tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post113164967714146449..comments2023-05-27T03:17:19.681-07:00Comments on PyroManiac: One more quick personal updatePhil Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649092052031518426noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1132036553685344392005-11-14T22:35:00.000-08:002005-11-14T22:35:00.000-08:00Phil,Small thought about how we got from Bach to "...Phil,<BR/><BR/>Small thought about how we got from Bach to "I Can Only Imagine" (the longer version goes by way of a Watts/Newton/Cowper interaction with Wordsworth/Coleridge and the Wesleys on the way to Crosby/Sankey, right?):<BR/><BR/>We probably got there along some path that included the ability of my Japanese (Dutch Reformed founded) "mission school" to un-ironically have an unbelieving conductor lead an unbelieving orchestra in playing Bach to lead an unbelieving student body and a predominantly unbelieving faculty in a compulsory "evangelistic" religious exercise with a sermon titled (in translation): "My Friend, Jesus."<BR/><BR/>Cheers to you,<BR/>PGEpgeppshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00778075334003141988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131858423077646732005-11-12T21:07:00.000-08:002005-11-12T21:07:00.000-08:00"So I'm very proud of Pecadillo for all he has gon..."So I'm very proud of Pecadillo for all he has gone through to get this far."<BR/><BR/>So question about this... and maybe you can post about it at some point: At which point is saying "I'm proud of blah blah blah" ok?<BR/><BR/>I'm not calling you out here, however I hardly ever use the words "I'm proud of such and such" or "I'm proud of blah blah blah" because I felt like Paul always put a strong emphasis on Humility....<BR/><BR/>CheersFrank Martenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13962831912421867593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131751079583149282005-11-11T15:17:00.000-08:002005-11-11T15:17:00.000-08:00Our son, our slowest reader,is currently blogging ...Our son, our slowest reader,is currently blogging and studying at a police academy in Fl and we are terribly proud of him, too. It is far harder to be the parent of an adult child than a toddler. I will pray for Pecadillo when I am praying for my son.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02413838626377092356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131744622542446822005-11-11T13:30:00.000-08:002005-11-11T13:30:00.000-08:00I agree with Kim! The love you have for your son, ...I agree with Kim! The love you have for your son, and your pride in who he is - it is really beautiful. I didn't even know that he was your son. Such wit and talent all wrapped up on one family!<BR/><BR/>Warmly,<BR/><A HREF="http://homeschoolblogger.com/underthesky" REL="nofollow">Kate</A>Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00035122244780616689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131734693128069372005-11-11T10:44:00.000-08:002005-11-11T10:44:00.000-08:00I'm a huge fan of Pecadillo. I'll miss his blog, ...I'm a huge fan of Pecadillo. I'll miss his blog, which I think is vastly entertaining. But I have some understanding of what he'll be going through, as my brother is a cop (now in Baghdad training Iraqi cops). Pecadillo's chosen career will no doubt keep you and your wife on your knees,Phil, as my brother's has ours--but it will also make you justifiably proud. All my best wishes to Pecadillo!Cindy Swansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090693362997103412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131732703163537002005-11-11T10:11:00.000-08:002005-11-11T10:11:00.000-08:00Your kid is a chip off the old block, Phillip. I'v...Your kid is a chip off the old block, Phillip. I've written humor columns for 10 years, and I've never written anything as timelessly funny as Pec's stuff. He's clever with a great sense of timing and rhythm. I hope, when he gets his legs as a police officer, he finds time to return to writing. I believe his real future is there.Matthew Selfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826142025854336984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131715057607873112005-11-11T05:17:00.000-08:002005-11-11T05:17:00.000-08:00Okay, I just can't stand it any longer; a second p...Okay, I just can't stand it any longer; a second post about your iPod (maybe a third by the time I get back home to post this comment). <A HREF="http://arator.blogspot.com/2005/11/phil-johnson-rubs-my-nose-in-it-two.html" REL="nofollow">Here's my G4 Powerbook and 20 gig photo iPod</A> , and <A HREF="http://arator.blogspot.com/2005/11/piper-says-we-will-become-gods.html" REL="nofollow">here is <B>my</B> story about John Piper's podcast and Athanasius</A> that you unwittingly <I>scooped</I> ahead of me on Wednesday. My post didn't show up until Thursday morning. I'm glad you got an iPod. I just wish you had waited until today.<BR/>On the road, pwhWayne Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358232590775009166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131690045745875252005-11-10T22:20:00.000-08:002005-11-10T22:20:00.000-08:00Phil,How about Archangelo Corelli?I bought a doubl...Phil,<BR/><BR/>How about Archangelo Corelli?<BR/><BR/>I bought a double disc set after viewing a series of Francis Schaeffer tapes. He used Corelli as his intro music.Away From The Brinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437744242086239050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131687310053750932005-11-10T21:35:00.000-08:002005-11-10T21:35:00.000-08:00Phil,I also have a son, albeit only 8 years old. H...Phil,<BR/><BR/>I also have a son, albeit only 8 years old. He also appreciates the funny things in life and is also not much of a reader. He will let us read to him, but to get him to read is another thing. He loves soccer and so we bought him a little novel all about boys playing soccer. Maybe that will get him to read.<BR/><BR/>I must say that when I was a kid I also did not like to read. I only really started reading when I went to Bible College. I am now a sucker for reading and I get withdrawal symptoms when I do not have enough time to read. I have been in withdrawal most of this year since my daughter started 4th grade (our school year here in South Africa starts in January). She now has so much work that we sit up till late many nights making sure that her work is up to scratch or that she has studied suficienlt for the next day's test. So, that does not leave much time for reading.<BR/><BR/>Enough about us! It was really great to see how you expressed your pride in your son. It is always so good to see a father's love for his children. This is really a heartwarming post.<BR/><BR/>All the best to Pecadillo for his new career. It surely is an honourable career.William Dickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01211201729445913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131684274332051322005-11-10T20:44:00.000-08:002005-11-10T20:44:00.000-08:00Bach is the very best. He totally glorifies the Lo...Bach is the very best. He totally glorifies the Lord in his music. Handel's Messiah and Water Music are also wonderful. Vivaldi's Four Seasons is beautiful. Classical music is timeless. Ravel's Bolero is a personal favorite only because I grew up with it. My mother played it all the time. Of course for the people who stated they liked cello music...go with YoYoMa playing Bach. For those of you who attend weddings and wonder at that one particular piece that sounds lovely, most likely it is Pachebel's Canon in D. Baroque is my favorite! Don't like the more modern finagled classical pieces.candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088593538648596769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131683879799360772005-11-10T20:37:00.000-08:002005-11-10T20:37:00.000-08:00Phil: "How did Protestants ever get from Bach to ...Phil: "How did Protestants ever get from Bach to the insipid stuff we call 'worship choruses' today?"<BR/><BR/>too true, too true :(<BR/><BR/>there's a reason why Bach's works have stood the test of time. on the other hand, does anyone really think that "Shine, Jesus, Shine" or any of the other tripe will still be around in 300+ years? methinks NOT.wordsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694767852556204886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131683461348977932005-11-10T20:31:00.000-08:002005-11-10T20:31:00.000-08:00I'll come out of lurkdom for this post. I agree w...I'll come out of lurkdom for this post. I agree with Kim, one of your finest. <BR/><BR/>Way to go Pecadillo!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10750326357523605368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131675912085649422005-11-10T18:25:00.000-08:002005-11-10T18:25:00.000-08:00If it takes you 3 hours to rip 10 hours, you may w...If it takes you 3 hours to rip 10 hours, you may want to try a better piece of software.<BR/><BR/>I use Music Match, and I sprung for the full version. (its faster) I can rip at between 20 and 40x.<BR/><BR/>Hope this helps.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682944917765399012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131674915690405502005-11-10T18:08:00.000-08:002005-11-10T18:08:00.000-08:00Don't forget to jam your ipod with as many lecture...Don't forget to jam your ipod with as many lectures and sermons you can find! The YadavPod is at least half full of them. I've linked some <A HREF="http://greensoylent.blogspot.com/2005/08/big-audio-dynamite.html" REL="nofollow"> audio sites</A> for your convenience.Sharad Yadavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12150204571738424517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131673322624935182005-11-10T17:42:00.000-08:002005-11-10T17:42:00.000-08:00...nevermind...it's good to read all the comments ......nevermind...it's good to read all the comments first before posting one...<BR/><BR/>(A practice I don't always employ at Pyro...because of the number)Mike Perrigouehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887588981071314757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131673187692374922005-11-10T17:39:00.000-08:002005-11-10T17:39:00.000-08:00Bach, huh? Thanks. I recently have found a taste f...Bach, huh? Thanks. I recently have found a taste for classical music (I've always liked it but never enough to actually pay attention to dudes producing the stuff) and was wondering where I should start.<BR/><BR/>Any other suggestin besides Bach?Mike Perrigouehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887588981071314757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131671250432369022005-11-10T17:07:00.000-08:002005-11-10T17:07:00.000-08:00Thanks for the recommendations. I definitely concu...Thanks for the recommendations. I definitely concur on Copland and Sibelius. In fact, I've had Sibelius playing this afternoon. "Tapiola" is playing right now. My present mood is serene.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658215452617342095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131671127420338772005-11-10T17:05:00.000-08:002005-11-10T17:05:00.000-08:00I loved it about your boy too.That's what the Lord...I loved it about your boy too.<BR/>That's what the Lord wants us to see ..nothing.. just believe and He will do the rest. As you can see in your family..in your boy.. in your life... isn't He cool. Jesus you are Lord, lord over us.forgivenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00162582308981322495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131670406847408872005-11-10T16:53:00.000-08:002005-11-10T16:53:00.000-08:00Phil:Consider posting sometime - on where to begin...Phil:<BR/><BR/>Consider posting sometime - on where to begin with the classics. I'd like to get more into classical music, and only have a couple of albums on my iPod (my iPod is a "sermon machine"). Anyway, can you recommend a classical "starter kit" and the best place to buy these albums?<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/>--Jim BublitzJim Bublitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888150295999667219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131667733198859602005-11-10T16:08:00.000-08:002005-11-10T16:08:00.000-08:003:30 in the morning?! Good job he isn't a fancy-bo...3:30 in the morning?! Good job he isn't a fancy-boy, imagine what that little sleep does to your complexion..<BR/><BR/> much respect for giving your boy much respect - I'm sure it's not something new.<BR/> And stop pluggin ipods, I've already got my husbands christmas present, and we're trying to learn contentment...Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873728356115837593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131666209265779282005-11-10T15:43:00.000-08:002005-11-10T15:43:00.000-08:00I was moved by what you had to say about Pec. I'll...I was moved by what you had to say about Pec. I'll be sure to pray regularly for him as he goes through his training. He is a very able writer, I'll miss his posts - as I'm sure many will.Theteakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607910963492143603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131665292681512112005-11-10T15:28:00.000-08:002005-11-10T15:28:00.000-08:00A few of my own favorites.<A HREF="http://www.spurgeon.org/~phil/scrapbk/favthngs.htm" REL="nofollow">A few of my own favorites.</A>Phil Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649092052031518426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131660131825289932005-11-10T14:02:00.000-08:002005-11-10T14:02:00.000-08:00I'm a big fan of Bach. The cello suites are my fav...I'm a big fan of Bach. The cello suites are my favorite. I've never gotten into his choral works, but I'd like to. Could you recommend a first choice to start with?Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658215452617342095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131658306202633212005-11-10T13:31:00.000-08:002005-11-10T13:31:00.000-08:00Bach is the 5th Evangelist. Great article.Bach is the 5th Evangelist. Great article.Scribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351929275291336450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12723103.post-1131655245070513312005-11-10T12:40:00.000-08:002005-11-10T12:40:00.000-08:00I have enjoyed pretty much every post you have wri...I have enjoyed pretty much every post you have written, Phil, but this one has to be, hands down, my favorite. To hear you speak about your son with such pride is really cool.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288648996304246570noreply@blogger.com