As you may or may not be aware, besides this diary-style blog site, I also have a Substack titled The Radical Ordinary, where I post longer, more substantive essays, on a whole variety of topics. I wanted to take the opportunity of a slower week here to highlight some of the recent things that I’ve published over there recently:
The Lectionary Series: The most regular thing you’ll find over there is a regular series that posts on Saturday nights, called The Lectionary. This is my regular Scriptural writing practice; each week, I take one (or sometimes more) of the Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary, and write a sort of mini-sermon. I also include that week’s Collect from the Book of Common Prayer.
My Top Television of 2024: A long piece, sharing my top ten tv shows of the year, some things that almost made the list, and other comments on things I’ve watched over the last year.
The Long Victory: Some reflections on Joe Biden, the pardon power, and the crumbling of democracy.
homelessness and the precarity of life: A short piece (that I also shared here) on the cruelty we show to the homeless and the struggling.
At the Crossroads: My piece from the days after the election, taking stock of things with the help of Sam and Frodo.
I’m really proud of much the writing I do over on Substack, and I’d be really grateful if you subscribe. It’s free, and it comes straight to your email inbox. Consider it your Christmas gift to me!
Today’s Song: “Where Rainbows Never Die” by the SteelDrivers
Another song from my Apple Music Replay; I love Chris Stapleton, and this selection from his early work with bluegrass band the SteelDrivers is one of my favorites of his vocals. As you’ll see over the coming days, I listened to a lot of Chris Stapleton this year.
Justin DaMetz 