THE DOG OF JESUS

Sure to offend devote Muslim students everywhere, "The Dog of Jesus" purports to tell the tail of the incredible "discovery of an immortal dog with miracle healing powers".  I discovered the book on the "free rack" outside the University of Baltimore Athletic Center, where I use the gym. 

While the back jacket goes far enough to explain the general plot, I also highly recommend the writer's bio, itself the inspiring story of how one nagging Taiwanese bride inspired the greatest story ever told.  Inspirational!

"About the Author":

BIGSHOE MIX: WEEK IN REVIEW

Every Sunday I make myself a new playlist before I head off to work for the week. I thought I'd share my most recent mix with the blog. Don't expect a consistent theme (though Islam, sex and space have their presence in more than a few songs). WARNING: a few tracks might challenge your average listener. If you don't like children or computers be forewarned.

1. Bismillah --Kids Of SA

2. Animals Love Qur'an --Dawud Wharns

(An opening salvo to the Qur'an burning/mosque controversy. . . )

3. Home --Edward Sharpe

4. Pick a trick --In Flagranti

5. Baby I'm Yours (feat. Irfane) --BreakBot

5. El arabi --Mariem Hassan

(Mariem Hassan is the most talented Blues musician alive! Definitely worth checking out)

6. Farewell to Wendo (Brontosaurus Maximus Remix) --Mock & Toof

7. In My Spaceship (Jan Turkenburg "Superchill" Mix) --Jan Turkenburg

8. Movement --Mothboy

9. Hot, Raw, Sex --Jimmy Edgar

10. The Feminine Man (feat. Chloe) --Danton Eeprom

11. Never Sure --Karaocake

12. Let's Go Surfing --The Drums

13. Fight For Me --Wildbirds & Peacedrums

14. Windowdipper --Jib Kidder

(This last track might challenge most listeners. Don't freak out! Its not your computer)