Percy-L: Literary, Religious, Scientific, and Philosophical Discussion of Walker Percy

[Henry Mills <wppdirector AT gmail.com>]

For those who missed it, here is the link to "Slomo," which is a film 
short of about 15".
http://vimeo.com/90655826

An interesting inside look into Dr. John Kitchin's deliberate life 
change is found at the following URL, including writings and candid video.
http://iamslomo.com/

You may also find a film review at:
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/04/03/3755977/the-carolina-back-story-of-slomo.html

Best,
Henry Mills


On 7/10/14, 3:52 PM, Charles Cowherd wrote:
> All,
>     I loved the video of "Slomo", gives a modern example of the spiritual
> crisis/ malaise at the heart of Percy's work. I am thinking about the
> contrast between his mantra "Do what you want" to the previously mentioned
> quotation/ repetition in Percy's work from the story of the Prodigal Son:
> "And he came to himself". THUS: "Do what you are". Just a thought.
>     Had less joy with the second chapter of LITR. I had just read "The Second
> Coming" and some of the similarities between the novels (as well as the
> others) become kind of grating. But we will see.
>     I am on tap for the 3rd chapter, which I will deliver on the 13th, if I
> am reading the schedule correctly. It's a much shorter chapter.
> All my best,
>       Charles
>