I'm a little behind the times on my celebrity gossip. A couple friends came over last night and refered to poor Britney and I fully agreed thinking they meant poor Britney- bad music, butt of all parenting jokes, trashy fashion sense, why do you dress your pets Britney. I shook my head sympathetically, because hey, no girl likes to see one of her own continually humiliated ala spotlight. My good friends then informed me that, as bad as that is, how can you possibly not know about the head shaving, car attacking, door pounding, rehab hopping Britney? Well, I didn't want to tell you, but I'm really a cloistered nun. And I forgot to renew our newspaper subscribtion since we've been back from Disney (yes, it's been a week....why do you ask?) Anyway, as much as I love to make fun of Tinsletown and it's pampered inhabitants, this did seem beyond finger pointing peals of laughter, even for me. You kind of wish the poor girl could just move to Switzerland and live her life away from all the staring eyes and gaping, ridiculing mouths. And to be honest, I'm surprised we don't see more graceless falls from the almighty pedestals we place these people on. Granted Britney's awkward stumble began some time ago, but seriously- I know I couldn't stay sane in that diamond crusted bubble (did I just mix metaphors? I'm so bad. The pedestal is in the bubble, OK? It works). Maybe what I really like to make fun of are the people who worship this false and glittered ideal. I suppose I could just not make fun of anyone, be it Hollywoodites or their faithful fans.
Aw, who am I kidding? Tom Cruise is just asking for it.
Angie
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Saturday, February 24, 2007
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
my week
Currently reading- The Helmet of Horror by Victor Pelevin (very cool. and strange. and thought provoking.)
Next read- Galileo's Daughter (He was quite the guy, that Galileo...)
Reading with kids- White Fang (Kids are riveted. Really they are. Don't always assume I'm being sarcastic.)
Watching- way too many Oiler's games
Avoiding- 24. Jack's a nice guy and all... and I really did try....
Looks good- Heroes. Haven't watched it.
Learning- Decaf coffee is not coffee (OK, I have a problem. That's the first step right?)
Teaching- Canadian history, long division, dinosaurs, alphabet, Van Gogh
Enjoying- newly discovered dog park by our house- Hugo's heaven!
Looking forward to- Disneyland (4 days!!!)
Most excited for- Space Mountain, of course. And Peter Pan. Why? I don't know. Because I'm 3.
Recommended tea- Canadian Maple and Vanilla (Celestial Seasonings). Mmmm
Ang
Next read- Galileo's Daughter (He was quite the guy, that Galileo...)
Reading with kids- White Fang (Kids are riveted. Really they are. Don't always assume I'm being sarcastic.)
Watching- way too many Oiler's games
Avoiding- 24. Jack's a nice guy and all... and I really did try....
Looks good- Heroes. Haven't watched it.
Learning- Decaf coffee is not coffee (OK, I have a problem. That's the first step right?)
Teaching- Canadian history, long division, dinosaurs, alphabet, Van Gogh
Enjoying- newly discovered dog park by our house- Hugo's heaven!
Looking forward to- Disneyland (4 days!!!)
Most excited for- Space Mountain, of course. And Peter Pan. Why? I don't know. Because I'm 3.
Recommended tea- Canadian Maple and Vanilla (Celestial Seasonings). Mmmm
Ang
Friday, January 26, 2007
Why I Subscribe
Its Friday and I just completed my morning ritual of reading the paper only to discover yet again that the stories are the same as yesterday and the day before that and yep you guessed it, the day before that. Sure the faces and names have changed but the stories - they're the same.
I used to hate it when people said that because "they were morons" plus they never cared about the planet obviously - but after successfully subscribing to the Calgary Herald for the past 2 years I can honestly say - its all heartbreakingly the same. Selfishness, Pride, Bagdahd Bombed again, Hospital wait times, Kidnappings, Kids waking up, Stupid jokes, A man so vile that he not only murdered 49 woman but he ground them up and fed them to his pigs then sold those pigs to the general public so we could "participate" in his sick ness too. Ok, maybe that story's unique. Plus I live in Calgary so every freaking morning I'm greeted with the "5 reasons why The Flames are going to contend this year." I think that story has been printed for 18 years straight. That being said, I'm gonna keep reading. I just feel its my responsibility, as a human. As a Christian. As a guy who is supposed to make the world a better place. So I read. Full of Hope. Yet disturbed.
Speaking of disturbing hope, I'm leaving within the hour for the annual Breakforth Conference in Edmonton. The best part of the Conference is the fact that it takes place in Oiler land. Although, the flag bearing singers, fundamentalist preachers and class sessions on how to maximize your sanctuary lighting definitely come in at a close second. The Christian bands aren't bad although why do the 40 year old "rock stars" in the band insist on dressing like their 18 and singing like Nstink?
I'm going because, as with reading the paper, I think its important. Plus, this usually functions as my annual retreat with my youth leaders so its good for that. Great for that. In fact, if it wasn't for that I'd probably just stay home. That being said, I am excited for this year because Tony Campolo is there and is teaching on things that matter and are significant to the shaping of God's Kingdom. So even though Breakforth will most likely be another year of me willing myself not to run down the aisle, leap up on the stage and throttle another Christian celebrity trying to force us into HIS holy moment, I'm sure there will still be pockets of hope and goodness, enough to make me glad that another weekend away from the wife and kids wasn't spent in vain. After all, anytime 15000 Christians gather together under one roof to lift up the name of Jesus, no matter what goes on inside, its still pretty special.
And I guess that's why I still subscribe.
John
I used to hate it when people said that because "they were morons" plus they never cared about the planet obviously - but after successfully subscribing to the Calgary Herald for the past 2 years I can honestly say - its all heartbreakingly the same. Selfishness, Pride, Bagdahd Bombed again, Hospital wait times, Kidnappings, Kids waking up, Stupid jokes, A man so vile that he not only murdered 49 woman but he ground them up and fed them to his pigs then sold those pigs to the general public so we could "participate" in his sick ness too. Ok, maybe that story's unique. Plus I live in Calgary so every freaking morning I'm greeted with the "5 reasons why The Flames are going to contend this year." I think that story has been printed for 18 years straight. That being said, I'm gonna keep reading. I just feel its my responsibility, as a human. As a Christian. As a guy who is supposed to make the world a better place. So I read. Full of Hope. Yet disturbed.
Speaking of disturbing hope, I'm leaving within the hour for the annual Breakforth Conference in Edmonton. The best part of the Conference is the fact that it takes place in Oiler land. Although, the flag bearing singers, fundamentalist preachers and class sessions on how to maximize your sanctuary lighting definitely come in at a close second. The Christian bands aren't bad although why do the 40 year old "rock stars" in the band insist on dressing like their 18 and singing like Nstink?
I'm going because, as with reading the paper, I think its important. Plus, this usually functions as my annual retreat with my youth leaders so its good for that. Great for that. In fact, if it wasn't for that I'd probably just stay home. That being said, I am excited for this year because Tony Campolo is there and is teaching on things that matter and are significant to the shaping of God's Kingdom. So even though Breakforth will most likely be another year of me willing myself not to run down the aisle, leap up on the stage and throttle another Christian celebrity trying to force us into HIS holy moment, I'm sure there will still be pockets of hope and goodness, enough to make me glad that another weekend away from the wife and kids wasn't spent in vain. After all, anytime 15000 Christians gather together under one roof to lift up the name of Jesus, no matter what goes on inside, its still pretty special.
And I guess that's why I still subscribe.
John
Monday, January 15, 2007
24
Friday, December 29, 2006
Just inhumane
So. . .it looks like we's gonna have ourselves a hangin.
The arch enemy of Western Civilization, Democracy and of course GW is about to get what's coming to him, possibly tonight but certainly before the weekend is out. For those of you who have been living in a cave for the past few years, excluding Osama, Saddam was not the nicest of guys. In the past 20+ years he ruled Iraq and especially the Turks with an iron fist dictating how people should live their lives. He stole their freedom and when he was at his worst, he took their lives. Some say thousands, the courts said hundreds. As a result, he must pay for his crimes against humanity. He must hang.
It makes sense. It seems just. He must be held accountable. I truly believe that. Yet, at the same time, there's a part of me that feels for Saddam. Don't get me wrong, if we were next door neighbors there would be no lending of lawn mowers or eggs going on, certainly no neighborly games of Risk. "Me want Iran, click, me want Iran now. Bang!" But still, just because he's not on my Christmas card list doesn't mean I'm pumped at the thought of his body hanging from the gallows before bedtime.
Justice is a funny thing. What's Just for one is inhumane for another. Saddam spent his life doing dispicable inhumane things so its Just, even logical that he suffer an inhumane death - after all a man reaps what he sows - but I guess what I wonder is - if Saddam is put to death in an inhumane way does that make those who carried it out inhumane themselves? Does it make us inhumane if we cheer them on?
Are we justified or are we Just inhumane?
I'm not sure either.
John
The arch enemy of Western Civilization, Democracy and of course GW is about to get what's coming to him, possibly tonight but certainly before the weekend is out. For those of you who have been living in a cave for the past few years, excluding Osama, Saddam was not the nicest of guys. In the past 20+ years he ruled Iraq and especially the Turks with an iron fist dictating how people should live their lives. He stole their freedom and when he was at his worst, he took their lives. Some say thousands, the courts said hundreds. As a result, he must pay for his crimes against humanity. He must hang.
It makes sense. It seems just. He must be held accountable. I truly believe that. Yet, at the same time, there's a part of me that feels for Saddam. Don't get me wrong, if we were next door neighbors there would be no lending of lawn mowers or eggs going on, certainly no neighborly games of Risk. "Me want Iran, click, me want Iran now. Bang!" But still, just because he's not on my Christmas card list doesn't mean I'm pumped at the thought of his body hanging from the gallows before bedtime.
Justice is a funny thing. What's Just for one is inhumane for another. Saddam spent his life doing dispicable inhumane things so its Just, even logical that he suffer an inhumane death - after all a man reaps what he sows - but I guess what I wonder is - if Saddam is put to death in an inhumane way does that make those who carried it out inhumane themselves? Does it make us inhumane if we cheer them on?
Are we justified or are we Just inhumane?
I'm not sure either.
John
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Flickr
We're in the process of moving all our photos to Flickr so please feel free to go there to glance, gawk, giggle or anything else that starts with that letter. The photos aren't organized or fancyized yet so don't expect Life quality.
In other news, we're going to watch Charlotte's Web in the theatre today, so we're pretty excited.
I go back to work tommorow which isn't as exciting but it's worth sharing I guess.
One last thing: Just watched Canada stomp the US again. They're looking good and could. . . .go. . . .all. . . .the. . . .way. The best hockey story though was how the Oilers went from 7th to 3rd in the Conference last night without even playing.
John
In other news, we're going to watch Charlotte's Web in the theatre today, so we're pretty excited.
I go back to work tommorow which isn't as exciting but it's worth sharing I guess.
One last thing: Just watched Canada stomp the US again. They're looking good and could. . . .go. . . .all. . . .the. . . .way. The best hockey story though was how the Oilers went from 7th to 3rd in the Conference last night without even playing.
John
Friday, December 22, 2006
Maxim sucks
So I'm a little surprised that I stood up in the theatre last night, raised my fists in the air and started chanting "Rocky, Rocky, Rocky." Granted, I was excited but still. . .I'm not sure if the other 7 guys I went with were as excited or even the other 77 or so theatre goers. I like to think they were. I like to think that as I stood chanting Rocky's name that they leaned over to their girlfriend or guyfriend and said "dude, that guy rocks." For those of you who haven't seen it, go see it. Rocky, heck even his fans, will find redemption in this last installment.
Speaking of guy friends, I'd like to extend a hearty welcome to Benji Straker and his family. Benji is a good friend from back in my college days and although we haven't seen as much of each other lately, I still haven't forgetten how he used to make out with that tree. . .
One quick note on Benji, he prefers to be called Benj. For obvious reasons. Benji takes way to long to say and if you've ever tried to write it all out you're lucky to make it all the way through without losing your patience and throwing your **##%#* pen against the wall.
Stupid **##%#*name that takes so long to write. No biggie, just call him Benj. That's all.
Many of you know the Homeless project I've been involved in. Well we're just about finished and I can't tell you how inspiring it has been. Seriously, I really can't, its part of the confidentially agreement. Just kidding. In just our first year we managed to get 350 stories of Calgary's homeless and as of right now there are only a handful of people who haven't recieved gifts. Yesterday I was at the Drop In Centre organizing all the gifts and I was blown away by the genorosity of so many Calgarians. Heck, there were in some Reginatonians who UPSed some gifts here. Amazing. . .that their called Reginatonians. Even more amazing though that people 2 provinces away sent gifts. The vision is to take this project across country and ultimately across North America. I encourage you to go read some of the stories. Perhaps your sterotype will be destroyed. Maybe your heart will be touched.
In other news. . .
- The Oilers are in first. . .again. Is there anyone more entertaining to watch then Ales "watch me dangle" Hemsky? Speaking of dangling, go to Benj's blog (B.S.) and see a 13yrold give Ales a run for his money.
- It's a Wonderful Life was just named the worst Christmas movie of all time by Maxim magazine.
- Maxim Magazine was just named the worst magazine of all time by this guy.
- 3 days till Christmas
- 50 days till Disneyland
- 247 days till our 10 yr anniversary
Merry Christmas everyone!
John
Speaking of guy friends, I'd like to extend a hearty welcome to Benji Straker and his family. Benji is a good friend from back in my college days and although we haven't seen as much of each other lately, I still haven't forgetten how he used to make out with that tree. . .
One quick note on Benji, he prefers to be called Benj. For obvious reasons. Benji takes way to long to say and if you've ever tried to write it all out you're lucky to make it all the way through without losing your patience and throwing your **##%#* pen against the wall.
Stupid **##%#*name that takes so long to write. No biggie, just call him Benj. That's all.
Many of you know the Homeless project I've been involved in. Well we're just about finished and I can't tell you how inspiring it has been. Seriously, I really can't, its part of the confidentially agreement. Just kidding. In just our first year we managed to get 350 stories of Calgary's homeless and as of right now there are only a handful of people who haven't recieved gifts. Yesterday I was at the Drop In Centre organizing all the gifts and I was blown away by the genorosity of so many Calgarians. Heck, there were in some Reginatonians who UPSed some gifts here. Amazing. . .that their called Reginatonians. Even more amazing though that people 2 provinces away sent gifts. The vision is to take this project across country and ultimately across North America. I encourage you to go read some of the stories. Perhaps your sterotype will be destroyed. Maybe your heart will be touched.
In other news. . .
- The Oilers are in first. . .again. Is there anyone more entertaining to watch then Ales "watch me dangle" Hemsky? Speaking of dangling, go to Benj's blog (B.S.) and see a 13yrold give Ales a run for his money.
- It's a Wonderful Life was just named the worst Christmas movie of all time by Maxim magazine.
- Maxim Magazine was just named the worst magazine of all time by this guy.
- 3 days till Christmas
- 50 days till Disneyland
- 247 days till our 10 yr anniversary
Merry Christmas everyone!
John
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Unisex
Right now the kids are watching one of nearly a dozen Christmas specials they watch this time of year. Charlie Brown on ABC. They've already watched the The Chipmunks Christmas, Goofy's Chrismas, Mickey's Christmas, Mickey's Christmas Carol, Dora's Christmas and Strawberry Shortcake's Christmas. Oh yeah, Miracle on 34th St too. Next week at this time they'll watch Mickey's Christmas Carol again along with the Grinch. The classic one. Not the Jim "I'm trying so hard to make you laugh" Carrey one.
Now I know what you're thinking - "gees, does the TV ever shut off at the Closes." Yes it does. Don't judge less you be hit in the eye with a plank.
Besides our kids watching it up (living it up TV style) Angie and I tend to do our share of watching too. For instance, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Love Actually, Family Man and Scrooged and next week at this time we'll plug in the greatest Christmas movie ever made. It's a Wonderful Life. That's the name of the movie. I wasn't being random. If you've never watched it your life is incomplete. I realize that's a bold statement and possibly even judgemental and. . .well. . .crazy talk but its that good. Just watch it. And try not to cry.
While we're on the topic of shows I need to confess, Angie asked me tonight what I felt like watching and I replied "actually I'm in the mood for some Gilmore Girls."(We own all 6 seasons) Since I've made my suggestion I've wondered on and off if I'm gay. I don't think I am because all Angie has to do is wink and I'm stark n. . .plus I watch sports all the time and am very free with my gas emissions. Still, here I am looking forward to chick tv and even admitting it to all of you. I'd love to say I just watch it for Ang but I don't. I'm hooked. The writing's sharp, witty and I find the stories to make me feel warm and fuzzy. Warm and fuzzy eh John. Yeah, you're gay. I think this is where the word "unisex" earns its keep. Btw - this is not what it sounds like. Unisex is all about things that are ok for girls and guys. Like the Gilmore Girls. Just watch it. And try not to cry.
I sat down to write tonight because I felt like it. Not because I had something to say.
Blogs are good for that.
John
Now I know what you're thinking - "gees, does the TV ever shut off at the Closes." Yes it does. Don't judge less you be hit in the eye with a plank.
Besides our kids watching it up (living it up TV style) Angie and I tend to do our share of watching too. For instance, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Love Actually, Family Man and Scrooged and next week at this time we'll plug in the greatest Christmas movie ever made. It's a Wonderful Life. That's the name of the movie. I wasn't being random. If you've never watched it your life is incomplete. I realize that's a bold statement and possibly even judgemental and. . .well. . .crazy talk but its that good. Just watch it. And try not to cry.
While we're on the topic of shows I need to confess, Angie asked me tonight what I felt like watching and I replied "actually I'm in the mood for some Gilmore Girls."(We own all 6 seasons) Since I've made my suggestion I've wondered on and off if I'm gay. I don't think I am because all Angie has to do is wink and I'm stark n. . .plus I watch sports all the time and am very free with my gas emissions. Still, here I am looking forward to chick tv and even admitting it to all of you. I'd love to say I just watch it for Ang but I don't. I'm hooked. The writing's sharp, witty and I find the stories to make me feel warm and fuzzy. Warm and fuzzy eh John. Yeah, you're gay. I think this is where the word "unisex" earns its keep. Btw - this is not what it sounds like. Unisex is all about things that are ok for girls and guys. Like the Gilmore Girls. Just watch it. And try not to cry.
I sat down to write tonight because I felt like it. Not because I had something to say.
Blogs are good for that.
John
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Yeah boi
I love this time of year. Now when I say love, I don't mean love like "I love how those jeans make your butt look Ang" kind of love, I just mean I really have a fond affection for this final month. And by fond affection I don't mean the kind of affection that Hugo gives me each morning as he jumps on my bed, steps on my stomach, licks my face, and bites my head.
I just mean, I really quite enjoy this month. And when I say I really enjoy this month I don't mean I enjoy it like I really enjoy that God is real, I just mean this month makes me really really happy. And when I say happy, I don't mean the happy like "I'm happy I have 3 kids" but rather I'm happy because this month holds many treasures. And when I say treasures, I don't mean "holy cow, that's not an old piece of newspaper, that's a treasure map and no way, the treasure is buried under the. . .I'm not telling."
And when I say I'm not telling. I'm not.
Christmas is awesome.
Like Shortbread.
And not like being interviewed live on national news.
Too many shots that make you look balder then you thought you were and constipated. And I wasn't ok. Yeah, like you'd do better. I'm sure. And when I say do better I'm not talking about shedding the old life of sin and clothing ourselves in Christ. I'm talking about not looking like your mentally challenged on National TV.
9 days till Christmas.
Get it. Christ Mass. We WEIGH how important Christ is in our lives.
For me, he's it. Everything.
And by everything I mean everything. . .along with the Oilers, coffee and snacks.
Yeah boi, I love all that.
John
I just mean, I really quite enjoy this month. And when I say I really enjoy this month I don't mean I enjoy it like I really enjoy that God is real, I just mean this month makes me really really happy. And when I say happy, I don't mean the happy like "I'm happy I have 3 kids" but rather I'm happy because this month holds many treasures. And when I say treasures, I don't mean "holy cow, that's not an old piece of newspaper, that's a treasure map and no way, the treasure is buried under the. . .I'm not telling."
And when I say I'm not telling. I'm not.
Christmas is awesome.
Like Shortbread.
And not like being interviewed live on national news.
Too many shots that make you look balder then you thought you were and constipated. And I wasn't ok. Yeah, like you'd do better. I'm sure. And when I say do better I'm not talking about shedding the old life of sin and clothing ourselves in Christ. I'm talking about not looking like your mentally challenged on National TV.
9 days till Christmas.
Get it. Christ Mass. We WEIGH how important Christ is in our lives.
For me, he's it. Everything.
And by everything I mean everything. . .along with the Oilers, coffee and snacks.
Yeah boi, I love all that.
John
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Be a man
Yesterday I did the husbandy dad family man thing and hung our Christmas lights. Between nearing actual tears from being so cold and feeling genuine fear of sliding then plummeting to my shame, they got hung. Now grant it, and don't judge me, I did wear my Krocs which in hindsight, I know, absolutely retarded idea. Turns out the holes aren't just for show, snow can actually get through. As far as plummeting to my shame; when your house is only 15-20ft tall you won't die if you fall, but you surely will be seen and heard by the men who are putting in your windows as well as your wife and kids as you slide off the roof screaming like a girl while frantically twisting and turning your paniced body as you try to grab onto an eave, which btw is a bad bad idea. Plus your Krocs didn't supply the needed grip to cease the slide. Now couple that with the fact that heights were my number one fear until a few years ago where I finally congquered it by, well, not going anywhere high but still. . . Also I didn't have my own ladder. Don't know what I was thinking actually- "just jump john, you could dunk a decade ago so surely with a good warmup you could leap up on your roof, with lights in hand." Gees I'm such a. . .no words really. So I asked our friendly window installers if "they were using their ladder cause I had some lights to put up you know." They looked at me like the moron I was and said "uh, well we're kinda using it; translation -"are you stupid" but then helpfully suggested "we're going on a smoke break in a few minutes so I suppose you could use it then"; translation "We need a smoke or we're going to kill this guy." Fast forward 2 minutes and there I am on the roof, yeah I was, but I've realized that A. I don't have all the stuff I need and B. I'm on the wrong section. Fast forward 20 minutes where I finally got up the courage to say "Hey guys, so, it turns out I don't have my stuff so could ya be a pal and help me down." Fast forward 10 minutes, the amount of time it takes me to get down off the icy, frightening platform of hell. And I'm down.
I immediatly realized how retarded I must have come across so I brought them some shortbread cookies as a peace offering. They stopped laughing at my stupidity long enough to devor them and thank me.
So they're happy finally, but the lights still aren't hung and yes, my gear is still on the roof. After an hour inside, warming up and enduring frequent encouragements or commands from my wife- to "be her man" I finally was. I marched on out there, asked the window men to help me get back on the horse, I mean roof, and never looked back. The lights are hung and they look great. And I think by then end I was a man again. A family man. Which we watched later that night. Good movie by the way. As for the window men, they never finished and one of the windows they did install has a crack in it all they way across. So, as I'm about to drive off to visit Journey for the first time, they're here on a Sunday, finishing what they started.
Who's the man now?
John
P.S. The Oilers on the other hand, lost yet another man, and well, could be in trouble. Hope not.
I immediatly realized how retarded I must have come across so I brought them some shortbread cookies as a peace offering. They stopped laughing at my stupidity long enough to devor them and thank me.
So they're happy finally, but the lights still aren't hung and yes, my gear is still on the roof. After an hour inside, warming up and enduring frequent encouragements or commands from my wife- to "be her man" I finally was. I marched on out there, asked the window men to help me get back on the horse, I mean roof, and never looked back. The lights are hung and they look great. And I think by then end I was a man again. A family man. Which we watched later that night. Good movie by the way. As for the window men, they never finished and one of the windows they did install has a crack in it all they way across. So, as I'm about to drive off to visit Journey for the first time, they're here on a Sunday, finishing what they started.
Who's the man now?
John
P.S. The Oilers on the other hand, lost yet another man, and well, could be in trouble. Hope not.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
An Incovenient Blog
Last night Ang (by the way her name is pronounced ANJ, not ANG, like tang and yes Ang is short for Angie, just in case you were confused or even laughing at my wife's rather awkward name) - anways, last night AnJ and I watched one of the more moving documentaries we've seen in a long long time - An Inconvenient Truth.
Now I pride myself on being a bit of an environmentalist, you know I recycle, make E friendly shopping choices, use transit as much as possible, let the yellow mellow and flush the brown down (too much information John) in fact I even buy recycled toilet paper which come to think of it. . .what is that? Do I even want to know what that is? Recycled doesn't mean already used, does it? Actually that's precisely what it means John. Right. Hmm. Well. Hmm. Right.
Well anways, on top of my E shopping I also figured I understood this whole Global warming thing. Earth's getting warmer. I got it. Yeah right I did.
This documentary moved both Ang and I to tears as we realized, perhaps even for the first time, how quickly we are destroying our planet. Yes we. I'm not going to bore you with all the facts, plus I want you to see it but I will say this.
If we do not change the way we live, millions of lives will be lost in the next 50 years. Now I realize I sound like a sensationalist or worse, hugger of trees, but trust me, I am not. I prefer hugging my wife, she's softer and much more, well lets just leave it at that. Is it hot in here? Anyways, as Roger Ebert said "you owe it to yourself to see this film."
Please watch it then join with us as we take steps to insure that Earth remains a good place to live for our children and theirs.
John
Now I pride myself on being a bit of an environmentalist, you know I recycle, make E friendly shopping choices, use transit as much as possible, let the yellow mellow and flush the brown down (too much information John) in fact I even buy recycled toilet paper which come to think of it. . .what is that? Do I even want to know what that is? Recycled doesn't mean already used, does it? Actually that's precisely what it means John. Right. Hmm. Well. Hmm. Right.
Well anways, on top of my E shopping I also figured I understood this whole Global warming thing. Earth's getting warmer. I got it. Yeah right I did.
This documentary moved both Ang and I to tears as we realized, perhaps even for the first time, how quickly we are destroying our planet. Yes we. I'm not going to bore you with all the facts, plus I want you to see it but I will say this.
If we do not change the way we live, millions of lives will be lost in the next 50 years. Now I realize I sound like a sensationalist or worse, hugger of trees, but trust me, I am not. I prefer hugging my wife, she's softer and much more, well lets just leave it at that. Is it hot in here? Anyways, as Roger Ebert said "you owe it to yourself to see this film."
Please watch it then join with us as we take steps to insure that Earth remains a good place to live for our children and theirs.
John
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
two more recommendations
1) John and I are reading through this book by Marcus Borg called The Heart of Christianity. I think I mentioned it a few thousand years ago, but John finally informed me that he wasn't going to wait for the slowest reader in the world (that's me). It's very, very good. I've always felt a special kinship to the big M.B. (I'm sure he's cool with me calling him that). He was the first Christian author I read that didn't make me want to run away and join a circus. A circus for crazy I don't fit that mold people. I was going to write a brief summary, but brief would be impossible, plus I suck at summaries. I ramble. And I'm not done it yet. I'll stick to recommending the book to anyone who has some pretty intense questions about their faith and traditional views on Christianity.
2) I don't often watch TV that doesn't involve pressing play on our DVD player, but I did get to see some pretty hilarious Rick Mercer/Ralph Klien horse racing tonight. What a guy, that Rick Mercer. Clever, funny, Canadian. Not that being a clever, funny Yugoslavian would be any less impressive, I just like to cling to every proud of Canada moment I can. I was a smidge disheartened to read that Canada's tourism went down 4.1% last year because we're viewed as boring. Hello- I just wrote a very enthralling article on Christian books and CBC antics. Who exactly are they calling boring? I don't think they're aware of our easter egg. World's largest easter egg.
So, two recommendations- Heart of Christianity, Rick Mercer Report. The news tid bit was for free.
Ang
2) I don't often watch TV that doesn't involve pressing play on our DVD player, but I did get to see some pretty hilarious Rick Mercer/Ralph Klien horse racing tonight. What a guy, that Rick Mercer. Clever, funny, Canadian. Not that being a clever, funny Yugoslavian would be any less impressive, I just like to cling to every proud of Canada moment I can. I was a smidge disheartened to read that Canada's tourism went down 4.1% last year because we're viewed as boring. Hello- I just wrote a very enthralling article on Christian books and CBC antics. Who exactly are they calling boring? I don't think they're aware of our easter egg. World's largest easter egg.
So, two recommendations- Heart of Christianity, Rick Mercer Report. The news tid bit was for free.
Ang
Thursday, November 02, 2006
This
I watched a pre screening of this today. Pastor Perks. It officially comes out December 1.
I felt it could have been much better but still, there were parts that I found touching. Keisha Castle Hughes, mega star of this movie, was very good. Would I recommend that you see it? Sure. It's not a bad movie by any means, I'm just picky, especially with these kinds of movies, and perhaps, a tad cynical. Perhaps.
This post pretty much totally depends on you clicking on this.
If you don't, you'll be unfulfilled.
John
I felt it could have been much better but still, there were parts that I found touching. Keisha Castle Hughes, mega star of this movie, was very good. Would I recommend that you see it? Sure. It's not a bad movie by any means, I'm just picky, especially with these kinds of movies, and perhaps, a tad cynical. Perhaps.
This post pretty much totally depends on you clicking on this.
If you don't, you'll be unfulfilled.
John
Friday, October 27, 2006
The Devil and Daniel Johnston
Last night we watched The Devil and Daniel Johnston. Actually, I watched and John fidgeted, got a snack, then went on the computer. I, on the other hand, was riveted. Really, to watch his mind unravel from beginning to end felt like I was a spectator to a life that is really none of my business. I scrapped none of my business and went with spectator and came away fascinated, saddened and confused. And, although I will likely never race out to buy his music, I watched with the feeling that most of us have lost the freedom to be artistically unrestrained.
Ang
Ang
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Shameless Promotion
This guy actually promoted his own book on Amazon and gave it 5 stars.
What a moron.
How did I discover this?
The same author reviewed Jars of Clay's newest album by giving it 2 stars while saying it was about suicide.
What a moron.
The album on the other hand, wow. Rawest Christian album I've heard since Means.
John
P.S. I just came across this like 2 minutes ago. Best website ever!
What a moron.
How did I discover this?
The same author reviewed Jars of Clay's newest album by giving it 2 stars while saying it was about suicide.
What a moron.
The album on the other hand, wow. Rawest Christian album I've heard since Means.
John
P.S. I just came across this like 2 minutes ago. Best website ever!
Monday, October 16, 2006
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
reminiscing
Is it wierd that I love Janis Joplin? Love. I was folding laundry to Summertime and thinking what's the deal with Janis. Well, she's cool and she's got soul, but more than that- I grew up listening to her. It seems that any music my parents listened to has been permanently burned into my psyche against my will. I can't help it. John Mellencamp, Loretta Lynn, Bruce Springsteen, Hank Williams, Tom Petty, Willie Nelson and the good old travelling music, John Denver and Simon and Garfunkle. Then there are the random, nameless songs where I just remember phrases like paint the town red and man-eater. Funny, the whole nostalgia thing. It's not quite the same with the TV shows. We watched an episode of MacGyver the other day, and I gotta tell you- he just didn't seem as brilliant and amazing. More Yeah right, MacGyver. I'm glad the homeless girl now believes in herself, but tin foil and a fan becoming a radio? Come on. And I'm sure Facts of Life wouldn't be as heartwarming with the steady stream of boy trouble, tears and hugs. And of course the happy ending and good moral lesson all rolled into one. Silly old shows. Anyway, just felt old timey. I'd love to hear what brings that far off dreamy look of nostalgia to your eyes (unless it's Friends- then you'll just make the rest of us feel old).
Ang
Ang
Monday, September 18, 2006
Reading
Just Finished: A Complicated Kindness. (Raw, Smart, Witty, Tragic, Hopeful)
Just Started: Freakonomics (I'm intrigued)
Next on the list: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time (Best title ever)
For those inclined to more "spiritual" reads:
Recently Finished: If God is Love (Challenging, Inspiring, Controversial. . .)
Half Way there: Contemplative Youth Ministry (Just what I needed)
Next on the List: The Intelligent Church (McLaren recommends it so. . .)
John
Just Started: Freakonomics (I'm intrigued)
Next on the list: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time (Best title ever)
For those inclined to more "spiritual" reads:
Recently Finished: If God is Love (Challenging, Inspiring, Controversial. . .)
Half Way there: Contemplative Youth Ministry (Just what I needed)
Next on the List: The Intelligent Church (McLaren recommends it so. . .)
John
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