"My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer."
Galatians 2:20
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
So 1st Summer Session at the Lone star College is finally over and I can put Spanish behind me and focus on some things around home. I won’t have much to do now aside from the reading I’m planing to do so I’ve decided to take on a few challenges until the Summer comes to a close.
So my first challenge is organizing and cataloging the family Library. I’ve take some time to research the necessary steps and well it appears to be fairly simple. Though I won’t be using anything extravagant like the Dewy Decimal System or the system they have set up at the Library of Congress, I quite simply will place the family collection in general categories such as Health and Science and Nature; Children Stories and Picture Books; Christianity and Spiritual Growth; Government and History; Geography and Reference; Education and “How-Tos”; and Fiction and Non-Fiction. While I sort the books in those categories I will also sort them alphabetically according to author and book title. Easy, right?
We actually have a LOT of books and it’s going to take some time to catalog them all on my computer, but thankful with the advent of the Internet age it shouldn’t be all that bad. I found this rather ingenious website called “LibraryThing.” It allows me to search for my books online then add them to a virtual library. That way my database can be stored safely onto a web server and even shared with others.
Why am I going through all this trouble? Well, like I said, the family has a LOT of books and I just want to take up this challenge to make it a little easier to find something on any particular topic. It’s another mission of mine to help plant a strong interest in discovering the world through books in not only myself but my younger siblings. I regret not reading much as a child and It would seem I have some catching up to do so why not share the experience and make it something worthwhile for the whole family?
Can’t wait till it’s all finished: it’s going to look and feel fantastic.
Ciao for now!
~The Renaissance Man
"My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer."
Thirty-five years of performance delight while touring over 15 universities all the way from Notre Dame to our very own HBU Huskies, this “truly unique” program guarantees to deliver a show sure to entice the imagination and give a surreal perspective of the Shakespearian era.
Actors from the London Stage come to Houston Baptist University with Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet--a most famous romance between “star-crossed” lovers never meant to be.
Granted the stage was small being the limited but infamous Mabee Theatre, one should expect this minute space to widen as the characters develop one scene to the next while transporting the audience into a tale set in Italy long ago.
Actors of the London Stage rapture themselves not from Notre Dame nor London but the land of Shakespeare itself. A stage richly designed with high walls, narrow streets, lush meadows, and exquisite skies; the characters with elegant costumes and shimmering blades of combat; the drama, action, and romance--all were there but in the imaginations of a captive audience. For Shakespeare, all that is needed are actors, a stage, and a whiteness to the magic.
English director Peter Brook used the term, “Empty Space” when referring to the theatre. This empty space for Thursday night’s performance was little Mabee theatre and was quickly filled with participants of many walks of life longing to connect through a classic presentation of a truly romantic but tragic tale.
As the lights dimmed, the audience prepared themselves. Walking upon the stage five modern thespians appeared on the thrust not in beautifully designed wardrobes of Shakespeare's time but all in blue hoodies and black cargo-pants. And not upon a well dressed stage but merely a single row of chairs on either side. If this was disconcerting and uncomfortable for some, the actors presented a most creative illusion which would veil the critical eye as the players introduced themselves as not only one but many characters disguising between themselves with colored scarves of green, red, and white.
For starters, Geoffrey Lumb and Jennifer Higham introduced themselves as Romeo and Juliet followed with a bo. Proceeding after was Martin Parr who introduced himself not as Friar Lawrence as his tall masculine stature would suggest at first but as “Lady Capulet,” which assured the audience that tonight would indeed be a delightful evening and hold true to Shakespearian tradition. Among the other players were Liz Crowther and Marshall Griffin--all experienced and talented performers. After these quick and humorous introductions, the play officially began.
The audience was truly engaged as they laughed to not only crafty dialog but convincing body language as the troupe of players used every part of their being to convey their characters. Starting off with a friendly soccer game--a fascinating ploy to suggest how the initial argument between the families of Capulet and Montague began--a quarrel soon started and swords were drawn setting the mood, imbruing the imagination and making the mundane of props magnificent. It is this way all throughout the play: from the beginning of the first act to the tragic end of the second.
The London Stage Actors delivered their performance in a most simplistic but complex way and yet they deserve so much credit, let not one forget the genius behind the writing but none other then William Shakespeare himself. Without him, the story, and the compelling characters, the play would be nothing. A standing ovation to the London Stage Actors as they presented a classic holding true to tradition yet adding a modern twist that made it enjoyable for all.
"My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer."
35 years of performance delight while touring over 15 universities all the way from Notre Dame to our very own HBU Huskies, this “truly unique” program guarantees to deliver a show sure to entice the imagination and a surreal perspective of the Shakespearian era.
Actors from the London Stage come to Houston Baptist University with Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet--a most famous romance between lovers never meant to be.
For tonight’s review I will take several questions into consideration. Although I’ve not seen anything from the London Stage before nor have I seen Romeo and Juliet, I expect nothing more then a superb performance (It is Shakespeare after all). Granted the stage will be small being the limited but infamous Mabee Theatre, I expect the minute space to widen as the characters develop one scene to the next and transport the audience into a tale set in Italy long before any of us were born.
How well do the London players portray their interpretation of a classic?
Verbally
Physically
Emotionally
Setting and Mood: How well does the structure of the stage portray the Shakespearian Atmosphere?
Lighting
Set-props
Devices
Was he audience engaged into the performance and in what ways?
Laughing, crying, etc. . .
Will the actors dare to break the fourth wall and ask the audience questions?
Story and Character Development being of the most important question I shall consider.
As I experience visual story telling more, the more I realize what that experience is for--to escape and at the same time experience reality. Though different this reality may be, it's an experience through different shoes allowing an opportunity visually answer the question "What if?"
And with that, I will have to just wait and see how it goes... So tonight, seven o'clock sharp we'll know for sure as I fully intend to report on tonight's festivities.
"My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer."
3. Use the title of the song to answer the question
4. No cheating
HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
"Better Is One Day" [Kutless]
Amen. That's something... Cause, lately I've not exactly known how I've been feeling but this
song (Which I've never really analyzed before) really nailed it for me ^_^
WHAT'S YOUR OUTLOOK ON LIFE?
Homeward Bound [Simon and Garfunkel]
This is interesting because, though, my outlook is not necessarily bound on wordily merit, my outlook in life is reaching my final destination: home with my Heavenly Father.
WHAT DOES YOUR
FAMILY THINK OF YOU?
Looking Back [Phi Keaggy (Acoustic Sketches)]
This is a little cryptic ^_^ The song is 40 seconds long and is playing backwards...
Does this mean my family thinks I'm abstract and heading in the wrong direction? :P
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Blue Skies [Landon Pigg]
Intriguing. . . One of the lines is "You could be my unintended friend"
WHAT DO STRANGERS THINK OF YOU?
From Me to You [The Beatles]
Creepy. . . :\
HOW WILL YOUR LOVE LIFE BE IN THE FUTURE?
Julia [The Beatles]
Does this mean I'll fall in love with someone near the beach? ^_^
WILL YOU GET MARRIED?
Upside Down (Remix) [Jack Johnson and Money Mark]
You bet ^_^
WILL YOU HAVE KIDS?
Walk on Your Knees [Aaron and Jeffery]
Laugh Out Loud! I guess so! ^_^
ARE YOU GOOD AT SCHOOL?
Take Me to Your Leader [The Newsboys]
Okay... This song kinda goes all over the place (just like my mind). . . In other words, I tend to
day dream, but this could be a good thing XD
WILL YOU BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE?
El Mañana [The Goriilaz]
This song always reminds me of the music video. . . It's very depressing :(
WHAT SONG SHOULD THEY PLAY ON YOUR BIRTHDAY?
Away From the Sun [Three Doors Down]
Wake up call. . . :\
WHAT SONG SHOULD THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
The Zephyr Song [Red Hot Chili Peppers]
I guess this would be appropriate ^_^
Main Entry: zeph·yr
Pronunciation: \ˈze-fər\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English Zephirus, west wind (personified), from Latin Zephyrus, god of the west wind & zephyrus west wind, zephyr, from Greek Zephyros &zephyros
Date: 1611
1 a: a breeze from the west b: a gentle breeze
THE SOUNDTRACK OF YOUR LIFE:
Always Something There to Remind Me [Naked Eyes]
Too True. . .
YOU AND YOUR BEST FRIEND ARE:
Tangerine [Led Zeppelin]
... *shrugs*
HAPPY TIMES:
Sway [Michael Bublé]
SAD TIMES:
Tourniquet [Evanescence]
Yeah... Sometimes it feels like that :'(
EVERY DAY:
Panoramic (Eaten By Earth Remix) [Atticus Ross (The Book of Eli)]
I will never forget this film. . .
FOR TOMORROW:
The Return [Joe Hisaishi & New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra (Spirited Away)]
Another song kinda sorta about the beach. . . VERY interesting ^_^ *is hopeful*
WHAT DO I SAY
WHEN LIFE GETS TOO HARD?
Girl Can't Help It [Journey]
Awww. . . :(
WHAT DO I THINK WHEN I GET UP IN THE MORNING?
Must Have Done Something Right [Reliant K]
Awesome! Ironically, this song use to be a part of playlist I would wake up to in the morning
^_^
WHAT SONG WILL I DANCE TO AT MY WEDDING?
The Phantom of the Opera [Phantom of the Opera Soundtrack]
Okay, that is awesome! :D
WHAT DO YOU WANT AS A CAREER?
Every Move I Make [David Crowder Band]
I guess this means: No matter what I do, it's going to be for Jesus. Amen!
YOUR FAVORITE SAYING?
Time and Tide [Basia]
Ah, yes. . . Keep moving with the times and the tides :) Patience has it's great rewards. Let life take it's course/ There's no rush ^_^
FAVORITE PLACE?
Pray for Rain [Pray for Rain]
Ah yes, to dance in the rain... I actually walked in the rain today... Though I'm not sure what this song has to do with a place... Maybe it represents a place of mind?
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
Carry On Wayward Son [Kansas]
*smiles*
DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
Wonder Why [Pray for Rain]
this is accurate. . . I am my own worst enemy.
WHAT DO I LIKE DOING MOST?
Only a Northern Song [The Beatles]
If this is another way of saying "Confusing People," then yes! ^_^
WHAT IS MY STATE OF MIND AT THE MOMENT?
What is this Thing Called Love [Frank Sinatra]
Intriguing and very true. . .
HOW WILL I DIE?
Fur Elise [Beethoven]
Epic :)
THE SONG THAT YOU'LL PUT AS THE TITLE?
Fixing a Hole [The Beatles]
Wow. . . My Itunes sure does like to play the Beetles. . .
"My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer."
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