Yes, it's time for a "various thoughts" post. Just a few small notes that don't make sense to turn into larger posts.

First, welcome to the blogosphere, Biblaridion! (via Stephen C. Carlson's Hypotyposeis). I don't know Bryan Cox, but his profile says he's a programmer who's into Greek stuff. I sense synergy. Too bad he's in Plano, or maybe he, Zack Hubert and I could get together for coffee somewhere and really "geek out".

Second, I finished Nancy Pearcey's Total Truth last night (late last night). It's been awhile since I've burned through a book like that, and it was good. If you're looking for a book that explores development of a Christian worldview, surveying the philosophical development of worldview and where we are today and why it's so messed up along with suggestions on how to fix it, then Pearcey's book is one you should check out.

Third, it's time for a Rhapsody Playlist. Here's what's playing in my car for the next few weeks: Subie Sounds (June 2005). The artists are: Third Day (live stuff), Burlap to Cashmere, The David Crowder Band and Pierce Pettis. And a Charlie Peacock tune thrown in for good measure. And probably the best version of I'll Fly Away that I've ever heard (no, it's not the recent Jars of Clay version).

Fourth, today is my kayak's one-year birthday! Some ricoblog readers may not know, but in the past (from, say 2001-2004) I had an on-again/off-again project building my own 18-foot sea kayak. I photo-blogged the building of the kayak before blogging was cool (and I did it with hand-hacked HTML in TextPad ... eeeeiiiuuuwww!). One year ago today, it hit the water for the first time. Here's a photo to commemorate the occasion.