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Checking the Settings
Yesterday Michael Dougherty of The Week tweeted what I am assuming is his version of a “new year’s resolution,” and I like it a lot. Process setting. System setting. Ritual setting. Not goal setting. Don’t get me wrong. I have … Continue reading
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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
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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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
What You Hear
I decided to “celebrate the season” this week by watching the extended versions of The Hobbit. No small task, mind you, particularly when you are well-versed with the story (and when FX or TNT seems to air the theatrical versions … Continue reading
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Turn To It; Live It Out
That 25th anniversary show at the Community Coffeehouse continues to bless the web with good music. Here’s Jill Phillips singing about wisdom, rooted in the book of Proverbs.
Advent-ageous Timing
This past Sunday was the start of the Christian season of Advent. It’s a good an interesting concept (particularly for someone not raised in a liturgical church). The time is often couched in the concept of waiting, particularly in … Continue reading
Coffee, Contemplation, and LEGO Stranger Things
And the recreations of Netflix’s Stranger Things keep coming. This time, it’s a LEGO version of the show’s first season (using dialogue from the show). Quality work, for sure. And a nice reminder of the possibilities of a story well-told. … Continue reading
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Space Enough, and Time 