Tom Ewall's Blog

  Venturing into the realm of ancient wisdom, we find ourselves faced with the thirty-fourth Psalm. It is a time-tested testament to divine provision and protection. This Psalm, penned by David during his rather odd escapade in the court of Achish, King of Gath, invites us on an exploration of profound dimensions of faith. The Psalm opens with a resounding proclamation, "I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips" (Psalm 34:1). In this declaration, David presents us with a remarkable paradox: the commitment to praise in all circumstances. Whether in moments of jubilation or during times of despair, we find an invitation to gratitude. It reminds us that our circumstances, however bleak or bright, carry within them a hidden seam of blessing, awaiting discovery. Within this ancient Hebrew song, we glimpse a unique form of pedagogy. Serving as both a hymn of praise and a mnemonic device, its acrostic nature reflects a creative educational method empl...

 

 

 

  Type A: Specific Artist, Specific Scene Example: "Create a prompt in which Vincent Van Gogh paints a quiet village at sunset." Type B: Specific Artist, Any Scene Example: "Create a prompt where Frida Kahlo paints a scene of her choosing." Type C: Any Impressionist Artist, Any Scene Example: "Generate a prompt in which an Impressionist artist of your choosing creates a landscape." Type D: Specific Director/Cinematographer, Typical Scene Example: "I'd like a prompt where Quentin Tarantino directs a typical dialog-intensive scene in a diner." Type E: Specific Scene from a Specific Movie Example: "Create a prompt recreating the 'I am your father' scene from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back." Type F: Multiple Prompts from Different Photographers, Typical Subject, Camera, etc. Example: "Give me three prompts from different photographers, each depicting their signature style and subject matter." Type G: Detailed Cinem...