When I have learnt to love God better than my earthly dearest, I shall love my earthly dearest better than I do now. In so far as I learn to love my earthly dearest at the expense of God and instead of God, I shall be moving towards the state in which I shall not love my earthly dearest at all. When first things are put first, second things are not suppressed but increased. — C.S. Lewis (via marylikesbagels)
Misty Mountains, an extended interpretation from the movie The Hobbit as sung Peter Hollens.
I came out singing/humming this song both times I saw the movie in theaters. Orthodox Tolkein devotees tell me the lyrics are authentic to the book. :) Official movie version is also available on iTunes.
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Here ends another day,
during which I have had eyes, ears, hands,
and the great world around me.
Tomorrow begins another day.
Why am I allowed two? — G. K. Chesterton (via The Catholic Young Woman)
Okay, now to feature the stylus shown in Monday’s video on Paper – The Cosmonaut. I think I first saw this when it had its Kickstarter campaign. It seems to me this would be much better to use than the small styli – I’ll ruminate some, them maybe cajole for a belated Christmas present. :)
The Cosmonaut: A minimal, wide-grip capacitive stylus for touch screens by Studio Neat. $25 plus $2.50 shipping.
A fun family video set to the tune of Toby Mac’s “Christmas This Year”!
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He’s here, he’s here! The Christ child has come! the one who is to redeem his people Israel, and usher in a new kingdom. One not made by human hands, but built within the human heart. Glory to his name now and forever more!
Many remain at the foot of the mountain who could ascend to the top. I repeat and ask that you always have courageous thoughts. As a result of them the Lord will give you grace for courageous deeds. — St. Teresa of Avila (via fathershane)
This video announces a feature addition to the iPad app, Paper, by the folks over at FiftyThree.
I’m fascinated on a couple different levels: first, the videography – first person perspective, eyes blinking, calming soundtrack, step-into-the-shoes-of feeling. Second, the app itself: practically buttonless, menuless, enhanced Moleskine-like. And third, the feature being announced: Mixer. What an intuitive concept, blending colors in a progressive mixing motion – no computer sliders, percentage specifications, color codes, etc.
It’s no wonder Apple named Paper iPad App of the Year.
To see more videos from the folks at FiftyThree, just visit their Vimeo page.
For the right key, the door will open. — yours truly
A sequel to last year’s installment, An Unexpected Christmas by stpaulsartsandmedia gives a glimpse into the prelude to Christ’s coming. Check it out for some great smiles, kiwi humor, and childlike reminders of this special time! :) (And don’t forget to check out last year’s installment too.)
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The Sketchnote Handbook by Designer Mike Rohde
“The Sketchnote Handbook is a fully-illustrated book and video, designed to teach regular people how to create their own sketchnotes.”
Note taking doesn’t have to be all text – experimenting with shapes, sizes, text appearance, etc. can make it all the memorable…for your brain. Think of it as a mix between note-taking and doodling, and let your mind run wild. Might have to check this one out. :)
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The Fixer’s Manifesto. Complement with 5 manifestos for the creative life.
Most of us want too many things. These things are not bad in themselves, but they are too much and they weigh us down. The secret to life, to happiness and order is to want one thing, and that then to allow that one thing to order everything else. — Msgr. Charles Pope (via fathershane)