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Our Arthurian Summer
We’re in the middle of an attempted summertime Arthurian renaissance. I say attempted because it hasn’t been going all that well. King Arthur and his knights are always swirling around somewhere in the creative, storytelling mix, which makes it interesting … Continue reading
Entering the Dark (Cinematic) Universe
Today I caught an a.m. showing of The Mummy. It was either that or Pirates, and I just wasn’t up for 2 1/2 hours of pirate storytelling (perhaps later this week). Brendan Fraser’s The Mummy Returns was one of my … Continue reading
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Song for Sowing
One last post of recent Andrew Peterson concert clips. It’s a bit long, but you get some nice conversation from Peterson as the clip begins.
Doctor Who and the Doorway
Here’s the trailer for “The Eaters of Light,” the next episode in the current series of Doctor Who. This season, Capaldi’s last, has been underwhelming at best. Which is unfortunate, as I think he brings a great sense of balance … Continue reading
“Rise Up, Oh Sleeper”
Well, I think I’m “done” enough that I can enjoy some summer vacation for a few days. All of the necessary paperwork is done, for sure. I’ll have to pick up some threads next week. It’s been a good day, … Continue reading
Temporary Vocational Stretch Update
The 2016-2017 winds down this week. It doesn’t quite feel like it, though. Instead, things are kind of heating up. These last few weeks of the semester have been a blur. Lots of cool moments: baccalaureate, the yearbook dedication (what?!), … Continue reading
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“Libraries in the Kingdom”
Jamie Smith, author of You Are What You Love, started his summer vacation with a brief reflection on the books that have been piling up in his office . . . and life. The post, which you can read here, … Continue reading
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Ripping Off JRR Tolkien
The folks over at Creator Arts have been posting a number of recent concert clips from Andrew Peterson. This one got posted earlier today and begins with the song’s inspiration: one of my favorite moments from Tolkien’s Lord of the … Continue reading
Surviving Impressions: Bush Tucker
The most recent season of Survivor wrapped up last week on CBS. It was a fun season for me, as I got to watch it with friends from church. While I remember watching the first season of the classic reality … Continue reading
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The Courage to Sing
The third and final section of Andy Crouch’s The Tech-Wise Family involves singing and showing up. It is the shortest section of the book, but it still packs a punch with content. On some level, the content of this final … Continue reading
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