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Wednesday, October 27, 2004
LOTS of the white stuff...
By 'white stuff', I mean snow not coke. We probably have already had close to two feet fall since early this morning... so guess what I've been doing most the day! Plowing. We've never had snow this early in the season since I've been here, but we need it.
We went to one of the best stores in the world on Monday to get some furniture for the kids room...and that store is, everybody say it with me,... IKEA !! It is all about style, cheap and getting organized. Does anyone else out there feel what I'm saying? I know Amanda does. We spent almost five hours there! Bought lots of neat stuff, could easily buy lots more 'neat stuff' if my wallet allowed me to.
I'm looking forward to watching The West Wing tonight. It is one of my fav shows along with Scrubs and the 'Donald', I mean Apprentice.
Amanda, I did get your message but not your cell #, so call me again and let me know.... or I guess I could call your home... why didn't I think of that earlier?
Anyway, that is all that is going on in my little corner of the world and.... of course.... snow.
We went to one of the best stores in the world on Monday to get some furniture for the kids room...and that store is, everybody say it with me,... IKEA !! It is all about style, cheap and getting organized. Does anyone else out there feel what I'm saying? I know Amanda does. We spent almost five hours there! Bought lots of neat stuff, could easily buy lots more 'neat stuff' if my wallet allowed me to.
I'm looking forward to watching The West Wing tonight. It is one of my fav shows along with Scrubs and the 'Donald', I mean Apprentice.
Amanda, I did get your message but not your cell #, so call me again and let me know.... or I guess I could call your home... why didn't I think of that earlier?
Anyway, that is all that is going on in my little corner of the world and.... of course.... snow.
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Man, where have I been?
Well, I didn't fall off the edge of the earth or go the way of Jimmy Hoffa... I'm back! It was kind of weird not being able to write on my blog for a week.
Last Monday Dan and I went to a youth pastors 'retreat' on Lake Mead to 'rub shoulders' and smooze while wake boarding. I know, it's a tough life, but I sacrifice my time when I can! It was real good to get away and get unplugged for a couple of days. We were also out of cell phone range. Came back on Thursday to host a men's retreat for Ventura Bapt. Church at camp. Then Rachel, Hannah, and I went to the desert(Palm Springs) on Friday to sell our crap at a joint garage sell on Saturday, literally, before the buttcrack of dawn with our friends, Dave and Aubrey. We made some good money. It's pretty amazing what people buy. I guess the saying is true "One man's junk is another man's treasure." After the sale we came back home on Sat. night so that on Sun. we could have a 'baby celebration' party for the birth of our future daughter. It was a pretty hectic week.
Now the rain has been making me feel a little gloomy. So far we've had three straight days of cloudy,foggy, rainy days without warm sunshine. How do people in Seattle do it? I think I would go insane. It's hard also because Hannah starts to get cabin fever. Well, on the bright side, the fire danger isn't so bad now.
BUCANEERS LOSE AGAIN! I'm not going to talk about it. I have to keep my cussing under control!
Roughly four more weeks and I'll be the 'daddy' to another gorgeous little girl.
Anyway, I'll publish more later. Sorry, again, for the delay in my posts. It's good to be back! Question to myself-- what did we do before internet?
Last Monday Dan and I went to a youth pastors 'retreat' on Lake Mead to 'rub shoulders' and smooze while wake boarding. I know, it's a tough life, but I sacrifice my time when I can! It was real good to get away and get unplugged for a couple of days. We were also out of cell phone range. Came back on Thursday to host a men's retreat for Ventura Bapt. Church at camp. Then Rachel, Hannah, and I went to the desert(Palm Springs) on Friday to sell our crap at a joint garage sell on Saturday, literally, before the buttcrack of dawn with our friends, Dave and Aubrey. We made some good money. It's pretty amazing what people buy. I guess the saying is true "One man's junk is another man's treasure." After the sale we came back home on Sat. night so that on Sun. we could have a 'baby celebration' party for the birth of our future daughter. It was a pretty hectic week.
Now the rain has been making me feel a little gloomy. So far we've had three straight days of cloudy,foggy, rainy days without warm sunshine. How do people in Seattle do it? I think I would go insane. It's hard also because Hannah starts to get cabin fever. Well, on the bright side, the fire danger isn't so bad now.
BUCANEERS LOSE AGAIN! I'm not going to talk about it. I have to keep my cussing under control!
Roughly four more weeks and I'll be the 'daddy' to another gorgeous little girl.
Anyway, I'll publish more later. Sorry, again, for the delay in my posts. It's good to be back! Question to myself-- what did we do before internet?
Thursday, October 07, 2004
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
The Plot To KILL Evolution
This is the title on the cover of my latest Wired magazine. The inside article is titled like this: THE CRUSADE AGAINST EVOLUTION; In the beginning was Darwin. And then there was intelligent design. How the next generation of "creation science" is invading America's classrooms.
I bolded the words that I thought were ridiculous. Basically, the article criticizes the progress some people are making in Ohio introducing the curriculum of 'intelligent design', which is a different way of saying creationism. They aren't even bringing in the concept of God being the intelligence behind our origins, which is probably why they are making progress. They want 'intelligent design' to be taught as another option to evolution, saying that life on earth is way too complex to just happen by accident. The human body contains some 60 trillion cells. Each one stores information in DNA codes, processes and replicates it in three forms of RNA and thousands of supporting enzymes, exquisitely supplies the system with energy, and seals it in semipermeable ...membranes.
And they (evolutionists) think that just happens. I get so tired of the media being so one-sided and 'liberal'. The public that is leaning toward John Kerry to be our next president seem to make their choices without really thinking through the ramifictions of their rationalizations. Last week, I watched a lady after the presidential debates say she was leaning toward Kerry because he made her feel 'comfortable'. What! Are you kidding me! That is your rationaliztion to pick our president? And so many people seem to feel this way and base their decisions on our liberal media. Is it just me or do the Democrats seem pissed that a Republican is in office?
Anyway, I wish our news networks could actually give an unbiased view (uh, hello, CBS) of what happens in politics and the world today. Take sport commentaters, for instance. They call the game the way it is played and how they see it. There is no biased views toward one side or the other. It's equal. In a democracy, every idea gets heard.
Well, sorry to bore you guys, but my blog is my rants and raves. So there it is. Please comment and tell me if I'm coming from 'left field' or not.
--Ben, Sky Captain was good, but I would wait to rent it. It had a kinda' 40's comic noir story look to it.
--Kyle, I'll call you tomorrow.
--Everyone else, love ya', peace.
I bolded the words that I thought were ridiculous. Basically, the article criticizes the progress some people are making in Ohio introducing the curriculum of 'intelligent design', which is a different way of saying creationism. They aren't even bringing in the concept of God being the intelligence behind our origins, which is probably why they are making progress. They want 'intelligent design' to be taught as another option to evolution, saying that life on earth is way too complex to just happen by accident. The human body contains some 60 trillion cells. Each one stores information in DNA codes, processes and replicates it in three forms of RNA and thousands of supporting enzymes, exquisitely supplies the system with energy, and seals it in semipermeable ...membranes.
And they (evolutionists) think that just happens. I get so tired of the media being so one-sided and 'liberal'. The public that is leaning toward John Kerry to be our next president seem to make their choices without really thinking through the ramifictions of their rationalizations. Last week, I watched a lady after the presidential debates say she was leaning toward Kerry because he made her feel 'comfortable'. What! Are you kidding me! That is your rationaliztion to pick our president? And so many people seem to feel this way and base their decisions on our liberal media. Is it just me or do the Democrats seem pissed that a Republican is in office?
Anyway, I wish our news networks could actually give an unbiased view (uh, hello, CBS) of what happens in politics and the world today. Take sport commentaters, for instance. They call the game the way it is played and how they see it. There is no biased views toward one side or the other. It's equal. In a democracy, every idea gets heard.
Well, sorry to bore you guys, but my blog is my rants and raves. So there it is. Please comment and tell me if I'm coming from 'left field' or not.
--Ben, Sky Captain was good, but I would wait to rent it. It had a kinda' 40's comic noir story look to it.
--Kyle, I'll call you tomorrow.
--Everyone else, love ya', peace.
Sunday, October 03, 2004
Friday, October 01, 2004
I'll never be a'mountain man'.
Curse you, Amanda! You tell me about this "blogging phenomenon" and how great it is, I start reading and I get hooked!
Anyway, ... I'll never be a 'mountain man'. Don't get me wrong, I like living here at Pondo even though socially it can be a little tough. The environment is awesome, my daughter has a huge 'backyard' to play in, it's quiet in the off season, we usually have white christmas days among many other positives for being here. But I'll never be a 'mountain man'... a mountain man that rides with his wife and kids in the back of the truck, while the dog is in the front seat...or a mountain man that takes his wife out to the local 'fine dining' bar (Don Pepe's) for a gormet meal despite fears of salmonella and ebola and whatever other virus' there are waiting to devour my flesh... or a man that all his kids have the same middle name 'Bob' , male and female( Jim Bob, Jo Bob, Billy Bob, Cindy Bob,)...regretfully, I'll never be a man with a mullet.
I see people in 'town' and I think " Okay, I know I live in the mountains in a small community, but please tell me that I don't act or look like that!" I like movies with surround sound, strong-good coffee(espresso), anything electronic, videogames(it's an addiction actually), interacting with fun intelligent people(some staff don't count), reading good fiction, and spending quality time with my family. These things all contradict the lifestyle of a 'mountain man'. Hence, Ill never be one.
Anyway, enough of my ranting. Last week was the Youth Specialties Conference in Anaheim that we always exhibit the camp at. It was cool to see some familiar faces. I got to spend time with Mark Howerton, who is doing remarkably well considering what he has been through. I love seeing his smiling face. I also saw Brad and Birgitta Clark, who I think I could become really close friends with if we lived closer. Also can't forget my favorite Amanda! She is like a sister to me. Except without the bickering that siblings go through. I also saw Nikki and her ever radiant smile, who I am so proud of because she faced uncertainty and some family opposition to be here in So. Cal.. God wanted her here. I saw Shantelle and am glad we got to talk to see how her life was going in San Diego as a teacher. It was a good weekend and only the future and God will know if some of the questions asked and answered there will lead to new churches coming to experience God here.
Well, I guess I've talked to myself enough for one day... Dan and Becky probably think I'm wierd...they are in the office next room. Will write later. Oh and, Wes, don't sound so down about your job. I'm sure it 's boring but at least your getting paid. Not as much as you do at Ponderosa but maybe over time... ;)
Anyway, ... I'll never be a 'mountain man'. Don't get me wrong, I like living here at Pondo even though socially it can be a little tough. The environment is awesome, my daughter has a huge 'backyard' to play in, it's quiet in the off season, we usually have white christmas days among many other positives for being here. But I'll never be a 'mountain man'... a mountain man that rides with his wife and kids in the back of the truck, while the dog is in the front seat...or a mountain man that takes his wife out to the local 'fine dining' bar (Don Pepe's) for a gormet meal despite fears of salmonella and ebola and whatever other virus' there are waiting to devour my flesh... or a man that all his kids have the same middle name 'Bob' , male and female( Jim Bob, Jo Bob, Billy Bob, Cindy Bob,)...regretfully, I'll never be a man with a mullet.
I see people in 'town' and I think " Okay, I know I live in the mountains in a small community, but please tell me that I don't act or look like that!" I like movies with surround sound, strong-good coffee(espresso), anything electronic, videogames(it's an addiction actually), interacting with fun intelligent people(some staff don't count), reading good fiction, and spending quality time with my family. These things all contradict the lifestyle of a 'mountain man'. Hence, Ill never be one.
Anyway, enough of my ranting. Last week was the Youth Specialties Conference in Anaheim that we always exhibit the camp at. It was cool to see some familiar faces. I got to spend time with Mark Howerton, who is doing remarkably well considering what he has been through. I love seeing his smiling face. I also saw Brad and Birgitta Clark, who I think I could become really close friends with if we lived closer. Also can't forget my favorite Amanda! She is like a sister to me. Except without the bickering that siblings go through. I also saw Nikki and her ever radiant smile, who I am so proud of because she faced uncertainty and some family opposition to be here in So. Cal.. God wanted her here. I saw Shantelle and am glad we got to talk to see how her life was going in San Diego as a teacher. It was a good weekend and only the future and God will know if some of the questions asked and answered there will lead to new churches coming to experience God here.
Well, I guess I've talked to myself enough for one day... Dan and Becky probably think I'm wierd...they are in the office next room. Will write later. Oh and, Wes, don't sound so down about your job. I'm sure it 's boring but at least your getting paid. Not as much as you do at Ponderosa but maybe over time... ;)
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