Tuesday, January 24, 2006

This is weird

In case you guys don't get my email, or you check this first.

Tristan and I were surfing the internet before class today and we came on this weird ebay listing. The guy threatens to burn a picture of Jesus if someone does not meet his demands. It would take to long to detail these requirements, so read for your self. http://cgi.ebay.com/Jesus-for-Ransom-Buy-this-or-I-will-burn-it_W0QQitemZ7384875341QQcategoryZ357QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If you have any coments, I'd like to hear them. I don't know what to make of this.

Saturday, January 21, 2006

Update From Florida

Well, it's been about a week since I got here so I figgured it was time I started blogging again.

First off, the weather is beautiful down here. Last week it was just warm enough and we had just enough wind. It was the kind of weather that we dream about in Michigan; and only see for a few weeks in spring. That being said though, it is starting to get hot here and the humidity is starting to rise. I hope the air conditioning is better that it was last semester.

Secondly, my roommates are back as well. Miguel was sick all of this week. He is feeling better today, but he still is not in perfect health; I hope he does not pass it to the rest of us. Tim is Tim. I really don't know what to say about Tim, he is what he is. And, neather him nor I have girlfriends. Oh well.

Now to the most important part of my life: Schoolwork. My classes are going great. I scheduled almost all of may class to start after noon. The only class that starts before noon is my choir class, and that meet only one a week.

As for my classes, here goes. My history class is going to be a breeze. There will be one or two short papers, and that's about it. I kinda feel bad taking the class, but I really can't help it i need the class. Next, I have Latin class. That class is going to be hard, but there is not much I can do about that. Than, I have Sacred Scripture. That class is great, my teacher is hilarious and he knows his stuff too. Than I have Choir, which will be easy, and a class on how to perform Shakespeare. Finally, I have Modern Lit. That is my favorite class. My teacher is from Canada and he is an expert in Old English literature, especialy Beowulf, which is what we are currently studying. he is also kind of old, but he is funny and a great teacher; and practicly everything he says is interesting. All and all, this is turning out to be a good semester.

That is about it for my life so far. I'll try to write more than I did last semester, but I make no promises.

Till Next Time

-John W

Thursday, January 19, 2006

Steve Carell

Another big winner at the Golden Globes was Steve Carell, for his show "The Office." This is basically the greatest new show on television. I love it and my roommates had better let me control to TV tonight, it comes on ABC at 9:30, right before "ER." Thursday is my favorite night for TV. (Its basically the only time i watch TV now.)




Biography for Steve Carell
Height
5' 8" (1.73 m)
Spouse
Nancy Walls
(1995 - present) 2 children
Date of birth (location)
16 August 1963Acton, Massachusetts, USA
Trade mark
Frequently works with Will Ferrell.
Trivia
Daughter Elisabeth born in May 2001.
Graduate of Denison University, which is in Granville, Ohio
Married to actress/writer Nancy Walls, whom he met while both were writer/performers with the famed Second City comedy troupe in Chicago, Illinois.
Son John born June, 2004.
Frequently plays news reporters.
When he attended the premiere for Bruce Almighty (2003), he came to the screening with the impression that his scenes were left on the cutting room floor. However, his scenes were in the film and he was pleasantly surprised.
Of Italian descent (original family name was Carello).
Was once a reporter for "The Daily Show" (1996).
Provides the voice of Gary on "The Ambiguously Gay Duo" cartoons on "Saturday Night Live" (1975).
Orignally wanted to be a lawyer, but he reached a question on an application form that said 'Why do you want to be a lawyer?' He couldn't think of anything.
His alma mater, Denison University, is also the alma mater of Jennifer Garner.
Has the rare distinction of being in two movies that opened on the same day in the U.S. - Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) and Sleepover (2004) (July 9, 2004).

Salary
Evan Almighty (2006)
$5,000,000
The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
$500,000
Filmography
Dan in Real Life (2007) (announced) .... Dan
High T (2007) (announced)
Juvenile (2007) (announced)
Untitled Steve Carell Project (2007) (announced)
Get Smart (2006) (announced) .... Maxwell Smart
Evan Almighty (2006) (pre-production) .... Evan Baxter
Over the Hedge (2006) (filming) (voice) .... Sammy the Squirrel
American Storage (2006) .... Rich
Little Miss Sunshine (2006) .... Frank
The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) .... Andy Stitzer
Bewitched (2005) .... Uncle Arthur
"The Office" (2005) TV Series .... Michael Scott
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie (2004) (V) .... Brick Tamland... aka Anchorman: Wake-Up Ron Burgundy (USA) ... aka Wake Up Ron Burgundy (USA: closing credits title)
Melinda and Melinda (2004) .... Walt
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) .... Brick Tamland... aka Anchorman (USA: short title)
...
"The Daily Show" (1996) TV Series .... Correspondent (1999-2005)... aka The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title) ... aka The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition (International: English title: cut version)
Suits (1999) (as Steven Carell) .... United Standards 2
Tomorrow Night (1998) .... Mail Room Guy Without Glasses
"Over the Top" (1997/I) TV Series (as Steven Carell) .... Yorga Galfanikos
"The Dana Carvey Show" (1996) TV Series .... Various Characters... aka The Mug Root Beer Dana Carvey Show (USA) ... aka The Taco Bell Dana Carvey Show (USA)
Curly Sue (1991) (as Steven Carell) .... Tesio
Life As We Know It! (1991) (TV) (as Steven Carell)

Monday, January 16, 2006

Into Great Silence

There is a very austere order of Monks in the French Alps. Their order is called the Carthusian order. They live a very silent and contemplative life. They are very frugal and do not waste anything. A few years ago the first documentrary ever was made on their life.
The film is called "Into Great Silence" .
According to the website, the film is:
" Silence. Repitition. Rhythm. The film is an austere, next to silent meditation on monastic life in a very pure form. No music except the chants in the monastery, no interviews, no commentaries, no extra material.

Changing of time, seasons, and the ever repeated elements of the day, of the prayer. A film to become a monastery, rather than depict one."
Although the film will probably only come to theaters in Europe. It should come to the US on dvd or vhs.

Thursday, January 12, 2006

Steve Ray

*Note: I guess Al Kresta is no longer coming, but Mark Shea is.

Many of you may recall the situation that went on in our area this fall involving Fr. Tim, Fr. Cecilio, the Catholic apologist, Steve Ray, along with his apologist friend Gary Michuta, and some Baptists. They had a debate which is recounted by Steve Ray here and is taken from his website. Steve, Gary Michuta and Mark Shea will be coming to Westphalia on March 18th and will give a series of talks on apologetics. He (along with a few other guys including Frs. Tim and Cecilio) is planning to challenge them to a public debate which would occur on the same day. But that is not final because they of course have not been formally challenged and therefore have not been able to accept/decline. So do not go telling people that there is going to be a debate.

More Stuff:
His Blog

His Books
His Online Writings

Monday, January 09, 2006

Peter Kreeft

So I've been listening to Peter Kreeft a lot lately. He's a philosophy professor at Boston College University and has some of the best talks on philosophy and the study of religion that I have found (though he also has talks on other topics). Now, I know most of you might not listen to any of his talks, or read any of his online writings, but maybe you can use it as a reference if, for example, you have a question regarding priestesses, ecumenism, homosexuality, etc.

And if there is any one topic that I would especially recommend, it would have to be his discussion of The Culture War.

Book: How to Win the Culture War
Writing: A Defense of Culture Wars: A Call for Counterrevolution
Writing: How to Win the Culture War
Audio Lecture: How to Win the Culture War

Yeah, so this is a promotional post. So what.

Tuesday, January 03, 2006

Us the Movie 2


Marnee could be played by Lisa Jakub.
Lisa acted in quite a few movies as a child and teen, including Mrs. Doubtfire, Independence Day, and Bermuda Triangle. She also was in an episode of the Twilight Zone in 1989. She has quit acting and was married in 2005 in Italy. She lives in New Jersey with her husband Jeremy. Most sites I saw said she was mysterious and they didn't seem to know much else about her. Although other actors that she has worked with said that she is "kind" and "easy to get along with". This reminds me of Marnee because people have commented to me before that although Marnee is nice, she is also a little mysterious. Perhaps Marnee could also be portrayed by Liv Tyler.

Daniel could be played by William Moseley. William played Peter in The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. He was born in the United Kingdom in 1987. He has not had many other roles and in fact only has been in
two other movies. I saw him on Late Nights with Conan O'Brian. He seemed to be kind of goofy and a little uncomfortable with all the attention. I imagine Daniel would be somewhat the same way. Although I doubt he would take his responsiblity as seriously as Peter did.