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A Reduction of Dimensions
I’m often interested in the interplay of genres and forms, particularly when it comes to storytelling and when one form seems to subsume another. The easy target, of course, is television and the internet. The relationship between television and the … Continue reading
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A Jingle of Loose Change
From earlier this year, when Peterson was in Hawaii. Can’t believe I hadn’t already posted this, as it’s a good clip of a great song.
Fifty Years of Star Trek
The first episode of Star Trek aired 50 years ago today. And while I’ve had an on-again/off-again relationship with the franchise, I can surely appreciate its contribution to the collective consciousness of 21st century America. I think the only show … Continue reading
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Reminders of the Sacred Journey
It was the music of Wes King that led me to the books of Frederick Buechner. King’s “Magnificent Defeat” was inspired by a Buechner sermon of the same name. I remember in college reading through Buechner’s sermons and early biographical … Continue reading
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Tools (Reflections on Demolition)
Last night this three-day weekend started with a viewing of Demolition, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Naomi Watts. I think I was probably one of the five people who actually saw it in the theater when it dropped this past spring. … Continue reading
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Merton on Suffering
At this point in life’s journey, I’m pretty sure I’ve not heard enough good sermons about suffering. In fact, it’s only been in the last couple of months that I can really say that I’ve heard suffering spoken of appropriately … Continue reading
“I Know Why the Caged Internet User Sings”
Nicholas Carr’s writing has been key in helping me see the now in the context of the bigger picture when it comes to technology. Carr will release a collection of essays (new and old) in a week titled Utopia is … Continue reading
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When the Town Doesn’t Hit Back (My Brave Face)
Some time ago, one of my favorite musicians “kickstarted” a multi-ep project. If the campaign went beyond budget expectations, Andrew Osenga promised an ep of covers voted on by his supporters. That ep “dropped” this week and included a song … Continue reading
Praying, Sleeping, and Dreaming
Thomas Merton begins No Man is an Island with the intent of helping the reader understand how best we can love ourselves, one another, and God well. Then, from such a straightforward beginning, he takes a more circuitous route, tracing … Continue reading
Asceticism and Hope
One of the many great moments in Shawshank Redemption that sticks with you long after that wonderful final shot closes is Andy’s take on hope: Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good … Continue reading
Space Enough, and Time 