Well... Well, it’s been a long time since I updated my blog… how are you two doing? (I think there are two people reading this, although it could be just me!)
I hope you all made it through the lovely snow this weekend here in Minnesoooota… as for me and my house, we’re looking for property in AZ!
Some of you may be old enough to remember the Quantas (Australian) Airlines ad… the little koala bear who was angry that Quantas was bringing all these people to Australia… he would end the ad by saying… “I hate Quantas!” I guess hate is not politically correct nowadays, but it mad a memorable ad… I can still hear that voice… “I hate Quantas!”
Now, imagine me, hanging up in a tree, watching the snow fall all around… “I hate snow!” (OK, so I know that was a stretch, and the picture of me hanging up in a tree is worth the price of admission, but… you get my drift! GET IT? Snow... Drift!!!)
SNOW! HUUH! GOOD GOD, Y’ALL… WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! (I know, I know… time to go take my meds!)
Christmas season... it comes up and leaves more quickly each year. I think it must be Einstein's theory of relativity or something. I know that when I’m with my family, time flies!
So, what’s new? Our family went on a trip to the East Coast for Thanksgiving, and had a great time visiting relatives.
Our home remodel is almost done.
My daughter passed her behind the wheel driver’s test… if I were you, I’d park your car in the garage and ride the bus… better for the environment, too!
We’re heading into Advent here at work… We’ve got the North Shore Brass on December 9th, Jolie Berg on violin on the 16th, and Sara Renner will join us December 23rd. I’m even thinking we’ll do the Hallelujah Chorus as a special number that day!
Have a safe and blessed Christmas season… if that doesn’t work for you, have a blessed holiday season! If that doesn't work for you... sorry, I'll be praying for you!
Monday, December 03, 2007
Monday, October 08, 2007
A New Month, a New Blog Entry
So, I'm very jealous of all "youse guyz" who have the time to blog your little brains out every day... let me know when you get a job!
Speaking of jobs, have you read the "Fake Steve Jobs" blog? Pure gold... I love it when the FSJ (think about it... think about it...) tells his tales of dealing with Al Gore, or Bill Gates, or any other noted celebrities... I rarely laugh out loud, but the "Fake Steve Jobs" blog made me chuckle!
So then, I was reading the comedian Steven Wright's blog... can you say, stream of conciousness? Either that, or great mood-altering chemicals!
Hey, did you see the article where someone, and I think it's Merriam-Webster, is dumping the hyphen because nobody knows how to use it anymore? Thank you, txt msgs!
Anyway, I wanted to share a few of Mr. Wright's "observations..." Do you remember in "Cheers" where Fraser turns to Cliff and asks, "Cliff, what color is the sky in your world?"
Dude and dud-ettes, I can totally relate! That's right where I live... OK, here are some Wright-isms... enjoy!
Speaking of jobs, have you read the "Fake Steve Jobs" blog? Pure gold... I love it when the FSJ (think about it... think about it...) tells his tales of dealing with Al Gore, or Bill Gates, or any other noted celebrities... I rarely laugh out loud, but the "Fake Steve Jobs" blog made me chuckle!
So then, I was reading the comedian Steven Wright's blog... can you say, stream of conciousness? Either that, or great mood-altering chemicals!
Hey, did you see the article where someone, and I think it's Merriam-Webster, is dumping the hyphen because nobody knows how to use it anymore? Thank you, txt msgs!
Anyway, I wanted to share a few of Mr. Wright's "observations..." Do you remember in "Cheers" where Fraser turns to Cliff and asks, "Cliff, what color is the sky in your world?"
Dude and dud-ettes, I can totally relate! That's right where I live... OK, here are some Wright-isms... enjoy!
- I almost had a psychic girlfriend but she left me before we met.
- When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
- Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.
- I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.
- Why do psychics have to ask you for your name?
- If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
- The hardness of the butter is proportional to the softness of the bread.
- I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.
- I spilled spot remover on my dog. Now he's gone.
- I went to the museum where they had all the heads and arms from the statues that are in all the other museums.
- Smoking cures weight problems... eventually...
- In school, every period ends with a bell. Every sentence ends with a period. Every crime ends with a sentence.
- I went to a fancy French restaurant called "Deja Vu." The headwaiter said, "Don't I know you?"
- When I turned two I was really anxious, because I'd doubled my age in a year. I thought, if this keeps up, by the time I'm six I'll be ninety.
- Sponges grow in the ocean. That just kills me. I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be if that didn't happen.
- Ever notice how irons have a setting for *permanent* press? I don't get it...
- I put instant coffee in a microwave oven and almost went back in time.
- Tinsel is really snakes' mirrors.
- If God dropped acid, would he see people?
- I went down the street to the 24-hour grocery. When I got there, the guy was locking the front door. I said, "Hey, the sign says you're open 24 hours." He said, "Yes, but not in a row."
That's all for now... pray for peace!
PrairiePete
P.S. - Come and join us at Prairie Lutheran Church - 11000 Blossom Road in Eden Prairie, MN 55347 (phone: 952-829-0525). Our services are at 8:30 (trad.) and 10:45 (cont.), with education in the middle.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Once a month...
(Look closely at this picture... I'll tell you all about it in a minute!)
I'm not sure why I started this blogging thing... I'm usually such a quiet guy... nothing to add to a conversation... shy... OK, OK! I'm just either lazy, or busy, or I guess I don't have anything important to say!
Thanks for visiting my blog... my daughter told me about a funny website that her teacher pointed out to her.
Now, I don't know if you've seen my pic, but if you have you know that I'm not Scandinavian in background (not that there's anything wrong with that)! As a matter of fact, both my parents are Japanese... my dad's parents came from Japan, which makes me third generation Japanese (or Sansei).
(from Wikepedia)
Generations
Japanese-Americans have special names for each of its generations in the United States. The first generation born in Japan or Okinawa, is called Issei. The second generation is Nisei, third is Sansei, fourth is Yonsei and fifth is Gosei. The term Nikkei was coined by Japanese-American sociologists and encompasses the entire population across generations.
Pretty cool, huh?
Anyway, my dad's family was in a relocation center during WWII, and after the war, my dad went to Japan as an interpreter for the U.S. Army, where he met my mom and convinced her to come to the U.S and get married. So, that makes me Nisei from her... no wonder why I'm so confused!
ANYWAY, back to my daughter (who is either Sansei or Yonsei!)... she showed me this website called "Engrish.com"... now, I know some of you might be offended by this, but personally, I think it's a riot! I don't feel like this site is mean spirited in any way... it just points out the peculiarities of translating English to Japanese, and vice versa. (I think we're getting much to "PC" nowadays anyway, don't you?)
I sold electronics for many years, and I remember a Mitsubishi VCR with a wireless remote. The directions on the back of the remote said something like "To Record, pless Red Button." I loved it!
As a matter of fact, my own mother, who has lived here and in Canada for over 55 years, still gets her English a little mixed up.
Back when my kids were little, my wife and I had moved into a new house... first single home dwelling... I know many of you remember that move from your last apartment to your first house... it's a BIG deal!
So my mom came to visit, and my grandma, my dad's mom, came to visit from California. Now, if you've ever been to CA, you know that they have Lucky's, a big grocery store chain. Well, my uncle had worked for Lucky’s for many years. We started talking about my uncle and my mom said, “Oh, so he still works for Rucky’s?” and my grandma (88 years old at the time… she’ll be 103 this November! Go, Grandma!) said, without skipping a beat, “It’s Lucky’s, not Rucky’s!"
During that same visit, my wife was trying to take a nap on the couch, but still awake, and my daughter was in a high chair, watching my mom make dinner.
My daughter said, “What are you doing, Grandma?”
Grandma said, “Oh… I’m just chopping cerry (celery).”
My daughter said, “What?”
Grandma: “Cerry.”
“What?”
"Cerry!”
My wife said she was almost crying, trying to keep from laughing out loud!
Finally, after one more “What?”, my mom said, “I’m cutting vegetables!”
OK, back to “Engrish.com”!
I was looking at a few pages on their website, and I came across the picture of the CD cover that just cracked me up and I had to share it with you! Oh, and by the way, when I was a younger man with much longer hair, I too, once believed that "Clapton is god!"
[Not the Almighty, Three in One, Omnipotent, Most Holy One... if you're too young to know what "Clapton is god!" means... go ask your parents! Have you heard of "The Who"? "Derek and the Dominoes?" The song, "Layla"? Not that wimpy, weak, acoustic MTV version... the kick @#$ rock and roll version! Oops! Can you say "@#$" on a blog? Sorry!]
Oh well, until next time… be safe, be healthy, say a prayer once in awhile… and maybe I’ll see you in church!
Pray for peace… and passion!
Prairie Pete
Thursday, August 30, 2007
It Must Be Time for a New Post!
Wow! Where did the summer go?
I think it's a good idea to change up your blog once in a while... I'm amazed at all of you who jot things down once a day, sometimes even more than that... don't you guys have anything else to do? Just curious...
Tomorrow kicks off the Labor Day weekend (if you're going any place, drive safely, please!)... school starts next week, and I can't wait... our fall schedule at PLC starts up (that's Prairie Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, MN for those of you who are not hip to all the cool and groovy acronyms we use around here: DEC, PLC, JAM, etc.; if you want to know more, you'll just have to come and check it out!)...
Here at PLC (see above), we move to our fall schedule with two worship services on Sunday... a more traditional service at 8:30 a.m. (piano, special music, Lutheran hymns and liturgies from the LBW, WOV, and ELW... confused? Again, see above)... our 10:45 a.m. service is more contemporary with a worship band, vocal team, etc. We also have "Education for All Ages" starting at 9:30 a.m.
ALL I KNOW is... I'd rather be fishing!
Have a GREAT weekend, and I'll see you in church!
Pray for Peace!
Prairie Pete
I think it's a good idea to change up your blog once in a while... I'm amazed at all of you who jot things down once a day, sometimes even more than that... don't you guys have anything else to do? Just curious...
Tomorrow kicks off the Labor Day weekend (if you're going any place, drive safely, please!)... school starts next week, and I can't wait... our fall schedule at PLC starts up (that's Prairie Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, MN for those of you who are not hip to all the cool and groovy acronyms we use around here: DEC, PLC, JAM, etc.; if you want to know more, you'll just have to come and check it out!)...
Here at PLC (see above), we move to our fall schedule with two worship services on Sunday... a more traditional service at 8:30 a.m. (piano, special music, Lutheran hymns and liturgies from the LBW, WOV, and ELW... confused? Again, see above)... our 10:45 a.m. service is more contemporary with a worship band, vocal team, etc. We also have "Education for All Ages" starting at 9:30 a.m.
ALL I KNOW is... I'd rather be fishing!
Have a GREAT weekend, and I'll see you in church!
Pray for Peace!
Prairie Pete
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Let us pray for...
people who have been directly affected by the 35W bridge collapse here in Minneapolis...
those who have loved ones or know people who were affected...
the loved ones of people who are still missing...
the people who responded to the call and offered comfort and aid to those in need...
the people who will be involved in the inspection and evaluation of what happened...
the politicians and leaders of our city, state and country, so they might make wise decisions and not turn this into a political circus...
"I have longed to know you and your tender mercies,
like a river of forgiveness ever-flowing without end.
I bow my heart before you in the goodness of your presence,
your grace forever shining like a beacon in the night.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy on me."
"Lord, Have Mercy"
- Words and Music by Steve Merkel.
Copyright © 2000 Integrity's Hosanna! Music. All rights reserved. Used by permission. CCLI License No. 280843.
...and on all of us. Amen.
those who have loved ones or know people who were affected...
the loved ones of people who are still missing...
the people who responded to the call and offered comfort and aid to those in need...
the people who will be involved in the inspection and evaluation of what happened...
the politicians and leaders of our city, state and country, so they might make wise decisions and not turn this into a political circus...
"I have longed to know you and your tender mercies,
like a river of forgiveness ever-flowing without end.
I bow my heart before you in the goodness of your presence,
your grace forever shining like a beacon in the night.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy on me."
"Lord, Have Mercy"
- Words and Music by Steve Merkel.
Copyright © 2000 Integrity's Hosanna! Music. All rights reserved. Used by permission. CCLI License No. 280843.
...and on all of us. Amen.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Oh, my... a NEW Post! (07.25.07)
Hey, do you guys ever read Dilbert? I just love that comic! I used to get the Dilbert newletter... what that has to do with church and church work, I don't know... but it makes me laugh, and laughter is a gift from God, so... here are a few gems from a few years ago... they still work!
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Here now, more quotes from Induhviduals... (these are actual quotes, people!)
"Call me back at your least convenience."
"It's six of one and one of the other."
"I can't do it in the spur of a hat."
"I don't want to run any flags up the telephone pole."
"I've been running around like a chicken with my legs cut off."
"This has been a red herring around our necks."
"We're treading on thin water here."
"Knock it off before I beat you with a dead horse!!!"
"I don't want to go out on a limb and shoot myself in the foot."
"Gee, we haven't been here since the last time."
"Don't bite the mouth that feeds you."
"I keep telling you these things, but you keep turning a blind cheek to it."
"Screaming like a chicken with its head cut off."
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Keep looking at the world through rose-colored glasses... everything will look rosy!
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Here now, more quotes from Induhviduals... (these are actual quotes, people!)
"Call me back at your least convenience."
"It's six of one and one of the other."
"I can't do it in the spur of a hat."
"I don't want to run any flags up the telephone pole."
"I've been running around like a chicken with my legs cut off."
"This has been a red herring around our necks."
"We're treading on thin water here."
"Knock it off before I beat you with a dead horse!!!"
"I don't want to go out on a limb and shoot myself in the foot."
"Gee, we haven't been here since the last time."
"Don't bite the mouth that feeds you."
"I keep telling you these things, but you keep turning a blind cheek to it."
"Screaming like a chicken with its head cut off."
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Keep looking at the world through rose-colored glasses... everything will look rosy!
Monday, June 25, 2007
Thursday, May 10, 2007
I'm Sure You've Seen This Before...
...but it's worth looking at again...
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The Philosophy of Charles Schultz...
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The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Acheivements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one...
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care. Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life.
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." - Charles Schultz
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The Philosophy of Charles Schultz...
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The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Acheivements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one...
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care. Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life.
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." - Charles Schultz
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Is it really May 1?
Happy May day!
Like I've said before, having a blog isn't hard... it's keeping it current that's difficult for me! In my case, there's so much space, so little to say!
I hope as the spring warms the earth and your heart, you will be move to participate in a faith community that works for you... one that is suited to your personal needs. Faith is not what the other guy has... it is intensely personal, intimately different that the next person... it is a one on one with the One who created you.
There was a news article recently where scientists had found another planet that was similar to earth... when I saw the news report on TV, it was interesting... just as no two snowflakes are similar, it's the same with fingerprints, people, stars, planets, constellations, species... the list goes on and on... to me, it's amazing that the God who created you and me is the same God who set the planets spinning in space. And to those who question, ask yourself: If it's all an accident, how come there is no duplication? How come each fiery sunset is different? Why do we sit on a planet uniquely suited for life as we know it?
And why does sushi cost so much?
Have a GREAT spring... pray once in a while, and when you do... be quiet so God can get a word in edgewise, OK?
See you in church!
Like I've said before, having a blog isn't hard... it's keeping it current that's difficult for me! In my case, there's so much space, so little to say!
I hope as the spring warms the earth and your heart, you will be move to participate in a faith community that works for you... one that is suited to your personal needs. Faith is not what the other guy has... it is intensely personal, intimately different that the next person... it is a one on one with the One who created you.
There was a news article recently where scientists had found another planet that was similar to earth... when I saw the news report on TV, it was interesting... just as no two snowflakes are similar, it's the same with fingerprints, people, stars, planets, constellations, species... the list goes on and on... to me, it's amazing that the God who created you and me is the same God who set the planets spinning in space. And to those who question, ask yourself: If it's all an accident, how come there is no duplication? How come each fiery sunset is different? Why do we sit on a planet uniquely suited for life as we know it?
And why does sushi cost so much?
Have a GREAT spring... pray once in a while, and when you do... be quiet so God can get a word in edgewise, OK?
See you in church!
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna!
Hi...
I'm just practicing waving my arms in the air for next Sunday!
(Hey! I have to do something church-related on this blog sometime, don't you think?)
This blog is primarily for my FANTASTIC WORSHIP TEAM!!! In the words of the Fonz, "WHOA!" (If you don't know who the Fonz is, ask your parents!!!)
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAPPEN TO BE VISITING THIS, EITHER INTENTIONALLY OR BY ACCIDENT, here's our Holy Week Schedule... hope to see you in church!
If you need more info, check out our web page (www.prairielutheran.org), or call the church office: 952.829.0525.
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Palm Sunday - 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Maundy Thursday - 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday - 7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday - 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
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OK, here's the internal communication...
Did I ever tell you guys how much fun it is to work alongside you here at PLC? What a blessing it is for me! I enjoy just listening to you guys make music... thank you again for making my job so rewarding!
OK - THIS IS GOING TO BE A BOOK, but I want you to know what's going on the next couple of weeks.
This Sunday, we have a real treat! Wayne Luchau, one of our guitar players, is in a group called The Gloryland Gospel Band. They have agreed to lead worship this Sunday... it should be a toe-tappin', foot-stompin', ALMOST clappin' good time! Both services... So, no worship team this weekend... no piano, no band, no singers, no nothin'! I think it's going to be a huge success!
MAUNDY THURSDAY AND GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES ARE BOTH AT 7:00 P.M.
MAUNDY THURSDAY... Kim Leander is going to play piano Maundy Thursday and Good Friday! As you recall, the last time Kim was able to be with us was Maundy Thursday 2006... it will be good to have her back. No band... looking for singers. Here's who I have: Kim (piano), Paul M.; IF YOU CAN HELP OUT, LET ME KNOW ASAP. Here's what we're doing...
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Maundy Thursday Worship - April 5, 2007 - 7:00 p.m.
* - Opening Hymn: Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Individual Absolution [KIM, I'll need you to play some music during this process!!!]
(Those wishing to receive individual absolution are invited to come forward at this time. Reflective instrumental music will be played.)
Foot Washing
Song: The Wonderful Cross
Offertory Response: Give Thanks
Songs for Communion: Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound; As The Deer
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GOOD FRIDAY is VERY basic... All we do is sing "Abide With Me," a verse at a time. If you're in town and can help out for this, that would be nice...
BTW (that's how the kids say "by the way" in text messaging... if you have to ask what that is, NEVER MIND! Go back and listen to your 8 tracks!) - BOTH THE MAUNDY THURSDAY AND GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES ARE "SCRIPTURE-INTENSIVE..." IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ, LET ME KNOW... I'm going to ask the lectors first, but I think we'll need more readers. We also might need some people to help remove the items from the altar on Good Friday... if you are planning on attending the Good Friday service, can you let me know if you can help? Thanks!
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EASTER! In the words of that famous religious theologian, Dick Vitale...
"It's EASTER, BABY!!! RISE AND SHINE... THIS IS THE BIG SHOW!!!"
I'd like as many people who are available to come up and sing... We've got brass, we've got Liz Kelley singing,
I'd like to do "The Easter Song" again (you know... "Hear the bells ringing, they're singing, 'Christ is risen from the dead!""), but I want to add a video right before it. 'IT'S GOING TO BE 'UGE, BABY!!!"
April 8, 2007: Easter - Second Sunday of the month
Vocal Team: Brad Askland, Kris Kuderer, Londa Amundson, Katie Erickson, Mike Koepke, Jodie Turner, Liz Kelley, Mary Jo Smith
Band: [DRUMS] Paul Kronlokken, [BASS] Joanna Bachmann, [EL. GUITAR] Wayne Luchau, [AC. GUITAR] Becky Lothe, [DJEMBE] Ryan Duffy, [PIANO] Rita Ward
We're also adding the PLC Boy-Girl Wind Ensemble!!! This group includes: The Lothe Family players, Paul Rosol, Becky Langdon, and Joanna Bachmann! (Andy wanted to play kazoo... I said no! Call me a party pooper, I'm sorry... I can't help it!)
AND FINALLY!!! Sunday after Easter...
April 15, 2007: Third Sunday of the month - Communion
Vocal Team: Carolyn Kronlokken, Jodie Turner, Liz Kelley, Jerry Cziok, Mike Koepke
Band: [DRUMS] Jake Englund, [BASS] Joanna Bachmann, [AC. GUITAR] Becky Lothe, [GUITAR] David Bradsher, [PIANO] Rita Ward
Have a GREAT day! Pray for peace... and passion!
Prairie Pete
I'm just practicing waving my arms in the air for next Sunday!
(Hey! I have to do something church-related on this blog sometime, don't you think?)
This blog is primarily for my FANTASTIC WORSHIP TEAM!!! In the words of the Fonz, "WHOA!" (If you don't know who the Fonz is, ask your parents!!!)
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAPPEN TO BE VISITING THIS, EITHER INTENTIONALLY OR BY ACCIDENT, here's our Holy Week Schedule... hope to see you in church!
If you need more info, check out our web page (www.prairielutheran.org), or call the church office: 952.829.0525.
=====
Palm Sunday - 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Maundy Thursday - 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday - 7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday - 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
=====
OK, here's the internal communication...
Did I ever tell you guys how much fun it is to work alongside you here at PLC? What a blessing it is for me! I enjoy just listening to you guys make music... thank you again for making my job so rewarding!
OK - THIS IS GOING TO BE A BOOK, but I want you to know what's going on the next couple of weeks.
This Sunday, we have a real treat! Wayne Luchau, one of our guitar players, is in a group called The Gloryland Gospel Band. They have agreed to lead worship this Sunday... it should be a toe-tappin', foot-stompin', ALMOST clappin' good time! Both services... So, no worship team this weekend... no piano, no band, no singers, no nothin'! I think it's going to be a huge success!
MAUNDY THURSDAY AND GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES ARE BOTH AT 7:00 P.M.
MAUNDY THURSDAY... Kim Leander is going to play piano Maundy Thursday and Good Friday! As you recall, the last time Kim was able to be with us was Maundy Thursday 2006... it will be good to have her back. No band... looking for singers. Here's who I have: Kim (piano), Paul M.; IF YOU CAN HELP OUT, LET ME KNOW ASAP. Here's what we're doing...
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Maundy Thursday Worship - April 5, 2007 - 7:00 p.m.
* - Opening Hymn: Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Individual Absolution [KIM, I'll need you to play some music during this process!!!]
(Those wishing to receive individual absolution are invited to come forward at this time. Reflective instrumental music will be played.)
Foot Washing
Song: The Wonderful Cross
Offertory Response: Give Thanks
Songs for Communion: Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound; As The Deer
======
GOOD FRIDAY is VERY basic... All we do is sing "Abide With Me," a verse at a time. If you're in town and can help out for this, that would be nice...
BTW (that's how the kids say "by the way" in text messaging... if you have to ask what that is, NEVER MIND! Go back and listen to your 8 tracks!) - BOTH THE MAUNDY THURSDAY AND GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES ARE "SCRIPTURE-INTENSIVE..." IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ, LET ME KNOW... I'm going to ask the lectors first, but I think we'll need more readers. We also might need some people to help remove the items from the altar on Good Friday... if you are planning on attending the Good Friday service, can you let me know if you can help? Thanks!
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EASTER! In the words of that famous religious theologian, Dick Vitale...
"It's EASTER, BABY!!! RISE AND SHINE... THIS IS THE BIG SHOW!!!"
I'd like as many people who are available to come up and sing... We've got brass, we've got Liz Kelley singing,
I'd like to do "The Easter Song" again (you know... "Hear the bells ringing, they're singing, 'Christ is risen from the dead!""), but I want to add a video right before it. 'IT'S GOING TO BE 'UGE, BABY!!!"
April 8, 2007: Easter - Second Sunday of the month
Vocal Team: Brad Askland, Kris Kuderer, Londa Amundson, Katie Erickson, Mike Koepke, Jodie Turner, Liz Kelley, Mary Jo Smith
Band: [DRUMS] Paul Kronlokken, [BASS] Joanna Bachmann, [EL. GUITAR] Wayne Luchau, [AC. GUITAR] Becky Lothe, [DJEMBE] Ryan Duffy, [PIANO] Rita Ward
We're also adding the PLC Boy-Girl Wind Ensemble!!! This group includes: The Lothe Family players, Paul Rosol, Becky Langdon, and Joanna Bachmann! (Andy wanted to play kazoo... I said no! Call me a party pooper, I'm sorry... I can't help it!)
AND FINALLY!!! Sunday after Easter...
April 15, 2007: Third Sunday of the month - Communion
Vocal Team: Carolyn Kronlokken, Jodie Turner, Liz Kelley, Jerry Cziok, Mike Koepke
Band: [DRUMS] Jake Englund, [BASS] Joanna Bachmann, [AC. GUITAR] Becky Lothe, [GUITAR] David Bradsher, [PIANO] Rita Ward
Have a GREAT day! Pray for peace... and passion!
Prairie Pete
Monday, March 19, 2007
You gotta love Springtime in Minnesota!
Man, springtime must be my favorite time of the year!
The sun gets higher in the sky, the air smells fresh, the breezes get warmer, the birds are singing... I know many of you like the fall, and I do too, but there's something about the promise of springtime and the anticipation of summer that warms the heart!
And the MN Twins are in spring training... the boys of summer are back!
We're coming up to Easter, which is a great time for those of you who might be looking for a new church home to check out Prairie Lutheran Church here in beautiful south Eden Prairie. We have great preaching, fantastic music (of course, I'm a little biased!)... most of all, you'll find a warm, inviting, and welcoming atmosphere where people look forward to meeting you and are genuinely happy to see you.
For directions and worship times and info, head on to our webpage, prairielutheran.org... all the info you'll need is there!
I hope you and your loved ones have a safe, happy, and blessed Easter... and one more thing: when you have a cancellation in your Blackberry or Palm, do me a favor: don't book something else! Take a walk, spend time with your family, say a prayer... I think you'll get more out of that than one more thing to do!
The sun gets higher in the sky, the air smells fresh, the breezes get warmer, the birds are singing... I know many of you like the fall, and I do too, but there's something about the promise of springtime and the anticipation of summer that warms the heart!
And the MN Twins are in spring training... the boys of summer are back!
We're coming up to Easter, which is a great time for those of you who might be looking for a new church home to check out Prairie Lutheran Church here in beautiful south Eden Prairie. We have great preaching, fantastic music (of course, I'm a little biased!)... most of all, you'll find a warm, inviting, and welcoming atmosphere where people look forward to meeting you and are genuinely happy to see you.
For directions and worship times and info, head on to our webpage, prairielutheran.org... all the info you'll need is there!
I hope you and your loved ones have a safe, happy, and blessed Easter... and one more thing: when you have a cancellation in your Blackberry or Palm, do me a favor: don't book something else! Take a walk, spend time with your family, say a prayer... I think you'll get more out of that than one more thing to do!
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?”
“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Monday, February 26, 2007
Who said "Kids Say the Darndest Things?"
If you're old enough to remember Art Linkletter, all I can say is... WOW! What was life like before dirt!!!? (WAIT A MINUTE... I REMEMBER ART LINKLETTER!!!)
Someone sent this to me... you've probably seen it before, but it's worth revisiting!
(FYI... I had to delete #4 because some parts are not church-friendly... it was funny, but not appropriate!)
And NO... it's not meant as a slam against our Catholic friends! They just have more schools than "us Lutherns!" (or is it "WE Lutherns?")
Like they always say on the Food Network... ENJOY!
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[Speaking of the Food Network, the Travel Channel is starting a new series called "Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern" that features a local Minneapolis chef, Andrew Zimmern. I get no kickback, no monetary reward from this... Chef Zimmern goes around the world eating the wierdest food imaginable... stir fried bat, grilled grubs... the one that got me was the live mango tree worm!!! Anyway, his new show starts tonight (03/26/07), so you might want to watch it... you might want to eat earlier so you don't lose your lunch! I tell you, I couldn't turn away... it was like, "No... he's not going to eat that! YIKES!!! He did!" Great job, Chef Z... and great show!]
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Can you imagine yourself to be the nun that is sitting at her desk grading these papers all the while trying to keep a straight face and maintain her composure!
PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE WORDING AND SPELLING. IF YOU KNOW THE BIBLE EVEN A LITTLE, YOU'LL FIND THIS HILARIOUS!
IT COMES FROM A CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEST KIDS WERE ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS. THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT THE BIBLE WERE WRITTEN BY CHILDREN; THEY HAVE NOT BEEN RETOUCHED OR CORRECTED… INCORRECT SPELLING HAS BEEN LEFT IN.
1. IN THE FIRST BOOK OF THE BIBLE, GUINESSIS. GOD GOT TIRED OF CREATING THE WORLD SO HE TOOK THE SABBATH OFF.
2. ADAM AND EVE WERE CREATED FROM AN APPLE TREE. NOAH'S WIFE WAS JOAN OF ARK. NOAH BUILT AND ARK AND THE ANIMALS CAME ON IN PEARS.
3. LOTS WIFE WAS A PILLAR OF SALT DURING THE DAY, BUT A BALL OF FIRE DURING THE NIGHT.
5. SAMPSON WAS A STRONGMAN WHO LET HIMSELF BE LED ASTRAY BY A JEZEBEL LIKE DELILAH.
6. SAMSON SLAYED THE PHILISTINES WITH THE AXE OF THE APOSTLES.
7. MOSES LED THE JEWS TO THE RED SEA WHERE THEY MADE UNLEAVENED BREAD WHICH IS BREAD WITHOUT ANY INGREDIENTS.
8. THE EGYPTIANS WERE ALL DROWNED IN THE DESSERT. AFTERWARDS, MOSES WENT UP TO MOUNT CYANIDE TO GET THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.
9. THE FIRST COMMANDMENTS WAS WHEN EVE TOLD ADAM TO EAT THE APPLE.
10. THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT IS THOU SHALT NOT ADMIT ADULTERY.
11. MOSES DIED BEFORE HE EVER REACHED CANADA. THEN JOSHUA LED THE HEBREWS IN THE BATTLE OF GERITOL.
12. THE GREATEST MIRICLE IN THE BIBLE IS WHEN JOSHUA TOLD HIS SON TO STAND STILL AND HE OBEYED HIM.
13. DAVID WAS A HEBREW KING WHO WAS SKILLED AT PLAYING THE LIAR. HE FOUGHT THE FINKELSTEINS, A RACE OF PEOPLE WHO LIVED IN BIBLICAL TIMES.
14. SOLOMON, ONE OF DAVIDS SONS, HAD 300 WIVES AND 700 PORCUPINES.
15. WHEN MARY HEARD SHE WAS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, SHE SANG THE MAGNA CARTA.
16. WHEN THE THREE WISE GUYS FROM THE EAST SIDE ARRIVED THEY FOUND JESUS IN THE MANAGER.
17. JESUS WAS BORN BECAUSE MARY HAD AN IMMACULATE CONTRAPTION.
18. ST. JOHN THE BLACKSMITH DUMPED WATER ON HIS HEAD.
19. JESUS ENUNCIATED THE GOLDEN RULE, WHICH SAYS TO DO UNTO OTHERS BEFORE THEY DO ONE TO YOU. HE ALSO EXPLAINED A MAN DOTH NOT LIVE BY SWEAT ALONE.
20. IT WAS A MIRICLE WHEN JESUS ROSE FROM THE DEAD AND MANAGED TO GET THE TOMBSTONE OFF THE ENTRANCE.
21. THE PEOPLE WHO FOLLOWED THE LORD WERE CALLED THE 12 DECIBELS.
22. THE EPISTELS WERE THE WIVES OF THE APOSTLES.
23. ONE OF THE OPPOSSUMS WAS ST. MATTHEW WHO WAS ALSO A TAXIMAN.
24. ST. PAUL CAVORTED TO CHRISTIANITY, HE PREACHED HOLY ACRIMONY WHICH IS ANOTHER NAME FOR MARRAIGE.
25. CHRISTIANS HAVE ONLY ONE SPOUSE. THIS IS CALLED MONOTONY.
Someone sent this to me... you've probably seen it before, but it's worth revisiting!
(FYI... I had to delete #4 because some parts are not church-friendly... it was funny, but not appropriate!)
And NO... it's not meant as a slam against our Catholic friends! They just have more schools than "us Lutherns!" (or is it "WE Lutherns?")
Like they always say on the Food Network... ENJOY!
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[Speaking of the Food Network, the Travel Channel is starting a new series called "Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern" that features a local Minneapolis chef, Andrew Zimmern. I get no kickback, no monetary reward from this... Chef Zimmern goes around the world eating the wierdest food imaginable... stir fried bat, grilled grubs... the one that got me was the live mango tree worm!!! Anyway, his new show starts tonight (03/26/07), so you might want to watch it... you might want to eat earlier so you don't lose your lunch! I tell you, I couldn't turn away... it was like, "No... he's not going to eat that! YIKES!!! He did!" Great job, Chef Z... and great show!]
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Can you imagine yourself to be the nun that is sitting at her desk grading these papers all the while trying to keep a straight face and maintain her composure!
PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE WORDING AND SPELLING. IF YOU KNOW THE BIBLE EVEN A LITTLE, YOU'LL FIND THIS HILARIOUS!
IT COMES FROM A CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEST KIDS WERE ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS. THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT THE BIBLE WERE WRITTEN BY CHILDREN; THEY HAVE NOT BEEN RETOUCHED OR CORRECTED… INCORRECT SPELLING HAS BEEN LEFT IN.
1. IN THE FIRST BOOK OF THE BIBLE, GUINESSIS. GOD GOT TIRED OF CREATING THE WORLD SO HE TOOK THE SABBATH OFF.
2. ADAM AND EVE WERE CREATED FROM AN APPLE TREE. NOAH'S WIFE WAS JOAN OF ARK. NOAH BUILT AND ARK AND THE ANIMALS CAME ON IN PEARS.
3. LOTS WIFE WAS A PILLAR OF SALT DURING THE DAY, BUT A BALL OF FIRE DURING THE NIGHT.
5. SAMPSON WAS A STRONGMAN WHO LET HIMSELF BE LED ASTRAY BY A JEZEBEL LIKE DELILAH.
6. SAMSON SLAYED THE PHILISTINES WITH THE AXE OF THE APOSTLES.
7. MOSES LED THE JEWS TO THE RED SEA WHERE THEY MADE UNLEAVENED BREAD WHICH IS BREAD WITHOUT ANY INGREDIENTS.
8. THE EGYPTIANS WERE ALL DROWNED IN THE DESSERT. AFTERWARDS, MOSES WENT UP TO MOUNT CYANIDE TO GET THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.
9. THE FIRST COMMANDMENTS WAS WHEN EVE TOLD ADAM TO EAT THE APPLE.
10. THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT IS THOU SHALT NOT ADMIT ADULTERY.
11. MOSES DIED BEFORE HE EVER REACHED CANADA. THEN JOSHUA LED THE HEBREWS IN THE BATTLE OF GERITOL.
12. THE GREATEST MIRICLE IN THE BIBLE IS WHEN JOSHUA TOLD HIS SON TO STAND STILL AND HE OBEYED HIM.
13. DAVID WAS A HEBREW KING WHO WAS SKILLED AT PLAYING THE LIAR. HE FOUGHT THE FINKELSTEINS, A RACE OF PEOPLE WHO LIVED IN BIBLICAL TIMES.
14. SOLOMON, ONE OF DAVIDS SONS, HAD 300 WIVES AND 700 PORCUPINES.
15. WHEN MARY HEARD SHE WAS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, SHE SANG THE MAGNA CARTA.
16. WHEN THE THREE WISE GUYS FROM THE EAST SIDE ARRIVED THEY FOUND JESUS IN THE MANAGER.
17. JESUS WAS BORN BECAUSE MARY HAD AN IMMACULATE CONTRAPTION.
18. ST. JOHN THE BLACKSMITH DUMPED WATER ON HIS HEAD.
19. JESUS ENUNCIATED THE GOLDEN RULE, WHICH SAYS TO DO UNTO OTHERS BEFORE THEY DO ONE TO YOU. HE ALSO EXPLAINED A MAN DOTH NOT LIVE BY SWEAT ALONE.
20. IT WAS A MIRICLE WHEN JESUS ROSE FROM THE DEAD AND MANAGED TO GET THE TOMBSTONE OFF THE ENTRANCE.
21. THE PEOPLE WHO FOLLOWED THE LORD WERE CALLED THE 12 DECIBELS.
22. THE EPISTELS WERE THE WIVES OF THE APOSTLES.
23. ONE OF THE OPPOSSUMS WAS ST. MATTHEW WHO WAS ALSO A TAXIMAN.
24. ST. PAUL CAVORTED TO CHRISTIANITY, HE PREACHED HOLY ACRIMONY WHICH IS ANOTHER NAME FOR MARRAIGE.
25. CHRISTIANS HAVE ONLY ONE SPOUSE. THIS IS CALLED MONOTONY.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
God's favorite bumper stickers
This is from a magazine called "The Door..." it used to be called "The Wittenburg Door," in reference to the door upon which Martin Luther did a little carpentry work!
Anyway... "The Door" was a religious satirical magazine that "lampooned" anything that smacked of stupid religion; you know, how we as humans, seem to do more harm than good in the name of Jesus. I loved it!
So, here's a sampling of God's favorite bumper stickers:
Grape Juice?
Oh, Evolve!
Allah Allah, in come free!
Put Christ back in Xmas? How 'bout dropping all the co-opted pagan imagery and start celebrating His real Birthday — Aug. 6!
Warning: in case of rapture, I'll be just as surprised as you.
Who died and made you God?
Nietzche is dead.
I practice catch and release.
(And my favorite...)
What happens in Vegas ... still gets back to Me.
Anyway... "The Door" was a religious satirical magazine that "lampooned" anything that smacked of stupid religion; you know, how we as humans, seem to do more harm than good in the name of Jesus. I loved it!
So, here's a sampling of God's favorite bumper stickers:
Grape Juice?
Oh, Evolve!
Allah Allah, in come free!
Put Christ back in Xmas? How 'bout dropping all the co-opted pagan imagery and start celebrating His real Birthday — Aug. 6!
Warning: in case of rapture, I'll be just as surprised as you.
Who died and made you God?
Nietzche is dead.
I practice catch and release.
(And my favorite...)
What happens in Vegas ... still gets back to Me.
Monday, February 05, 2007
Finally!
The Colts win the Super Bowl, but the important news is... PITCHERS AND CATCHERS REPORT TO SPRING TRAINING IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS!
That means summer is on the way... THANK GOD!
As I write this, it is -12 degrees in Minneapolis... why do we live here again?
Speaking of cold, have you seen this?
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How Cold Is It?
With cold snaps hitting the country and winter upon us comes the following thermometer readings.
An annotated thermometer (degrees Fahrenheit)
+50
New York tenants turn on the heat; Minnesotans plant gardens
+40
Californians shiver uncontrollably; Minnesotans sunbathe
+30
You can see your breath; Minnesotans eat ice cream
+20
San Franciscans start thinking favorably of LA; Minnesota Vikings fans put on T-shirts... YEAH!!!
+15
You plan a vacation in CANCUN!!!!! Minnesotans go swimming
-15
Miamians cease to exist; Minnesotans lick flagpoles
-20
Politicians actually do something about the homeless; People in Duluth think about taking down screens
-25
Japanese cars don't start; Minnesota Twins head for spring training
-30
You plan a two-week hot bath; Minnesotans shovel snow off roof
-38
Mercury freezes, too cold to think; Minnesotans button top button
-40
Californians disappear; Minnesotans put on sweaters
-50
Alaskans close the bathroom window; Two Harbors Minnesota Agates practice indoors
-60
Walruses abandon Aleutians; Minnesotans put gloves away, take out mittens
-80
Polar bears abandon Baffin Island; Girl Scouts in Two Harbors, Minnesota start Klondike Derby
-90
Lawyers chase ambulances for no more than 10 miles; Wisconsinites migrate to Minnesota thinking it MUST be warmer
-100
Santa Claus abandons North Pole; Minnesotans pull down earflaps
-173
Ethyl alcohol freezes; The University of Minnesota (Twin Cities Campus) closes
-452
Helium becomes a liquid
-454
Hell freezes over
-460 (Absolute Zero)
All atomic motion ceases; The University of Minnesota-Duluth is closed, and Minnesotans alert us as to how it's getting a mite nippy
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Have a GREAT day!
That means summer is on the way... THANK GOD!
As I write this, it is -12 degrees in Minneapolis... why do we live here again?
Speaking of cold, have you seen this?
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How Cold Is It?
With cold snaps hitting the country and winter upon us comes the following thermometer readings.
An annotated thermometer (degrees Fahrenheit)
+50
New York tenants turn on the heat; Minnesotans plant gardens
+40
Californians shiver uncontrollably; Minnesotans sunbathe
+30
You can see your breath; Minnesotans eat ice cream
+20
San Franciscans start thinking favorably of LA; Minnesota Vikings fans put on T-shirts... YEAH!!!
+15
You plan a vacation in CANCUN!!!!! Minnesotans go swimming
-15
Miamians cease to exist; Minnesotans lick flagpoles
-20
Politicians actually do something about the homeless; People in Duluth think about taking down screens
-25
Japanese cars don't start; Minnesota Twins head for spring training
-30
You plan a two-week hot bath; Minnesotans shovel snow off roof
-38
Mercury freezes, too cold to think; Minnesotans button top button
-40
Californians disappear; Minnesotans put on sweaters
-50
Alaskans close the bathroom window; Two Harbors Minnesota Agates practice indoors
-60
Walruses abandon Aleutians; Minnesotans put gloves away, take out mittens
-80
Polar bears abandon Baffin Island; Girl Scouts in Two Harbors, Minnesota start Klondike Derby
-90
Lawyers chase ambulances for no more than 10 miles; Wisconsinites migrate to Minnesota thinking it MUST be warmer
-100
Santa Claus abandons North Pole; Minnesotans pull down earflaps
-173
Ethyl alcohol freezes; The University of Minnesota (Twin Cities Campus) closes
-452
Helium becomes a liquid
-454
Hell freezes over
-460 (Absolute Zero)
All atomic motion ceases; The University of Minnesota-Duluth is closed, and Minnesotans alert us as to how it's getting a mite nippy
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Have a GREAT day!
Sunday, January 14, 2007
More Famous Quotes...
Sometimes, when I'm feeling down and troubled, and I need some love and care... (Oops! Is that copyrighted? Sorry!)
Anyway, there's this site called dumb.com, that has some really stupid thing people have said... I, of course, would like to share some of them with you... then you can wonder, "Is he looking at stupid things because he's stupid?"
Like they say on Food Network, "Enjoy!"
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Anyway, there's this site called dumb.com, that has some really stupid thing people have said... I, of course, would like to share some of them with you... then you can wonder, "Is he looking at stupid things because he's stupid?"
Like they say on Food Network, "Enjoy!"
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QUOTES
"I haven't committed a crime. What I did was fail to comply with the law." - former David Dinkins, New York City Mayor, answering accusations that he failed to pay his taxes.
"We don't like their sound. Groups of guitars are on the way out." - Decca Records Rejecting the Beatles, in 1962
"Chemistry is a class you take in high school or college, where you figure out two plus two is 10, or something." - Dennis Rodman, former NBA Basketball player, on Chicago Bull's team chemistry being overrated
"The world is more like it is now then it ever has before." - former President Dwight Eisenhower
"The streets are safe in Philadelphia. It's only the people who make them unsafe." - Frank Rizzo, ex-police chief and mayor of Philadelphia.
"I have opinions of my own -- strong opinions -- but I don't always agree with them." - George Bush, former U.S. President
"If it weren't for electricity we'd all be watching television by candlelight." - George Gobel
"We're going to move left and right at the same time." - Jerry Brown, former Governor of California
"I have a God-given talent. I got it from my dad." - Julian Wakefield, Missouri basketball player
"Traditionally, most of Australia's imports come from overseas." - Former Australian cabinet minister Keppel Enderbery
"I don't diet. I just don't eat as much as I'd like to." - Linda Evangelista, Supermodel
"Pitching is 80% of the game. The other half is hitting and fielding." - Mickey Rivers, former baseball player
"All of the Mets' road wins against Los Angeles this year have been at Dodger Stadium." - Ralph Kiner, NY Sportscaster
"Solutions are not the answer." - Richard Nixon, former U.S. President
"If history repeats itself, I should think we can expect the same thing again." - Terry Venables
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
This is so good, I just had to pass it along...
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AP Wire Story
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Minneapolis, MN (AP) -
A seven-year-old boy was at the center of a Minneapolis courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with child custody law and regulations requiring that family unity be maintained to the degree possible.
The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her. When the judge then suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy cried out that they also beat him.
After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have custody of him.
After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the Minnesota Vikings, whom the boy firmly believes are not capable of beating anyone.
AP Wire Story
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Minneapolis, MN (AP) -
A seven-year-old boy was at the center of a Minneapolis courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with child custody law and regulations requiring that family unity be maintained to the degree possible.
The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her. When the judge then suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy cried out that they also beat him.
After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have custody of him.
After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the Minnesota Vikings, whom the boy firmly believes are not capable of beating anyone.
Monday, January 08, 2007
Are you laughing?
...and can you spell "ridiculous?" Well... it's pretty obvious from my last post that I can't!!!
Anyway, one of my NY (that's New Year's) resolutions is to try to keep this page updated a bit more often. But I guess I wouldn't count on it if I were you!
I recently received an email from a friend entitled "Are you laughing?" that was attributed to Ben Stein... do you recognize that name? The TV show "Win Ben Stein's Money," the eyedrop commercials... of course, the all time classic... "Ferris Bueller's Day Off!" Ben Stein was the economics teacher! "Bueller... Bueller... Bueller... Bueller..." and "Anyone know what this is? Class? Anyone? Anyone? Anyone seen this before?"
If you want to learn more about this guy, click here: http://www.benstein.com/bio.html... facinating!
So I got this email, and I thought it was something others might like to see... now like most things on the internet, one can't be sure of it's authenticity, but if it is real, its very interesting, and if its made up, its still something to think about!
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Something not to laugh about…
If they know of him at all, many folks think Ben Stein is just a quirky actor/comedian who talks in a monotone. He's also a very intelligent attorney who knows how to put ideas and words together in such a way as to sway juries and make people think clearly.
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(The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary...)
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Herewith at this happy time of year, a few confessions from my beating heart: I have no %&$%*#% clue who Nick and Jessica are. I see them on the cover of People and Us constantly when I am buying my dog biscuits and kitty litter.
I often ask the checkers at the grocery stores. They never know who Nick and Jessica are either. Who are they? Will it change my life if I know who they are and why they have broken up? Why are they so important?
I don't know who Lindsay Lohan is either, and I do not care at all about Tom Cruise's wife.
Am I going to be called before a Senate committee and asked if I am a subversive?
Maybe, but I just have no clue who Nick and Jessica are.
If this is what it means to be no longer young. It's not so bad.
Next confession:
I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejeweled trees Christmas trees. I don't feel threatened. I don't feel discriminated against. That's what they are: Christmas trees.
It doesn't bother me a bit when people say, "Merry Christmas" to me. I don't think they are slighting me or getting ready to put me in a ghetto. In fact, I kind of like it. It shows that we are all brothers and sisters celebrating this happy time of year. It doesn't bother me at all that there is a manger scene on display at a key intersection near my beach house in Malibu. If people want a creche, it's just as fine with me as is the Menorah a few hundred yards away.
I don't like getting pushed around for being a Jew, and I don't think Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around, period. I have no idea where the concept came from that America is an explicitly atheist country. I can't find it in the Constitution, and I don't like it being shoved down my throat.
Or maybe I can put it another way: where did the idea come from that we should worship Nick and Jessica and we aren't allowed to worship God as we understand Him?
I guess that's a sign that I'm getting old, too.
But there are a lot of us who are wondering where Nick and Jessica came from and where the America we knew went to.
Anyway, one of my NY (that's New Year's) resolutions is to try to keep this page updated a bit more often. But I guess I wouldn't count on it if I were you!
I recently received an email from a friend entitled "Are you laughing?" that was attributed to Ben Stein... do you recognize that name? The TV show "Win Ben Stein's Money," the eyedrop commercials... of course, the all time classic... "Ferris Bueller's Day Off!" Ben Stein was the economics teacher! "Bueller... Bueller... Bueller... Bueller..." and "Anyone know what this is? Class? Anyone? Anyone? Anyone seen this before?"
If you want to learn more about this guy, click here: http://www.benstein.com/bio.html... facinating!
So I got this email, and I thought it was something others might like to see... now like most things on the internet, one can't be sure of it's authenticity, but if it is real, its very interesting, and if its made up, its still something to think about!
= = = = = = =
Something not to laugh about…
If they know of him at all, many folks think Ben Stein is just a quirky actor/comedian who talks in a monotone. He's also a very intelligent attorney who knows how to put ideas and words together in such a way as to sway juries and make people think clearly.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary...)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Herewith at this happy time of year, a few confessions from my beating heart: I have no %&$%*#% clue who Nick and Jessica are. I see them on the cover of People and Us constantly when I am buying my dog biscuits and kitty litter.
I often ask the checkers at the grocery stores. They never know who Nick and Jessica are either. Who are they? Will it change my life if I know who they are and why they have broken up? Why are they so important?
I don't know who Lindsay Lohan is either, and I do not care at all about Tom Cruise's wife.
Am I going to be called before a Senate committee and asked if I am a subversive?
Maybe, but I just have no clue who Nick and Jessica are.
If this is what it means to be no longer young. It's not so bad.
Next confession:
I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejeweled trees Christmas trees. I don't feel threatened. I don't feel discriminated against. That's what they are: Christmas trees.
It doesn't bother me a bit when people say, "Merry Christmas" to me. I don't think they are slighting me or getting ready to put me in a ghetto. In fact, I kind of like it. It shows that we are all brothers and sisters celebrating this happy time of year. It doesn't bother me at all that there is a manger scene on display at a key intersection near my beach house in Malibu. If people want a creche, it's just as fine with me as is the Menorah a few hundred yards away.
I don't like getting pushed around for being a Jew, and I don't think Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around, period. I have no idea where the concept came from that America is an explicitly atheist country. I can't find it in the Constitution, and I don't like it being shoved down my throat.
Or maybe I can put it another way: where did the idea come from that we should worship Nick and Jessica and we aren't allowed to worship God as we understand Him?
I guess that's a sign that I'm getting old, too.
But there are a lot of us who are wondering where Nick and Jessica came from and where the America we knew went to.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
From the sublime to the ridiculous...
Have you heard of a group called OK GO? They're really wacky... I love them!
Check these links out: rediculous
OK GO - A Million Ways: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knmi6zm4mWE
OK GO - Treadmill Dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NINJQ5LRh-0
Very interesting stuff... I think all the kids are watching these videos on YouTube... I feel so (please choose at least one of the following answers): 1] OLD; 2] kewl; 3] hip and with it; 4] lost in space!
Check these links out: rediculous
OK GO - A Million Ways: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knmi6zm4mWE
OK GO - Treadmill Dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NINJQ5LRh-0
Very interesting stuff... I think all the kids are watching these videos on YouTube... I feel so (please choose at least one of the following answers): 1] OLD; 2] kewl; 3] hip and with it; 4] lost in space!
Happy New Year!
Let's go surfing now...
I found some new quotes that I thought were interesting... I can't remember if someone sent them to me or not, but hey... it's late!
* - Confession of sin is not an admission of weakness, but a sign of strength.
* - To avoid lying, do nothing that needs to be covered-up.
* - Love always seeks to help, never to hurt.
* - The smallest light still shines in the darkest night.
* - Selfishness makes Christmas a burden; love makes it a delight.
Things to think about...
I found some new quotes that I thought were interesting... I can't remember if someone sent them to me or not, but hey... it's late!
* - Confession of sin is not an admission of weakness, but a sign of strength.
* - To avoid lying, do nothing that needs to be covered-up.
* - Love always seeks to help, never to hurt.
* - The smallest light still shines in the darkest night.
* - Selfishness makes Christmas a burden; love makes it a delight.
Things to think about...
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