy these stories.