Author: J. J.
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Book review: Love Is an Orientation
Considering I’m neither queer nor Christian, you may wonder why I would promote a book written by a self-proclaimed “straight, white, conservative, Bible-believing, evangelical male” who is sympathetic to the Queer Question. Even so, Andrew Marin’s Love Is an Orientation strikes me as a brave discussion on the civil rights struggle between various Christian sects and…
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My favorite podcasts
I listen to science, music, and news commentary podcasts on my bus rides to and from work (and often when I’m in my truck). I gave brief mention of my favorites in August with my “This podcast will blow your mind” Radiolab review of their “Limits” episode, but this entry has a detailed rundown of 10 more…
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ASAPC Computer Support launches
Instead of spending time on a typical Tuesday Zep, I’ve been pulling apart PCs for the new computer support business that Jon and I have launched: ASAPC. While most technophiles avoid being the “computer guy” for family and friends, it’s actually something I enjoy, so tell people in the South Louisville area that Jon and…
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Rocky clips
The 1976 original Rocky was on TV last night. I’ll let the clips speak for themselves other than to say that these films are about much more than just boxing.
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Chasing the theological rabbit
It’s been over a year since I’ve shared some theological musings with Zepfanedites. This is an abridged version of an email chain I recently had with a friend. Names and places have been changed to protect the innocent. I’ll repeat here something I mentioned in the e-mails – in case you don’t want to read through the…
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Happy 11110th to Me
It’s my party and I can (not) blog if I want to. Celebrating early while I’m still in my 20s. Candle idea from Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories. Seven candles is all anyone ever needs!