This cartoon is interesting to me because I feel it expresses a reaction to media theory that our generation does not display. Where previous generations may have been angered by some of the things McLuhan asked them to face, our generation seems less confrontational. At our worst, I think we are apathetic and defeated. At our best, we judiciously place McLuhan in our personal philosophical menageries. But either way, I think we tend not to confront the issues with much force. As we become more egalitarian, perhaps we become less able to critically analyze difficult ideas.
No; we have as usual been asking the wrong question. It does not matter a hoot what the mockingbird on the chimney is singing. The real and proper question is: why is it beautiful?
-annie dillard
Mommy & Marin
Small Packages
Great Things
As soon as beauty is sought not by religion or love, but by pleasure, it degrades the seeker.
-annie dillard
Sleepy and Peaceful
Matt with Marin
Loving Arms
Trees have a curious relationship to the subject of the present moment. There are many created things in the universe that outlive us, that outlive the sun, even, but I can't think about them. I live with trees.
-annie dillard
Who am I? If you would have asked me this question before becoming a mom, my answer would likely be very different. Today,
I am first and foremost, a wife. My husband, Matthew, is awesome. Matt has a huge heart, which I take pride in knowing that he chose to share it with me. He is intelligent, patient, handy, and the only one I know who can put up with my crazy ideas. I am also a mom, learning as I go. I have gone from always trying to perfect things to loving the mistakes I make. Marin is a joy, so sweet, so lovely. She was born on November 6, 2009 and every day I get to spend with her becomes my new favorite day.
Our family loves the Lord and lives daily for Him.
I created this blog with hopes of sharing my stories, thoughts and ideas, simple as they be, as a sort-of scrap-book. Just a glimpse of a few memories as time goes by.
I should also mention the three other important members of our family; Ebony(our cat), Rolley and Tilly (our two dogs). We love them dearly, even though they have been demoted since the arrival of Marin.
This cartoon is interesting to me because I feel it expresses a reaction to media theory that our generation does not display. Where previous generations may have been angered by some of the things McLuhan asked them to face, our generation seems less confrontational. At our worst, I think we are apathetic and defeated. At our best, we judiciously place McLuhan in our personal philosophical menageries. But either way, I think we tend not to confront the issues with much force. As we become more egalitarian, perhaps we become less able to critically analyze difficult ideas.
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