Say Goodbye

I decided that I do not have the time or the motivation to have two blogs and try to do two different things with them. So I have just decided to end this blog and use my new one:


pilgrimramblings.wordpress.com




Here is a parting quote from a brilliant man:

"The poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese." G.K. Chesterton

Derek Webb: Modern Day Prophet?

Derek Webb has a new album out called Mockingbird, and it is really good. Here are some lyrics to his song, A New Law, which is simply awesome, convicting, and brutally authentic:

A New Law

(vs. 1)
don’t teach me about politics and government
just tell me who to vote for
don’t teach me about truth and beauty
just label my music
don’t teach me how to live like a free man
just give me a new law

(pre-chorus)
i don’t wanna know if the answers aren’t easy
so just bring it down from the mountain to me

(chorus)
i want a new law
i want a new law
gimme that new law

(vs. 2)
don’t teach me about moderation and liberty
i prefer a shot of grape juice
don’t teach me about
loving my enemies
don’t teach me how to listen to the Spirit
just give me a new law

(pre-chorus/chorus)

(bridge)
what’s the use in trading a law you can never keep
for one you can that cannot get you anything
do not be afraid
do not be afraid
do not be afraid

For more of Derek Webb, check out http://www.derekwebb.com/music/#

Posts

I have a couple of new posts over on my other site, concerning cultural context/narrative and peace/sabbath respectively. Also, some have asked about commenting on the new site. If you type in your info to comment once, it should remember it the next time you comment on the same computer. Hope that is easier for you, if not, you can comment on this one and I will receive it anyways, but I hope that many enjoy the new site, cause I do! It is more artistic I believe. Take care.

Fiona Apple/Coldplay

Last night, Heather and I sat in the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, and watched the best concert either of us have ever witnessed in our lives. Fiona of course did her best Janis Joplin impression, dancing about in a style that can at best be described as the Elaine dance in fast forward. Sadly, I think most of her music fell on deaf ears, as concert goers arrived late and the ones who did witness her short setlist didn't fully appreciate her passion. I admit, I am not a Fiona Apple enthusiast, but I did appreciate her vigor and her verbose songs consisting of heartache and vindication.

But, to Coldplay I must turn my homage. The theatrics of the whole thing were in and of themselves spectacular alone. Behind the stage was a huge screen with an array of images, but often displayed video captions of Chris Martin on piano and the other members playing their respective instruments. During the song "The Scientist", the image on the screen zoomed slowly from outer space into the molecules that exist in a human body. During the song "Yellow", several yellow balls were dropped from the rafters onto the floor crowd, each eventually exploding and spreading gold confetti everywhere! Like Fiona, Coldplay played and sang with a passion that I have seen outmatched only by The Dave Matthews Band. These guys seem to really enjoy each other's presence and appreciate the music that each one contributes. I also appreciated the fact that they chose to sing Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" after singing "Til Kingdom Come" (a song originally written for Cash). After the encore, they chose to sing three of my favorite songs of theirs: Swallowed in the Sea, In My Place, and Fix You! Needless to say, it was a great night and it was the best concert I have ever witnessed.

I realize this is less of a review and more of a celebration of a great band, but you know what, I don't care! Have a good day, enjoy the beautiful weather (if you live in Oklahoma!).

More Breaking News (with Significant Changes!)

Hello All.

News: I am moving my blog to a new place, pilgrimramblings.wordpress.com. However, I will keep this blog and use it as a cultural review consisting of reviews of films, books, and music and other events that occur locally, nationally, and globally. I hope you will keep checking this site and will keep giving input, because that is really why I do this, for I enjoy the conversation that occurs and the comments that many of you leave. Thanks for visiting and hanging around, listening to me and my irrelevant thoughts.

My new blog, will be functioning on the same premise as this one used to and will consist of thoughts on God, life, and human understanding. I hope we can continue the conversation over there as well. Thanks again.

Breaking News!

Mi hermana (my sister) is now blogging from Mexico. You can check it out hear at ambersharples.blogspot.com

Quotes from the Psych Unit

For those of you who do not know, I work at a hospital in Tulsa in the Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit. Here are some quotes that I heard today...

"Hey, I'll eat your heart."


"Hmmmm, blood milk, my favorite!"


"Buck you, Mr. Daniel!"