Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Yes, grump-date. I've been struggling to get the last big project done before I go off on retreat to do the major writing portion of this sabbatical. And for the last two days one thing after another has decided to be uncooperative. As of today it's clear I'm not going to get the last of... Continue Reading →
I know I haven't posted in a while. Trying to get things in good order before my spiritual retreat next week has really been chewing up my days. I think the final products of this phase are turning out pretty well. But that's why the Phlipside scripts haven't been put up and I haven't posted... Continue Reading →
My sabbatical is drawing to an end. Here's my latest check in on what's going on and how I'm feeling.
Slowly working through the very long list of movies I want to see that is otherwise known as my Netflix queue. I've wanted to see this one for a while. Perfect to get me into mental position to go out and chase that little white ball this summer. The Legend of Bagger Vance - (Yes,... Continue Reading →
I began this week talking about "discipline", a word with very negative connotations for many in our society. My suggestion was that we simply find the terminology that works best for us. Whatever works for you in talking about a routine of faith practice. For me that is an term with long history in our... Continue Reading →
My name is Jay Phillippi and I've spent my life in and around the media. TV, Radio, the Movies and more. I love them and I hate them and I always have an opinion. Call this the View From the Phlipside. Anarchist, iconoclast, pop culture icon, revolutionary, self promoter, egotist. All of those words have... Continue Reading →
Ah St. Benedict and his "little rule for beginners"! So why are we talking about an Italian monastic who never set foot in England or the United States when we're discussing our particular faith context? Because Benedict had a great impact on how the larger church began to think about organizing itself and worshiping. ... Continue Reading →
My name is Jay Phillippi and I've spent my life in and around the media. TV, Radio, the Movies and more. I love them and I hate them and I always have an opinion. Call this the View From the Phlipside. The ongoing national nightmare of Tiger Woods continues. No, I'm talking about the absurd... Continue Reading →
Dear Ben, Let me introduce myself. I'm a regular guy who's old enough to be your father. I was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and I'm a life long Steelers fan. I'm also the father of a daughter. You can probably guess where this is going. I won't waste any time trying... Continue Reading →
I like what the Houston Chronicle said about this author when they reviewed this book: "(He) writes with an irreverent reverence". Oh yes he does. Let me warn you right up front - if bad language and not taking everything and everyone mentioned in the Bible absolutely seriously offends you - Don't Read This Book.... Continue Reading →
