Only 8 more days until the greatest spectator event of the year. On June 1st and 2nd, ESPN will put the most socially regressed children alive on display in the annual National Spelling Bee.
Popcorn and soda at my house while we watch it in HD.
brad
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Monday, May 23, 2005
Politics
Most people that know me understand that I am not a "Christian" who equates my faith with a Republican vote. As a matter of fact, I really do not understand why conservatives in the church are selling out for things that are not "kingdom values". It seems that many in the church are willing to overlook hypocrisy and games in Washington simply because the Republican party is assumed to be the lesser of two evils.
That said, I want to be clear that my rant here is not at all affiliated with those who "worship with their vote."
But crap, the people on the left are bitter. Far left democrats are consistently spewing hatred and inconsistent crap that their followers take in without question. Here is a challenge to anyone on the far left. Please be intellectually honest. See politics for what it is and understand...politicians are politicians. They are going to be dishonest and they are going to make many decisions that are best for them, not for you. It is ok to say it.
Here is my take...the deal that was just cut with the judicial nominees and the filibusters...the left will continue to block.
That said, I want to be clear that my rant here is not at all affiliated with those who "worship with their vote."
But crap, the people on the left are bitter. Far left democrats are consistently spewing hatred and inconsistent crap that their followers take in without question. Here is a challenge to anyone on the far left. Please be intellectually honest. See politics for what it is and understand...politicians are politicians. They are going to be dishonest and they are going to make many decisions that are best for them, not for you. It is ok to say it.
Here is my take...the deal that was just cut with the judicial nominees and the filibusters...the left will continue to block.
Sunday, May 22, 2005
The Dukes of Hazzard
One of the funny things that I have noticed about working with teenagers in 2005 is that they think the "Dukes of Hazzard" is a new idea. The problem though, is that they can't tell why a cast would be made up of Johnny Knoxville (Luke Duke), Sean Williams Scott (Bo Duke), Jessica Simpson (Daisy Duke), Willie Nelson (Uncle Jesse) and Burt Reynolds (Boss Hogg). When I asked my small group if they had ever seen the "Dukes," they said..."no, it hasn't come out yet."
I am sitting here with Mandi watching the original second season. It is hilarious. Some of the best acting (Roscoe P. Coletrain) I have ever seen. I think I am going to boycott the EMMY'S this year as a protest to the entire oversight of the greatest acting of the 20th Century.
If you get a chance, you need to check out any of the fine episodes at a 53 inch widescreen near you.
brad
I am sitting here with Mandi watching the original second season. It is hilarious. Some of the best acting (Roscoe P. Coletrain) I have ever seen. I think I am going to boycott the EMMY'S this year as a protest to the entire oversight of the greatest acting of the 20th Century.
If you get a chance, you need to check out any of the fine episodes at a 53 inch widescreen near you.
brad
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
What a cool state!!!!!!!!!!
OK, I know that Florida might have it's issues. But one thing is for sure...the driving system here is a joke...and I love it.
About 3 months ago, I got a ticket going through a school zone. Now it was a bit high, but they really make it so easy to either get out of completely or offer really retarded classes for their version of "driving school."
I just got through with 4 hours of online crap and all I did was set my computer up to run out the time and then took the test (I missed 3). So I will have the certificate tomorrow and that is that.
What a state. Once again, just a little cash and you can get anything you want. Reminds me of a Baptist Church.
brad
About 3 months ago, I got a ticket going through a school zone. Now it was a bit high, but they really make it so easy to either get out of completely or offer really retarded classes for their version of "driving school."
I just got through with 4 hours of online crap and all I did was set my computer up to run out the time and then took the test (I missed 3). So I will have the certificate tomorrow and that is that.
What a state. Once again, just a little cash and you can get anything you want. Reminds me of a Baptist Church.
brad
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Bill Kamal
I know that it is so typical, but I am one of those people who will stay up for the 11:00 news so that I can get the scoop on someone's life. I am guessing that I am one of the many.
Tonight, Mandi and I stayed up to watch part 2 of 4 of channel 10's exclusive interview with Bill Kamal. For those of you not in the know, Bill Kamal was the famous face of the channel 7 weather team who many people turned to during the 2004 hurrican season. He was one of the most recognized people on tv in south Florida.
Last October, he was arrested for soliciting sex from a young boy and was caught in a sting. He pleaded guilty and is now serving 5 years in a federal pen.
What got me about the whole interview is that I was one of those people who look at him and say, "ok this guy is a sicko, but I think that he might be telling the truth and was just a guy caught in the wrong place at the wrong time." He says that all of the evidence is just circumstance and that he didn't plan on having sex with the kid, just help him in a tough situation. The problem is, when he has explicit sexual dialogue on the internet with the "kid" it makes the feds really look at you closely.
By the way, the "kid" was actually an overweight cop running a sting operation.
I of all people would love to give this guy the benefit of the doubt. I cannot imagine what would draw someone to a 12 year old boy in a sexual manner. I just can't see how he would go through his sexual prime and never be involved in something like this (as far as we know) and then become a sexual predator at the age of 48. But dang, there is just too much stacked against this guy. I guess that is was the feds thought too.
Have no fear, I am going to try to be right here on my sofa to hear tomorrows portion of the interview. Stay tuned..
brad
Tonight, Mandi and I stayed up to watch part 2 of 4 of channel 10's exclusive interview with Bill Kamal. For those of you not in the know, Bill Kamal was the famous face of the channel 7 weather team who many people turned to during the 2004 hurrican season. He was one of the most recognized people on tv in south Florida.
Last October, he was arrested for soliciting sex from a young boy and was caught in a sting. He pleaded guilty and is now serving 5 years in a federal pen.
What got me about the whole interview is that I was one of those people who look at him and say, "ok this guy is a sicko, but I think that he might be telling the truth and was just a guy caught in the wrong place at the wrong time." He says that all of the evidence is just circumstance and that he didn't plan on having sex with the kid, just help him in a tough situation. The problem is, when he has explicit sexual dialogue on the internet with the "kid" it makes the feds really look at you closely.
By the way, the "kid" was actually an overweight cop running a sting operation.
I of all people would love to give this guy the benefit of the doubt. I cannot imagine what would draw someone to a 12 year old boy in a sexual manner. I just can't see how he would go through his sexual prime and never be involved in something like this (as far as we know) and then become a sexual predator at the age of 48. But dang, there is just too much stacked against this guy. I guess that is was the feds thought too.
Have no fear, I am going to try to be right here on my sofa to hear tomorrows portion of the interview. Stay tuned..
brad
Monday, May 09, 2005
Important Things
As most of you know, there are several things in life that I have no clue about. One of those things is computers. I can turn one on and I can maneuver through some programs, but it takes the real intellectuals to actually make the digital revolution work for them.
And that is where my brother comes in. Thanks for showing me the ropes and letting me see that there is something more to the information superhighway. If you guys check out the links to the right, you will see some of the things that I deem important in life.
more later...
brad
And that is where my brother comes in. Thanks for showing me the ropes and letting me see that there is something more to the information superhighway. If you guys check out the links to the right, you will see some of the things that I deem important in life.
more later...
brad
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