“Lovely to Me (Immigrant Mother)” – Taiyo Na

Thanks to Angry Asian Man for the tip, to Taiyo for a great song, and Gary San Angel for a great video.

Buffy vs. Edward

This is fairly amazing: In this re-imagined narrative, Edward Cullen from the Twilight Series meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It’s an example of transformative storytelling serving as a pro-feminist visual critique of Edward’s character and generally creepy behavior. Seen through Buffy’s eyes, some of the more sexist gender roles and patriarchal Hollywood themes embedded in [...]

Hope

Welcome to the first week of Advent: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the [...]

Links of the Day, November 30

Welcome to Advent! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend! News Religious leaders around the world condemn the Swiss ban on minaret-building. Green Tips for (more) eco-friendly flying this holiday season. Miscellaneous Photo profiles of 47 world leaders.

Happy birthday, Jon Stewart

Today is Jon’s 47th birthday. Happy birthday, Jon! Thanks for being awesome.

Links of the Day, November 26

Happy Thanksgiving! Green China and the US unveil emissions targets ahead of Copenhagen. Miscellaneous A Chinese High School Musical? I’m intrigued … In Lebanon: "The Militarization of Sex."

A Thanksgiving Prayer and a Reminder

Praying: Generous Lord, We are humbled as we think on all the gifts and blessings you have poured into our lives. Thank you for your love demonstrated in the gift of your Son and the restoration of relationship that we have through the Incarnation. Keep us mindful of those around us, particularly those who do [...]