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Theology of Anthropologie

A Theology of Anthropologie

Every month my roommates and I receive in our mail a catalogue from the company Anthropologie. This is a bit strange considering that I live with a bunch of guys who care very little about women’s fashion trends, but at some point in our community house’s long history someone must […]

I gave up shopping for rent

I gave up shopping for Lent

I chose to give up shopping for Lent — yes, I said give up for Lent — because my shopping addiction is something that has a stronger hold on me than caffeine or cigarettes. The Lenten Promise Together with a good friend (who shares this addiction), we decided about four […]

Get over travel hangover

5 ways to get over a travel hangover

There are two types of travel hangovers. The first is the sluggish feeling you get when you return to real life after a vacation, and the second, the type I am more concerned with here, is the overwhelming feeling that you get when you realize that you do not have […]

Come for the Songs

Ivan & Alyosha builds their legend, one thoughtful, exuberant pop song at a time. Despite nods from Filter, Spinner and National Public Radio, Ivan & Alyosha retains a thin veil of fashionable obscurity. This is probably due to the band’s patience in building its fan base, anthill-style, from the foundation […]