I was sent David Barringer’s book There’s Nothing Funny About Design to review. It was an interesting read. First, let me say that if I hadn’t been asked to read it, I never would have done so. It’s for a world I do not inhabit. This is an intellectually stimulating, very entertaining read Of course it is. It won the 2008 Winterhouse Award for Design Writing. This is an award out of AIGA for writers about design … Continue reading →
So, why do we do the things we do? I certainly hope that your answer is not “because I want to”. It would be nice to be able to assume that we are all doing what we do because of a higher level of motivation than that. But Solomon had it right… Again I am reminded of Oswald Chamber’s statement that you can always tell who the true believers are by the fact that they are sitting … Continue reading →
If not, why not? God has clearly indicated that He cares deeply about everything we do down to the smallest detail. In fact, his smallest details are much more minute than I am capable of keeping track of on any real level. How far should you take this? As far as you like. My experience is that the Lord delights in our attempts to understand him better and use his wisdom more deeply in our lives. So … Continue reading →
Fred Showker in his latest monthly DT&G newsletter has an excellent article on internet ownership that we all need to read. Internet anarchy threatens civilization — and no I do not think this is an overstatement. Now as a believer, I concede that this might be necessary to enable the Antichrist to take control. But, even though I long for that day [so I can go home], that is not a reason to allow internet anarchy and … Continue reading →
When people ask, “why Radiqx?” I give them the usual shtick about it means radical, back to the roots, basic Kingdom membership, serving the King. I don’t usually mention I chose the name because I’m crazy with a weird sense of humor. But that’s more accurate than I’m comfortable admitting. I had one of those brain f***s again today. Why anyone would want a shirt like this, I don’t know. But then I would wear it, so … Continue reading →
The basic question is simple: Why is so much so-called christian product so bad, boring, trite, brain-dead, and so on? I don’t pretend to have all the answers, but I believe I understand the basics problems. This so-called Christian stuff comes under several categories that believers need to be aware of. Let’s mention a few off the top of my head: Large companies covering their bases: Often these are so-called Christian companies who have left the realm … Continue reading →
WhatTheyThink Economics & Research Center – Printing Industry Economics, Trends and Research. I know this is not news to any of you, but the level of change is really remarkable. I hope the link above takes you to Dr. Webb’s article, as it is excellent — a sober analysis of what is happening to theprinting industry as a whole. It is a time a real change and excellent opportunity.
Continue reading →One of the font design apprenticeships is taken so far. There is one more of those. There are still two publishing positions to be filled. Email me for more information.
Continue reading →The key to understanding the difference between your burden and your load is the words of Galatians 6. It’s a fairly large difference. Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another.5 For each one … Continue reading →