So I was thinking about some things the other day concerning adulthood. You know how there are things that you did as a kid (pre-Jr. High) that now as an adult you just really don't do anymore...and for good resaon; some of these things would cause people to talk about you in those "hushed" tones and behind a hand. So I decided that my top 10 tonight would be some of these things. So without further ado, here they are.
10) Have a regular bedtime- I'm talking about one that is enforced mainly. I realize that many people do have a bed time since they have to be at work early, but as an adult there aren't too many who someone there to enforce that for them.
9) Play outside for hours on end- Now we are too tired from working all day to go home and just play outside until it is dark or time for supper.
8) Have "Good clothes" and "Play clothes"- I remember having to change out of what I wore to school everyday first thing before I could go out and play.
7) Have sleepovers- Remember the days of inviting your friends over to have a sleepover? You would stay up late and watch TV and tell stories and play...whatever you played...and then finally go to sleep. Man those were the days. I remember one such time that we were at Justin's house and thought we could be really sneaky and go from the couch (against the far wall of the living room) around the island with the stove (closest to his parents' room) and not get caught, even though we were supposed to be going to sleep. We made it a few times before his mom came out and caught us.
6) Watch Saturday morning cartoons- Maybe it's because all the cartoons now seem to suck on Saturday morning. Why would you want to get up early for these? I guess I'm just old and biased, but the cartoons on Saturday morning when I was a kid were awesome.
5) Play games like tag, chase and hide-and-seek- For some reason those games were awesome. We would run around in the front yard or on the playground at recess and just play.
4) Sleep in your parents bed- You know like if you woke up in the night from a bad dream or because there was a storm or something like that. The place that you wanted to be was in the bed with Mom and Dad...usually right in the middle.
3) Pass notes to the "special" someone- You know the kind I'm talking about. Dear so-n-so will you go out with me? Check one. Then there were the big boxes usually just two-Yes and No- but sometimes with that third option of Maybe. Really glad I get over that one.
2) Wear the same clothes for days on end- Okay granted this was mainly just in the summer. But come one, it was such a hassle to have to get up in the mornings and pick out new clothes when there was a chance you had just slept in the ones you had on the day before anyway. By the time you actually changed they were more or less able to walk themselves to the hamper.
1) Bathe only once a week- Yes I remember being one of those kids who did this in elementary usually in the summer once again. We would take a bath on Saturday night so we could be ready to go to church the next morning. Yeah, hard to believe that was the case now.
So those are the things that come to mind. Feel free to share anything that I might have forgotten here. Peace and Love y'all.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
The Circus
This is going to be a more or less half and half blog tonight. By that I mean it's going to be about half sports and half random. It is all on the same subject, but that's the way that it's going to work out.
I was watching SportsCenter earlier as well as checking out ESPN dot com and one of their big stories is that T.O. is causing problems with the Cowboys. Let's be honest, this isn't exactly a surprise to most people who have ever kept up with his career. This has happened in both San Francisco and Philly with his quarterbacks. Now it's happening with Romo here in Dallas. The biggest surprise is that it has taken this long to reach this stage.
It seems that TO's problem is that he is jealous of Jason Witten. Witten, the Pro Bowl tight end, has more catches this season than Owens does. This of course upsets TO. He doesn't seem to think that there is anyone who should have more catches then he does. So now he is starting to complain and it seems is trying to divide the locker room. From what I read, not many of the other players are taking his side though.
It seems that what he doesn't realize is that when you look at targets this season, how many times the ball has been thrown a players way, TO is leading the team. He also leads in receiving yards and TDs. He has nine fewer receptions than Witten does. What TO needs to start doing to make up for this lack of receptions would be to actually CATCH THE BALLS THAT ARE THROWN TO HIM. That would help make up the difference. Just stop dropping the ball man.
The funny (sad?) part of this really is a part of the report where TO sounds like he's a junior high girl who is having a tiff with some friends. Here is what it is reported that he has said:
Owens feels that Romo and Witten -- close friends and road roommates who came to Dallas in the same offseason -- hold private meetings in which they create plays the two will use in upcoming games without including Owens in the conversations, according to a source who speaks regularly with Owens' teammates. Owens believes these discussions have worked to his detriment as Romo seeks to deliver the ball to Witten regardless of whether Owens is open.
Wow. How would they call those plays in the huddle? What about the other guys who are involved and need to know who to block, or what routes to run? It seems that maybe the coaches would notice if they lined up in a way that they had never seen before and ran a play that they had never seen. Two games to go (hopefully at least 1 more though after that) and then maybe we can be done with all the drama that is TO. Maybe next season he should be playing some where like Cinncinatti...he would fit right in there. Peace and Love y'all.
I was watching SportsCenter earlier as well as checking out ESPN dot com and one of their big stories is that T.O. is causing problems with the Cowboys. Let's be honest, this isn't exactly a surprise to most people who have ever kept up with his career. This has happened in both San Francisco and Philly with his quarterbacks. Now it's happening with Romo here in Dallas. The biggest surprise is that it has taken this long to reach this stage.
It seems that TO's problem is that he is jealous of Jason Witten. Witten, the Pro Bowl tight end, has more catches this season than Owens does. This of course upsets TO. He doesn't seem to think that there is anyone who should have more catches then he does. So now he is starting to complain and it seems is trying to divide the locker room. From what I read, not many of the other players are taking his side though.
It seems that what he doesn't realize is that when you look at targets this season, how many times the ball has been thrown a players way, TO is leading the team. He also leads in receiving yards and TDs. He has nine fewer receptions than Witten does. What TO needs to start doing to make up for this lack of receptions would be to actually CATCH THE BALLS THAT ARE THROWN TO HIM. That would help make up the difference. Just stop dropping the ball man.
The funny (sad?) part of this really is a part of the report where TO sounds like he's a junior high girl who is having a tiff with some friends. Here is what it is reported that he has said:
Owens feels that Romo and Witten -- close friends and road roommates who came to Dallas in the same offseason -- hold private meetings in which they create plays the two will use in upcoming games without including Owens in the conversations, according to a source who speaks regularly with Owens' teammates. Owens believes these discussions have worked to his detriment as Romo seeks to deliver the ball to Witten regardless of whether Owens is open.
Wow. How would they call those plays in the huddle? What about the other guys who are involved and need to know who to block, or what routes to run? It seems that maybe the coaches would notice if they lined up in a way that they had never seen before and ran a play that they had never seen. Two games to go (hopefully at least 1 more though after that) and then maybe we can be done with all the drama that is TO. Maybe next season he should be playing some where like Cinncinatti...he would fit right in there. Peace and Love y'all.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
All A Part of the Plan
Have you ever thought about what God did this season? What he did with giving us Jesus. It's kind of crazy when you think about it. God sent his son to Earth in order that we could be reconciled to Him. It is incredible to think about you know. That God would want to be reconciled with us humans. Seems that it would have been easier to just write us off and start over. And yet that is not what happened.
Tonight we talked about this at 2Forty2. We talked about God's plan that was first revealed to us in the birth of a baby in a manger a little over 2000 years ago. It is incredible to me to ponder this.
What we talked about tonight though was how and to who God revealed this plan. He did it in two ways. First he used a star in the heavens to alert some guys to what was going down. The amazing thing about this is that these guys were Gentiles. They were not who you would think would be alerted to the birth of God's son. They were most likely Persians and from a priestly tribe much like the Levites were for the Israelites. These men were much like royalty. They were well educated and well versed in philosophy and natural science and astrology. They saw the star and knew that it meant something other than what they were used to seeing. We don't know for sure what it was that they saw...maybe a comet, maybe some planets. Regardless, they interpreted it as God breaking into our world with something important.
The other group that God revealed His plan to was a group of shepherds. These were the guys that people didn't really associate themselves with. These were the guys that were considered to be low lifes, thugs, thieves and liars. They were at the bottom of the ladder socially. It was to this group that God chose to reveal his plan through the announcement of the armies of Heaven. Not exactly the group that you would think would get the big fancy announcement.
We can take a few things from this however. First is that when we look at who God chose to reveal His plan to, it was a group of Gentiles and the outcasts. This is tells us that we have been a part of God's plan from the very beginning. Secondly, it tells us that God sent Jesus for everyone. Both ends of the spectrum and all those in the middle as well. Finally, it tells us that the way God reveals himself to us is different from person to person. God has no set way of showing up. It would be great if we could dictate how that would go, but we can't.
God has a plan and it involves us. He desires to have a relationship with us on a personal level, and he longs for us to know him deeper. That was the plan God was revealing to us those 2000 years ago. Peace and Love y'all.
Tonight we talked about this at 2Forty2. We talked about God's plan that was first revealed to us in the birth of a baby in a manger a little over 2000 years ago. It is incredible to me to ponder this.
What we talked about tonight though was how and to who God revealed this plan. He did it in two ways. First he used a star in the heavens to alert some guys to what was going down. The amazing thing about this is that these guys were Gentiles. They were not who you would think would be alerted to the birth of God's son. They were most likely Persians and from a priestly tribe much like the Levites were for the Israelites. These men were much like royalty. They were well educated and well versed in philosophy and natural science and astrology. They saw the star and knew that it meant something other than what they were used to seeing. We don't know for sure what it was that they saw...maybe a comet, maybe some planets. Regardless, they interpreted it as God breaking into our world with something important.
The other group that God revealed His plan to was a group of shepherds. These were the guys that people didn't really associate themselves with. These were the guys that were considered to be low lifes, thugs, thieves and liars. They were at the bottom of the ladder socially. It was to this group that God chose to reveal his plan through the announcement of the armies of Heaven. Not exactly the group that you would think would get the big fancy announcement.
We can take a few things from this however. First is that when we look at who God chose to reveal His plan to, it was a group of Gentiles and the outcasts. This is tells us that we have been a part of God's plan from the very beginning. Secondly, it tells us that God sent Jesus for everyone. Both ends of the spectrum and all those in the middle as well. Finally, it tells us that the way God reveals himself to us is different from person to person. God has no set way of showing up. It would be great if we could dictate how that would go, but we can't.
God has a plan and it involves us. He desires to have a relationship with us on a personal level, and he longs for us to know him deeper. That was the plan God was revealing to us those 2000 years ago. Peace and Love y'all.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
This is the day!!!
So today is the day. I've been waiting almost 5 months for this day to arrive and it's finally here. This is the day!!! I can barely contain my feelings about what happens today. It's so exciting. Can you feel it? There is a kind of excitement in the air...an electricity even. Today is the day that Batman: The Dark Knight hits stores on Blu Ray and DVD. I want to run out to Movie Gallery and pick it up and watch it...over and over and over again.
This is a movie that made nearly 1 billion dollars in the worldwide box office. It is a movie that has had genuine Oscar buzz and saw Heath Ledger give an Oscar caliber performance as Joker. It is dark and it is big and it is worth watching.
It speaks to our culture in it's characters. We have those who desire to do what is good and right and needed. We have those who simply want to watch the world burn as Alfred says. It says that there are times that we must shoulder the blame even when it isn't really ours to shoulder. I think this is in part what made this movie so very successful. Peace and Love y'all.
This is a movie that made nearly 1 billion dollars in the worldwide box office. It is a movie that has had genuine Oscar buzz and saw Heath Ledger give an Oscar caliber performance as Joker. It is dark and it is big and it is worth watching.
It speaks to our culture in it's characters. We have those who desire to do what is good and right and needed. We have those who simply want to watch the world burn as Alfred says. It says that there are times that we must shoulder the blame even when it isn't really ours to shoulder. I think this is in part what made this movie so very successful. Peace and Love y'all.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Frustration
Well here we go again. Once again it's December and once again the Cowboys have found a way to lose a big game this month. That makes their December/January record 18-32 since 1997. In the last 11 seasons they have won on average of 1.6 games in December and January. They haven't won a playoff game since 1996. It's horrible.
Last night was just another in a long line of December shortcomings. Against the Steelers they were able to give up a 10 point lead in the 4th quarter to lose the game. This doesn't help their chances of making the playoff nest month. This final month of the season holds a brutal schedule for them, and they need every win they can get. On the remaining schedule they have the Giants (11-2) on Sunday night at home, the Ravens (9-4) at home and finally at the Eagles (7-5-1). With a loss to the Steelers yesterday, it is crucial for them to win this next three games if they are going to make the playoffs.
After a fantastic goal line stand where the Cowboys got a huge stop on 4th and goal inside the three yard line, they had to punt and gave up a 35 yard return to give the Steelers great field position and a field goal. The next drive also ended in a punt and resulted in a touchdown for the Steelers to tie the game. The drive after that saw Roma and Witten miscommunicate on a play that resulted in an interception being returned for the goa ahead and ultimatley game-winning, TD. Finally on 4th and 10 Romo threw a pass between 2 receivers, neither of which was in a position to catch the ball.
It's not just the loss last night, although it was difficult. It's the fact that the season started with such high expectations for this team. With all the talent that they have on either side of the ball it seemed that the playoffs and the first playoff win since 1996 was just about assured. After a fast 3-0 start, they started dropping games and are now just holding onto the final wildcard spot. I know that it sounds cynical, and in some ways it is I guess. I still believe we can make the playoffs, and I am a Cowboy fan, this is just a part of that fanhood. I still cheer for the Cowboys and I still believe. Peace and Love y'all.
Last night was just another in a long line of December shortcomings. Against the Steelers they were able to give up a 10 point lead in the 4th quarter to lose the game. This doesn't help their chances of making the playoff nest month. This final month of the season holds a brutal schedule for them, and they need every win they can get. On the remaining schedule they have the Giants (11-2) on Sunday night at home, the Ravens (9-4) at home and finally at the Eagles (7-5-1). With a loss to the Steelers yesterday, it is crucial for them to win this next three games if they are going to make the playoffs.
After a fantastic goal line stand where the Cowboys got a huge stop on 4th and goal inside the three yard line, they had to punt and gave up a 35 yard return to give the Steelers great field position and a field goal. The next drive also ended in a punt and resulted in a touchdown for the Steelers to tie the game. The drive after that saw Roma and Witten miscommunicate on a play that resulted in an interception being returned for the goa ahead and ultimatley game-winning, TD. Finally on 4th and 10 Romo threw a pass between 2 receivers, neither of which was in a position to catch the ball.
It's not just the loss last night, although it was difficult. It's the fact that the season started with such high expectations for this team. With all the talent that they have on either side of the ball it seemed that the playoffs and the first playoff win since 1996 was just about assured. After a fast 3-0 start, they started dropping games and are now just holding onto the final wildcard spot. I know that it sounds cynical, and in some ways it is I guess. I still believe we can make the playoffs, and I am a Cowboy fan, this is just a part of that fanhood. I still cheer for the Cowboys and I still believe. Peace and Love y'all.
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