So many people claim to believe in the Resurrection, and yet it means so little to them. It has no effect in their lives. It is not enough to celebrate Easter and say “Christ is risen!” Indeed, it is useless to proclaim it at all, unless at the same time we can say that we too have risen.

The long passage of time has brought with it a temptation to keep on speaking about Good Friday without being moved by it. We hear about Christ’s death, and we sit there bored, as if we were reading a newspaper. In fact, we would find a newspaper a good deal more interesting.

- C. F. Blumhardt in Bread and Wine: Readings for Lent and Easter (Orbis, 2005)

The 3-Dimensions of U2

If you haven't heard about it already, let me be the bearer of some cool news. National Geographic put together a 85-minute, 3-D film of U2 concerts which are playing national surely, at the IMAX near you.

http://www.u23dmovie.com/images/multimedia/downloads/U23D_Trailer_484x272.mov

I highly recommend that you spend the $16 to see the film. It's an experience, for sure! (And, I highly recommend you take a nap before going or, plan to take a nap afterwards. A bit of over-stimulation!)

The film makes you feel like you are a front-row fan at the concert and at times, could even touch Bono with your own two hands. Combine this with the inherent amazing acoustics of IMAX theatres...you've got a great date night planned!

Hillary Clinton and Josh Groban

I can't help myself. These are just too much.

http://www.chicagolive.com/user_submitted/chris_rocks_hillary_clinton/

http://www.chicagolive.com/user_submitted/a_very_groban_christmas/

Alive

I can't take credit for finding this clip. A friend shared it with me on his blog. Pearl Jam was on Storyteller this week and Vedder told the background story to "I'm Alive." He expresses himself in such an eloquently raw manner. In the same way many have found resonance in this song as they've applied it to their own life, I think some would be surprised to find the real story behind the song brings about a similiar resonance.

U.S. Senate Report: Over 400 Prominent Scientists Disputed Man-Made Global Warming Claims in 2007

This article is thanks to Papa Dillon. I've been meaning to post it for awhile. (And frankily and as unpopular this might be, this has been the position I've aligned myself with for the last 3 years or so. This is only one (albeit strong) evidence ...

See U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works

East Pilsen Artist Colony...

...no joke, this is the official title Metromix has given my neighborhood. I rather like this place. So, for those of you who live many miles from here, I thought I'd post pictures from the weekend to give you an idea of where I live. Come visit!

This Valentine's Day...

...I'm reminded
You're Gonna Miss This Lyrics