December 30, 2009

Why is Our Top Categorical Distinction for Literature Between Fiction and Non-Fiction?

While the delineation between fiction and non-fiction exists, I don't think it's the most authoritative categorization of literature (or reality). I blame the Enlightenment.

The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet

I just finished reading the debut novel of Reif Larsen. It was pretty amazing and I highly recommend it. I couldn't resist producing an illustration (and I apologize in advance for those who are easily offended by strong language or insects). For an explanation you will just have to read the book.


December 24, 2009

Before and After

From work yesterday.


From work today (and getting worse).

December 23, 2009

Anaplastic oligodendroglioma

The lead pastor at our church recently had a brain tumor removed and will going through radiation and chemotherapy treatments beginning Dec 29th. He has asked for (and would greatly appreciate) prayer for the following:

-My doctors

-That God might glorify Himself in amazing ways through all of this

-The Village Church and our elders

-Complete healing

-Healthy appetite

-Protection from side effects of radiation

-Protection from side effects of chemotherapy

-Peace for my family...specifically my children and their salvation

Sister's Graduation






And Laura killing bottles with her 22.

December 21, 2009

Jacob Haynes Design dot com

My wife really outdid herself on my Christmas present this year, she made me a website. There are still some pages that will need be updated but as it stands it gives me a very nice online portfolio. Go have a look.

http://jacobhaynesdesign.com/