When I was growing up many of my elders loved to read biographies. I remember seeing quite a few Lee Ioccoca and Winston Churchhill biographies laying around on coffee tables, and even more in the 25 cent bin at neighborhood garage sales. I don’t like reading biographies and never have. …
Ok, I admit it, I prefer the traditional when it comes to music and liturgy in the context of a church service: time-tested tones and minimalist ornamentation. I am most comfortable with historically-rooted and word-laden worship. I also enjoy music…quite a lot. However, in a church setting, I am skeptical …
Film is a specific art form particular to our world culture and time in history. It can even be more than just a way to kill a few hours. Philosophers need not justify an interest in it. Ever since Aristotles Poetics, philosophers have tried to explain and analyze the art …
There are times when all of us long for an escape. We long to shut off the content-driven world in front of our face and get lost for awhile. The self-titled sophomore release album from Bon Iver (aka Justin Vernon) provides such an opportunity. Bon Iver is a ‘headphones’ album, …
Most have said that the gigantic stage set for the U2 360 tour resembles a large spaceship. I agree. However, after experiencing the show for myself last night, I think it reminds me more of a very large Nike running shoe. The sloping pastel curves, stretchy vinyl-like aerodynamics, and the …