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Most Vivid Dreams – Part 1
I’ve been having the most extensive, vivid dreams. Last night my dream was replete with Europe, my murderous spirit, show-tunes, The Last Supper, and the Postal Service. (Enjoy the trip in to my psyche. Any interpretations welcome.) In my dream last night I was with some of my roommates from Portugal, a couple youth group […]
December 11, 2006
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Lost in Translation
I found something zany on Sugar frosted goodness dot com. Here: Tommy Kane’s Blowfish sketch. The story of his piece is priceless. It begins: I hopped off the train near the Sumo stadium in Tokyo. I wanted to draw something that was very typical looking of Japanese cities. I noticed this little restaurant. I set […]
December 8, 2006
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Put the Lights on the Tree
In an ongoing effort to post (almost) every day this week. Get out the Windex, Mama. I’m on a music streak.[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYQFeZFLyM4] On this 7th day of Advent, here are seven reasons why Sufjan Stevens’ brand new 5-disc Christmas album should be enjoyed by you and your yuletide loved ones. 1. (A suprisingly sweet rendition of) […]
December 7, 2006
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One Thing
(I’m kicking myself a bit, because I meant to post this about a month ago. I think part of the reason I waited was because I wanted to have something uber-creative to say to introduce my Elise. But I don’t. I just really want you to listen to this new song of her’s. Because it’s […]
December 6, 2006
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Sunset Over Baltimore
December 5, 2006
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Waking in London
I’ve just spent the last few days in London with the ladies of Young Life Europe. Worshipping God alongside of them was more than refreshing, it was awakening. It almost felt like I was playing the guitar for the first time. The best gift of the trip, though, was getting to spend these few days […]
December 4, 2006
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To Title, or Not to Title
Maybe I am being too uber-analytical, but I wonder if I need to put some words up there. I think someone taught me once that every piece of writing needs a good title.
November 28, 2006
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Grazie, Tino; 107
The sun is setting on another American Thanksgiving. The infamous “Black Friday” is approaching. (For all of our dear non-American friends, tomorrow is the day in the States when hoards of shopper-bugs descend on shopping malls and stores to get the most tasty Christmas sales. Some even camp out on the streets in the bitter […]
November 24, 2006
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I’m Not A Big Old Adult
(This is Part 2 of the following post: Career Day at the Middle School) It’s official. I may be 27, but, I’m not a big old adult. This week I received a thick envelope from Piccowaxen Middle School. Inside I found 28 full-paged letters from students saying, “thank you” for coming to their school to […]
November 22, 2006
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I Heart (Passion) Mail
And I wish I could speak Dutch to understand what this site says: (translated) “Passion Mail”. (Somebody help!) But it’s so beautiful and simple that you really must glance through it. Their business has something to do with making creative snail mail. That makes me happy. When I grow up I want to work for […]
November 21, 2006
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“Free Hugs” Campaign
3 minutes, 29 seconds of joy.[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4]
November 17, 2006
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Purpose-Driven to the Poor
I spent most of my birthday week in Santa Barbara, California. Saturday night, after eating one of the most lavish meals of my life at a dear friend’s wedding, I met a homeless man named Wyatt. He told me his story. A fire in his apartment sent him to the streets. I was dressed to […]
November 17, 2006
