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Tuesday, October 21st, 2008With the holidays approaching, we know it’s going to start up again. The same battle heard for years now: separation of church and state vs. Christmas. Nativities and Christmas trees will be taken off lawns of courthouses. For non-compliant government offices, lawsuits will be started. Employees of our favorite stores will be told it’s inappropriate [...]
Problems with Funerals and Obituaries: Real Life isn’t Captured
Monday, October 20th, 2008Saturday was Grandma’s funeral. The whole weekend was totally surreal, painful, and at times really wonderful. I shared some things last week, but I’ve remembered and learned more about her since then. Her obituary doesn’t really do her justice, much like any obituary. It gives some facts and small tidbits of character, but has no [...]
Dorothy Williams, 1917-2008
Monday, October 13th, 2008Mom called this morning to tell me Grandma passed away last night.
In a way, it wasn’t a surprise. She had leukemia a few years ago that went into remission, but had recently come back. Treatments didn’t seem to be working and were too hard on her ninety-one year old body anyway. She and her daughters [...]
Ned Steinberger: Art and Becoming The Man
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008The other day when I posted those two videos, the headless electric bass in the (probably fake) performance by “Sonseed” got me thinking about that instrument design. I then wanted to find out when it was invented and more about the designer.
Even though I have no musical talent and was never really able to play [...]
David Pelzer
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremiah 29:11 has been one of favorite Bible verses for years now. No matter what I’m going through, or how long the trial I’m in [...]
You Say It’s Your Birthday…
Friday, August 29th, 2008Today, It’s Julie’s birthday! Happy Birthday! (Sound of cheering, noisemakers, and whisles)
Also, yesterday was our friend Michelle’s birthday! WOO HOO! All kinds of happiness! Joyous belated, girl!
Sugarcubes_Birthday
And finally the racey cake scene. The SHAME! If there are children present, avert your eyes, kiddo’s!
Sixteen Candles (ending scene)
Leaving a Christian Family Legacy
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008Monday I went to my uncle’s funeral. Marc was not able to go, so I took our two kids and rode across the state with two of my brothers. Sitting at my uncle’s funeral, I was reminded of my family heritage. Part of our heritage is dying at the generations and times change, but it’s [...]
Olympics 2008: What I Learned from Michael Phelps
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008A week and a half ago I did not know who Michael Phelps was. I didn’t know he was a swimmer. I didn’t watch the 2004 Olympics, so I had never seen him swim. This Olympics I have seen all of his races. He amazes me. His story inspires me. It’s been a long summer; [...]
Ted.com: David Gallo Shows Footage of Amazing Sea Creatures
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008Yesterday a friend of mine sent me one of the most amazing videos I have ever seen. It was on a site called Ted.com. I’d never heard of the site, or organization before. So I headed to their About TED page to see what they are all about. Here’s a little info from there:
TED stands [...]
Super Mario Marathon for Child’s Play Raises over $11,000
Monday, June 30th, 2008This past weekend was one of the most awesome events in gaming and it caught most of us unaware until the last minute. Three friends got together to play seven Super Mario games all the way through. You might think, “So what? That’s not such a big deal.” They also played them nonstop and in live streaming video on their site to raise money for Child’s Play.
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