Not Turkey day.
Not even my bday.
DEER SEASON! Here is my first deer of this season. A little doe. YUMMO!
Here is my father-in-law's 8pt buck. Both of these deer were taken on the same day.
I have two more tags to fill, plus Steven's and my nephew.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
It's the most wonderful time...of the year!
Not Christmas.
Not Turkey day.
Not even my bday.
DEER SEASON! Here is my first deer of this season. A little doe. YUMMO!
Here is my father-in-law's 8pt buck. Both of these deer were taken on the same day.
Not Turkey day.
Not even my bday.
DEER SEASON! Here is my first deer of this season. A little doe. YUMMO!
Here is my father-in-law's 8pt buck. Both of these deer were taken on the same day.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Disgruntled
I truly believed with the polls as close as they were, that the election would've been much closer than it was. I cannot believe the AP called the race at 10pm(ish).
For me, this election was a single issue - abortion.
I cannot cast my vote for a party or president that believes in the right to choose between life or death of the innocent unborn.
NO amount of tax cuts, economic aid, government reform etc is worth the life of a child. NONE.
I wonder how many brilliant scientists, war hero's, nobel winners, entreprenuers, and average good people have been murdered over a percieved 'inconvenience' over the years. And here's the real shocker...every one of those aborted innocent children could've been taxpayers!!!! My God, what would our economy be like today if only Roe V Wade would've gone the other way. Think about that.
Am I glad Obama won...yes. And here's why.
I am honored to see that this country has matured to the point that it can finally accept someone other than an old rich crusty white man into the highest office in the last. I am sad that I couldn't share this moment with Anthony. But I am moved to tears that he will grow up in a better world, if for nothing else, that America is truly becoming the melting pot our forefathers intended.
I am overwhelmingly proud that the civil rights movement blossomed into a beautiful and fruitful victory over hate.
Why I'm disgruntled that Obama won...
The kool-aid. My own interpretation of the sound bites and news clips of the downtrodden obamabots expecting MIRACLES to happen from this administration astounds me. Stupidity at its finest. People who are honestly expecting that the stock market will reverse course, we will become a super power once again, our economy will shadow all others in the world, that you won't have to worry about gas in your tank or your mortgage, that he will bring peace to the middle east, end hunger and famine, cure aids, cancer diabetes...even the common cold??? Ok, so I exaggerated, but honestly. People are in for a rude awakening.
Yes, I fully expect CHANGE to occur, but it will not be to the satisfaction of every one. I think Abe Lincoln called that one a loooooong time ago. There will be kool-aid drinkers who will say they were lied to. There will be the opposition who said "I told ya so"...and on the world will turn.
Foreclosures will continue to happen, people will get sick, there will be more wars. That's reality.
So here's my parting comments on this subject...
Obama, Pelosi, Reed....here's your chance. You better treat the sacred votes of this country as precious and work for the good of the people, ALL people in this land; not just the dem's....because if you don't....I guarantee you will see a republican whitehouse, senate and house in four years.
The upnote in all of this? At least I won't have to listen to 4 more years of democrats bitching and whining about Bush.
For me, this election was a single issue - abortion.
I cannot cast my vote for a party or president that believes in the right to choose between life or death of the innocent unborn.
NO amount of tax cuts, economic aid, government reform etc is worth the life of a child. NONE.
I wonder how many brilliant scientists, war hero's, nobel winners, entreprenuers, and average good people have been murdered over a percieved 'inconvenience' over the years. And here's the real shocker...every one of those aborted innocent children could've been taxpayers!!!! My God, what would our economy be like today if only Roe V Wade would've gone the other way. Think about that.
Am I glad Obama won...yes. And here's why.
I am honored to see that this country has matured to the point that it can finally accept someone other than an old rich crusty white man into the highest office in the last. I am sad that I couldn't share this moment with Anthony. But I am moved to tears that he will grow up in a better world, if for nothing else, that America is truly becoming the melting pot our forefathers intended.
I am overwhelmingly proud that the civil rights movement blossomed into a beautiful and fruitful victory over hate.
Why I'm disgruntled that Obama won...
The kool-aid. My own interpretation of the sound bites and news clips of the downtrodden obamabots expecting MIRACLES to happen from this administration astounds me. Stupidity at its finest. People who are honestly expecting that the stock market will reverse course, we will become a super power once again, our economy will shadow all others in the world, that you won't have to worry about gas in your tank or your mortgage, that he will bring peace to the middle east, end hunger and famine, cure aids, cancer diabetes...even the common cold??? Ok, so I exaggerated, but honestly. People are in for a rude awakening.
Yes, I fully expect CHANGE to occur, but it will not be to the satisfaction of every one. I think Abe Lincoln called that one a loooooong time ago. There will be kool-aid drinkers who will say they were lied to. There will be the opposition who said "I told ya so"...and on the world will turn.
Foreclosures will continue to happen, people will get sick, there will be more wars. That's reality.
So here's my parting comments on this subject...
Obama, Pelosi, Reed....here's your chance. You better treat the sacred votes of this country as precious and work for the good of the people, ALL people in this land; not just the dem's....because if you don't....I guarantee you will see a republican whitehouse, senate and house in four years.
The upnote in all of this? At least I won't have to listen to 4 more years of democrats bitching and whining about Bush.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Stay AWAY from KC this weekend...
Obamalamadingdong is coming into town Saturday...traffic will be screwed!
Don't even think about going to the plaza/brookside area...there's a marathon going on down there...closed streets!
Glad I have NOTHING to do south of the river this weekend!
Don't even think about going to the plaza/brookside area...there's a marathon going on down there...closed streets!
Glad I have NOTHING to do south of the river this weekend!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Vote for change...
Yes, go ahead. Vote for change...because if you're upper-middle class, that's all you'll have left in your paycheck if obamalamadingdong becomes president.
Make no mistake...
McCAIN / PALIN '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Make no mistake...
McCAIN / PALIN '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
wine time!
Ok, I haven't blogged about my winemaking hobby before, so it's about time.
I love wine. I love making wine. It's a great science hobby plus, you get to consume what you produce! :) :)
I've made about 16 gallons in the last two years and I've poured out some real crap, but I've made some stuff recently that was just fantastic!
Niagra / apple white blend - "Summer White"
Blackberry 07 - only ONE bottle left!!! AAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Luna Rossa - Italian amarone style - YUMO!!! (This is Melissa's favorite) - Let's put it this way...I've only TWELVE bottles left out of THIRTY!!
Orange Mead - pretty good but WAY too sweet for me.
Mango citrus symphony - it's good, but I'm just not into sweet white wines anymore.
Port - this one is going to sit for a year before I crack the first bottle. It's already bulk aged in the carboy since April 08 so (three months down, 8 to go).
Wines I'll be making this fall and winter...
6 gallons of blackberry
3 gallons of niagra
6 gallons of apple (3 gal will be blended with the niagra, the other 3 will be back sweetened and sparkled)
6 gallons of blueberry
6 gallon white merlot/strawberry kit I have left over
6 gallons of orange mead for my friends (yes, Harvey's...that's YOU!)
6 gallons of chambourcin
6 gallons of luna rossa
Why so much? Well, the blackberry, blueberry, chambourcin and luna rossa need to sit for at least a year before drinking. This way, I can make different wines the next year and have a nice collection of ready to drink wines and lots of stuff to share!
I love wine. I love making wine. It's a great science hobby plus, you get to consume what you produce! :) :)
I've made about 16 gallons in the last two years and I've poured out some real crap, but I've made some stuff recently that was just fantastic!
Niagra / apple white blend - "Summer White"
Blackberry 07 - only ONE bottle left!!! AAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Luna Rossa - Italian amarone style - YUMO!!! (This is Melissa's favorite) - Let's put it this way...I've only TWELVE bottles left out of THIRTY!!
Orange Mead - pretty good but WAY too sweet for me.
Mango citrus symphony - it's good, but I'm just not into sweet white wines anymore.
Port - this one is going to sit for a year before I crack the first bottle. It's already bulk aged in the carboy since April 08 so (three months down, 8 to go).
Wines I'll be making this fall and winter...
6 gallons of blackberry
3 gallons of niagra
6 gallons of apple (3 gal will be blended with the niagra, the other 3 will be back sweetened and sparkled)
6 gallons of blueberry
6 gallon white merlot/strawberry kit I have left over
6 gallons of orange mead for my friends (yes, Harvey's...that's YOU!)
6 gallons of chambourcin
6 gallons of luna rossa
Why so much? Well, the blackberry, blueberry, chambourcin and luna rossa need to sit for at least a year before drinking. This way, I can make different wines the next year and have a nice collection of ready to drink wines and lots of stuff to share!
blessing blessing blessing
Funny. We never ask 'why' when we're blessed and often times we forget to say 'thank you'. Well THANK YOU GOD for all the blessings past, especially present, and future.
All within the last three weeks....
We closed on our new house in Lathrop.
We got the old house rented out to great people.
We heard that we'll finally know about Anthony on Aug 26th.
I got a NEW JOB that will be a GREAT challenge and very financially rewarding (about time!)
It's almost overload....but I'll take it! :D
All within the last three weeks....
We closed on our new house in Lathrop.
We got the old house rented out to great people.
We heard that we'll finally know about Anthony on Aug 26th.
I got a NEW JOB that will be a GREAT challenge and very financially rewarding (about time!)
It's almost overload....but I'll take it! :D
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Obama and the monkey god?
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Hanuman_idol_for_Obama/articleshow/3160730.cms
So this idol weighs 15kg.
For my non-metric friends that's 15kg x 2.2lbs/kg = 33 LBS of GOLD
33lbs x 453.5924 grams/lb = 14968.5492 grams
14968.5492 grams / 373.2417216 grams/troy pound (12 troy ounces) = 40.104 troy pounds
40.104 troy pounds x 12 troy ounces = 481.25 troy ounces
481.25 troy ounces x $USD 879 (as of typing)/troy ounce = $423,018.77 USD.
That's one expensive paperweight.
So this idol weighs 15kg.
For my non-metric friends that's 15kg x 2.2lbs/kg = 33 LBS of GOLD
33lbs x 453.5924 grams/lb = 14968.5492 grams
14968.5492 grams / 373.2417216 grams/troy pound (12 troy ounces) = 40.104 troy pounds
40.104 troy pounds x 12 troy ounces = 481.25 troy ounces
481.25 troy ounces x $USD 879 (as of typing)/troy ounce = $423,018.77 USD.
That's one expensive paperweight.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Does Jesus weare Birkenstocks...with Sandals?
http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/FaithMatters/story?id=5225539&page=1
OK, now this is just silly. At last count, there are at least 3 crackpots I know of who are claiming to be Jesus.
Will the reall slim Jesus, please stand up, please stand up, please stand up?
The guy in the article above, one guy who is out of Mexico, and one guy who is in Colorado, I believe.
Which...they're all wrong because the Community of Christ Church (formerly RLDS which happens to be headquartered in my home town) custom built a water slide, I mean TEMPLE, for Christ's return. I once dated a girl who was die-hard RLDS. She worked at the watersli...I MEAN temple. I let the waterslide joke slip once and well....let's just say I didn't marry HER! :)
C'mon...doesnt' this look like fun? I mean they would have to install some rails of some sort.
Bill Gates steps down this week...
As one of countless geeks, we never thought we'd live to see the day. Bill has no doubt done some incredible things over the years, in fact, I'm writing this on an XP installed laptop (thanks again, Bill!) However, it's time for a change at Microsoft.
So what do you do when you're the second most wealthy person in the world (Warren Buffet is #1)?
If it were me? Seriously? I would give give give give give. Now, I know they already give Billions away every year. I'd triple it. I would pick a third world country and attempt to fix everything wrong with it. I would seek out the working poor in this country and pay off their debt to give them a second chance. There's a lot of things I would do. Let's hope Bill doesn't just check-out and sit on top of his cash.
So what do you do when you're the second most wealthy person in the world (Warren Buffet is #1)?
If it were me? Seriously? I would give give give give give. Now, I know they already give Billions away every year. I'd triple it. I would pick a third world country and attempt to fix everything wrong with it. I would seek out the working poor in this country and pay off their debt to give them a second chance. There's a lot of things I would do. Let's hope Bill doesn't just check-out and sit on top of his cash.
George Carlin is ...... Dead.
George Carlin died yesterday. Right around the same time, a voice could be calling out from the pit of hell....
***k, there really is a God. ***k there really IS a hell. ***k, I *****d my life away.
Sorry, George. I guess we Christians really aren't that stupid after all...are we?
***k, there really is a God. ***k there really IS a hell. ***k, I *****d my life away.
Sorry, George. I guess we Christians really aren't that stupid after all...are we?
Monday, June 16, 2008
Looters...
Ok, before I begin, an editorial note. This is NOT a black/white / mocha / burgundy issue. It's a people and perception issue. I'm adopting an african american boy, so you that would like to think this is rooted in bigotry, well...you're ignert! :)
When Katrina hit, all we saw on the news was the looters, those we perceived and foolish to stay, and hour after hour after hour of devistation. However, when the tornado hit Greensburg, KS. There were no looters. Just as much damage per sq ft, but no looters. Again, the flooding in Iowa...no looters, just water.
Now living in Missouri, we have plenty of jokes for people from Kansas and Iowa, however, I'm frankly shocked that we've yet to see people floating 50" TV's down mainstreet on an inflatable air mattress.
What REALLY drives people to loot...poverty ? Survival ? Or could it be a perceived right to entitlement because the 'man gets you down'?
When Katrina hit, all we saw on the news was the looters, those we perceived and foolish to stay, and hour after hour after hour of devistation. However, when the tornado hit Greensburg, KS. There were no looters. Just as much damage per sq ft, but no looters. Again, the flooding in Iowa...no looters, just water.
Now living in Missouri, we have plenty of jokes for people from Kansas and Iowa, however, I'm frankly shocked that we've yet to see people floating 50" TV's down mainstreet on an inflatable air mattress.
What REALLY drives people to loot...poverty ? Survival ? Or could it be a perceived right to entitlement because the 'man gets you down'?
Friday, June 13, 2008
What about the people??
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gevuLY2_8vGkqkVr-Dl_P-TxGMcQD9177ERG0
Ok, so Panda's are cute. They're cuddly. They're a symbol of pride for China...but is a funeral necessary when the communist government displaces millions of people, creates an ecological and environmental nightmare, all for the sake of preparing for the Olympics by damming up major rivers and flooding away homes, villages, and towns for people who weren't even making it to begin with?
This is another reason I'm boycotting the Olympics. China is an abomination for human rights. While we are still in bed with them for trade as our most favored nation, I'll never know....oh wait, yes I do...$$$$$$.
People are more important than money.
Ok, so Panda's are cute. They're cuddly. They're a symbol of pride for China...but is a funeral necessary when the communist government displaces millions of people, creates an ecological and environmental nightmare, all for the sake of preparing for the Olympics by damming up major rivers and flooding away homes, villages, and towns for people who weren't even making it to begin with?
This is another reason I'm boycotting the Olympics. China is an abomination for human rights. While we are still in bed with them for trade as our most favored nation, I'll never know....oh wait, yes I do...$$$$$$.
People are more important than money.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
This is just retarded...
http://www.examiner.net/homepage/x889230448/Supporting-Idol-star
Basically, Blue Springs, MO wants to cash in on David Cook. You know...the scruffy bearded guy who just won that big karaoke contest on TV (American Idio...I mean Idol.)
My Favorite part of this story...
" "Mayor Ross said he had been in California recently, and when he asked people if they knew who David Cook was, most people said they did.“Then I told them I was his mayor,” he said. "
Uh...doesn't that guy live in TULSA? Soooooo...you're technically NOT his mayor....since he doesn't live in Blue Springs anymore?? DUH.
The other thing that just seems stupid to me about all this is that it's of the opinion of the city council/management that BSMO is not being 'marketed' enough. Well, what exactly DO you have to market? There's not even a Walmart there anymore! The only thing you could put on a sign 'welcoming' people to Blue Springs would be "HEY! Last stop for a step above fast food before Columbia!"
It's a bedroom community folks! There no industry, no theme park, no tacky Branson shows to pimp out,...NOTHING.
"So Mister City Councilperson. You live in Blue Springs?"
"Yes I do! And I'm proud to live there! It's a great place to live!!"
"Why is it a great place to live?"
"DON'T YOU KNOW!!!!!!!! DAVID COOK LIVED HERE WHEN HE WAS A KID!!!!!!!!!"
... crickets.
Basically, Blue Springs, MO wants to cash in on David Cook. You know...the scruffy bearded guy who just won that big karaoke contest on TV (American Idio...I mean Idol.)
My Favorite part of this story...
" "Mayor Ross said he had been in California recently, and when he asked people if they knew who David Cook was, most people said they did.“Then I told them I was his mayor,” he said. "
Uh...doesn't that guy live in TULSA? Soooooo...you're technically NOT his mayor....since he doesn't live in Blue Springs anymore?? DUH.
The other thing that just seems stupid to me about all this is that it's of the opinion of the city council/management that BSMO is not being 'marketed' enough. Well, what exactly DO you have to market? There's not even a Walmart there anymore! The only thing you could put on a sign 'welcoming' people to Blue Springs would be "HEY! Last stop for a step above fast food before Columbia!"
It's a bedroom community folks! There no industry, no theme park, no tacky Branson shows to pimp out,...NOTHING.
"So Mister City Councilperson. You live in Blue Springs?"
"Yes I do! And I'm proud to live there! It's a great place to live!!"
"Why is it a great place to live?"
"DON'T YOU KNOW!!!!!!!! DAVID COOK LIVED HERE WHEN HE WAS A KID!!!!!!!!!"
... crickets.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Hobbies...
So I thought I'd put a list together of all the hobbies that I've either had or still do...
And in no certain order...
Winemaking
Poker
Woodworking
Rock Climbing (when I was in college and MUCH thinner!)
camping
Competition BBQ cook-off's
Reading
Guitar playing
chess
scuba diving
paintball
Some things I'd like to learn:
the harmonica
stunt kiting
oil painting
robotics
And in no certain order...
Winemaking
Poker
Woodworking
Rock Climbing (when I was in college and MUCH thinner!)
camping
Competition BBQ cook-off's
Reading
Guitar playing
chess
scuba diving
paintball
Some things I'd like to learn:
the harmonica
stunt kiting
oil painting
robotics
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Mexico Navy hunts sharks after attacks...
Truth IS stranger than fiction.
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSN2634668020080526?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&rpc=22&sp=true
Don't you think that they'd be a little more occupied with looking for DRUG SMUGGLERS, which by the way, through their cargo, attribute to a lot more deaths each year than sharks.
!?!?!?!?
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSN2634668020080526?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&rpc=22&sp=true
Don't you think that they'd be a little more occupied with looking for DRUG SMUGGLERS, which by the way, through their cargo, attribute to a lot more deaths each year than sharks.
!?!?!?!?
To have a friend like Melissa...
There's this friend of mine, and she's simply awesome.
We've been friends for nearly 14 years now and it's been incredible.
She's not only a good friend to me, but to everyone else she is friends with.
The most recent example of her friendship is when she shaved her head to support one of her other friends that is going through Chemo. No big deal for me...I shave my head every three weeks, but for a WOMAN to shave hers? When she's not sick? ??? ??? That's love.
I'm glad she's MY friend.
I'm also glad she's my wife.
I love you honey, and I am SO proud of you for doing this.
We've been friends for nearly 14 years now and it's been incredible.
She's not only a good friend to me, but to everyone else she is friends with.
The most recent example of her friendship is when she shaved her head to support one of her other friends that is going through Chemo. No big deal for me...I shave my head every three weeks, but for a WOMAN to shave hers? When she's not sick? ??? ??? That's love.
I'm glad she's MY friend.
I'm also glad she's my wife.
I love you honey, and I am SO proud of you for doing this.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Call a spade a spade...
And an idiot an idiot...
http://www.businessandmedia.org/articles/2008/20080521145247.aspx
This is nothing but a fear mongering. The cure for gas prices is to muzzle these goof balls and the commodity trades who trade gasoline futures on SPECULATION!!!!!!!!!! Folks, THAT is why gas prices are so HIGH now!!! $12 will bankrupt our economy and the world's.
http://www.businessandmedia.org/articles/2008/20080521145247.aspx
This is nothing but a fear mongering. The cure for gas prices is to muzzle these goof balls and the commodity trades who trade gasoline futures on SPECULATION!!!!!!!!!! Folks, THAT is why gas prices are so HIGH now!!! $12 will bankrupt our economy and the world's.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Dozens barred from highschool graduation
http://www.kctv5.com/news/16261639/detail.html
Now this is just stupid. I graduated out of the same toilet bowl shaped auditorium, as has pretty much everyone else in Jackson County, MO since the dawn of time.
I remember the beach balls that got thrown around, the clapping after each graduate's name (even though the graduation nazi's said not to do so), etc, but keeping parents and other family members from seeing their child graduate just because they're late or because they have poor dress habits? REE-TAR-DID. What if you had a flat on the way there and were late because of it and got dirt on your dress shirt, so you changed into a clean T-shirt in your gym bag in the back seat? Sheesh.
An amicable solutions would have been to re-route all late comers to the balcony. From there, they won't disrupt the ceremony unless they're purposely doing so (e.g. airhorns, shouting, etc).
I smell a lawsuit! They way I look at it....the parents who have a legitimate reason for being late or underdressed should be admitted or given a refund of their taxes that have gone into the public school system...I mean after all, they did PAY to be there, right?
Update on 5/27/2008 >> I did more reading on this and once again, I should really learn to not trust KCTV5 - Late, uninformative, unprofessional.
The REALITY of this story was that a person showed up in full gansta garb, got PO'd when turned away and KEYED A COP CAR!!!! No wonder they were taken away. As Melissa (my wife) said...even a hoochie mama can go to the thrift store and buy a skirt that doesn't show her bizniss!!
Now this is just stupid. I graduated out of the same toilet bowl shaped auditorium, as has pretty much everyone else in Jackson County, MO since the dawn of time.
I remember the beach balls that got thrown around, the clapping after each graduate's name (even though the graduation nazi's said not to do so), etc, but keeping parents and other family members from seeing their child graduate just because they're late or because they have poor dress habits? REE-TAR-DID. What if you had a flat on the way there and were late because of it and got dirt on your dress shirt, so you changed into a clean T-shirt in your gym bag in the back seat? Sheesh.
An amicable solutions would have been to re-route all late comers to the balcony. From there, they won't disrupt the ceremony unless they're purposely doing so (e.g. airhorns, shouting, etc).
I smell a lawsuit! They way I look at it....the parents who have a legitimate reason for being late or underdressed should be admitted or given a refund of their taxes that have gone into the public school system...I mean after all, they did PAY to be there, right?
Update on 5/27/2008 >> I did more reading on this and once again, I should really learn to not trust KCTV5 - Late, uninformative, unprofessional.
The REALITY of this story was that a person showed up in full gansta garb, got PO'd when turned away and KEYED A COP CAR!!!! No wonder they were taken away. As Melissa (my wife) said...even a hoochie mama can go to the thrift store and buy a skirt that doesn't show her bizniss!!
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!?!?!?
ROMA VICTOR!!!!My opponent dominated me by a 5:1 chip count (he had 5 chips for every one of mine) when it was down to heads up (1 on 1) play. I rallied and took him out with two pair - 6's and 2's.
The spoils of war?....a 300 pc chip set. Not the best prize in the world, however, it is my first victory or many more to come! Watch out Phil Hellmuth!!!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Father's / Birthday Wish List
Ok, so I'm somewhat ecclectic in that I really don't want ties, tools, or socks for these occassions...
Four Hour Work Week
The Earth is Flat
Plague Ship
*Misery - Steven King
Jurassic Park - Michael Crichton
Endurance - Earnest Shackleton / James Dobson
The Hunt for the Red October - Clancy
Chipotle Gift Card
CASH $$$ :-)
I've read all of the books after the asterisk, however, I'd like to have them back for my collection as somehow I got rid of them along the years.
Four Hour Work Week
The Earth is Flat
Plague Ship
*Misery - Steven King
Jurassic Park - Michael Crichton
Endurance - Earnest Shackleton / James Dobson
The Hunt for the Red October - Clancy
Chipotle Gift Card
CASH $$$ :-)
I've read all of the books after the asterisk, however, I'd like to have them back for my collection as somehow I got rid of them along the years.
Rise...
Rise by Eddie Vedder
Such is the way of the world
You can never know
Just where to put all your faith
And how will it grow
Gonna rise up
Burning back holes in dark memories
Gonna rise up
Turning mistakes into gold
Such is the passage of time
Too fast to fold
And suddenly swallowed by signs
Low and behold
Gonna rise up
Find my direction magnetically
Gonna rise up
Throw down my ace in the hole
Vedder is the music world what Emmerson or Thoreau are to AP English geeks. The saying goes that there are no new ideas. No new thoughts or transcendent epiphany's...just someone else's recycled thoughts.
My favorite line in this song (which is mandolin solo by the way) is ...turning mistakes into gold. New thought?? Not to God. To me, it means going beyond making things right, but turning them into gold; something bigger and better than you could've ever imagined. I suppose I'm somewhat melancholy for my friend who've I've mentioned in the 'ranger post'. My friend has suffered a tragedy in that his wife has chosen to leave and it will now result in divorce.
Common place by today's standards.
But this is my friend. I've cried with him. I've laughed my butt off with him. He told me that he was addicted to drugs a long time ago and I held him accountable even after he was sober. I've sat in awe at some of the mind bending things this guy can do with a guitar. This past weekend, I played paintball with him and his son. Later that night, we had dinner...after he left, my wife told me they were divorcing. My heart broke.
But as the survival experts say, you've got to keep making decisions when you're lost, or you'll die. I'm proud of him for setting boundaries and protecting himself and the kids. I've no doubt that God will take this mistake and turn it into GOLD, whether it be reconciliation, a period of solitude and reflection that gives him exceeding clarity and wisdom, or a new relationship and family.
Such is the way of the world
You can never know
Just where to put all your faith
And how will it grow
Gonna rise up
Burning back holes in dark memories
Gonna rise up
Turning mistakes into gold
Such is the passage of time
Too fast to fold
And suddenly swallowed by signs
Low and behold
Gonna rise up
Find my direction magnetically
Gonna rise up
Throw down my ace in the hole
Vedder is the music world what Emmerson or Thoreau are to AP English geeks. The saying goes that there are no new ideas. No new thoughts or transcendent epiphany's...just someone else's recycled thoughts.
My favorite line in this song (which is mandolin solo by the way) is ...turning mistakes into gold. New thought?? Not to God. To me, it means going beyond making things right, but turning them into gold; something bigger and better than you could've ever imagined. I suppose I'm somewhat melancholy for my friend who've I've mentioned in the 'ranger post'. My friend has suffered a tragedy in that his wife has chosen to leave and it will now result in divorce.
Common place by today's standards.
But this is my friend. I've cried with him. I've laughed my butt off with him. He told me that he was addicted to drugs a long time ago and I held him accountable even after he was sober. I've sat in awe at some of the mind bending things this guy can do with a guitar. This past weekend, I played paintball with him and his son. Later that night, we had dinner...after he left, my wife told me they were divorcing. My heart broke.
But as the survival experts say, you've got to keep making decisions when you're lost, or you'll die. I'm proud of him for setting boundaries and protecting himself and the kids. I've no doubt that God will take this mistake and turn it into GOLD, whether it be reconciliation, a period of solitude and reflection that gives him exceeding clarity and wisdom, or a new relationship and family.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
New Glasses!!
My old eye doctor had me in bi-focals for about 10 years...JERK!
I went to a new opthamologist today and he said that I do NOT need BF's!! Can't wait for them to come in.
update--- I picked up the new specs on 5/12...WOOHOO! I can SEEEEEEE!
I went to a new opthamologist today and he said that I do NOT need BF's!! Can't wait for them to come in.
update--- I picked up the new specs on 5/12...WOOHOO! I can SEEEEEEE!
2nd place...
WOOHOO!!! I played in a new poker league on Sunday night and placed 2nd! I SHOULD HAVE WON...seriously...if it weren't for two stupid lay-down's I made.
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