Archive - February, 2010

Irony at the movie theater

22 February 2010 by , 1 Comment
Irony at the movie theater

Came out of Avatar last night. I was afraid the place would be packed. Lisa: “Um, it’s been out for weeks now.” Oh yeah. Occasionally, I forget that I’m pretty significantly behind the pop culture curve. Yes, the movie was amazing on multiple levels and in many dimensions. Anyway, we walk out of the theater [...]

In praise of Punch

22 February 2010 by , 2 Comments

Saturday night, Lisa and I saw the Punch Brothers at the Diane Wortham Theater in downtown Asheville. Some people would describe the Punch Brothers as Chris Thile’s band. He is certainly the most notable name in the band, stands center stage, etc., but it’s unfair to his band-mates to simply call it Chris Thile’s band. [...]

The 45-minute sermon and Melbourne taxis

4 February 2010 by , No Comments
The 45-minute sermon and Melbourne taxis

Taxi going from the Melbourne hotel to the airport. Driver large and Anglo. We get in and he starts talking. I hate this. I mean, when I pay my money for the taxi ride, I shouldn’t have to listen to the driver explain the way the world works. It’s all too common, but this particular [...]

Putting your feet where your heart is

3 February 2010 by , No Comments
Putting your feet where your heart is

My mother-in-law, Elizabeth (“Liz”) Haupert, was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Aside a brief detour to Wellesley College (education) and Illinois (to start a family), she has lived her whole life there. Furthermore, she’s been a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Fort Smith since she was born – she was baptized there. Most [...]