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S.D. Giere

Professor, Author, Piper, Photographer

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Freedom and Imagination: Trusting Christ in an Age of Bad Faith, a book by yours truly, was published by Fortress Press in May 2023. Print & Kindle versions available on Amazon. My goal with this little book is to stimulate conversation about faith (trust) in Jesus as the heart of Christianity from which flows freedom and the reconciliation of the imagination. I welcome your thoughts, feedback, and critique.


Piping

One of my avocations is playing the great highland bagpipes. I’ve had the good fortune of being in and around music since I was just a wee lad. The pipes have been a musical fixture in my life since about 2015, when I got connected with the Dubuque Fire Pipes & Drums. I aspire to play well, to enjoy doing so, and to invite others into world of the pipes.. Whether playing with the band, solo gigs, or on mountain tops, I delight in the soul-rattling sounds of the pipes. If you’re in need of a piper, feel free to drop me a note on the “Contact” page. If I’m unable, I’m happy to share the inquiry with fellow pipers in the area (Eastern Iowa, Northwest Illinois, and Southwest Wisconsin).