Keeping the Faith at Arm's Length

Excellent NYT review of three new books on the faith of the founding fathers. (I meant to post this a month ago—NYT Select membership probably required by now.)

L.E.O.

VERY excited about this new super-collective channeling the spirit of E.L.O., founded by Bleu and featuring power-pop god Andy Sturmer (among others). CD "Alpacas Orgling" due out sometime this year. (Mrs. Lynne, the fruit of your labor gives us a savior.)

My All-TIme Favorite Scent

Finally given proper treatment. You better believe I'll be stocking up on this.

Sita Sings the Blues

One of the most outstanding project ideas I've seen in a long time. Innovative, beautiful, and fun. The Ramayana as retold by cartoonist/animator Nina Paley, to the songs of Annette Hanshaw.

My favorite segment is probably The Battle of Lanka. But I'm also mighty fond of the strutting moon in Hanuman Finds Sita.

Open Some Doors

Brother Mike points us to Fancy Pants Adventure. Fun game, groovy animation, addictive soundtrack.

My New Favorite Book

Maybe parenthood will have a positive side after all.