“And the Lord did grin. And the people did feast upon the lambs and sloths and carp and anchovies and orangutans and breakfast cereals and fruit bats . . .” Hey, gang! It’s that time again. What time, you ask? Time to celebrate! And to feast–not upon lambs, sloths, carp, etc.–but upon words. As host […]
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When I got in my car Wednesday night to drive home from Tyler, I tried to plug Over the Rhine’s “Good Dog Bad Dog” into my CD player. The machinery would whir a bit then spit the CD back out. Between attempts I’d hear snatches of beautiful classical music, but I mostly ignored it. I
Hi! I’m between trips right now — arrived in Dallas from Colorado yesterday; leave for California tomorrow — and wanted to jump in here to let you know the second-ever “Celebration of New Christian Fiction” has been posted by Mick Silva, super-editor and all-around nice guy, over at his blog, My Writers Group. Stop by
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After the final benediction Sunday morning I remained at the piano, jamming with the band as usual. Then I faced the three guitarists, said, “Always a pleasure, gentlemen,” and headed to the sound booth to gather my lead sheets. It’s funny. You spend your whole life becoming. Always working toward goals. Always looking ahead to
Good morning, LJ-land. *taps microphone* Testing . . . testing. Is this thing on? Okay. I have a little announcement to make. If you consider yourself a writer (or someone who would like to be a writer), and if you consider yourself a Christian, come check out the first-ever celebration extravaganza hoop-de-doo going on HERE.
If you’ve been feeling unappreciated or ignored; if your ego needs a little boost; if you want to know what it feels like to be surrounded by adoring fans, I have just the thing for you. Become a choreographer. 2005 marks my eighth year working with the local high school choral department on their musical
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When I took Ana home this evening, her mom, Victoria, ran out the door and flagged her arms to get my attention. I rolled down the window. She said something in Spanish, and Ana turned and walked back toward the car. Her adorable little sister, Natalia, stood on the porch jumping up and down, waving,
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I’d been warned that the piano tuner was a crusty old guy. But he’s good at what he does, so I was willing to put up with his salt. Besides, I’m always eager to meet an interesting character. When I called him last week and described my upright grand, I could picture him rolling his
Yesterday I picked up this week’s issue of WORLD Magazine and read the following: L’Abri’s golden jubilee Next year is the 50th anniversary of the founding of L’Abri Fellowship by Francis Schaeffer. Thousands of young backpackers, burned-out hippies, and other seekers trying to sort out the big issues of life flocked to this study center
No, I haven’t been keeping secrets. My “baby” is nineteen now. However, I just chatted on IM with Jennifer, and she gave me permission to make this announcement. She hopes to write something in her LJ “soon,” but with two young boys and a newborn, well . . . On November 7, she and Chris
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