The phenomenon of Starbucks is secular communion. Scones and coffee, after all, aren't so far removed from the ritualized consumption of grape juice and bread; they just taste better.
Sunday, October 02, 2005
Coffee Shops to Save the World
Put a Starbucks anywhere and people will congregate there. The human connection, the need to belong, the desire for a warm nurturing atmosphere- many find their needs met at the local coffee shop. Need to get more people into a bookstore or library? Put in a coffee shop. Need to feel connected? Go to the coffee shop.
Musical Code in Rosslyn Chapel
A musical code was hidden in symbols in the Rosslyn Chapel over 500 years ago. The code was hidden in 213 cubes in the chapel ceiling. It took composer Stuart Mitchel 20 years to crack the code. He plans on making a recording using period instruments.