A few months ago I had an opportunity to go to an Andrew Peterson concert in St. Louis. For reasons that seems supremely reasonable at the time I declined going, but since I habitually kick myself for it I think I still qualify as a raving fanboy. Andrew Peterson is a skilled lyricist and while some people say his voice isn’t that great I think it sounds like a normal person’s voice and is thus endearing. Last year Andrew Peterson collaborated with Randall Goodgame to make an album of songs for children. I bought it for my niece Lily as birthday present, but then she wouldn’t lend it to me (Actually, I didn’t ask. 650 miles is along way to lend a CD for a week.) so I never got to hear it. Josh and Adiel, knowing my distress, bought the album for Noah for his birthday and so it would be in the house for me. Okay, maybe that last part wasn’t intended, but regardless Slugs and Bugs is now on the premises. And I am so happy.
The album starts out very silly. They sing about postmen, tractors, bears, playing ball inside, and piggy toes. They sing about bizarre parenting tasks like burping and making a child eat beans. The songs are goofy and clever and very singable. Andrew and Randy are obviously…
Read MoreMany congratulations to Aletheia Stage and Film Co. for not only making the best film at the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival but of also convincing the judges and the audience of that fact! The Oath of Desormeau won the Jubilee award for best of the festival, taking home a $10,000.00 check, and also won…
Read MoreWith the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival starting tomorrow I am asking myself a couple of questions.
1) Why am I going?
2) What do I hope to see?
The answer to the first question is simple. I’m going because…
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