So, if you guessed the Scooby-Doo gang you were right! And how appropriate for Halloween.
Anyways, tonight we had some pretty spooky visitors to our home. I has a stuffed cat at the door welcoming people and I was dangling a funky scarecrow on a stick bobbing up and down as I flickered the outside lights on and off repeatedly to attract people to the house. It started out with the young ones at 6pm and peaked around 8pm with ghosts, Star Wars characters, Zombies, witches... and then around 9:25pm when we thought it was all over for a while... two girls came to the door dressed rather seductively. When I asked what they were dressed as, the one girl started to say, "Hoo..." but stopped suddenly when her friend gave her a look. Then they took some candy and ran away.
So, it was a very spooky night with spooky visitors.
Oh, and by the way... Shaggy does get together with Velma. I know this because I have a friend on Facebook who looks like Velma Dinkley and come to think of it her new husband looks a little like Norville "Shaggy" Rogers. Hey, he's actually taking this T'ai Chi class with me!!!
Well, if you didn't guess the Mystery Machine gang, that's okay... it's still Halloween!!!!
Bonus questions: What was the Mystery Machine's license plate number and when was the only time it was ever shown?
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
Men in Tea...
My wife is watching a TV show called "Men in Trees" right now. I like watching her when she is doing something she likes. Whether it's knitting or playing with our cats or watching her TV shows... I get to enjoy her pleasure overflowing....
(sigh)
Actually, right now all I can see is the top of her head as she is sitting on the couch facing away from me. Maybe I'll go sit next to her in a moment... and maybe she'll want some tea. She likes tea. I could make her some...
...okay... it's heating up. Wonder if she'll notice the sounds of the kettle?
It's ready... and I just presented it to her... and she likes it!!! :-D
(sigh)
Actually, right now all I can see is the top of her head as she is sitting on the couch facing away from me. Maybe I'll go sit next to her in a moment... and maybe she'll want some tea. She likes tea. I could make her some...
...okay... it's heating up. Wonder if she'll notice the sounds of the kettle?
It's ready... and I just presented it to her... and she likes it!!! :-D
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Norville, Fred, Daphne, Velma and Scoobert... and taking the red pill...
I had forgotten last time I was going to give you this final clue. Come on! You must know who these guys are with the past hints and especially this one?
Well, here are their proper names:
Norville Rogers
Fred Jones
Daphne Blake
Velma Dinkley
Scoobert Doo
Send me your answer as to what famous "team" these folks were on and include their nicknames.
Now on to writing about something with substance... I am not my sin.
What do I mean by that? If you are a Christ follower, you already know what this means. I am struggling with finding the real ME that God sees me for outside of the sin that I heaped upon my self over the years in an effort to connect with something other than God. Since He knows me as his child (as he does you, dear reader) He can connect with me and wash me clean of the false connections I established if I simply ask for His forgiveness, repenting and walking clean from this point onward.
It's all mysterious to a non-believer, and maybe sounds too simple, but I encourage you to look into it if you feel you have messed up your life or at least are feeling you are headed in the wrong direction but unsure of what to do about it. I won't quote scripture about it, not because I haven't found plenty of references about this process, but because if you are just learning about Christ's role in your life, me quoting scriptural references would be more of a turn off at this point.
I will say that I am surprised at just how rich and fulfilling the bible really is and how God's Word really is everlasting and healing. It's almost like taking the red pill in the Matrix... things finally make sense after all... and as scary as it first seems to think existence is something not like what it seems, it eventually is comforting to know that purpose, direction, justice and peace is all governed by one ultimate truth...
God's love.
Well, here are their proper names:
Norville Rogers
Fred Jones
Daphne Blake
Velma Dinkley
Scoobert Doo
Send me your answer as to what famous "team" these folks were on and include their nicknames.
Now on to writing about something with substance... I am not my sin.
What do I mean by that? If you are a Christ follower, you already know what this means. I am struggling with finding the real ME that God sees me for outside of the sin that I heaped upon my self over the years in an effort to connect with something other than God. Since He knows me as his child (as he does you, dear reader) He can connect with me and wash me clean of the false connections I established if I simply ask for His forgiveness, repenting and walking clean from this point onward.
It's all mysterious to a non-believer, and maybe sounds too simple, but I encourage you to look into it if you feel you have messed up your life or at least are feeling you are headed in the wrong direction but unsure of what to do about it. I won't quote scripture about it, not because I haven't found plenty of references about this process, but because if you are just learning about Christ's role in your life, me quoting scriptural references would be more of a turn off at this point.
I will say that I am surprised at just how rich and fulfilling the bible really is and how God's Word really is everlasting and healing. It's almost like taking the red pill in the Matrix... things finally make sense after all... and as scary as it first seems to think existence is something not like what it seems, it eventually is comforting to know that purpose, direction, justice and peace is all governed by one ultimate truth...
God's love.
Success and Alpacas...
Success:
Wow! I can see a huge difference now in my weight loss. Between going to the gym 4 or 5 times a week (alternating weight lifting with cardio), and doing Tai Chi class, and eating better, I can see that 30 pounds have gone away over the past months. My doctor visit this past week had me beaming.
Alpacas:
Oh my God! These Alpacas are so cute and friendly. They also make great fiber for knitting and could be a business for me and my wife in the near future. We visited an Alpaca farm in Brockport a few days ago and learned a lot about the animals. They are a camelid and they do not smell bad (they poop in the same place - even multiple animals use the same place). A 'fiber' male can go for about $700, but if you want to get into the breeding then you pay upwards of $15,000 for one! It is important to keep them company with other Alpacas since they are herding animals. See our photos at this link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2029415&l=0a005&id=70605834
I hope to write more regularly since this blog is supposed to be DAILY and this past entry was a week ago. :-( So, expect to hear more from me.
Wow! I can see a huge difference now in my weight loss. Between going to the gym 4 or 5 times a week (alternating weight lifting with cardio), and doing Tai Chi class, and eating better, I can see that 30 pounds have gone away over the past months. My doctor visit this past week had me beaming.
Alpacas:
Oh my God! These Alpacas are so cute and friendly. They also make great fiber for knitting and could be a business for me and my wife in the near future. We visited an Alpaca farm in Brockport a few days ago and learned a lot about the animals. They are a camelid and they do not smell bad (they poop in the same place - even multiple animals use the same place). A 'fiber' male can go for about $700, but if you want to get into the breeding then you pay upwards of $15,000 for one! It is important to keep them company with other Alpacas since they are herding animals. See our photos at this link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2029415&l=0a005&id=70605834
I hope to write more regularly since this blog is supposed to be DAILY and this past entry was a week ago. :-( So, expect to hear more from me.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Casey, Frank, Stefanianna, Nicole and Don...
This is your next hint for who these names represent... any ideas yet? OK, one more hint next time should do it if you haven't gotten it thus far.
Now, marching is great fun! I was involved with the Brighton Homecoming Parade last night and it brought back some nice memories. Years ago in my youth my dad and I marched in the Brighton Fire Department Band. Last night was reminiscent of this since my dad was playing his clarinet on a flatbed with the Canal Town Stompers group and I happened to be lined up right behind them in the parade order with the Brighton Alumni Association holding one of our 2 large identification signs. I think I overdid the marching since I was strutting around and dancing and waving the sign to the ongoing cheers of "Alumni Association - yay!" and a few photographers from the papers shot my picture. I have to look for these this morning.
The most enjoyable part was being in a short parade again with my dad. He is still spry at age 77 and though he technically didn't 'march' since he and his fellow bandsters were on a flatbed truck travelling the parade route, his energy and enthusiasm was in it all the way. It brought a smile to hear him playing his 'licorice stick' to such classic jazzy tunes as "Sweet Georgia Brown" and in a flurry of notes that peak every so often with a high pitch sustained tone, I could recall many concerts and parades he would play nearly 25-30 years ago.
Boy was it cold out too! We waited around for a long time and the sun was almost setting by the time the first participants left the parking lot for the streets. It was a short parade just consisting of short distances down three main streets in Brighton, but that was enough to feel the bite of the wind when it picked up. Holding a big sail (the sign) didn't help with the wind either, so I am glad I was lost in the moment of the excitement to take my mind off of those things. My arms are tired this morning!
Hope to do it again next year!
Now, marching is great fun! I was involved with the Brighton Homecoming Parade last night and it brought back some nice memories. Years ago in my youth my dad and I marched in the Brighton Fire Department Band. Last night was reminiscent of this since my dad was playing his clarinet on a flatbed with the Canal Town Stompers group and I happened to be lined up right behind them in the parade order with the Brighton Alumni Association holding one of our 2 large identification signs. I think I overdid the marching since I was strutting around and dancing and waving the sign to the ongoing cheers of "Alumni Association - yay!" and a few photographers from the papers shot my picture. I have to look for these this morning.
The most enjoyable part was being in a short parade again with my dad. He is still spry at age 77 and though he technically didn't 'march' since he and his fellow bandsters were on a flatbed truck travelling the parade route, his energy and enthusiasm was in it all the way. It brought a smile to hear him playing his 'licorice stick' to such classic jazzy tunes as "Sweet Georgia Brown" and in a flurry of notes that peak every so often with a high pitch sustained tone, I could recall many concerts and parades he would play nearly 25-30 years ago.
Boy was it cold out too! We waited around for a long time and the sun was almost setting by the time the first participants left the parking lot for the streets. It was a short parade just consisting of short distances down three main streets in Brighton, but that was enough to feel the bite of the wind when it picked up. Holding a big sail (the sign) didn't help with the wind either, so I am glad I was lost in the moment of the excitement to take my mind off of those things. My arms are tired this morning!
Hope to do it again next year!
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Rogers, Jones, Blake, Dinkley and Doo
What do these names have in common?
Noooo, it's not a kooky law firm. Guess again?
Maybe next time I'll give you another hint...
Anyway, today is short in writing and I'd like to reflect on this quote:
"Close every avenue the enemy might have to affect your soul; develop and nurture a thankful spirit; and learn to be a giver instead of a taker. These spiritual exercises will transform the way you see other people; you will begin to see them through the eyes of the One who laid down His life for both you and them."
Ooooo, good thinking.... and good night! It's thunder-storming!
Noooo, it's not a kooky law firm. Guess again?
Maybe next time I'll give you another hint...
Anyway, today is short in writing and I'd like to reflect on this quote:
"Close every avenue the enemy might have to affect your soul; develop and nurture a thankful spirit; and learn to be a giver instead of a taker. These spiritual exercises will transform the way you see other people; you will begin to see them through the eyes of the One who laid down His life for both you and them."
Ooooo, good thinking.... and good night! It's thunder-storming!
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Peace... go fish...
I am ill again. However, with my head stuffed up and the fact that I am tired, I find myself at peace. No racing thoughts... no worries... no problems.
I finished cleaning out my old office earlier today. It's a job I will miss terribly as I was very good at what I did, and I know I contributed my talents to help the school succeed. I also helped a lot of students through Campus Crusade for Christ club while I was there. It's funny how God shows us ourselves.
I hope my wife stays with me through this. I've put her through a lot, but funny that this recent thing was not what it seemed... and how that doesn't matter. It's funny how God shows us ourselves.
I'm tired yet I also cannot sleep so I'm up writing in this blog... runny nose and all. I wonder where Nina put the Sudafed? Well, did I mentioned that it's funny how God shows us ourselves?
Oh! I went to a cool exercise class with Topher and Johanna Tuesday morning. It's taught at the Village Gate, and is very fun, but I probably can't afford it but once a week.
Tai Chi class is later!
G'night...
I finished cleaning out my old office earlier today. It's a job I will miss terribly as I was very good at what I did, and I know I contributed my talents to help the school succeed. I also helped a lot of students through Campus Crusade for Christ club while I was there. It's funny how God shows us ourselves.
I hope my wife stays with me through this. I've put her through a lot, but funny that this recent thing was not what it seemed... and how that doesn't matter. It's funny how God shows us ourselves.
I'm tired yet I also cannot sleep so I'm up writing in this blog... runny nose and all. I wonder where Nina put the Sudafed? Well, did I mentioned that it's funny how God shows us ourselves?
Oh! I went to a cool exercise class with Topher and Johanna Tuesday morning. It's taught at the Village Gate, and is very fun, but I probably can't afford it but once a week.
Tai Chi class is later!
G'night...
Monday, October 1, 2007
Peeved, perturbed, and pissed...
What could have happened to these kids?
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30534144&id=70605834&l=095da
Life, circumstances, choices, addictions, sin, turmoil, abuse, and the like all have taken these cute innocent kids and made them what they are today.
I'm just grieving my past.
G'night.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30534144&id=70605834&l=095da
Life, circumstances, choices, addictions, sin, turmoil, abuse, and the like all have taken these cute innocent kids and made them what they are today.
I'm just grieving my past.
G'night.
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