- CHRISTIANITY TODAY. (http://www.christianitytoday.com) The best periodical for news and insight about the world of evangelical Christianity.
- DEALMAC. (http://dealmac.com) Where to find the best prices on Apple computers and related electronic gear. They also have great companion sites such as dealcoupon.
- ROGER EBERT. (http://rogerebert.suntimes.com) Reviews of past and current movies by one of the best critics in the business.
- JAMES TAYLOR ONLINE. (http://www.james-taylor.com) All the latest news, tour information, and other stuff about my favorite singer-songwriter.
- GOOGLE NEWS. (http://news.google.com) A very well laid-out page of news and links to stories from around the world.
- THE TEXT THIS WEEK. (http://textweek.com) A multitude of resources for individuals and churches who follow the church liturgical calendar.
- WEB GALLERY OF ART. (http://www.wga.hu) A virtual museum and searchable database of European painting and sculpture of the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods (1100-1850), currently containing over 16.200 reproductions.
- GOOD CLEAN FUN. (http://www.slonet.org/~tellswor) A family humor archive with lots of great jokes and funny anecdotes.
- BIBLE GATEWAY. (http://www.biblegateway.com) Very useful Bible search engine with tools for studying the Scriptures in different versions and languages.
- YOUTUBE. (http://youtube.com) Sure, it's popular now, but for good reason. I use it mainly to find rare comedy footage or to catch old '70's concert clips of my favorite bands and singers.
Monday, February 5, 2007
Ten of my favorite websites...
Saturday, February 3, 2007
My ten favorite Disney animated movies, in order...
- Beauty and the Beast
- Pinocchio
- Toy Story II
- The Little Mermaid
- Fantasia
- Aladdin
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
- Sleeping Beauty
- Monsters, Inc.
- The Lion King
Friday, February 2, 2007
Ten of the best movies you may never have seen...
- ANOTHER WOMAN: Woody Allen's most personal film, a reflection on turning 50 and facing one's life honestly.
- IN AMERICA: The kids steal the show in this poignant immigrant drama.
- BABETTE'S FEAST: A stranger teaches a dour religious community about joy.
- WATER: The haunting story of a child-widow in 1930's India.
- HOUSE OF GAMES: David Mamet's superbly crafted grand con picture.
- LOST IN AMERICA: Albert Brooks leaves it all behind and takes his wife into a world of misadventures.
- THE STRAIGHT STORY: Iowa man takes a road trip on a lawn tractor to Wisconsin to reconcile with his brother. Yes, really. And a true story.
- WHAT'S UP DOC?: Screwball romantic comedy where an uptight Ryan O'Neal tries to fend off free spirit Barbra Streisand.
- BIG FISH: A father-son relationship vividly imagined and told as a tall tale.
- THE ATOMIC CAFE: A stunning documentary about the bomb and its place in the lives of those who grew up under its first shadows.
Current favorites on my iPod...
- Bill Staines Mix, Bill Staines
- Stranger Things, Edie Brickell
- One Quiet Night, Pat Metheny
- Paixão segundo São Mateus (St. Matthew Passion Highlights), Helmut Rilling
- The Best of What's Around, Dave Matthews Band
- Dog Days, BR549
- Bach and Beyond, Gabriela Montero
- Life in Slow Motion, David Gray
- All the Roadrunning, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris
- Getz/Gilberto, Stan Getz, Joao Gilberto
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Ten of my favorite popular music artists...
- James Taylor
- Alison Krauss and Union Station
- Dave Matthews Band
- Pat Metheny
- Neil Young
- David Gray
- Mark Knopfler
- Paul Simon
- Mary Chapin Carpenter
- Bill Staines
Ten favorite Woody Allen movies...
- Crimes and Misdemeanors
- Hannah and Her Sisters
- Another Woman
- Manhattan
- Annie Hall
- Zelig
- Radio Days
- Bananas
- Interiors
- Everyone Says I Love You
Ten of my favorite albums...
- New Moonshine, James Taylor
- Manassas, Stephen Stills & Manassas
- Blood, Sweat and Tears, BST
- Graceland, Paul Simon
- White Ladder, David Gray
- Still Life (Talking), Pat Metheny
- Live at Fillmore East, Allman Bros. Band
- Golden Heart, Mark Knopfler
- Blue, Joni Mitchell
- Speaking in Tongues, Talking Heads
Ten of my favorite movies...
- It's a Wonderful Life
- 2001: A Space Odyssey
- The Godfather
- Crimes and Misdemeanors
- Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Casablanca
- Out of Africa
- The Sound of Music
- The Bridge on the River Kwai
- The Wizard of Oz
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