Archive for April, 2007
Grindhouse Comments
People who know me know that I am a fan of director Quentin Tarantino. We can argue about that later, if you like.
So it was almost a necessity that I go see the big Q’s latest cinematic discharge: Grindhouse. I have strongly mixed feelings about this project, an ambitious double feature with Tarantino [...]
Great Movie Quotes
Premiere magazine lists the 100 Greatest movie lines. See here. Any of your faves that they missed?
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New Novel by J.R.R. Tolkien
Christopher Tolkien, the son of the famous father, has edited and released a “new” volume of the lore of Middle Earth. The Children of Hurin is based on a story the master first wrote in 1919. Tolkien fans know that he constantly revised and re-wrote his tales all his life long. [...]
Sermon on Acts 9:1-20
Third Week of Easter
April 25, 2007
Text: Acts 9:1-20
Before Paul was called Paul, he was known as Saul of Tarsus. Saul was a highly learned scholar, a Pharisee, an expert in the Law. He was also one of the earliest and more feverish opponents of Christianity. We know from the book of [...]
Call Night
One of the most delightful customs in our beloved Lutheran church body is what takes place at the seminaries each spring. In April, our students receive their vicarage (internship) assignments and the graduates receive their call placements.
How wonderful it was to watch these highly dedicated men being sent to serve God’s people in places [...]
Face Transformer
Ever wonder what you’ll look like in old age? Or what if you were a different race, or sex? Ever wonder what you’d look like in a painting by El Greco or Botticelli? Well, wonder no more. Go and enjoy the Face Transformer website.
HT: SouthCon
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Cat Sign
Sign seen in a church in California. What?! Why don’t we want the cats to get in? I want the cats to come in.
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Funny Conan TV Man
So in tonight’s Conan O’Brian, his monologue had these two funny jokes:
A clothing designer has announced the development of a new swimsuit for Muslim women. They’re calling it the burkini. It’s a burkha made into waterproof clothing. The announcement stated that it’s perfect for the Muslim women who love to swim but [...]
Would You Do It All Over Again?
When I have to fly, I like to have a fun novel to occupy my mind. Boy, did I win the lottery with my latest. It’s called Replay and it’s by Ken Grimwood. What a fascinating book. The premise is that a man dies in 1988 and instantly re-awakens as himself [...]
Sights of Pittsburgh
Even though The Burr no longer resides in the burgh, part of his heart remains in good 0l’ southwest Pennsylvania. Here are some terrific photos of our former home town.
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