Some Estonian music

The Estonian - now certainly former - hip-hop artist Chalice performed in the 14th century Jaani kirik (St. John's Church) in Tartu. I took a foggy clip with my phone which I shall post below as soon as Google finishes processing it. In the meantime, feel free to listen to the track as it appears on his album Systeemsysteem.

Update: here's the clip from my phone.

For the auditory types

...or for others whose schedule in summer leaves you lots of attention to listen to audio on an iPod or in cat, I thought to recommend a few amazing resources I've located.

First, somebody sent me a link to podcast called Speaking of Faith, noting that they played the Estonian composer Arvo Pärt's Summa (listen) as background. I've listened to a few shows featuring authors as distinct as Jacob Needleman, Thomas Moore, and Rick Warren, found all of them easy to follow and enlightening. Highly recommended.

Second, a blog entry, provocatively titled Skip the Tuition gives links to 100 full courses from a number of universities. I've been listening to Yale's intro to political philosophy, having read most of the texts in Gutterman's similar course. Other linked courses include Time, Money, and Love in the Age of Technology, Justice, and Death.

NOLA

Last night was a good one... Did not get to the hotel until 5 in the morning. We partied for a couple of hours with adults (including Charlie Brown, my dad) until about 2 am, then my brothers and I went off to a local dancetorium where the party was rolling well past 4am... Lots of walking involved.

I want to write more, but we are going to an open mic night to meet Madeline Yoste. She is performing and has offered to let me borrow her guitar if I would like to perform. EXCITING!

I have a lot of pictures, including pictures of my favorite Tulane grad on the way. Also, stay posted for my dad's close encounter in a gay bar!

Peace and be well. More on the way soon.