Malibu and Merely’s Essential Mixtape is probably the most played new release on my Spotify account over the last two years. I’ve been waiting for a Malibu LP since 2019.
Author Archives: Joshua Gibbs
The Vibe
I’m enjoying my new cordless table lamps.
A Matter of Taste, Vol. 4
It’s taken about four years to follow up on the last volume, but it’s ready now.
Only Fair
If you’re not going to call him “Saint Paul,” you should at least call him “Mr. Paul,” which makes you sound pretty silly, but it’s deserved.
Summer ends.
Grilled Radicchio rosso di Treviso with Caesar dressing, Peruvian Pearl peppers, smoked kalamata olives, and goat & sheep’s milk cheese.
Where I’m Calling From: LAX
Spent the summer on the road.
Where I’m Calling From: 167 Raw, Charleston, SC
Oysters French (Tuxedo Oysters from Prince Edward Island with caviar, creme fraiche, champagne, chive). Records are being broken. This is the most exquisite thing I have ever eaten.
Where Do You People Come From?
I regularly post on matters related to classical education on LinkedIn and sometimes my posts end up in the feeds of hot shot “educational gurus” from secular schools who feel the need to respond. They often drop by with comments that boil down to this…
What’s The Difference Between Spin and Deception?
When Christian businesses, churches, schools, and non-profits present themselves to the public, they’re free to spin their news, but not to deceive people. “Spinning their news” means trying to see the silver lining of a bad year, drawing attention to your success, looking for unusual benefits to setbacks, placing failures in a broader context, andContinue reading “What’s The Difference Between Spin and Deception?”
On Giving God Glory
When hashing out an agreement that Menelaus and Paris should fight to the death and thus end the war between Greeks and Trojans, Zeus is invoked to oversee the fight, hold the losing side accountable, and ensure fairness. Of course, in order to invoke Zeus, he must first be given glory through ritual sacrifices, whichContinue reading “On Giving God Glory”
