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The Odd Rhythm of the Blooming Rose
I had the opportunity to attend two different Advent lessons and carols services yesterday. In the one last night, the congregation sang “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming.” I did a decent job keeping the beat for the first two verses. … Continue reading
Where Tea is at Four
Over the last week or so, I’ve been watching the extended editions of The Hobbit. I think it’s the first time that I’ve made a point of watching them back-to-back (or at least close to it). The extended version of … Continue reading
Star Wars: Rogue Won?
I can’t believe they used this prequel to reboot the Star Wars timeline! Just kidding. I do not envy the storytellers who have to appease longtime fans of the Star Wars saga. (The same can be said of any saga that … Continue reading
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The Evolution of the Game
A season of television isn’t over until the airing of the Survivor season finale. Sure, while most shows have mid-season finales, reality shows like Survivor get two season finales a year. That means that things move pretty fast, particularly when … Continue reading
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Any Other Honest Song
Today started the “wrap up” portion of this semester’s class. For the last few years, as a way to draw together the major themes of the course and add a personal twist to things, we’ve played “The Blues” by Switchfoot. … Continue reading
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A Different Kind of Advent Song
I believe I’ve shared this song before, but here is a recent rendition of it thanks to the Community Coffeehouse’s 25th anniversary concert. There’s something wonderfully ambiguous about this song by Jason Gray and Andy Gullahorn. It captures something vital … Continue reading
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The Difference Between a Trick and a Plan
The cinema isn’t the only media releasing trailers for hotly-anticipated properties. We’re just a few weeks away from what could be the final series of Sherlock on PBS. Here’s a just-released trailer, packed with interesting imagery and intriguing dialogue. It … Continue reading
Pair of Previews: Summer 2017 Edition
Today brought a pair of major movie previews whetting appetites for next summer. The first is Spider-Man: Homecoming, the first full-movie story for Tom Holland’s take on Peter Parker. The stakes are high with this one, as it’s the third … Continue reading
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First Listen of the Season
At the encouragement of a priestly friend I am trying to let Advent be Advent and Christmas be Christmas. So I’m trying to decorate slowly, sing carols bit by bit with maybe a little more thought to chronology. Tonight’s good … Continue reading
Unbroken Circle?
It’s been cool getting to witness the writing of Dave Eggers, one of my favorite novelists, come to life on screen. Sometimes its the script (Away We Go). Other times its a movie based on a story (Promised Land). And … Continue reading
Space Enough, and Time 