on the medium screen (bigger than tv, but def. not imax).
People that want to talk about it afterward will be invited to, but not required.
The movie is really funny, and a little bit too true.
I will make popcorn and have pop, popcorn, and beer. If you want to bring something else to share, feel free. Otherwise, just show up and enjoy.
7pm, 265 Lexington
Ten things I like about the movie.
1. MacCauley Caulkin plays an angst-y character.
2. I know guys that are like the pastor.
3. All the non-Christians act like Jesus.
4. There is a nice balance of thoughtfulness and slapstick.
5. If (e:felly) came and watched a movie starring Mandy Moore it would be super-awesome.
6. A guy in a wheelchair playing footsie.
7. (shouted in anger) "I am FULL of Christ's love!"
8. "There's only one reason why good Christian girls go to Planned Parenthood" . . . "Mary's planting a pipe bomb?!??!!"
9. Happy memories--(e:janelle) and I saw it first on a date in Philly.
10. More happy memories--when I showed it to a youth group in Mt. Lebanon, they totally didn't get it. (but I'm sure you all will.)
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03/13/2009 10:22 #48041
"Saved" tonight at my house03/12/2009 15:16 #48030
Another work haikuCategory: haiku
Another detail.
Preach? details Heal? details. Pray?
boiler's broke again.
Preach? details Heal? details. Pray?
boiler's broke again.
gardenmama - 03/12/09 21:46
I found writing my work haiku oddly cathartic - think I should write myself one more often, maybe even weekly. Broken boilers suck - especially when it’s cold - good luck with that
I found writing my work haiku oddly cathartic - think I should write myself one more often, maybe even weekly. Broken boilers suck - especially when it’s cold - good luck with that
03/07/2009 21:44 #47980
How to build a football teamCategory: football
For the Bills, because they do not know.
1. Hire a good coach, and stick with him, even when he has a bad year. If a player won't play for him, said player goes--not the coach. (See: Noll, Cowher, Tomlin)
2. Build your team through the draft. Free agent signings should be rare, but when you make one, they should be for undervalued players, with more career ahead of them (See Bettis, Farrior).
3. Wide Receivers can be found at all levels, and should never be gone after in Free agency. Ditto Running backs. WRs are successful because of good QBs, and RBs because of good lines. (See: Ward, Parker, Washington)
4. Defense wins championships, and should always be the top priority. (See: the Steelers--always)
5. Character counts. Never invite the troublemaker, and don't be afraid to let him go, even if he is talented (See: Plexico Burress).
6. Coaching counts. Even the pros can still learn, if they are willing. Sign the guys that are willing to listen (See: Polamalu)
7. Another acceptable free agent signing is for depth--i.e. back-ups (see: Batch, Leftwich)
8. Even if a guy is great, let him go if and when he is old and wants a giant contract (see: Porter, Webster)
9. Stay in town. If your team has a city name in it, you better stay in said city. Don't go to the suburbs, and don't even think about relocating internationally.
10. Focus on fundamentals. Trickery will only go so far if you can't block or tackle.
1. Hire a good coach, and stick with him, even when he has a bad year. If a player won't play for him, said player goes--not the coach. (See: Noll, Cowher, Tomlin)
2. Build your team through the draft. Free agent signings should be rare, but when you make one, they should be for undervalued players, with more career ahead of them (See Bettis, Farrior).
3. Wide Receivers can be found at all levels, and should never be gone after in Free agency. Ditto Running backs. WRs are successful because of good QBs, and RBs because of good lines. (See: Ward, Parker, Washington)
4. Defense wins championships, and should always be the top priority. (See: the Steelers--always)
5. Character counts. Never invite the troublemaker, and don't be afraid to let him go, even if he is talented (See: Plexico Burress).
6. Coaching counts. Even the pros can still learn, if they are willing. Sign the guys that are willing to listen (See: Polamalu)
7. Another acceptable free agent signing is for depth--i.e. back-ups (see: Batch, Leftwich)
8. Even if a guy is great, let him go if and when he is old and wants a giant contract (see: Porter, Webster)
9. Stay in town. If your team has a city name in it, you better stay in said city. Don't go to the suburbs, and don't even think about relocating internationally.
10. Focus on fundamentals. Trickery will only go so far if you can't block or tackle.
metalpeter - 03/08/09 10:44
Great Post. I think the TO idea is great. I have no idea how long it will last. I admit that I love TO and I hate TO. Why I love TO is that he wants the ball, he wants to win the game, he comes up with all these great after touchdown score dances. What I don't like is that they seem planned. He seems to put him winning the game a head of the team some times. He thinks that since he is the best player on the field (sometimes right some times wrong) that only he should get the ball. My impression of him is that he has a lot of Passion and Desire and a Huge Heart. Yeah he thinks he is great but I'm sure that since he was 1st good everyone all his life has been telling him he is great so you can't blame him for thinking that. I still think the AFC East is the toughest division to play in along with the Skins,Eagles,Cowboys one. Every year you at least have 3 really good teams in each. Even if the Bills Can't be the #1 team this will at least make things very interesting.
Great Post. I think the TO idea is great. I have no idea how long it will last. I admit that I love TO and I hate TO. Why I love TO is that he wants the ball, he wants to win the game, he comes up with all these great after touchdown score dances. What I don't like is that they seem planned. He seems to put him winning the game a head of the team some times. He thinks that since he is the best player on the field (sometimes right some times wrong) that only he should get the ball. My impression of him is that he has a lot of Passion and Desire and a Huge Heart. Yeah he thinks he is great but I'm sure that since he was 1st good everyone all his life has been telling him he is great so you can't blame him for thinking that. I still think the AFC East is the toughest division to play in along with the Skins,Eagles,Cowboys one. Every year you at least have 3 really good teams in each. Even if the Bills Can't be the #1 team this will at least make things very interesting.
mrmike - 03/08/09 09:13
I'd be surprised if the great TO experiment last two seasons. It's a little desperate, but you won't be able to accuse the Bills of being dull now.
I'd be surprised if the great TO experiment last two seasons. It's a little desperate, but you won't be able to accuse the Bills of being dull now.
03/05/2009 15:01 #47960
Girl-drink DrunkFor (e:jason)
metalpeter - 03/05/09 18:14
That was pretty good.
On a side note Now I want to go try the Chocolate Bar. Hey anything that tastes like strawberry is awesome. Oh yeah then of course Vodka and RedBull or other energy Drinks Tasty. I love Cranberry Vodka. Fruity Drinks yum, now I'm getting thirsty.
That was pretty good.
On a side note Now I want to go try the Chocolate Bar. Hey anything that tastes like strawberry is awesome. Oh yeah then of course Vodka and RedBull or other energy Drinks Tasty. I love Cranberry Vodka. Fruity Drinks yum, now I'm getting thirsty.
james - 03/05/09 15:40
This is one of my favorite sketches of all time.
This is one of my favorite sketches of all time.
03/01/2009 15:59 #47915
An economic stimulus proposalCategory: politics
So next year, quite a few military personnel will, if all goes according to plan, be returning from Iraq.
This could be bad news, or good news.
Of course, it is always good news if there is peace and safety, but the possibility of bad news is this: an economy that already has high unemployment will have a glut of new workers--workers that have spent at least a year outside of our culture (more for most), and who's skills may not have an equivalent in our economy.
To make matters worse, quite a few have suffered trauma. Historically, re-adjustment to civilian life has not been easy.
Here's the good news. Many of these service people will be flush with combat pay. They will want new homes and new cars and furniture and clothes without camo and all sorts of things.
As long as we are throwing around all sorts of cash, I think we should make an investment in this area. In addition to regular veterans benefits, I would provide an additional bonus for veterans to take a class on starting a business. Another bonus for attending a support group. We should pay them to rehab houses and give them affordable mortgages to buy them. I would also love a bonus paid to veterans who stayed drug and/or alcohol free, or pledged not to own a gun.
So much can go wrong when veterans return. More Vietnam veterans have died of self-inflicted wounds than died in the conflict. This, however, is not only preventable, but by making the right choices, the end of our current war can be an integral part of the economy's jump start.
This could be bad news, or good news.
Of course, it is always good news if there is peace and safety, but the possibility of bad news is this: an economy that already has high unemployment will have a glut of new workers--workers that have spent at least a year outside of our culture (more for most), and who's skills may not have an equivalent in our economy.
To make matters worse, quite a few have suffered trauma. Historically, re-adjustment to civilian life has not been easy.
Here's the good news. Many of these service people will be flush with combat pay. They will want new homes and new cars and furniture and clothes without camo and all sorts of things.
As long as we are throwing around all sorts of cash, I think we should make an investment in this area. In addition to regular veterans benefits, I would provide an additional bonus for veterans to take a class on starting a business. Another bonus for attending a support group. We should pay them to rehab houses and give them affordable mortgages to buy them. I would also love a bonus paid to veterans who stayed drug and/or alcohol free, or pledged not to own a gun.
So much can go wrong when veterans return. More Vietnam veterans have died of self-inflicted wounds than died in the conflict. This, however, is not only preventable, but by making the right choices, the end of our current war can be an integral part of the economy's jump start.
metalpeter - 03/02/09 19:18
That is a very good idea. I also think that when ever a Solider is done with his/her time if they haven't used it yet someone should explain to them how to sign up for the GI Bill, I have heard that often our soilders are told one thing by recruiters but then once they Join don't get all the details and so a lot of people never get that free schooling that needs to be fixed. That being said though I think when a lot of these people come home from Iraq they will wind up getting sent to Afganastan but we shall see.
That is a very good idea. I also think that when ever a Solider is done with his/her time if they haven't used it yet someone should explain to them how to sign up for the GI Bill, I have heard that often our soilders are told one thing by recruiters but then once they Join don't get all the details and so a lot of people never get that free schooling that needs to be fixed. That being said though I think when a lot of these people come home from Iraq they will wind up getting sent to Afganastan but we shall see.
You know, I've been wanting to see that for so long. Now I'm bummed I'm not around to enjoy movie nights at Drew and Janelles!
Great movie, sorry I missed out. It was number one son's big night (Birthday number 11)
If I had a DVR I would have came tonight. But there are two shows I watch on Friday nights. I want to thank you for the invite. It really is a pretty good movie. I wish I could suggest some things to suggest to talk about after the movie but I really can't think of any. I hope everyone there has a great time and that after it the discussion is very interesting.
It wasn't a big deal, it was just that nice theater North on cityline.