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01/05/2009 09:28 #47286
Spend time with your kids . . .Category: football
. . . so Peyton Manning Doesn't.
01/01/2009 10:37 #47237
Quick notes.I am typing while I wait for a CD to burn.
No, my car won't play an MP3 player. I am on slow technology.
It would be just as fast to just listen to the stuff before I leave.
Other notes:
My dog knows I am leaving, but he is happy to visit Patty.
The cats are clueless.
The party last night was fun.
The disc has been on 98% forever.
I will invite (e:peeps) over for a pizza making party soon.
I am also hoping, in 2009, to have more people over to watch movies, especially ones that deal with spiritual themes. Possibilities:
The Ordinary Radicals
Saved
For the Bible Tells me So
Doubt
I can't think of other ones right now, but if we do one a month, that will get us through Spring.
The series would be even better with a new TV.
OptIn is a good thing. I just became a fan on facebook. I used to give them money and feel like I should start again. I also would love it if they started lending to Buffalo.
The first disc is almost done.
(e:MrMike) gave me a Steelers helmet. It's pretty sweet. I think it is going to be placed in the family room, or maybe the kitchen. Until I get wealthy and build my "man cave" in the attic.
Yes, I know caves don't go in attics. It's not a literal cave.
I did miss (e:janelle) last night. It's fun to be single and live in your own filth, but only for a night, really.
I really do like the NYE ball that gets dropped.
I also liked talking about blackjack with (e:vincent), but I shouldn't because it makes me want to play.
I was also almost convinced that I could become a Polish citizen. But Poland would have to be pretty hard up to take me. And I would have to learn to speak Polish, likely.
You know how I said the first disc was almost done? Well, it's still almost done.
The church is going to do something special for MLK day this year, which is also the week of the inauguration. If anybody has any great ideas for that, let me know.
Peace. Disc one is done. I'm not going to wait for disc two.
No, my car won't play an MP3 player. I am on slow technology.
It would be just as fast to just listen to the stuff before I leave.
Other notes:
My dog knows I am leaving, but he is happy to visit Patty.
The cats are clueless.
The party last night was fun.
The disc has been on 98% forever.
I will invite (e:peeps) over for a pizza making party soon.
I am also hoping, in 2009, to have more people over to watch movies, especially ones that deal with spiritual themes. Possibilities:
The Ordinary Radicals
Saved
For the Bible Tells me So
Doubt
I can't think of other ones right now, but if we do one a month, that will get us through Spring.
The series would be even better with a new TV.
OptIn is a good thing. I just became a fan on facebook. I used to give them money and feel like I should start again. I also would love it if they started lending to Buffalo.
The first disc is almost done.
(e:MrMike) gave me a Steelers helmet. It's pretty sweet. I think it is going to be placed in the family room, or maybe the kitchen. Until I get wealthy and build my "man cave" in the attic.
Yes, I know caves don't go in attics. It's not a literal cave.
I did miss (e:janelle) last night. It's fun to be single and live in your own filth, but only for a night, really.
I really do like the NYE ball that gets dropped.
I also liked talking about blackjack with (e:vincent), but I shouldn't because it makes me want to play.
I was also almost convinced that I could become a Polish citizen. But Poland would have to be pretty hard up to take me. And I would have to learn to speak Polish, likely.
You know how I said the first disc was almost done? Well, it's still almost done.
The church is going to do something special for MLK day this year, which is also the week of the inauguration. If anybody has any great ideas for that, let me know.
Peace. Disc one is done. I'm not going to wait for disc two.
drew - 01/01/09 15:22
Dogma. I want to put that on the list, too.
Dogma. I want to put that on the list, too.
mrmike - 01/01/09 11:32
It's a discreet mini helmet, Janelle. I suggested the desk at work. ;)
It's a discreet mini helmet, Janelle. I suggested the desk at work. ;)
metalpeter - 01/01/09 10:54
Cats are very strange animals and each one is weird in its own way
The party was a good time last night
Movie wise I haven't seen Saved in some time but from what I remember it was pretty funny. There are a lot of movies that have spiritual themes running through them. One that I saw that I thought was pretty good was Black Snake Moan, or maybe I just liked the nude scene(s). Depending on what theme you go with there are movies like Spirited Away, or if you go the other way their is the DaVinci code, then there are lots of Asian (Japanese) Horror movies that have to do with spirits and hauntings. Then you have the big name movies Like Dogma and Stigmata.
When I was growing up I new Blackjack as 21 and played it as a game with out betting money and for a lot of people they also make casino game video games so you can play it with out betting.
I guess "A Man Cave" is a man cave anywhere. I wish I had the funds to try and make one, every so often there are contests to win all the stuff.
Cats are very strange animals and each one is weird in its own way
The party was a good time last night
Movie wise I haven't seen Saved in some time but from what I remember it was pretty funny. There are a lot of movies that have spiritual themes running through them. One that I saw that I thought was pretty good was Black Snake Moan, or maybe I just liked the nude scene(s). Depending on what theme you go with there are movies like Spirited Away, or if you go the other way their is the DaVinci code, then there are lots of Asian (Japanese) Horror movies that have to do with spirits and hauntings. Then you have the big name movies Like Dogma and Stigmata.
When I was growing up I new Blackjack as 21 and played it as a game with out betting money and for a lot of people they also make casino game video games so you can play it with out betting.
I guess "A Man Cave" is a man cave anywhere. I wish I had the funds to try and make one, every so often there are contests to win all the stuff.
janelle - 01/01/09 10:42
I'm going to have to speak with Mr. Mike. I believe he gave you Steelers paraphernalia last year as well. Sigh. Well, you can take the Steelers helmet straight up to the attic to await its transformation into the man cave.
Miss you too. Call me. I need to talk.
I'm going to have to speak with Mr. Mike. I believe he gave you Steelers paraphernalia last year as well. Sigh. Well, you can take the Steelers helmet straight up to the attic to await its transformation into the man cave.
Miss you too. Call me. I need to talk.
12/30/2008 00:50 #47217
10 Things I like about making pizzaCategory: 10 things
1. The mystery of how the yeast will work.
2. Using my new mixer.
3. Punching down dough.
4. Picking out toppings.
5. Cheese. (I love cheese)
6. The new pizza stone that (e:janelle) gave me for Christmas.
7. The new peel that (e:janelle) also gave me.
8. The blast of hot air from a super hot oven.
9. The art of sliding the pizza off the peel.
10. Eating it (duh)
2. Using my new mixer.
3. Punching down dough.
4. Picking out toppings.
5. Cheese. (I love cheese)
6. The new pizza stone that (e:janelle) gave me for Christmas.
7. The new peel that (e:janelle) also gave me.
8. The blast of hot air from a super hot oven.
9. The art of sliding the pizza off the peel.
10. Eating it (duh)
drew - 12/31/08 17:40
Gladly.
Gladly.
tinypliny - 12/31/08 13:23
15. Teaching pizza making skills to a foreigner? *Not so subtle nudge* *Not so subtle nudge* :D
15. Teaching pizza making skills to a foreigner? *Not so subtle nudge* *Not so subtle nudge* :D
metalpeter - 12/30/08 18:39
13. The Fact that when you eat it cold the next day it tastes good but not the same as it did the day before
14. If you heat it up the next day it tastes good but not the same as cold or the way it did the day before
13. The Fact that when you eat it cold the next day it tastes good but not the same as it did the day before
14. If you heat it up the next day it tastes good but not the same as cold or the way it did the day before
jason - 12/30/08 11:08
Amen, Drew!
Amen, Drew!
drew - 12/30/08 10:54
I don't think beer can ever be wrong. (and if it is, I don't want to be right!)
I don't think beer can ever be wrong. (and if it is, I don't want to be right!)
james - 12/30/08 09:43
12. how well it can go with the wrong beer.
12. how well it can go with the wrong beer.
mrmike - 12/30/08 06:56
11. How well it can go with the right beer
11. How well it can go with the right beer
12/24/2008 11:02 #47168
Stille NachtCategory: religion
12/23/2008 08:57 #47147
Rick Warren IIThey were talking about him on the radio again today, and I am sick of it. You can't be upset about this guy re: gay marriage and not be also upset about Obama BECAUSE THEY HAVE THE SAME POSITION.
Both are in favor of civil unions, but not calling them marriage.
If Obama sold out by picking him, it was because of some other difference. The pick is consistent with everything he has said regarding gay marriage.
If people are going to turn their backs during the invocation (which has been suggested) they should also turn their backs during the inaugural address.
I'm not saying that the guy is great. I'm just saying we should use a consistent standard to judge.
Both are in favor of civil unions, but not calling them marriage.
If Obama sold out by picking him, it was because of some other difference. The pick is consistent with everything he has said regarding gay marriage.
If people are going to turn their backs during the invocation (which has been suggested) they should also turn their backs during the inaugural address.
I'm not saying that the guy is great. I'm just saying we should use a consistent standard to judge.
james - 12/23/08 12:56
The major difference between the two of them is on prop-8. Warren actively encouraged people to vote to take away rights from people, where as Obama spoke out against it. Another preacher with a barffy position on gay marriage is one thing, but someone with so much influence working against civil rights is a jack ass.
However, as I said before, I really could care less about Warren. Obama has a very pro-gay rights preacher giving the benediction. Athletes from the Special Olympics will be in the parade. The message he is going for is unity. And you cannot unify diverse groups of people in the first time in nearly twenty hyper-partisan years without some people being uncomfortable. Part of the message Obama ran on was this unity, the end of partisan politics. Now that he reaches his hand towards someone who is not in step 100% with progressive politics we get upset.
For the first time the people who voted for a president are upset when he fulfills a campaign promise.
The major difference between the two of them is on prop-8. Warren actively encouraged people to vote to take away rights from people, where as Obama spoke out against it. Another preacher with a barffy position on gay marriage is one thing, but someone with so much influence working against civil rights is a jack ass.
However, as I said before, I really could care less about Warren. Obama has a very pro-gay rights preacher giving the benediction. Athletes from the Special Olympics will be in the parade. The message he is going for is unity. And you cannot unify diverse groups of people in the first time in nearly twenty hyper-partisan years without some people being uncomfortable. Part of the message Obama ran on was this unity, the end of partisan politics. Now that he reaches his hand towards someone who is not in step 100% with progressive politics we get upset.
For the first time the people who voted for a president are upset when he fulfills a campaign promise.
changeisgood - 12/23/08 11:26
Obama is a pragmatist. He needs the Right to be accountable and answerable in this administration. He needs them to have a vested stake in the policies Obama plans to present. If the ‘followers of Jesus’ are to put their money where their mouths are, they would have to support and endorse measures that uplift the poor and benefit the middle class. If they are shut out of the process and decision-making, it is so easy for them to stay on the fence regarding legislation and initiatives as merely opposition in the other side in office. But if you are in the tent, you must put up or shut up. Health care insurance for the uninsured and several other hot button issues are going to be approached early in Obama’s administration. He needs the power and push of the right wing on the things they agree on. Crafty and crazy like a fox he is. A coalition government works better.
Obama is a pragmatist. He needs the Right to be accountable and answerable in this administration. He needs them to have a vested stake in the policies Obama plans to present. If the ‘followers of Jesus’ are to put their money where their mouths are, they would have to support and endorse measures that uplift the poor and benefit the middle class. If they are shut out of the process and decision-making, it is so easy for them to stay on the fence regarding legislation and initiatives as merely opposition in the other side in office. But if you are in the tent, you must put up or shut up. Health care insurance for the uninsured and several other hot button issues are going to be approached early in Obama’s administration. He needs the power and push of the right wing on the things they agree on. Crafty and crazy like a fox he is. A coalition government works better.
drew - 12/23/08 11:19
lol
lol
matthew - 12/23/08 11:15
Gosh (e:drew), if you love Rick Warren so much maybe you should marry him. oh wait, than god wont love you anymore.
Gosh (e:drew), if you love Rick Warren so much maybe you should marry him. oh wait, than god wont love you anymore.
drew - 12/23/08 09:41
yeah. I liked Hodgman's take, too.
yeah. I liked Hodgman's take, too.
jim - 12/23/08 09:13
This is similar to what John Hodgman said: :::link::: And, you'd be surprised how much I agree with you both.
I know this post wasn't directed particularly at me, but just to throw in my 2 cents, and like I mentioned in my post, or the comments to my post, on the subject -- I'm not particularly thrilled with Rick Warren but didn't expect Obama to make me very happy in this arena anyways.
Unfortunately, whereas I can judge Obama on many fronts, Rick Warren I can only judge the merits of on a few subjects, and find myself disliking him on all of them except for maybe that he's at least showing some of the good aspects of Christianity like charity.
This is similar to what John Hodgman said: :::link::: And, you'd be surprised how much I agree with you both.
I know this post wasn't directed particularly at me, but just to throw in my 2 cents, and like I mentioned in my post, or the comments to my post, on the subject -- I'm not particularly thrilled with Rick Warren but didn't expect Obama to make me very happy in this arena anyways.
Unfortunately, whereas I can judge Obama on many fronts, Rick Warren I can only judge the merits of on a few subjects, and find myself disliking him on all of them except for maybe that he's at least showing some of the good aspects of Christianity like charity.
mrmike - 12/23/08 09:09
Cleveland? I must have football on the brain still. Meant to say Warren.
Cleveland? I must have football on the brain still. Meant to say Warren.
mrmike - 12/23/08 09:08
I'm not so sure I see the big deal. It's actually backing up what Obama said he would do. The selection to me seems one of inclusion, reaching across the aisle, bringing in everyone (choose your cliche). I don't agree with Cleveland on, well, most things, but his reading a prayer isn't any kind of political statement, it's a prayer.
I'm not so sure I see the big deal. It's actually backing up what Obama said he would do. The selection to me seems one of inclusion, reaching across the aisle, bringing in everyone (choose your cliche). I don't agree with Cleveland on, well, most things, but his reading a prayer isn't any kind of political statement, it's a prayer.
Yes. He is a one of the most popular football players and is known for being a nice guy.
Is this person famous?
Funny Stuff
Reason enough. I think my kids might treat him like that commercial where the hotel help is giving him crap