Category Archives: Internet

The Thrill of Stranger Things

Posted on July 24, 2017 by

Of the many exciting trailers to come out of this past weekend’s San Diego Comic-Con, the latest trailer for the second season of Stranger Things sits high on the list.  This trailer, with great nods to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” makes … Continue reading →

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The Drive to Easy-Everywhere

Posted on June 24, 2017 by

A few weeks ago I spent some time reflecting on some of the high points of Andy Crouch’s The Tech-Wise Family.  It is, in my opinion, a book that everyone should read, Christian or not, single or married.  The folks … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Best: Frazz and the Prescient Pronouncement

Posted on March 26, 2017 by

There’s something so imminently true about today’s Frazz comic that its eery and a bit discomfiting. (image from gocomics.com)

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Notes for Navigation

Posted on January 30, 2017 by

When news of the recent Executive Order concerning refugees and immigration broke, I quickly turned to some of my favorite news sites to get a better understanding of things.  One of my favorite bloggers, Rod Dreher, posted nothing.  Part of … Continue reading →

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We Don’t Get to Know Everything

Posted on January 7, 2017 by

One of the more fun and upbeat tracks of the Avett Brothers’ True Sadness is “Smithsonian.”  It feels a little slower in this live performance last year in Nashville, but it still shows energetic artistry that is always good to … Continue reading →

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Non-Curiosity, the New Standard?

Posted on January 4, 2017 by

Seth Godin asked a good question today of contemporary culture and our relationship with curiosity: The bestselling novel of 1961 was Allen Drury’s Advise and Consent. Millions of people read this 690-page political novel. In 2016, the big sellers were … Continue reading →

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Sherlock and the Posthumous Game (or There’s Something About Mary)

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

Last night saw the premiere of the fourth (and many assume final) series of Sherlock on Masterpiece Mystery.  Perhaps its a repeat of my thoughts on Doctor Who‘s Christmas special, where absence has made the heart grow fonder.  I can’t … Continue reading →

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