After Jay Hooks attempts to justify the existence of Compact Discs, he tells us why Paul Simon’s “Graceland” reminds him of Jesuit Missionaries.
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Vader Has Left the Building
There is a disturbance in the force. Sam Sawyer is frightened because the disturbance isn’t new; it’s been around for a long, long time.
What a Wonderful World, or Struggling with the Poor
TJP’s resident RN Jason Brauninger returns with a meditation on poverty, Louis Armstrong’s wonderful world, and his own judgmental heart.
Homeless Hotspots
Strange Bedfellows. TJP contributor Eric Sundrup explores the uncomfortable relationship between the internet and homelessness.
Google At Your Own Risk!
Wait! Before you type into the search box again, Tim O’Brien would like a quick word with you.
March Madness
They may own the phrase March Madness, but the NCAA doesn’t own all the excitement this March.
Speaking of Heaven
Despite Ponce de Leon’s best efforts, heaven can’t be mapped. Nor can it really be spoken about as the doughnut shop in the sky. What are we to do then? Our man Tony Lusvardi says that we can still let ourselves be surprised by God.
What There Is to Sing About
Maybe you’ve heard that Catholics can’t sing? Tim O’Brien begs to differ …
What innumerable “resolutionary” toys
TJP editors have already received (and rejected) Sam Sawyer’s request for a new iPad to “test the TJP website.” Can you say Angry Birds addiction?
Talking with TED
Matt Dunch finds a “frenemy” in TED — and reflects on the differences between fascination and the hard work of real learning.