Tag archive: culture
To be human
people are just peoplethey shouldn’t make you nervousthe world is everlasting, it’s coming and it’s going — People are just people. I read in George Orwell’s “The Lion and the Unicorn: Socialism and the English Genius” that people are not… continue reading »
"Why I Write" by George Orwell
Two observations: 1. I like George Orwell’s thoughts on writing more than I like his writing.2. I may own every book on writing ever printed. — I’ve noticed that I have a really hard time blogging when there’s nothing to… continue reading »
Title Track: Thanks, Postman
I find myself in a bit of a pickle. See, it’s the middle of the semester: the time everyone just wants to give up and quit, letting grades slip and procrastination kick in. It’s almost spring break – one more… continue reading »
Title Track: sXe
I used to think I was hardcore. If you know me at all – and even if you don’t – you can probably find the irony in that statement. I am not even close to being hardcore. I don’t dress… continue reading »
Title Track: Musical Pride
Be thankful that I was not A&E editor last year. I say that for many reasons, I suppose. I think Jocelyn did an amazing job with the section, and I’m proud to be her successor. Not to mention that last… continue reading »
Inspired by Buddy Glass
I’m finishing up Salinger’s last novella about the Glass family, “Seymour – an Introduction,” written in the point of view of Buddy Glass. Seymour, whom Buddy writes about, is a poet; Buddy writes in prose. It’s brilliant, really, how they’re… continue reading »
Title Track: A Backstage Christian
Whenever I read a book, I always assume the writer and I would make good friends. F. Scott Fitzgerald and I would share a (nonalcoholic) cocktail, J.D. Salinger and I would probably ride a carousel together in a park –… continue reading »
Grace (revisited)
I wonder if this is our view of Christianity. Some questions: 1. Does God punish us for our sins if we’re under Grace? 2. Does God ever take his protection from us? 3. Does physical unhealthiness reflect God’s wrath or… continue reading »
Title Track: Antihero
Last summer I created one of those obnoxious “How Well Do You Know Lauren Deidra Sawyer?” Facebook quizzes – the kind that notifies you every single time someone takes it. “Samantha answered 60 percent correctly.” And my response: “Wow, my… continue reading »
Title Track: Everything is Spiritual
I never cry at songs. Sure, I sometimes cry during worship music, but I don’t think it is the lyrics or the melody that makes me cry. Jesus makes me cry – as a means of humbling me (not sadistically).… continue reading »