two turnables and a microphone... FOR JESUS

ohmigod. the church which is two blocks away has purchased a loudspeaker and/or built an outdoor amphitheater. it started about 30 minutes ago with a whole lot of "test test" and really horrendous never-ending mic feedback (perhaps god was trying to talk to them?). now it is the preacher letting his flock (and the surrounding five blocks of minding-their-own-business- please-pass-that- section-of- the-newspaper -oh- would-you- like-some-more -coffee, law-abiding, and quiet neighbors) know that this is the day that the lord has made.

and obviously, that is the microphone manufactured by THE DEVIL.

please make it stop!

meanwhile a couple gems to share:

» Very moving. Fresh Air Interview with Father Gregory Boyle
» Gil Garcetti's black-and-whites of the Disney Concert Hall
» Book excerpt from guy who amputed own arm in Moab
» Penguin Cafe Orchestra
» Joi Ito's photos

ARGH! and now there is church music!!! no! no! no! no! this is too obnoxious to bear. I'm heading out and going to the beach.

(But seriously. For something very moving and spiritual, listen to the Father Boyle interview. It's worth it.)