Through The Glass Darkly
In this audio journal entry I talk about a biblical passage from I Corinthians and read a couple of paragraphs about it’s meaning wrote by Deborah Cullins Smith. In this audio entry I also talk about artistic expression and ask whether an artist is suppose to criticize their work. Other topics are discussed as I work my way through the house doing cooking and washing. It’s about an hour long, I have some nice music and audio clips at the end for your enjoyment, so be sure to stick around for those.
The song at the end is Wataridori 2 by Cornelius from The Wired CD. It’s a great song, one of my absolute favorites from the CD. It’s a Creative Commons licensed song that you can download, alter and share.
The PSA at the beginning of this audio entry was produced by Rebecca Nay of Tranny Wreck Radio. Please contact your representatives and urge them to oppose a non-inclusive ENDA bill. Send an email to your representative, it’s quick and easy! Do it now! Listen to Rebecca’s latest podcast and also Ethan St.Pierre’s latest podcast with Marti Abernathey for more on this issue.
Through The Glass Darkly (MP3) (69 MB)
Tags: 1st corinthians, cornbread, enda, kjv, niv, Photography, rebecca nay, through the glass darkly
October 20th, 2007 at 4:59 am
The song at the end is pretty cool, Andy.
And man, can I relate to your comments on consumerism. Since my mixer took a dump, I’ve been looking all over for something new, and that’s lead me to thinking of getting a new computer as well as some other new equipment. I almost bought a new Mac Mini yesterday morning. But I resisted. For now. (I would’ve had to have made the purchase on credit, and it’s not like I don’t already have problems there.)
October 20th, 2007 at 10:53 am
Shawno - If I had a credit card I would probably already have bought a new camera and computer and a couple of old computers to function as my server. I would definitely have credit problems! I guess it’s a good thing I don’t! Did you see the refurbed Mini on Apple’s website? It didn’t have a SuperDrive but it was under $500! Thought that was pretty cool. There are rumors (as usual) going around about a possible new Mini when Leopard arrives. We’ll see. Glad you liked the song, several people have told me they liked it as well.
October 20th, 2007 at 3:04 pm
Yeah, that Mac Mini is what I’m talking about. It was onl $479.00! I was going to get it, but decided to sleep on it. When I woke up, they were sold out. Regardless, I will get a new computer in the next couple months, but I’m going to sell some things on eBay to try and raise money for it instead of charging it.
And thanks for using a sensible CAPTCHA, by the way. Sometimes those things are really annoying.
February 29th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
I just listened to this episode, and I identified with a couple of things you mentioned. First, the critical eye of the artist, as you were looking back on your photography. I think that’s really common among artists, that’s why they’re so often tortured alcoholics! But seriously, it does take a critical eye to create, and I guess we have to find a way to accept that without getting bogged down by it (I’m referring to my own demons now, heh). I’ve found that I often hate my work as I’m finishing it, but given some time away from it, when I look back later sometimes it doesn’t seem half so bad after all.
I also identified with the talk of consumerism…specifically for me, I call it “technolust.” I fall into that same trap of thinking that my entire life will be improved with the acquisition of a new gadget. I have an unhealthy attachment to Palm Pilots, which I honestly don’t even need, but they promise so much! You did a great job of pulling back and getting some perspective, asking “Do I really need this?”
February 29th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Jonathan - You devoted listener, listening back to all the old and wretched entries. LOL. No, I’m glad you listened and gave some feedback. I do greatly appreciate it. I am the same way when it comes to criticizing my own work. If I will step back for a while and come back to it I do usually appreciate it a whole lot more.
I still haven’t bought any new equipment (although I’m really NEEDING some now) but it’s true that most of the time it’s not going to improve your life. It’s been a while since I recorded this so I don’t know if I mentioned what I’m about to say. You also have to think about the equipment that you’ve got now. Or the equipment you had 5 years ago. Is what you are wanting going to be a drastic improvement? For me, I really want a new computer, badly. BUT. Is having a faster computer going to make me a better web designer? Is having a dSLR going to make me a better photographer? No. They CAN help though.