Not the musical

Adam is going to Chicago. He came back last Sunday from a two-week job in Pittsburg, and this Saturday he'll be going to Chicago to set up more computers for another conference. At least he'll only be gone until the following Tuesday this time.

On a completely unrelated note:
( the fear saga... )

Not the musical

Adam is going to Chicago. He came back last Sunday from a two-week job in Pittsburg, and this Saturday he'll be going to Chicago to set up more computers for another conference. At least he'll only be gone until the following Tuesday this time.

On a completely unrelated note:
( the fear saga... )

Spiritualism from vampires

I must say, I am adoring this new non-fiction book "What Would Buffy Do? The Vampire Slayer As Spiritual Guide." It is a fantastic view of philosophy and human psychology as seen through eyes of a group of fictional characters. Joss Whedon intentionally created a cult classic, a role model, and a concept that has bred scholars, philosophers, and researchers. Kudos to the man!
I don't think I can find the right words to describe how this book affects me. It delves into both Western and Eastern religions and philosophies, but beyond that, it delves into the characters, citing their mistakes, their downfalls, their despair, their joy, their perceptions and outlook on life. I literally found myself crying a little, because some of the implications hit home.
On the Amazon.com review site, a couple of reviewers scoffed at the whole idea, saying that "anyone who bases their spirituality on a TV show needs to get up from their spot in front of the idiot box and figure out what's really important in life."
Oy. *rolls eyes* No one ever said anything about basing a spirituality on a TV show. Dude, it's fiction! Yeesh! We all know what's important in life, and it's not television. But humor is important. And being able to get a kick out of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" philosophy is a great testiment to the human ability to "lighten up."

So, in conclusion, I say that all Buffy fans should read this book. It honestly is a really good philosophy read.

Spiritualism from vampires

I must say, I am adoring this new non-fiction book "What Would Buffy Do? The Vampire Slayer As Spiritual Guide." It is a fantastic view of philosophy and human psychology as seen through eyes of a group of fictional characters. Joss Whedon intentionally created a cult classic, a role model, and a concept that has bred scholars, philosophers, and researchers. Kudos to the man!
I don't think I can find the right words to describe how this book affects me. It delves into both Western and Eastern religions and philosophies, but beyond that, it delves into the characters, citing their mistakes, their downfalls, their despair, their joy, their perceptions and outlook on life. I literally found myself crying a little, because some of the implications hit home.
On the Amazon.com review site, a couple of reviewers scoffed at the whole idea, saying that "anyone who bases their spirituality on a TV show needs to get up from their spot in front of the idiot box and figure out what's really important in life."
Oy. *rolls eyes* No one ever said anything about basing a spirituality on a TV show. Dude, it's fiction! Yeesh! We all know what's important in life, and it's not television. But humor is important. And being able to get a kick out of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" philosophy is a great testiment to the human ability to "lighten up."

So, in conclusion, I say that all Buffy fans should read this book. It honestly is a really good philosophy read.