Comments for Consolation Champs http://www.consolationchamps.com Top of the B-List Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:28:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Jesus Music by Carla http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-21792 Carla Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:28:33 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-21792 It is so interesting to read comments which are clearly gossip, but all done by loving Christians. This is why people are turned off by Christianity; they don't see Jesus in YOU. They only see gossips. And by the way Mel, what does then bible say about gossips? You might want to check that out because you will be on the receiving end of that one! You also might want to check out the life story of AA Allen ( written by his daughter). He didn't drink. Be thankful for the mercy of God that none of us deserve, and stop talking about people as if you know them personally. You wouldn't want to be gossiped about, so stop doing it to others! And money is not filthy- scripture tells us the love of money is evil. A lot of good has been done with money, and GOD speaks repeatedly about being blessed- He has obviously blessed many people, and my guess is that they are faithful tithers! Sheesh! And Terry, if Patti ever hugged you after your arrogant, self-important post, she would truly have a big heart. It is so interesting to read comments which are clearly gossip, but all done by loving Christians. This is why people are turned off by Christianity; they don’t see Jesus in YOU. They only see gossips. And by the way Mel, what does then bible say about gossips? You might want to check that out because you will be on the receiving end of that one! You also might want to check out the life story of AA Allen ( written by his daughter). He didn’t drink. Be thankful for the mercy of God that none of us deserve, and stop talking about people as if you know them personally. You wouldn’t want to be gossiped about, so stop doing it to others! And money is not filthy- scripture tells us the love of money is evil. A lot of good has been done with money, and GOD speaks repeatedly about being blessed- He has obviously blessed many people, and my guess is that they are faithful tithers!

Sheesh!

And Terry, if Patti ever hugged you after your arrogant, self-important post, she would truly have a big heart.

]]> Comment on Dumb Mobs, 2003 by James McNally http://www.consolationchamps.com/2011/09/21/dumb-mobs-2003/comment-page-1/#comment-21782 James McNally Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:36:01 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1577#comment-21782 Brian, here are Bruce's comments to me, dated March 17, 2003: *You're onto something really interesting here. *It's kind of like asking, why do we have a Supreme Court and a President, why don't we all just hang out at the World Social Forum in Brazil? *Why do we have record companies and record stores. Wouldn't a P2P network with "borrowed" files do? *Who needs librarians and Dewey Decimal? Can't we just Google it? *Should I subscribe to magazines or newspapers or just check out blogdex and daypop every morning? *Since I can't do much about amateur assassins in Al Qaeda, shouldn't I declare war on an organized government in Iraq? *Instead of a poorly organized cluster of TCP/IP machines, shouldn't I sink all my money into WorldCom? *What's with Windows? If I hang out long enough somebody will make a Linux desktop that almost kind of works. Isn't that good enough? *How come the ratings of these movies are so middlebrow and my email is also full of spam targeted at gullible morons? is there some connection between these two phenomena? Brian, here are Bruce’s comments to me, dated March 17, 2003:

*You’re onto something really interesting here.
*It’s kind of like asking, why do we have a Supreme Court and a President, why don’t we all just hang out at the World Social Forum in Brazil?
*Why do we have record companies and record stores. Wouldn’t a P2P network with “borrowed” files do?
*Who needs librarians and Dewey Decimal? Can’t we just Google it?
*Should I subscribe to magazines or newspapers or just check out blogdex and daypop every morning?
*Since I can’t do much about amateur assassins in Al Qaeda, shouldn’t I declare war on an organized government in Iraq?
*Instead of a poorly organized cluster of TCP/IP machines, shouldn’t I sink all my money into WorldCom?
*What’s with Windows? If I hang out long enough somebody will make a Linux desktop that almost kind of works. Isn’t that good enough?
*How come the ratings of these movies are so middlebrow and my email is also full of spam targeted at gullible morons? is there some connection between these two phenomena?

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by Michelle Thompson http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-21780 Michelle Thompson Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:33:11 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-21780 Hi Terry ~ I must have been wonderful for your husband to be in the production of El Shaddai. I purchased a cassette tape when I was a new Christian in college and was so moved by the music. I have been looking for a copy of the musical on and off for the last fifteen years. Do you have any information as to how I might find one? Even the name of the record label may help. The closest I've come so far is a photo of the album but it was listed as "unavailable". Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Michelle Hi Terry ~

I must have been wonderful for your husband to be in the production of El Shaddai. I purchased a cassette tape when I was a new Christian in college and was so moved by the music. I have been looking for a copy of the musical on and off for the last fifteen years. Do you have any information as to how I might find one? Even the name of the record label may help. The closest I’ve come so far is a photo of the album but it was listed as “unavailable”. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Michelle

]]> Comment on Dumb Mobs, 2003 by Brian R. http://www.consolationchamps.com/2011/09/21/dumb-mobs-2003/comment-page-1/#comment-21769 Brian R. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:53:09 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1577#comment-21769 Yes, I'd like to read Bruce's comments. Yes, I’d like to read Bruce’s comments.

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by Mel http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-21766 Mel Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:13:21 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-21766 I'd like to say I was saved through Oral's Ministry, and when the divorce took place I stayed neutral and kept my peace.. I Honestly believe Patti told the truth, Even though I never read her book.. She was a very Beautiful woman.. Some times through life we take the wrong path, but if we are Faithful God will see us through.. I never agreed with Ministers living in thirty million dollar homes, and I don't see it in the Bible where God has condone such life styles. The Apostles lived by example... Paul chose to work and preach to win more souls to Christ.. Smith Wiggles Worth lived like an Apostle. Now I'm not these peoples Judge God is.. The Bible Say's in that time they will say," Have we not cast out devils in your name, healed the sick, raised the dead. Why did the Lord say that if these people didn't perform such tasks. I could go on and on with Scripture, But like I said, I'm not their Judge but God is.. Oh I still enjoy watching Richard, Benny, and others.. But I see some holding onto filthy Lucre and that's not pleasing to GOD.. AA Allen was an example, loved his alcohol.. And what does the Bible say about Drunkards? It Say's they can't enter the Kingdom of Heaven.. Like I said I'm not their Judge, and In no way am I saying these men will be lost, because I fear God's judgment to judge another man, so I'll leave that up to God, but I also know what the Scriptures Say.. We have to be Honest with our selves and with others, and we should never water down the word of God I’d like to say I was saved through Oral’s Ministry, and when the divorce took place I stayed neutral and kept my peace.. I Honestly believe Patti told the truth, Even though I never read her book.. She was a very Beautiful woman.. Some times through life we take the wrong path, but if we are Faithful God will see us through.. I never agreed with Ministers living in thirty million dollar homes, and I don’t see it in the Bible where God has condone such life styles. The Apostles lived by example… Paul chose to work and preach to win more souls to Christ.. Smith Wiggles Worth lived like an Apostle. Now I’m not these peoples Judge God is..
The Bible Say’s in that time they will say,” Have we not cast out devils in your name, healed the sick, raised the dead. Why did the Lord say that if these people didn’t perform such tasks. I could go on and on with Scripture, But like I said, I’m not their Judge but God is.. Oh I still enjoy watching Richard, Benny, and others.. But I see some holding onto filthy Lucre and that’s not pleasing to GOD.. AA Allen was an example, loved his alcohol.. And what does the Bible say about Drunkards? It Say’s they can’t enter the Kingdom of Heaven.. Like I said I’m not their Judge, and In no way am I saying these men will be lost, because I fear God’s judgment to judge another man, so I’ll leave that up to God, but I also know what the Scriptures Say.. We have to be Honest with our selves and with others, and we should never water down the word of God

]]> Comment on Where Do I Go Now? by Down or Just Me http://www.consolationchamps.com/2011/06/14/where-do-i-go-now/comment-page-1/#comment-21765 Down or Just Me Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:12:22 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1567#comment-21765 I really love the attitude you have! Sometimes, the worst of experiences can be the pathway to the best of experiences. Good luck with your endeavors! I really love the attitude you have! Sometimes, the worst of experiences can be the pathway to the best of experiences. Good luck with your endeavors!

]]> Comment on How Did I Get Here? by James McNally http://www.consolationchamps.com/2011/06/13/how-did-i-get-here/comment-page-1/#comment-21472 James McNally Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:00:18 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1561#comment-21472 Amazingly supportive wife comment! Can you see why I love this woman? :) Amazingly supportive wife comment! Can you see why I love this woman? :)

]]> Comment on How Did I Get Here? by Brooke Smith http://www.consolationchamps.com/2011/06/13/how-did-i-get-here/comment-page-1/#comment-21471 Brooke Smith Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:50:24 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1561#comment-21471 Well thought out. I think more people need to reflect on themselves and the job/career they're in. Some do it, but others are not brave enough to get out or jump ship into a different area entirely. Keep at it, James. You will get there. Well thought out. I think more people need to reflect on themselves and the job/career they’re in. Some do it, but others are not brave enough to get out or jump ship into a different area entirely. Keep at it, James. You will get there.

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by Linda http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-21470 Linda Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:44:54 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-21470 I would love Exhaltation by Huff. It was a favorite of mine, I wore out 2 tapes of it...if you have it, I'd love a copy, let me hear details. Thanks so much, & God bless you. I would love Exhaltation by Huff. It was a favorite of mine, I wore out 2 tapes of it…if you have it, I’d love a copy, let me hear details.

Thanks so much, & God bless you.

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by Michelle Morrison http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-21469 Michelle Morrison Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:08:47 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-21469 The fact is, nobody can truly know what happens in a marriage except the two people involved. Even if you do happen to know them, you still tend to see and/or tell things from your perspective. The best thing to do I think is pray for them. While I am sorry things didn't go better for them, it appears this all happened a long time ago and it's probably not productive to discuss it on a message board. Things don't always turn out the way you plan. I think it would be wise to get back to the original purpose of the site, to discuss music. Just my opinion. The fact is, nobody can truly know what happens in a marriage except the two people involved. Even if you do happen to know them, you still tend to see and/or tell things from your perspective. The best thing to do I think is pray for them. While I am sorry things didn’t go better for them, it appears this all happened a long time ago and it’s probably not productive to discuss it on a message board. Things don’t always turn out the way you plan. I think it would be wise to get back to the original purpose of the site, to discuss music. Just my opinion.

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by Elena Williams http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-21468 Elena Williams Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:29:51 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-21468 Wow. Was just searching for info on "El Shaddai The Musical" and came across this site. Terry Vazquez, you should be ashamed of yourself. Since you are so quick to judge, I assume you are without sin? I happened to know both John and Patti very well (still do, in fact) and your assessment of them couldn't be further from the truth. There were some deeper and much more private issues going on that you will never know about so I urge to realize that things are not as they seem. I won't disparage anyone here, but I can say that things were VERY different from what your ignorant view states. Stop judging other people and try compassion next time. Wow. Was just searching for info on “El Shaddai The Musical” and came across this site. Terry Vazquez, you should be ashamed of yourself. Since you are so quick to judge, I assume you are without sin? I happened to know both John and Patti very well (still do, in fact) and your assessment of them couldn’t be further from the truth. There were some deeper and much more private issues going on that you will never know about so I urge to realize that things are not as they seem. I won’t disparage anyone here, but I can say that things were VERY different from what your ignorant view states. Stop judging other people and try compassion next time.

]]> Comment on Why Can’t Working Be More Like Dating? by James McNally http://www.consolationchamps.com/2008/04/24/why-cant-working-be-more-like-dating/comment-page-1/#comment-21467 James McNally Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:30:13 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1311#comment-21467 Reading the essay "The New Boy Network" by Malcolm Gladwell in his latest collection, <em>What The Dog Saw</em> and just had to quote this bit: <blockquote>"For most of us, hiring someone is essentially a romantic process, in which the job interview functions as a desexualized version of a date. We are looking for someone with whom we have a certain chemistry, even if the coupling that results ends in tears and the pursuer and the pursued turn out to have nothing in common. We want the unlimited promise of a love affair."</blockquote> He's contrasting current HR practices with something called <strong>structured interviewing</strong> which he describes more like an arranged marriage, based on logic and practicality. Funny how companies persist with the same practices that lead to mismatches. Perhaps every job should begin as a 6-month (or however long it might take to qualify for unemployment benefits, just to protect the employee) contract, with the option for either party to walk away after that with no hard feelings. Reading the essay “The New Boy Network” by Malcolm Gladwell in his latest collection, What The Dog Saw and just had to quote this bit:

“For most of us, hiring someone is essentially a romantic process, in which the job interview functions as a desexualized version of a date. We are looking for someone with whom we have a certain chemistry, even if the coupling that results ends in tears and the pursuer and the pursued turn out to have nothing in common. We want the unlimited promise of a love affair.”

He’s contrasting current HR practices with something called structured interviewing which he describes more like an arranged marriage, based on logic and practicality.

Funny how companies persist with the same practices that lead to mismatches. Perhaps every job should begin as a 6-month (or however long it might take to qualify for unemployment benefits, just to protect the employee) contract, with the option for either party to walk away after that with no hard feelings.

]]> Comment on Looking Back and Looking Forward: 2010 Edition by Kevin Smokler http://www.consolationchamps.com/2011/01/02/2010-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-21466 Kevin Smokler Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:58:50 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1526#comment-21466 I love this, man. We could all learn a thing or two about communicating online from you, James. Much love, support and friendship. I love this, man. We could all learn a thing or two about communicating online from you, James. Much love, support and friendship.

]]> Comment on SXSW 2011: Compilation Champs by Kevin Smokler http://www.consolationchamps.com/2011/02/23/sxsw-2011-compilation-champs/comment-page-1/#comment-21449 Kevin Smokler Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:48:30 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1540#comment-21449 Me too. Thanks James! ONe of my favorite parts of SXSW! Me too. Thanks James! ONe of my favorite parts of SXSW!

]]> Comment on SXSW 2011: Compilation Champs by Mark Couvillion http://www.consolationchamps.com/2011/02/23/sxsw-2011-compilation-champs/comment-page-1/#comment-21442 Mark Couvillion Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:31:03 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1540#comment-21442 This is a particularly awesome collection, James. While I miss hunting you down on the first day of sxsw to get my CD, I do prefer the digital delivery. See you Friday. This is a particularly awesome collection, James. While I miss hunting you down on the first day of sxsw to get my CD, I do prefer the digital delivery. See you Friday.

]]> Comment on SXSW 2011: Compilation Champs by urban_mermaid http://www.consolationchamps.com/2011/02/23/sxsw-2011-compilation-champs/comment-page-1/#comment-21423 urban_mermaid Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:44:25 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1540#comment-21423 Awesome! Always something I look forward to each year. Awesome! Always something I look forward to each year.

]]> Comment on SXSW 2011: Compilation Champs by Anova Music http://www.consolationchamps.com/2011/02/23/sxsw-2011-compilation-champs/comment-page-1/#comment-21422 Anova Music Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:45:09 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1540#comment-21422 Thank you - great mixtape. We especially liked that Comet Gain track - we were unfamiliar with it. You might be interested in this SXSW blog, that covers the staff picks of the Tel Aviv based Anova Music label. We also make compilations .see here : http://sxsw2011.anovamusic.com Take care and come say hello! The Anova staff Thank you – great mixtape. We especially liked that Comet Gain track – we were unfamiliar with it.

You might be interested in this SXSW blog, that covers the staff picks of the Tel Aviv based Anova Music label. We also make compilations .see here : http://sxsw2011.anovamusic.com

Take care and come say hello!

The Anova staff

]]> Comment on SXSW 2011: Compilation Champs by Khoi Vinh http://www.consolationchamps.com/2011/02/23/sxsw-2011-compilation-champs/comment-page-1/#comment-21421 Khoi Vinh Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:15:19 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1540#comment-21421 Hooray, thanks James Hooray, thanks James

]]> Comment on SXSW 2011: Compilation Champs by James McNally http://www.consolationchamps.com/2011/02/23/sxsw-2011-compilation-champs/comment-page-1/#comment-21420 James McNally Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:52:51 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1540#comment-21420 Thanks, Kevin. And very sad you won't be in Austin this year. What's the sad story? Thanks, Kevin. And very sad you won’t be in Austin this year. What’s the sad story?

]]> Comment on Compilation Champs CDs by SXSW 2011: Compilation Champs — Consolation Champs http://www.consolationchamps.com/compilation-champs-cds/comment-page-1/#comment-21419 SXSW 2011: Compilation Champs — Consolation Champs Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:50:15 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/compilation-champs-cds/#comment-21419 [...] Compilation Champs CDs [...] [...] Compilation Champs CDs [...]

]]> Comment on SXSW 2011: Compilation Champs by Kevin Lawver http://www.consolationchamps.com/2011/02/23/sxsw-2011-compilation-champs/comment-page-1/#comment-21418 Kevin Lawver Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:33:19 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1540#comment-21418 I look forward to Compilation Champs every year, James, and the lineup this year looks awesome! I can't wait to listen. Sorry I won't see you at SxSW this year (because I won't be there... sad story). I look forward to Compilation Champs every year, James, and the lineup this year looks awesome! I can’t wait to listen. Sorry I won’t see you at SxSW this year (because I won’t be there… sad story).

]]> Comment on SXSW 2010: Compilation Champs by SXSW 2011: Compilation Champs — Consolation Champs http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/03/02/sxsw-2010-compilation-champs/comment-page-1/#comment-21416 SXSW 2011: Compilation Champs — Consolation Champs Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:44:31 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1460#comment-21416 [...] Last year, I finally figured out how to use Garage Band to put together a sort of digital mix and I think it worked out pretty well. I think my CD-burning days are behind me, but I’m still excited to be revealing my 11th annual South by Southwest mix. You don’t need to be attending SXSW to download and enjoy this edition of Compilation Champs. But if you are, make sure you say hello if you see me. In any case, please let me know what you think about the songs. I love putting this together each year and writing a little bit about music, which I don’t do often enough. [...] [...] Last year, I finally figured out how to use Garage Band to put together a sort of digital mix and I think it worked out pretty well. I think my CD-burning days are behind me, but I’m still excited to be revealing my 11th annual South by Southwest mix. You don’t need to be attending SXSW to download and enjoy this edition of Compilation Champs. But if you are, make sure you say hello if you see me. In any case, please let me know what you think about the songs. I love putting this together each year and writing a little bit about music, which I don’t do often enough. [...]

]]> Comment on SXSW 2010: Compilation Champs by Laura http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/03/02/sxsw-2010-compilation-champs/comment-page-1/#comment-21377 Laura Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:42:34 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1460#comment-21377 Thanks for the download! I know it's a little late but....love it anyway =) Thanks for the download! I know it’s a little late but….love it anyway =)

]]> Comment on Looking Back and Looking Forward: 2010 Edition by Maire http://www.consolationchamps.com/2011/01/02/2010-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-21361 Maire Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:32:28 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1526#comment-21361 I think you know how this post makes me feel. Wonderful writing James, and so poignant and personal. Thank you for sharing it. Love to you both and best wishes for 2011. I think you know how this post makes me feel. Wonderful writing James, and so poignant and personal. Thank you for sharing it. Love to you both and best wishes for 2011.

]]> Comment on Looking Back and Looking Forward: 2010 Edition by jessica http://www.consolationchamps.com/2011/01/02/2010-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-21359 jessica Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:04:58 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1526#comment-21359 I am so very thankful to have met you and to be one of your friends. This post is beautiful and honest and real - all things that I know you to be. Thank you. Here's to 2011! I am so very thankful to have met you and to be one of your friends. This post is beautiful and honest and real – all things that I know you to be. Thank you. Here’s to 2011!

]]> Comment on Cassandra Podcast by James McNally http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/11/08/cassandra-podcast/comment-page-1/#comment-21155 James McNally Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:20:29 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1508#comment-21155 Tim, Listen from 32:00 to about 33:00 if you just want to hear what I said about you. Here's a precis: you were even shorter than I was, you had a great big head (!!), you were a "sweet guy", you and your brothers and sisters were all very bright and are probably all doing interesting things now. D'oh, stream-of-consciousness rambling can be a little embarrassing. Tim, Listen from 32:00 to about 33:00 if you just want to hear what I said about you. Here’s a precis: you were even shorter than I was, you had a great big head (!!), you were a “sweet guy”, you and your brothers and sisters were all very bright and are probably all doing interesting things now.

D’oh, stream-of-consciousness rambling can be a little embarrassing.

]]> Comment on Cassandra Podcast by James McNally http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/11/08/cassandra-podcast/comment-page-1/#comment-21153 James McNally Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:48:02 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1508#comment-21153 Yikes! Well first of all it's fantastic that you found me. I've thought about you a lot over the years and wondered what you'd gotten up to. But now I'm feeling incredibly self-conscious about putting up my senile blatherings and hope you won't bother actually listening! I can't remember what I said specifically about you, but I'm hoping it won't come across poorly! Funny thing about the connection to St. Mike's too. And doubly strange is that the week after I started working here, I found out I'll be working on some web pages connected to a research study led by Dr. Michael Cusimano, one of the Cusimano kids I had been reminiscing about in the podcast. I haven't met him yet, and am not sure he'd even remember me, but it felt a bit serendipitous. So, where are you and what are you doing these days? Yikes! Well first of all it’s fantastic that you found me. I’ve thought about you a lot over the years and wondered what you’d gotten up to. But now I’m feeling incredibly self-conscious about putting up my senile blatherings and hope you won’t bother actually listening! I can’t remember what I said specifically about you, but I’m hoping it won’t come across poorly!

Funny thing about the connection to St. Mike’s too. And doubly strange is that the week after I started working here, I found out I’ll be working on some web pages connected to a research study led by Dr. Michael Cusimano, one of the Cusimano kids I had been reminiscing about in the podcast. I haven’t met him yet, and am not sure he’d even remember me, but it felt a bit serendipitous.

So, where are you and what are you doing these days?

]]> Comment on Cassandra Podcast by Tim Nishikawa http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/11/08/cassandra-podcast/comment-page-1/#comment-21149 Tim Nishikawa Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:14:13 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1508#comment-21149 Slow day at work today as it is US thanksgiving, so I googled my name and it came up with a link to Consolation Champs that included a number of vaguely familiar names. Didn't find the specific post with my name (it is all about me after all), but this looked like quite the walk around the old 'hood. I'll check out the podcast later. Hope you're well. Best of luck with the new job - My dad used to work at St Mike's. Who doesn't like working downtown (if the commute is not too bad)...or the Talking Heads, for that matter. Slow day at work today as it is US thanksgiving, so I googled my name and it came up with a link to Consolation Champs that included a number of vaguely familiar names.

Didn’t find the specific post with my name (it is all about me after all), but this looked like quite the walk around the old ‘hood. I’ll check out the podcast later. Hope you’re well.

Best of luck with the new job – My dad used to work at St Mike’s. Who doesn’t like working downtown (if the commute is not too bad)…or the Talking Heads, for that matter.

]]> Comment on Thank You For Sending Me An Angel by Jish http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/11/10/sending-angel/comment-page-1/#comment-21088 Jish Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:38:14 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1516#comment-21088 Awesome news - congratulations!! Awesome news – congratulations!!

]]> Comment on Thank You For Sending Me An Angel by James McNally http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/11/10/sending-angel/comment-page-1/#comment-21074 James McNally Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:50:05 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1516#comment-21074 Thanks everyone! Brad, the photos are already up on Flickr but are a bit disorganized at the moment. I'm hoping to spend some time tagging and labelling and organizing them soon, but you can at least see where we were (and what we ate!) now. Thanks everyone! Brad, the photos are already up on Flickr but are a bit disorganized at the moment. I’m hoping to spend some time tagging and labelling and organizing them soon, but you can at least see where we were (and what we ate!) now.

]]> Comment on Thank You For Sending Me An Angel by Tbit http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/11/10/sending-angel/comment-page-1/#comment-21069 Tbit Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:03:47 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1516#comment-21069 Congrats dude! Congrats dude!

]]> Comment on Thank You For Sending Me An Angel by Scott http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/11/10/sending-angel/comment-page-1/#comment-21068 Scott Thu, 11 Nov 2010 03:44:09 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1516#comment-21068 Awesome James! No doubt there will be challenges but it sounds like a great opportunity and with plenty of ways to put your skills to work. Awesome James! No doubt there will be challenges but it sounds like a great opportunity and with plenty of ways to put your skills to work.

]]> Comment on Thank You For Sending Me An Angel by Brad http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/11/10/sending-angel/comment-page-1/#comment-21067 Brad Thu, 11 Nov 2010 03:20:07 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1516#comment-21067 Congrats James! What a great gig and a great way to start/end a vacation. Looking forward to see the photos on Flickr. Hope you guys are well! Congrats James! What a great gig and a great way to start/end a vacation. Looking forward to see the photos on Flickr. Hope you guys are well!

]]> Comment on A Decade of Blogging by Tundra http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/07/08/decade-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-21058 Tundra Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:38:08 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1493#comment-21058 Woah, no commenting feature? I wasn't really into blogs in 2000 so I never noticed. I love those little looks into the past though. :) Happy birthday! On my forum, someone just started up a time capsule that I'm supposed to bring up in 25 years... they've got a lot of confidence. :p Woah, no commenting feature? I wasn’t really into blogs in 2000 so I never noticed. I love those little looks into the past though. :)
Happy birthday! On my forum, someone just started up a time capsule that I’m supposed to bring up in 25 years… they’ve got a lot of confidence. :p

]]> Comment on A Decade of Blogging by CQ http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/07/08/decade-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-21046 CQ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:07:01 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1493#comment-21046 Belated Congrats on your completed decade(!) of blogging. Belated Congrats on your completed decade(!) of blogging.

]]> Comment on A Decade of Blogging by James McNally http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/07/08/decade-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-21031 James McNally Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:42:10 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1493#comment-21031 Wow, vm, that made my day. That, and Spain winning the World Cup! Thanks, you're really too kind. I missed Spoon purposely because I saw them earlier at the Sound Academy, but not without a twinge of regret. It's the first time I've missed them playing in Toronto since 2001. Wow, vm, that made my day. That, and Spain winning the World Cup! Thanks, you’re really too kind. I missed Spoon purposely because I saw them earlier at the Sound Academy, but not without a twinge of regret. It’s the first time I’ve missed them playing in Toronto since 2001.

]]> Comment on A Decade of Blogging by vm http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/07/08/decade-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-21029 vm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:40:18 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1493#comment-21029 Toronto Screen Shots is the only source I trust on the subject of all things film. Maybe someday you can replace one (or both) of those madmen writing for the Globe. PS- Hopefully you were able to catch Spoon at the Molson Amphitheatre? Toronto Screen Shots is the only source I trust on the subject of all things film. Maybe someday you can replace one (or both) of those madmen writing for the Globe.

PS- Hopefully you were able to catch Spoon at the Molson Amphitheatre?

]]> Comment on A Decade of Blogging by Kevin Smokler http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/07/08/decade-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-21024 Kevin Smokler Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:08:30 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1493#comment-21024 Dude, well done. I remember back in 2001 when Dinah Sanders had one of your Compilation Champs mix CDs and I thought to myself "I don't want to meet this guy. He's going to be way too hip for me." Who knew I'd learn so much from you? James, a continued and enduring pleasure. Dude, well done. I remember back in 2001 when Dinah Sanders had one of your Compilation Champs mix CDs and I thought to myself “I don’t want to meet this guy. He’s going to be way too hip for me.”

Who knew I’d learn so much from you? James, a continued and enduring pleasure.

]]> Comment on Rain Can Make Brothers Out of Strangers by robert Brochu http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/01/04/rain-can-make-brothers-out-of-strangers/comment-page-1/#comment-20920 robert Brochu Mon, 17 May 2010 20:38:47 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/01/04/rain-can-make-brothers-out-of-strangers/#comment-20920 I remember that night. Almost a decade ago! Very sad about Brad - a remarkably kind person. I remember that night. Almost a decade ago! Very sad about Brad – a remarkably kind person.

]]> Comment on Best Music of 2009 by Jabba http://www.consolationchamps.com/2009/12/17/music-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-20897 Jabba Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:18:42 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1434#comment-20897 I find that I am buying a lot of older stuff lately too. I wonder why that is. I guess it is generational. I find that I am buying a lot of older stuff lately too. I wonder why that is. I guess it is generational.

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by Ramon E Mendez http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-20871 Ramon E Mendez Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:07:13 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-20871 I've been looking for the last 20 years for that production El Shaddai "The Musical". Would you please contact me to see how I can get a copy? (610) 468-6888 Thanks!!!!!!! I’ve been looking for the last 20 years for that production El Shaddai “The Musical”. Would you please contact me to see how I can get a copy? (610) 468-6888
Thanks!!!!!!!

]]> Comment on Come Talk to Me by Josie http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/03/06/talk/comment-page-1/#comment-20854 Josie Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:46:23 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1477#comment-20854 Gary and I agree...actual human interaction is important. We should meet up again soon! Gary and I agree…actual human interaction is important. We should meet up again soon!

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by Terry Vazquez http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-20829 Terry Vazquez Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:27:23 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-20829 I'm so happy to have found a place where I could learn something about Patti and John! We knew them 21 years' ago in New York City at Times Square Church (established by David Wilkerson in 1987) and she and John had been guests in our home and we in theirs (in New York). Patti and my husband both sang in the choir. At that time the Thompsons had started a music publishing company "Great Pearl" but I don't think it lasted too long - Patti asked me if I'd consider working there. (No way!) Patti's a sweetheart but John is, to put it gently, not exactly a very congenial guy. You said it, he's got issues! Anyway, the last time I spoke to Patti on the phone (in NY) she had just miscarried a baby. She and John had one child together, Canon Thompson and I have photos taken outside the church of the entire family (tho' I cut John's head off because he was so annoyed to have his picture taken). I told him he'd be happy to know I cut his head off and he said "good". We lost touch after they left NY, they moved around so much. About 3 years' ago we heard from a friend who was close to the Thompsons in NY at the time. He told us that they had divorced and that one of them had remarried. I was pretty shocked, not about the divorce, who could stay married to that grouch (John), but about the remarriage. I felt that it probably wouldn't be Patti but then Patti was John's THIRD wife and surely he wouldn't remarry- but now I find out he did. Wow. I do happen to have a fairly good sounding old tape of El Shaddai, the Musical, given to us by the Thompsons because my husband sang in the NYC production of El Shaddai along with 200 other people. Some were given the tapes as a thank you. I don't think I have the right to duplicate it or give it out. At the time, John was planning to make an album of it but that never got off the ground. Sorry to be so long winded but this is amazing to me, that after thirsting for some current information about Patti, I found this blog! If you, as "blog-writer", should care to receive the photos I refer to above of the Thompsons as well as Patti's two girls, if I'm satisfied that you won't publish them or give them to anyone, I might consider it. I just hope that through this somehow someone can add to this information. I'd love to hug Patti once again- she has a tender and loving heart. I’m so happy to have found a place where I could learn something about Patti and John! We knew them 21 years’ ago in New York City at Times Square Church (established by David Wilkerson in 1987) and she and John had been guests in our home and we in theirs (in New York). Patti and my husband both sang in the choir. At that time the Thompsons had started a music publishing company “Great Pearl” but I don’t think it lasted too long – Patti asked me if I’d consider working there. (No way!) Patti’s a sweetheart but John is, to put it gently, not exactly a very congenial guy. You said it, he’s got issues! Anyway, the last time I spoke to Patti on the phone (in NY) she had just miscarried a baby. She and John had one child together, Canon Thompson and I have photos taken outside the church of the entire family (tho’ I cut John’s head off because he was so annoyed to have his picture taken). I told him he’d be happy to know I cut his head off and he said “good”. We lost touch after they left NY, they moved around so much. About 3 years’ ago we heard from a friend who was close to the Thompsons in NY at the time. He told us that they had divorced and that one of them had remarried. I was pretty shocked, not about the divorce, who could stay married to that grouch (John), but about the remarriage. I felt that it probably wouldn’t be Patti but then Patti was John’s THIRD wife and surely he wouldn’t remarry- but now I find out he did. Wow. I do happen to have a fairly good sounding old tape of El Shaddai, the Musical, given to us by the Thompsons because my husband sang in the NYC production of El Shaddai along with 200 other people. Some were given the tapes as a thank you. I don’t think I have the right to duplicate it or give it out. At the time, John was planning to make an album of it but that never got off the ground. Sorry to be so long winded but this is amazing to me, that after thirsting for some current information about Patti, I found this blog! If you, as “blog-writer”, should care to receive the photos I refer to above of the Thompsons as well as Patti’s two girls, if I’m satisfied that you won’t publish them or give them to anyone, I might consider it. I just hope that through this somehow someone can add to this information. I’d love to hug Patti once again- she has a tender and loving heart.

]]> Comment on Come Talk to Me by Brent http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/03/06/talk/comment-page-1/#comment-20814 Brent Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:26:47 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1477#comment-20814 I work at a software development company (as you know); I don't think it gets much more tech-centric than that. We socialize like monkeys. We ("engineers" aka programmers) have work from home two days a week to ensure we get enough work done. I work at a software development company (as you know); I don’t think it gets much more tech-centric than that. We socialize like monkeys. We (“engineers” aka programmers) have work from home two days a week to ensure we get enough work done.

]]> Comment on SXSW 2010: Compilation Champs by Cinnamon Cooper http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/03/02/sxsw-2010-compilation-champs/comment-page-1/#comment-20811 Cinnamon Cooper Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:09:31 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1460#comment-20811 I'm downloading it right now. The playlist looks promising. This will help keep me motivated to get the rest of the things together for SXSW. Thanks! I’m downloading it right now. The playlist looks promising. This will help keep me motivated to get the rest of the things together for SXSW. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Come Talk to Me by Jessa http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/03/06/talk/comment-page-1/#comment-20810 Jessa Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:55:42 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1477#comment-20810 I'd love that! Have fun next week... I’d love that!

Have fun next week…

]]> Comment on Come Talk to Me by James McNally http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/03/06/talk/comment-page-1/#comment-20808 James McNally Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:16:20 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1477#comment-20808 Jessa, sorry you won't be there this year. I'm overdue for a trip to San Francisco so maybe we can catch up next time I'm out your way. Jessa, sorry you won’t be there this year. I’m overdue for a trip to San Francisco so maybe we can catch up next time I’m out your way.

]]> Comment on Come Talk to Me by Jessa http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/03/06/talk/comment-page-1/#comment-20807 Jessa Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:58:40 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1477#comment-20807 Interesting thoughts - I agree that the work environment often encourages us to hide behind the screen instead of getting out there, especially for those of us with introvert tendencies. Sorry I am going to miss seeing you next week @ SXSWi - you will be one of the folks I miss the most. Have a great time and save up some good stories for those of us who won't make it this year! (Also, eat some BBQ for me, ok?) Interesting thoughts – I agree that the work environment often encourages us to hide behind the screen instead of getting out there, especially for those of us with introvert tendencies.

Sorry I am going to miss seeing you next week @ SXSWi – you will be one of the folks I miss the most. Have a great time and save up some good stories for those of us who won’t make it this year! (Also, eat some BBQ for me, ok?)

]]> Comment on Come Talk to Me by James McNally http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/03/06/talk/comment-page-1/#comment-20806 James McNally Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:58:16 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1477#comment-20806 Thanks, Lee! I'll definitely make the effort to get to some Patio Fridays. But these sort of after-work things have gone on for centuries. I'm hoping to change the nature of our workplaces so that all the best ideas aren't the ones we scatter after a few drinks and then never get the chance to implement. Thanks, Lee! I’ll definitely make the effort to get to some Patio Fridays. But these sort of after-work things have gone on for centuries. I’m hoping to change the nature of our workplaces so that all the best ideas aren’t the ones we scatter after a few drinks and then never get the chance to implement.

]]> Comment on Come Talk to Me by Lee Dale http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/03/06/talk/comment-page-1/#comment-20805 Lee Dale Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:30:34 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1477#comment-20805 This is precisely what Patio Friday is for. Doesn't solve your in office dilemma, but it does give the opportunity to connect with #CanLIT type folks without the loud music <strike>and without all the booze</strike>. Well, it's a little less boozy. At any rate, good conversations about life and work in a casual setting. More here: http://twitter.com/patiofriday/ This is precisely what Patio Friday is for. Doesn’t solve your in office dilemma, but it does give the opportunity to connect with #CanLIT type folks without the loud music and without all the booze. Well, it’s a little less boozy. At any rate, good conversations about life and work in a casual setting.

More here: http://twitter.com/patiofriday/

]]> Comment on SXSW 2010: Compilation Champs by Dineen http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/03/02/sxsw-2010-compilation-champs/comment-page-1/#comment-20804 Dineen Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:46:07 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1460#comment-20804 We were going through our CDs they other day and found the mix from, oh, what year was it, 2002 maybe? Good times. Glad I can DL even though I won't be there. Have a fun time! We were going through our CDs they other day and found the mix from, oh, what year was it, 2002 maybe? Good times. Glad I can DL even though I won’t be there. Have a fun time!

]]> Comment on SXSW 2010: Compilation Champs by Heather http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/03/02/sxsw-2010-compilation-champs/comment-page-1/#comment-20803 Heather Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:46:03 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1460#comment-20803 Thanks so much James. Music is blood h Thanks so much James.

Music is blood

h

]]> Comment on SXSW 2010: Compilation Champs by Edward Aten http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/03/02/sxsw-2010-compilation-champs/comment-page-1/#comment-20802 Edward Aten Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:20:50 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1460#comment-20802 You asked the favor for pinging if we DL'ed. You asked the favor for pinging if we DL’ed.

]]> Comment on SXSW 2010: Compilation Champs by Mark Couvillion http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/03/02/sxsw-2010-compilation-champs/comment-page-1/#comment-20799 Mark Couvillion Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:03:33 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1460#comment-20799 Thanks, once again, for providing one of the staples of my SXSW experience every year. See you in just over a week! Thanks, once again, for providing one of the staples of my SXSW experience every year. See you in just over a week!

]]> Comment on Compilation Champs CDs by SXSW 2010: Compilation Champs http://www.consolationchamps.com/compilation-champs-cds/comment-page-1/#comment-20796 SXSW 2010: Compilation Champs Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:59:55 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/compilation-champs-cds/#comment-20796 [...] Compilation Champs CDs [...] [...] Compilation Champs CDs [...]

]]> Comment on (Inter)National Magazine Day by Kevin Smokler http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/02/25/international-magazine-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20788 Kevin Smokler Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:59:52 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1451#comment-20788 Thank you sir! You're on. Happy to bring something to SXSW! Thank you sir! You’re on. Happy to bring something to SXSW!

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by Paul http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-20787 Paul Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:11:30 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-20787 Thanks Dan. I am at your website and will be in touch. Thanks paul Thanks Dan.

I am at your website and will be in touch.

Thanks

paul

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by Dan http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-20786 Dan Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:41:15 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-20786 Paul - LOL!!!! Clicking on your name takes me to Amazon, and an image of the back cover OF MY VINYL ALBUM!!! Seriously. (I uploaded that picture). It really must be rare now! Paul – LOL!!!! Clicking on your name takes me to Amazon, and an image of the back cover OF MY VINYL ALBUM!!! Seriously. (I uploaded that picture). It really must be rare now!

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by Dan http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-20785 Dan Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:29:39 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-20785 Paul, I still have a copy on vinyl in excellent shape. I'd rather not post an email here directly, but go to www.secondstar.us and you'll find a way to contact me there. Buy a nice Christmas book while you're at it.... ;) Paul, I still have a copy on vinyl in excellent shape. I’d rather not post an email here directly, but go to http://www.secondstar.us and you’ll find a way to contact me there. Buy a nice Christmas book while you’re at it…. ;)

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by Paul http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-20784 Paul Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:41:34 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-20784 Hi, I too have been trying to get Exaltation by Ron Huff. Please, if their is anyone reading this who has it on tape/vinyl/mp3/flac etc and can get me a copy i would be most grateful Please leave a link or contact email so i can get in touch Thanks Paul Hi,

I too have been trying to get Exaltation by Ron Huff.

Please, if their is anyone reading this who has it on tape/vinyl/mp3/flac etc and can get me a copy i would be most grateful

Please leave a link or contact email so i can get in touch

Thanks

Paul

]]> Comment on Rain Can Make Brothers Out of Strangers by alison http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/01/04/rain-can-make-brothers-out-of-strangers/comment-page-1/#comment-20660 alison Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:15:49 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/2010/01/04/rain-can-make-brothers-out-of-strangers/#comment-20660 I've been looking through my old SXSW photos too. Man, we all looked like such BABIES back then. I’ve been looking through my old SXSW photos too. Man, we all looked like such BABIES back then.

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by James McNally http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-20646 James McNally Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:37:03 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-20646 Just a reminder to everyone that this is NOT Patti Thompson's web site. It's a blog that I write and I have NO connection to Patti Thompson. In fact, my entry doesn't even mention her. It's all of these comments that bring people here when they do a Google search. You're more than welcome to discuss Patti's music here, but I can't put you in touch with her or put you on her mailing list. Thanks! Just a reminder to everyone that this is NOT Patti Thompson’s web site. It’s a blog that I write and I have NO connection to Patti Thompson. In fact, my entry doesn’t even mention her. It’s all of these comments that bring people here when they do a Google search. You’re more than welcome to discuss Patti’s music here, but I can’t put you in touch with her or put you on her mailing list. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by shirley a parks http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-20645 shirley a parks Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:25:56 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-20645 Dear Patti, Love your singing and songs on you tube. please put me on your list. Dear Patti,

Love your singing and songs on you tube.

please put me on your list.

]]> Comment on Best Music of 2008 by Best Music of 2009 http://www.consolationchamps.com/2008/12/20/music-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-20607 Best Music of 2009 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:22:49 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1369#comment-20607 [...] My Best of 2008 [...] [...] My Best of 2008 [...]

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by Michelle Morrison http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-20602 Michelle Morrison Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:33:42 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-20602 That is a shame; I'm sorry things didn't turn out better for them. You just never know what life might throw at you, you can only do your best and trust God for the rest. And yes, we all do have our issues to deal with. That is a shame; I’m sorry things didn’t turn out better for them. You just never know what life might throw at you, you can only do your best and trust God for the rest. And yes, we all do have our issues to deal with.

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by jean http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-20601 jean Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:03:35 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-20601 For those fans of "Dance of the Broken Heart," by John and Patti Thompson, I must sadly inform you that their marriage apparently did not stand the test of time. I felt such a kinship to their story and was hoping their re-marriage turned out better than my own. I wish I had better news. In this article I found John Thompson now lives in Delaware and has remarried again to a woman he met on Match.com. They only knew each other for 5 months before getting married. I guess he still has issues, but then, don't we all. You can use the link below to read the article: http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20091124/LIFE/911240304/Acclaimed--%5C-El-Shaddai%5C--writer-pens-new-hymn For those fans of “Dance of the Broken Heart,” by John and Patti Thompson, I must sadly inform you that their marriage apparently did not stand the test of time. I felt such a kinship to their story and was hoping their re-marriage turned out better than my own. I wish I had better news. In this article I found John Thompson now lives in Delaware and has remarried again to a woman he met on Match.com. They only knew each other for 5 months before getting married. I guess he still has issues, but then, don’t we all. You can use the link below to read the article:
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20091124/LIFE/911240304/Acclaimed–%5C-El-Shaddai%5C–writer-pens-new-hymn

]]> Comment on August is Time for New Beginnings by Working for Kinosmith http://www.consolationchamps.com/2009/08/21/august-time-beginnings/comment-page-1/#comment-20459 Working for Kinosmith Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:00:50 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1423#comment-20459 [...] a few brief weeks of unemployment, I began working again at the beginning of October. It’s just a few days a week for now, but [...] [...] a few brief weeks of unemployment, I began working again at the beginning of October. It’s just a few days a week for now, but [...]

]]> Comment on August is Time for New Beginnings by Working for Kinosmith — Toronto Screen Shots http://www.consolationchamps.com/2009/08/21/august-time-beginnings/comment-page-1/#comment-20458 Working for Kinosmith — Toronto Screen Shots Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:58:17 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1423#comment-20458 [...] If you are new here, you might want to sub­scribe to our RSS feed.Powered by WP Greet BoxAfter a few brief weeks of unem­ploy­ment, I began working again at the begin­ning of October. It’s just a few days a week for now, but [...] [...] If you are new here, you might want to sub­scribe to our RSS feed.Powered by WP Greet BoxAfter a few brief weeks of unem­ploy­ment, I began working again at the begin­ning of October. It’s just a few days a week for now, but [...]

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by Dan http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-20403 Dan Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:23:10 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-20403 Not really trying to advertise (so I won't post how to contact me yet) but I do still have an LP copy of Exaltation that is in excellent condition. Don't really know if anyone cares about LPs anymore, but obviously copies still exist. Sounds like the link above this message could then put it on cd. Not really trying to advertise (so I won’t post how to contact me yet) but I do still have an LP copy of Exaltation that is in excellent condition. Don’t really know if anyone cares about LPs anymore, but obviously copies still exist. Sounds like the link above this message could then put it on cd.

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by James McNally http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-20402 James McNally Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:38:11 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-20402 This site has been recommended, though I have no experience with them: http://vinylrehab.home.mindspring.com/index.html Good luck! This site has been recommended, though I have no experience with them: http://vinylrehab.home.mindspring.com/index.html

Good luck!

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by sharon http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-20401 sharon Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:33:53 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-20401 I am also desperately looking for a copy of Ron Huff's Exaltation music... my tape is toast. I'd be delighted to find a way to get a digital copy. thanks!! I am also desperately looking for a copy of Ron Huff’s Exaltation music… my tape is toast. I’d be delighted to find a way to get a digital copy. thanks!!

]]> Comment on August is Time for New Beginnings by Gary http://www.consolationchamps.com/2009/08/21/august-time-beginnings/comment-page-1/#comment-20390 Gary Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:44:35 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1423#comment-20390 Well said. It reminds me of my departure from last big corporate job... my heart left it long before I put in my notice. At the end of the day, if you're going to be spending many hours immersed in a task it needs to be one you feel good about. With your unique mix of experience and skills you'll find something better in no time. Also, I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who isn't fully convinced about this whole "social media" thing. I like keeping in touch with friends on Facebook but my brief experience with Twitter was a downer, with dozens of people I didn't know instantly "following" me in an effort to get me to go to their website and support their business and or cause. Pointless. Marketers trying to "capitalize" on social media will end up killing it. Well said. It reminds me of my departure from last big corporate job… my heart left it long before I put in my notice. At the end of the day, if you’re going to be spending many hours immersed in a task it needs to be one you feel good about. With your unique mix of experience and skills you’ll find something better in no time.

Also, I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one who isn’t fully convinced about this whole “social media” thing. I like keeping in touch with friends on Facebook but my brief experience with Twitter was a downer, with dozens of people I didn’t know instantly “following” me in an effort to get me to go to their website and support their business and or cause. Pointless. Marketers trying to “capitalize” on social media will end up killing it.

]]> Comment on August is Time for New Beginnings by Josie http://www.consolationchamps.com/2009/08/21/august-time-beginnings/comment-page-1/#comment-20385 Josie Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:50:10 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1423#comment-20385 I'm still figuring out what I'll be when I grow up. In the meantime it's one contract after another. Don't worry, you'll land something great in time, I can feel it! I’m still figuring out what I’ll be when I grow up. In the meantime it’s one contract after another. Don’t worry, you’ll land something great in time, I can feel it!

]]> Comment on August is Time for New Beginnings by Leona Hobbs http://www.consolationchamps.com/2009/08/21/august-time-beginnings/comment-page-1/#comment-20377 Leona Hobbs Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:08:00 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1423#comment-20377 Awesome. Awesome.

]]> Comment on August is Time for New Beginnings by Montréal World Film Festival 2009 — Toronto Screen Shots http://www.consolationchamps.com/2009/08/21/august-time-beginnings/comment-page-1/#comment-20376 Montréal World Film Festival 2009 — Toronto Screen Shots Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:14:19 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1423#comment-20376 [...] you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Suddenly finding myself with a lot of time on my hands, I’ve decided this year to check out the Montréal World Film Festival. Now in its 33rd [...] [...] you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Suddenly finding myself with a lot of time on my hands, I’ve decided this year to check out the Montréal World Film Festival. Now in its 33rd [...]

]]> Comment on August is Time for New Beginnings by Brad http://www.consolationchamps.com/2009/08/21/august-time-beginnings/comment-page-1/#comment-20372 Brad Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:55:49 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1423#comment-20372 Hey man, glad to hear that you are not down about the job loss. It sounds like you know where you want to head and that's 90% of the battle in my opinion. Hang in there my friend and wait for the right opportunity to come along. It will. Hey man, glad to hear that you are not down about the job loss. It sounds like you know where you want to head and that’s 90% of the battle in my opinion. Hang in there my friend and wait for the right opportunity to come along. It will.

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by Sam http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-20370 Sam Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:55:00 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-20370 To Wes, I have been desperately looking for a copy of Ron Huff's Exaltation. I understand that you have a digital copy of it. Are you able to share? Thanks in advance, Sam To Wes,

I have been desperately looking for a copy of Ron Huff’s Exaltation. I understand that you have a digital copy of it. Are you able to share?

Thanks in advance,

Sam

]]> Comment on Jesus Music by LADONNA HALE http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/04/29/jesus-music/comment-page-2/#comment-20365 LADONNA HALE Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:31:01 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=584#comment-20365 I was trying to get in contact with Patti Roberts Thompson. My parents were friends with her years ago and my Dad was trying to get a hold of her. She had emailed us a couple of years back but we lost track of her address. Any info would be helpful. God bless ! I was trying to get in contact with Patti Roberts Thompson. My parents were friends with her years ago and my Dad was trying to get a hold of her. She had emailed us a couple of years back but we lost track of her address. Any info would be helpful.
God bless !

]]> Comment on Charlie Rose Interviews Chef David Chang by Charlie Rose Interviews Chef David Chang | Cast Iron Cookware http://www.consolationchamps.com/2008/07/29/charlie-rose-interviews-chef-david-chang/comment-page-1/#comment-20357 Charlie Rose Interviews Chef David Chang | Cast Iron Cookware Tue, 26 May 2009 18:25:53 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1329#comment-20357 [...] Charlie Rose Interviews Chef David Chang Posted by root 18 hours ago (http://www.consolationchamps.com) Post a comment click here to cancel reply your email is never published nor recent visitors powered by wordpress built on the thematic theme framework Discuss  |  Bury |  News | charlie rose interviews chef david chang [...] [...] Charlie Rose Interviews Chef David Chang Posted by root 18 hours ago (http://www.consolationchamps.com) Post a comment click here to cancel reply your email is never published nor recent visitors powered by wordpress built on the thematic theme framework Discuss  |  Bury |  News | charlie rose interviews chef david chang [...]

]]> Comment on South African Object Lesson? by James McNally http://www.consolationchamps.com/2005/02/17/south-african-object-lesson/comment-page-1/#comment-20352 James McNally Tue, 12 May 2009 12:00:15 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=1071#comment-20352 Cate, thanks so much for your comment. It was surprising to me to realize that someone might want to comment on something that I wrote four years ago! Looking back on this entry, you're absolutely right, of course. I wrote this in post-concert frustration and didn't think through all your well-reasoned points. That tends to happen when we are angry. So I apologize. From four years on, I can grant that I didn't know much about this woman other than that she was being rude.<br><br>I am happy that you see South Africa changing and becoming more colour blind. I know for a fact though that there is very much more work to do. I recently saw Kim Longinotto's documentary "Rough Aunties" which follows a group of women who are trying desperately to care for the many abused children in SA. <br><br>I am not a South African, but I do continue to have an interest in the country. I sincerely hope that the future is as bright as you say. I have my own doubts, but that doesn't mean I want to see failure. I wish you well and hope that you can forgive my outburst. Thanks again for taking the time to set out your thoughts. Cate, thanks so much for your comment. It was surprising to me to realize that someone might want to comment on something that I wrote four years ago! Looking back on this entry, you're absolutely right, of course. I wrote this in post-concert frustration and didn't think through all your well-reasoned points. That tends to happen when we are angry. So I apologize. From four years on, I can grant that I didn't know much about this woman other than that she was being rude.

I am happy that you see South Africa changing and becoming more colour blind. I know for a fact though that there is very much more work to do. I recently saw Kim Longinotto's documentary “Rough Aunties” which follows a group of women who are trying desperately to care for the many abused children in SA.

I am not a South African, but I do continue to have an interest in the country. I sincerely hope that the future is as bright as you say. I have my own doubts, but that doesn't mean I want to see failure. I wish you well and hope that you can forgive my outburst. Thanks again for taking the time to set out your thoughts.

]]> Comment on South African Object Lesson? by cate http://www.consolationchamps.com/2005/02/17/south-african-object-lesson/comment-page-1/#comment-20351 cate Tue, 12 May 2009 11:45:53 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=1071#comment-20351 How incredibly galling that an outsider to our country and our culture could comment in this way. I was relieved to realise this was written by a "North American" known worldwide for their smug and insular world views. South Africa has a truly remarkable culture and its changing landscape has a place for every citizen with an open heart. <br><br>It's wonderful and miraculous that this Afrikaans woman felt that the music of the Soweto Gospel Choir was hers... and it is! How far we have come, how proud we should be that our cultures are blending and that we can now share appreciation for the many wonders our country has to offer. <br><br>What would you say about the many "black" South Africans who so enthusiastically follow Western (and previously "Afrikaans") South African traditions like Rugby and Braaivleis - are they desperate to fit in too? Isn't it possible that we can all appreciate good things?<br><br>Only from the inside as a South African is it possible to understand the magic melting pot of our country and it's people. Every day we live a miracle as we grow in understanding, tolerance and love. The mixture is electric and our sense of humour crosses so many barriers. There are so many little things that are uniquely South African, that only we can truly appreciate. This appreciation is something South Africans share across all races, like a secret language. We all feel a joyful pride and enthusiasm for everything that belongs to us as a nation.<br><br>Apart from anything else, how can you be so sure of the previous political views of this woman you have disdanefully branded "Afrikaans" with as much predjudice as others in another era might have branded her countrymen with darker skins something far worse. Many Afrikaaners fought in the struggle and were imprisoned during the apartheid era for their views. My own parents (not Afrikaans) served time for being members of various left wing groups and we grew up in foster homes with police guards. We claim our right to live here now and celebrate our country's growth and change. We love our country and pray for it's continued growth.<br><br>While we may have a long way to go to full reconciliation we are a nation working very hard to bring love and acceptance to each other, trying to bridge gaps and mend a society torn apart by previous atrocities. Who are you to judge the joyful acceptance of this change by one of our people? South African are truly remarkable and even in the midst of our struggles with poverty and violence we stand together every day in small ways to make magic.<br><br>Watching our children grow together is so rewarding. More and more we see the next generation grow truly colour blind, it's wonderful. Even the workplace is now full of bright and well educated young people who bring such a warmth and energy to our stuffy corporations, young people who would have been disadvantaged not so long ago.<br><br>Don't think that a few meetings with some of our statesmen, some business connections and a keen interest in our politics is enough to make you one of us - enough to give you any understanding of who we are or what is right for us.<br><br>While the woman you despise may have been lacking in some manners - to drown out a performance in a theatre is rude... condemn her only for her thoughtlessness - not her enthusiasm, innocent enjoyment or her valiant efforts to throw herself into a new era... with a smile. How incredibly galling that an outsider to our country and our culture could comment in this way. I was relieved to realise this was written by a “North American” known worldwide for their smug and insular world views. South Africa has a truly remarkable culture and its changing landscape has a place for every citizen with an open heart.

It's wonderful and miraculous that this Afrikaans woman felt that the music of the Soweto Gospel Choir was hers… and it is! How far we have come, how proud we should be that our cultures are blending and that we can now share appreciation for the many wonders our country has to offer.

What would you say about the many “black” South Africans who so enthusiastically follow Western (and previously “Afrikaans”) South African traditions like Rugby and Braaivleis – are they desperate to fit in too? Isn't it possible that we can all appreciate good things?

Only from the inside as a South African is it possible to understand the magic melting pot of our country and it's people. Every day we live a miracle as we grow in understanding, tolerance and love. The mixture is electric and our sense of humour crosses so many barriers. There are so many little things that are uniquely South African, that only we can truly appreciate. This appreciation is something South Africans share across all races, like a secret language. We all feel a joyful pride and enthusiasm for everything that belongs to us as a nation.

Apart from anything else, how can you be so sure of the previous political views of this woman you have disdanefully branded “Afrikaans” with as much predjudice as others in another era might have branded her countrymen with darker skins something far worse. Many Afrikaaners fought in the struggle and were imprisoned during the apartheid era for their views. My own parents (not Afrikaans) served time for being members of various left wing groups and we grew up in foster homes with police guards. We claim our right to live here now and celebrate our country's growth and change. We love our country and pray for it's continued growth.

While we may have a long way to go to full reconciliation we are a nation working very hard to bring love and acceptance to each other, trying to bridge gaps and mend a society torn apart by previous atrocities. Who are you to judge the joyful acceptance of this change by one of our people? South African are truly remarkable and even in the midst of our struggles with poverty and violence we stand together every day in small ways to make magic.

Watching our children grow together is so rewarding. More and more we see the next generation grow truly colour blind, it's wonderful. Even the workplace is now full of bright and well educated young people who bring such a warmth and energy to our stuffy corporations, young people who would have been disadvantaged not so long ago.

Don't think that a few meetings with some of our statesmen, some business connections and a keen interest in our politics is enough to make you one of us – enough to give you any understanding of who we are or what is right for us.

While the woman you despise may have been lacking in some manners – to drown out a performance in a theatre is rude… condemn her only for her thoughtlessness – not her enthusiasm, innocent enjoyment or her valiant efforts to throw herself into a new era… with a smile.

]]> Comment on Thank God For Evolution by Theology Student http://www.consolationchamps.com/2007/12/07/thank-god-for-evolution/comment-page-1/#comment-20349 Theology Student Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:21:46 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/2007/12/07/thank-god-for-evolution/#comment-20349 He certainly does shake people up. The theology of the Bible is that God created the world in 7 days. If one interprets that God evolved the world in 4 billion years, there is a big difference. He certainly does shake people up. The theology of the Bible is that God created the world in 7 days. If one interprets that God evolved the world in 4 billion years, there is a big difference.

]]> Comment on Junot Diaz on Short Stories by Never Later http://www.consolationchamps.com/2008/11/14/junot-diaz-on-short-stories/comment-page-1/#comment-20348 Never Later Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:38:35 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1364#comment-20348 [...] to Consolation Champs for spotting the old interview, which offers these gems of wisdom: I never wanna write short [...] [...] to Consolation Champs for spotting the old interview, which offers these gems of wisdom: I never wanna write short [...]

]]> Comment on 50 Albums That Rocked My World by Quotes http://www.consolationchamps.com/2009/03/08/50-albums-rocked-world/comment-page-1/#comment-20346 Quotes Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:44:00 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1391#comment-20346 Just came across your blog and found it really very interesting, just keep posting like this, will definitely be frequent to your blog from now on! Just came across your blog and found it really very interesting, just keep posting like this, will definitely be frequent to your blog from now on!

]]> Comment on Holly Miranda Live in Amsterdam by James McNally http://www.consolationchamps.com/2009/01/23/holly-miranda-live-amsterdam/comment-page-1/#comment-20345 James McNally Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:01:23 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1387#comment-20345 So sad that Fabchannel shut down. Another recent find (though no Jealous Girlfriends stuff yet) is the Takeaway Shows part of La Blogotheque, with lots of stuff filmed in intimate venues by Vincent Moon. Check out <a href="http://www.blogotheque.net/spip.php?page=cae_all&lang=en" rel="nofollow">http://www.blogotheque.net/spip.php?page=cae_al...</a> So sad that Fabchannel shut down. Another recent find (though no Jealous Girlfriends stuff yet) is the Takeaway Shows part of La Blogotheque, with lots of stuff filmed in intimate venues by Vincent Moon. Check out http://www.blogotheque.net/spip.php?page=cae_al…

]]> Comment on Great Albums: Rattlesnakes by 50 Albums That Rocked My World http://www.consolationchamps.com/2008/01/06/great-albums-rattlesnakes/comment-page-1/#comment-20342 50 Albums That Rocked My World Sun, 08 Mar 2009 19:33:51 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/2008/01/06/great-albums-rattlesnakes/#comment-20342 [...] I’ve written about this one elsewhere, but to sum up: world weary and impossibly cool, I wanted to be Lloyd [...] [...] I’ve written about this one elsewhere, but to sum up: world weary and impossibly cool, I wanted to be Lloyd [...]

]]> Comment on Bunso (The Youngest) by Cavite Philippines http://www.consolationchamps.com/2005/04/30/bunso-the-youngest/comment-page-1/#comment-20338 Cavite Philippines Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:48:12 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=1098#comment-20338 Another well directed indie film. Nice one. Another well directed indie film. Nice one.

]]> Comment on Who Was Lonnie Frisbee? by Jon http://www.consolationchamps.com/2005/06/14/who-was-lonnie-frisbee/comment-page-1/#comment-20327 Jon Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:00:02 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=1111#comment-20327 Lonnie Frisbee's story has a sad ending, but as he himself admitted, homosexuality is a sin. Just as adultry cannot be excepted in the Church, neither can homosexuality. I don't think that means he will burn in hell, but he could not continue that lifestyle and also continue to be a Church leader. Lonnie Frisbee's story has a sad ending, but as he himself admitted, homosexuality is a sin. Just as adultry cannot be excepted in the Church, neither can homosexuality. I don't think that means he will burn in hell, but he could not continue that lifestyle and also continue to be a Church leader.

]]> Comment on Alfie Shrubb 8K 2008 by Al Storie http://www.consolationchamps.com/2008/06/02/alfie-shrubb-8k-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-20325 Al Storie Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:53:06 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1323#comment-20325 Good Day:<br><br>I am glad you came last year to the Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic. This year will be our 7th Annual event. Thanks for the positive feedback.<br><br>Thanks<br>Al Good Day:

I am glad you came last year to the Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic. This year will be our 7th Annual event. Thanks for the positive feedback.

Thanks
Al

]]> Comment on New York Audioblogs by johnbergami http://www.consolationchamps.com/2008/07/01/new-york-audioblogs/comment-page-1/#comment-20323 johnbergami Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:12:31 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1326#comment-20323 thanks for sharing these audio episodes. very interesting idea.. thanks for sharing these audio episodes. very interesting idea..

]]> Comment on Bunso (The Youngest) by somebody http://www.consolationchamps.com/2005/04/30/bunso-the-youngest/comment-page-1/#comment-20308 somebody Sun, 28 Dec 2008 02:35:07 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=1098#comment-20308 this vidoe is good coz filipinos or people will realize what is the danger or what is the real life in jail.. this vidoe is good coz filipinos or people will realize what is the danger or what is the real life in jail..

]]> Comment on Best Music of 2008 by Brad http://www.consolationchamps.com/2008/12/20/music-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-20305 Brad Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:19:42 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1369#comment-20305 Maybe I should have added a few details for you...<br><br>Kristoffer Ragnstam is some more great Swedish-pop in the Jens Lekman or Suburban Kids vein. Erin Bode and Hi-Fly are both jazz albums, and Creature is an awesome dance band from Montreal. If they ever make an appearance in Toronto I'm there! Maybe I should have added a few details for you…

Kristoffer Ragnstam is some more great Swedish-pop in the Jens Lekman or Suburban Kids vein. Erin Bode and Hi-Fly are both jazz albums, and Creature is an awesome dance band from Montreal. If they ever make an appearance in Toronto I'm there!

]]> Comment on Best Music of 2008 by James McNally http://www.consolationchamps.com/2008/12/20/music-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-20304 James McNally Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:58:03 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1369#comment-20304 Hey Brad, thanks for sharing your list. I'm going to see if <a href="http://emusic.com" rel="nofollow">emusic.com</a> has any of those available, so I can check them out. Hey Brad, thanks for sharing your list. I'm going to see if emusic.com has any of those available, so I can check them out.

]]> Comment on Best Music of 2008 by James McNally http://www.consolationchamps.com/2008/12/20/music-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-20303 James McNally Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:57:15 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1369#comment-20303 Thanks, Brooke, but have those old farts actually made any new music this year? Not to say I'd like it even then. :)<br><br>Note: Brooke is my wife. We talk like this to each other all the time. Sadly, she is not kidding, either. Her taste in music really is this bad. Thanks, Brooke, but have those old farts actually made any new music this year? Not to say I'd like it even then. :)

Note: Brooke is my wife. We talk like this to each other all the time. Sadly, she is not kidding, either. Her taste in music really is this bad.

]]> Comment on Best Music of 2008 by Brad http://www.consolationchamps.com/2008/12/20/music-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-20301 Brad Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:38:46 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1369#comment-20301 Who says they don't make good music anymore. Some fantastic stuff this year! My picks (in no particular order) are:<br><br>1. British Sea Power - Do You Like Rock Music?<br>2. Coldplay - Viva La Vida<br>3. That Handsome Devil - A City Dressed In Dynamite<br>4. Kristoffer Ragnstam - Wrong Side of the Room<br>5. Erin Bode - The Little Garden<br>6. Creature - No Sleep At All<br>7. Adam Green - Sixes & Sevens<br>8. The Hi-Fly Orchestsra - Mambo Atomico Who says they don't make good music anymore. Some fantastic stuff this year! My picks (in no particular order) are:

1. British Sea Power – Do You Like Rock Music?
2. Coldplay – Viva La Vida
3. That Handsome Devil – A City Dressed In Dynamite
4. Kristoffer Ragnstam – Wrong Side of the Room
5. Erin Bode – The Little Garden
6. Creature – No Sleep At All
7. Adam Green – Sixes & Sevens
8. The Hi-Fly Orchestsra – Mambo Atomico

]]> Comment on Best Music of 2008 by Brooke Smith http://www.consolationchamps.com/2008/12/20/music-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-20300 Brooke Smith Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:51:40 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/?p=1369#comment-20300 Glad to see Sigur Ros is on your list...however, what happened to the greatest bands of our time? <br>Paul McCartney and Wings? Chris de Burgh? Glad to see Sigur Ros is on your list…however, what happened to the greatest bands of our time?
Paul McCartney and Wings? Chris de Burgh?

]]> Comment on I Hate Cell Phones by E http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/08/15/i-hate-cell-phones/comment-page-3/#comment-20298 E Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:34:12 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=654#comment-20298 Hey Woman, I hate them more than you! It shows you how disfunctional our society has become. Hey Woman, I hate them more than you! It shows you how disfunctional our society has become.

]]> Comment on I Hate Cell Phones by E http://www.consolationchamps.com/2002/08/15/i-hate-cell-phones/comment-page-3/#comment-20297 E Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:31:06 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=654#comment-20297 I HEARD THEY'RE ILLEGAL, what do you know? I HEARD THEY'RE ILLEGAL, what do you know?

]]> Comment on Who Was Lonnie Frisbee? by Need4NewReformation http://www.consolationchamps.com/2005/06/14/who-was-lonnie-frisbee/comment-page-1/#comment-20293 Need4NewReformation Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:18:34 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=1111#comment-20293 It's sad that what the Lord did in a small group called Calvary Chapel over 30 years ago, he couldn't do now, as Lonnie and those like him not only would not be permitted to speak or minister in the church but would be promptly escorted out. We have traded the Holy Spirit for comfort and familiarity, we have become Father Son and Holy Scripture. Calvary Chapels sadly are now ruled by nepotism, Simony, and who you know, and by "who you know" I don't mean "Jesus", every pastor now has to be connected by blood, or by an old network of familiar faces, an old boys network. In one particular case a young Calvary Chapel pastor is married to another mega church's pastor's daughter, so he is given a senior pastoret in an established smaller Calvary Chapel, and the previous pastor comes to the mega church where he is now allowed from time to time and in the absence of the Senior pastor to preach to the thousands that attend this mega church, a small price to pay... it has become an employment agency for the extended family....It has been said, "it seems that every move of God begins with one man, and then it becomes a movement and finally a monument," well even though they try to wipe him out and erase him from memory, for better or worse "that man" was Lonnie Frisbee, and then the movement that God used him to beget becomes a monument....Calvary Chapel and the Vineyard's revisionist history is very different than how the Bible portrays the men God used in the Bible, men who were frail, faulted and struggling with sin, but we enjoyed their gifts, we used their calling and were amazed at their anointing, and when we got what we wanted a movement with thousands of churches then we threw them away, threw away the spark, the catalyst, and the man God used into the darkness. Men like Lonnie Frisbee come into our midst very seldom, maybe once in a lifetime to bring a fresh touch from God! and yet who was there for Lonnie when he needed help and understanding, who was there to lift him up rather than condemn him, "for when you do it to the least of these, you've done it unto me!" Calvary Chapel, Chuck Smith, Gregg Laurie, shame on you....and thank God for the man that God used, because of Jesus working through that man you are where you are today! It's sad that what the Lord did in a small group called Calvary Chapel over 30 years ago, he couldn't do now, as Lonnie and those like him not only would not be permitted to speak or minister in the church but would be promptly escorted out. We have traded the Holy Spirit for comfort and familiarity, we have become Father Son and Holy Scripture. Calvary Chapels sadly are now ruled by nepotism, Simony, and who you know, and by “who you know” I don't mean “Jesus”, every pastor now has to be connected by blood, or by an old network of familiar faces, an old boys network. In one particular case a young Calvary Chapel pastor is married to another mega church's pastor's daughter, so he is given a senior pastoret in an established smaller Calvary Chapel, and the previous pastor comes to the mega church where he is now allowed from time to time and in the absence of the Senior pastor to preach to the thousands that attend this mega church, a small price to pay… it has become an employment agency for the extended family….It has been said, “it seems that every move of God begins with one man, and then it becomes a movement and finally a monument,” well even though they try to wipe him out and erase him from memory, for better or worse “that man” was Lonnie Frisbee, and then the movement that God used him to beget becomes a monument….Calvary Chapel and the Vineyard's revisionist history is very different than how the Bible portrays the men God used in the Bible, men who were frail, faulted and struggling with sin, but we enjoyed their gifts, we used their calling and were amazed at their anointing, and when we got what we wanted a movement with thousands of churches then we threw them away, threw away the spark, the catalyst, and the man God used into the darkness. Men like Lonnie Frisbee come into our midst very seldom, maybe once in a lifetime to bring a fresh touch from God! and yet who was there for Lonnie when he needed help and understanding, who was there to lift him up rather than condemn him, “for when you do it to the least of these, you've done it unto me!” Calvary Chapel, Chuck Smith, Gregg Laurie, shame on you….and thank God for the man that God used, because of Jesus working through that man you are where you are today!

]]> Comment on Bollywood for the Skeptical by bollywood http://www.consolationchamps.com/2004/12/22/bollywood-for-the-skeptical/comment-page-1/#comment-20292 bollywood Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:39:11 +0000 http://www.consolationchamps.com/wordpress/?p=1055#comment-20292 I believe IN bollywood. I believe IN bollywood.

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