So, now I'm the new director...

[brotherguy]

... of the Vatican Observatory. A lot of people have had questions about what this will mean for me, and also (by extension) what it will mean for them, especially for folks who have invited me to give talks, sit on panels, etc. etc

Comments

[marina_bonomi]

Congratulations!

[jim_landis]

Congratulations!

What shall we call him?

[crenelle]

Sooooo, is it Brother Director Guy, Director Brother Guy, Brother Guy, Director, Director Guy, Brother, Yo Guy, all of the above, none of the above, other [ ]?

RE: What shall we call him?

[beamjockey]

He holds a doctorate, too, which makes this problem worse.

Something to be said for the method the Pontiffs use. Pick a new name, put "Pope" in front of it, and everyone can feel free to ignore all your other titles.

Re: What shall we call him?

[crenelle]

Pope Guy?

Hmmmm.

Re: What shall we call him?

[beamjockey]

Sure, you go right ahead and call him that, Pope Mike.

[ext_2808430]

Splendid! I'm sure you will have a wonderful tenure, full of headaches -- but the good kind.

congratulations

[michelleqm]

Congratulations! May the good science continue to flow from the heavens to the earth through your telescopes...