Monthly Archives: November 2007

Upcoming Posts

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As I mentioned yesterday, I’ve had a lot of topics come up that I want to write about. In order to keep myself on task about cleaning those ideas up, I’m giving this little preview of upcoming topics.

All of these topics will be relating to the general theme of ‘what’s next?’, reflecting the general trends I see in culture and the arts.

The Themes (da-da-da-dum…)

  • US Politics
    Politics: One of the Big Three taboo subjects that are always talked about, I want to take a look at what we’re learning from the incredibly extended presidential race and some recent state elections as well. This post will end with a segment that ties very closely to my next topic…
  • Christian Cross
    Religion: Number two in the taboo category. In a similar vein to politics, I’m going to take a look at some of the general movements that are happening among my peers and in Christian leadership. There are some not-so-surprising-but-still-surprising ideas that are cropping up more and more. Specifically, I want to examine some of the things that relate Christianity to the changing of generations and cultural backlash.
  • Mime Face
    Art: Skipping to something a little less taboo, but no less awkward than the traditional third topic. There are couple things I want to relate that I’ve been learning/identifying for the past few months. Particularly in regard to how the transition from student to professional is taking place. Also, I want to mention a few points of a growing movement that is simmering behind the tatters of postmodernism.
  • Two-headed Turtle
    Bringing it all together: This is actually what is prompting the whole themed posting idea. I’ve been seeing some unifying themes between these various subjects lately. There is a lot that I want start to identify where these three things intersect and how they are reflecting a general change in culture and social interactions.

Whew. I think I just jumped in way over my head, but I’m determined to go out kicking.

One final note. None of the ideas I will be expressing are gospel truth to me (well, aside from THE Gospel). I not only welcome comments on all of the above topics, but I want to go ahead and ask for them. You’ll see why in my bit on politics.

Well, here’s hoping I finish these sometime before the Second Coming.

To Be or Not To Be… That is the Post

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It’s been a while since I posted, not because I forgot, but because there’s been a lot going on recently. I won’t go into details, but I’m going to try to put some ‘fruits’ of the week up here.

To begin, I would like to start by offering you a podcast. I’ve recently begun listening to all sorts of NPR productions and I’m loving it. If you can stand to listen to something besides your current favorite band, give these guys a listen.

A Favorite Story

This American Life is a particular favorite of mine. In short: it’s amazing. An hour-long broadcast of stories, some fiction, most true that are just great listens. I’m posting a broadcast this show did on a prison putting on Act V of Hamlet.

Here’s a short description.

Hamlet SchoolThat’s right. A medium-security prison performing Hamlet. It’s real.

I won’t go into details of the show because it must be heard. Succinctly put, this is like a real life version of ‘Oh, Brother Where Art Thou?’ only with Shakespeare.

I couldn’t manage to work things so you could play the podcast here, but you’re only two clicks away if you go to the show’s website and look for the ‘full episode’ link down the left side of the description.Act V cast

Pure awesomeness set aside, it’s a great thought-stirrer for those artsy/theatrical thinkers out there.

Pure awesomeness added back on, it’s a great thought-stirrer plus awesomeness. It’s a killer whale!