Tyler Knott: An Open Letter to the Boy I Was

“Laugh.  Truly laugh.  Let life and all of its folly steal the breath from your bodyand replace it with the staccato melody of giggles and guffaws;the laughter that comes without fair warning and continues withoutapology.” tylerknott: I can see you there, staring out with a mixture of wonderand fascination. I see the light behind your eyes,Continue reading “Tyler Knott: An Open Letter to the Boy I Was”

Benjamin Apple: “Meta”

This reminds me why I was friends with ol’ Apple Jacks in the first place. benjaminapple: People keep using the word “meta” to describe something that’s self-referential or that breaks the fourth wall. I use it that way too, usually to say “Going meta in improv and sketch sucks unless it’s earned or organic orContinue reading “Benjamin Apple: “Meta””

The Bible is Dead; Long live the Bible

This is one of the most beautiful articles about Scripture that I’ve ever read. I’ve not a read a lot, and even less of them have been this open, but nonetheless, I love it.  “There is a widely held, simplistic definition of faith as firm belief. To many, especially nonreligious people, faith is seen asContinue reading “The Bible is Dead; Long live the Bible”