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Archive for November, 2006
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Advice for my 80-yr. old self
Posted on November 30, 2006 | No CommentsDid you read yesterday’s post? Those are just a few things I’d like to have told the younger face in the small picture on the small book. The thought then... -
What would Bono (or Murren) tell himself?
Posted on November 29, 2006 | 2 CommentsIn a recent interview, Bono, the leader of the group U2, was asked to repeat or review a speech he gave at friend’s art showing. All of the paintings at... -
The problems with today’s worship music
Posted on November 28, 2006 | 2 CommentsIn my opinion, there are three problems in contemporary worship music. First, most of the time the music is poorly arranged. Church worship bands do not know how to leave... -
On postmodern communication: Jesus’ name for effect
Posted on November 27, 2006 | 1 CommentLanguage used for meaning is communication. Language used for effect is an art form used for the fun of it. I had a dentist once say to me, ”You know... -
On postmodern communication:
Posted on November 26, 2006 | 1 CommentPost-modern communication attaches a great deal of meaning to effect. And it affects our ability to communicate authoritative final truth on much of anything. As a communicator I know I... -
More on postmodern communication: A shot at Bob Dylan
Posted on November 26, 2006 | No CommentsIt is also rumored that “I am the Walrus” was Lennon’s attempt at a shot against Bob Dylan. He felt Dylan got away with murder lyrically with his nonsensical verbalization.... -
On postmodern communication: Coo coo cachoo
Posted on November 25, 2006 | 2 CommentsSongwriters use words for effect. You can apply them as you will. It depends upon how they effect you. John Lennon wrote: ”I am the Walrus, I am the egg... -
On postmodern communication: Custard dripping from a dead dog’s eye
Posted on November 23, 2006 | 1 CommentOne of the challenges of being a postmodern communicator is that words are not necessarily tied to the single truth of their meaning. Words can be used just for effect....
