Jul 26 2010

Marshall McLuhan – The Medium And The Light: Reflections On Religion

Category: Books In My Brain — dryvetyme @ 07:00

Chalk this one up to almost biting off more than I could chew during the lead up to my recent wedding, but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to review a book by/about the venerable Marshall McLuhan. The good people over at Englewood Review Of Books permitted me the chance to talk about The Medium And The Light: Reflections On Religion, a series of essays, letters, lectures, and conversations from McLuhan’s archives (collected by Eric McLuhan and Jacek Szklarek). I would be honored if you took a few moments to read it.

Editor’s Note: Regular music writing should (read: might possibly) re-appear sometime in the next 4-5 weeks.

Sep 10 2009

“Girlfriends Are Full Of Untimely Revelations”

Category: Books In My Brain,Life As I See It — dryvetyme @ 16:00

… is the title of my short story that was recently published in the Fall 2009 edition of The First Line. In fact, this nearly 3,000-word tale marks only the second time since High School that I have intentionally sat down to pen a piece of fiction (with this being the first instance), so suffice to say that I’m a bit proud of myself for having the courage to try again, especially to such modest success.

In case you’re interested in checking out the story, here is a list of independent bookstores around the globe that carry The First Line journal; otherwise, I might just e-mail it in pdf form to anyone who asks me nicely.

Apr 22 2008

Lines & Lyrics House Show

Category: Books In My Brain,Music In My Ears — dryvetyme @ 14:26

For anyone in the Houston area who’s interested in attending an event designed to be a unique collaboration between poetry and music, you are all welcome to the following shindig:

Here are some details about the show:
Doors Open: 7:30pm
Show Time: Around 8:30pm
Address: 3711 San Felipe #6F, 77027

The artists will probably do two short sets. The organizers are encouraging a $10-15 donation at the door for the artists, but people are free to come regardless. E-mail ashleys2@aol.com for more information.

Nov 21 2006

So I Go Now: Following After the Jesus of Our Day

Category: Books In My Brain — dryvetyme @ 18:43

Jeff Jacobson
So I Go Now: Following After the Jesus of Our Day
Trafford Publishing
Rating: 7.4

It’s hard to resist a good story.

Whether you’re drawn in by the strong lead characters, the intricate plot twists, or the detailed description of the scenery, there are few things in this world as mentally, psychologically, or spiritually compelling as a well-written narrative. Stories can simply convey truths, spark interest, and stir emotions in a way that encyclopedias packed filled with facts and spreadsheets chock-full of statistics never could. Yes, those facts and statistics are backed up by quality research and in-depth analysis, but they are rarely as compelling as people and the stories behind those people. People just genuinely enjoy immersing themselves in a good story.

But even the best of biographies (you know, those history books actually about people) and those vaunted New York Times best-selling novels can become tired and stale if the main character is lame or the story-telling is too hagiographic or insipid. Continue reading “So I Go Now: Following After the Jesus of Our Day“

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