Fathers Day around our house turned out to be a Super day! After completing a chore, or two, we joined Michelles’ mom and dad for lunch. Then the boys and I headed out for a ride.
We jumped on St. Rt. 68 heading North, travelling through a couple small towns, Urbana, and Bellefontaine, and a couple even smaller ones called, West Liberty, and Russell’s Point. We soon arrived at the lake and simply hung out. We sat at McDonald’s watching the boats pull in and out, caught up on the latest happenings in one another’s lives, and laughed a lot. Nothing flashy, No ties, but good stuff!
PS
Although not much was said, thoughts of my father were ever present in my mind! I miss you so much dad!
Tags: , Fathers Day, Indian Lake, McDonalds
Recently I have been thinking about the greatest job a guy could have, and I think I may have found it. The job? Hosting the Food Network show, “Feasting on Asphalt”. Yes, in my humble opinion Alton Brown has the best job in the world universe!
If you have never watched this show I recommend you give it a try. Here’s, the plot… Alton, and a few buddies jump on their motorcycles and ride all over the country looking for little diners, donut shops, and other types of eateries. They then sample the burgers, fries, pies, hot dogs, chicken fried steaks, jump back on their bikes and head to the next town. That’s it! That’s his job description!
- The guy gets to ride all day.
- Travels all over the country.
- Hangs out with his buddies.
- Eats free food.
- Gets compensated well to do this.
What could be better than that? BIKES, FOOD, HANGING OUT! One question, “How do you get that job”?
Tags: Alton Brown, Feasting On Asphalt, Food Network
In recent days I have had significant opportunity to observe more than one woman looking extremely uncomfortable on the back of a motorcycle. I’m certain there are many woman who love being on the back of the bike, and enjoy it immensely. However, it seems a great number of woman are simply trying to do something to appease their significant other, and not because they enjoy it. The pained look on many of their faces seem to indicate they would love to be anywhere else but here. Can’t say I blame them…
- You sit on a 4″x5″ foam pad.
- You have very little if anything to hold on to.
- Peer pressure to look the sexy biker chick fantasy.
- Your hair blowing in your face, eyes, everywhere else.
I know it’s not really any of my business, but I have to say, “I felt sorry for many of these woman”.
Tags: , women bikers
him: I’ve tried everything!
me: do you have fuel?
him: I’m not stupid!
me: what is it doing?
him: “explains noises”
me: you’re out of fuel.
him: NO I’M NOT!!
(later with gas can)
him: IT’S NOT OUT OF GAS!
me: pour it in Damn it!
him: hmmm, out of gas I guess
me: love you son!
by Randall Friesen
This is a time in our western civilization when we are becoming more fragmented and disconnected as people.
Oh, we say we are more connected than ever before with our cell phones and txt-ing and emails and blogs and on and on it goes.
But the truth is we are still separating ourselves from others at an alarming rate of speed.
It might be that a new job opportunity moves us away from home. Or we work longer hours and hours that take away our opportunity to be with people we care about. Maybe we feel like people are busy with their own lives so we don’t fit in with them any longer.
Whatever the reasons, we are simply coming to the place where there are less and less significant people in our lives on a daily basis.
Doctors are saying that this is one of the reasons we are increasingly living with low level stress in our lives. That leads to physical ailments, emotional problems and relational breakdowns.
It also leads to spiritual deadness.
Paul reminds us in Colossians 2:19 that we are joined together in Christ’s body “…supported and held together by its ligaments and sinews, grows as God causes it to grow.”
The ligaments and sinews and some translations include “Joints,” are the connecting points of the body of Christ. They are the places where two parts of the body meet together, where they “Relate.”
Since we as followers of Christ are part of Christ’s body, we are growing in Christ as we connect and relate to others in his Body. If we separate ourselves from others, then how can we grow in Christ?
Indeed, if we are cut off from his body we will die.
So these days I’m thinking about whom I am connected to. Who do I have relationship with, who do I invite into my life and share life experiences with?
I need friends in my life who will walk with me and challenge me and grow with me because that is what causes me to grow.
Who are the people in your life who have access to your heart? Maybe spending some time cultivating relationships is the best and most spiritual thing we can do for a while?
Build something eternal and gracious and life giving in your relationships. Start by calling somebody up and go out for coffee, and welcome them into your life.
Then pay for the coffee.
Two months ago Becky was diagnosed with a small cancerous tumor. Tonight she passed away! Be at peace!
Good Sunday Morning! The coffee is strong and hot! I am to meet a couple friends for breakfast, then together we will head to the meeting place for this years 29th Annual Toy Run. The organizers are anticipating some 900 bikers to be present for the charity event.
Ethan played his last home game Friday night. They have one game left but it is away, and on Saturday afternoon. He has had a nice four year H.S. career, and it is sad to see it end. Yet soon we will have the chance to watch him step into a new season of his life. Here’s a few photos! Have a safe Sunday!
Today I ran across this piece of advice.
10 Things Not To Say To Your Girlfriend.
10. She’s Hot!
9. Here’s how my ex would do it!
8. Your friend is a bitch.
7. The C- word.
6. I’m not good enough for you.
5. If you really loved me you would…
4. You are just like your mother.
3. I’m not in the mood.
2. You don’t look good in that!
1. Don’t get so emotional.
Listening to: Josh Groban
My heart has been heavy today. Someone I know made some very bad choices this weekend, and the ramifications of his actions are loss of his job, and most likely jail time. I have been acquainted with this individual for six years, and have grown very fond of him. What he did was erratic, stupid, and hurtful, to the many who love him, my heart is filled with grief for them. It proves my point which declares mankind is fatally flawed, and that people can never be trusted!
This morning I spoke with officials from the religious denomination I had been affiliated with for many years. Turns out the hoops I would have to jump through in order to return to ministry under their umbrella, is more than I can bear. I am trying to move on with my life as best as I know how, and they want to me to re-live the past hurts and events. Once again each time I take a step to return to my passion, the door closes.
A post Terri did recently started me thinking. I have always found it interesting how “put together” people appear at first glance. We assume because they drive a decent car, have a roof over their heads, and nice clothes that all is well. But upon further inspection we find that they struggle with the same fears, insecurities, frustrations, and concerns, as the rest of us. It really doesn’t matter how you dress it up; we are very much the same! I find it just as interesting, to observe the great lengths people go to in order to hide those fears, insecurities, and struggles. Sorry, that takes too much energy!
Recently I read an article entitled, “5 Simple Moves To Boost Her Desire”. Here they are…
1. Place her arms behind her head.
2. Slip your hands into her hair.
3. Be vocal in response to her efforts.
4. Sweet talk her.
5. Pay attention to her entire body.
Any thoughts ladies?
