The Windhamite

We're still flyin'

2011-10-19T23:03:00.001-04:00

...thats not much

...its enough

Thank you Firefly.

2011-10-19T09:02:00.001-04:00

Your Wednesday Distraction. Thank you Marty McFly, for showing the world the true use for the Frisbee pie pan.

Its Eighties Monday!

2011-10-17T20:25:00.001-04:00

Today I give you one of the greatest shows, musical scores, and fashion themes of the eighties. Few television programs had the impact that this show and Don Johnson's famous stubble had. I will even admit to dressing in a teal shirt and white jacket for one of my class pictures. Oh the humanity...

Umm.

2011-10-17T08:33:00.001-04:00

I've got frost on my windshield. Isn't it a bit early for that?

News flash

2011-10-15T15:23:00.001-04:00

The trees in Berlin, Ohio look just like the trees where you live. No really, they do. I know its it's astonishing but it's true.

Friday Night Football

2011-10-14T19:39:00.001-04:00

I grew up at a school that didn't have football, pretty much because everyone would rather drink in a Friday night but that's neither here nor there. Regardless, now as an adult, I think our choice was the right one. Sitting here listening to all these parents complain about the officials, the coach, the weather, etc... There has to be a better way. Maybe all high school games should be close captioned to local hangouts, I'm sure there are a couple of bars that would love a little extra business. Plus that way I wouldn't have to pony up $6.00 for every person in my family.

Sadly

2011-10-13T21:59:00.003-04:00

I find myself to be addicted to Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader on Facebook lately. Thankfully I can say that in general I am. I can't wait to add that to my skillset on my resume. At least I got away from that crack they call Farmville.

And really? A movie based on Farmville? Proof that its crack as far as I'm concerned.

A day in the rain

2011-10-12T20:11:00.001-04:00

That's about all it was as three of my jobs today ended up cancelling. When you rent a space, why do you go off half cocked as if you own it without getting permission of the actual owner? Ugh.

2011-10-10T23:10:00.000-04:00

I wonder what would have happened to David Hasselhoff if the internet had existed in the 80's?

Probably the exact same thing as what has actually happened.

In deference to 10/8/11

2011-10-08T21:38:00.002-04:00

Sincerely, Arthur Dent.

How do you know you live in the country?

2011-10-08T13:13:00.001-04:00

Two words. Tractor parade.

And yes, those people are lined up to watch it.

Some days...

2011-10-07T11:51:00.001-04:00

So here I sit watching my trainee do my job, which is completely awesome. Everyone should have a trainee sometime in their life. There's nothing like molding someone to completely fail at a later point in their life. Not that I'm doing that of course, that would be unethical, but loads of fun in the process.

There needs something to be said about the expectations of customers. I understand that I'm going to be doing work outside your house for a few hours today but don't let the first words out of your mouth be "don't do....blah blah blah" because that's generally what I hear at that point. If you want to guarantee that a service person doesn't care about the job, feel free to say it though. It makes my day go faster.

I do believe its time.

2011-10-06T23:22:00.000-04:00

Who wants to be Erin Gray?

Razor Ramon!

2009-03-27T08:35:00.001-04:00

Who didn't love the WWF in the early 90's? This was exceptionally bad television, not even rising to the level of daytime soap opera. Yikes. But we ate it up didn't we?

Have we given up here?

2009-03-25T23:39:00.004-04:00

Heck no! Real life type stuff has crept up s'all. What with travelling to nonsensical New Kids on the Block concerts and staying overnight at the Inn and looking forward to a genuine vacation that I'm not getting paid for, its all suddenly busy again. Not to worry kids, things are progressing though. I've even begun to take to this whole twittering phenomenon, but more in looking at how I can bring more revenue to my overlords than myself. Doesn't hurt though....

http://twitter.com/windhamite

Follow me, you know you want to. Its like that pied piper thing...

Hot new church trend

2009-03-24T15:00:00.001-04:00

Let's all hope this one really doesn't catch on.

So you say you want a tattoo?

American Idol

2009-03-17T21:42:00.001-04:00

Would someone please let this show die? Ugh. When it comes to reality shows I've got to say, I'm a fan. Really, it's not much of a secret. I've got a saying, "Your pain is my entertainment.". It's especially evident on Survivor, but that's another subject entirely.

American Idol just hurts most times and there's so few people to really get behind. But it's a ratings powerhouse and isn't going anywhere anytime soon. So what's a sensible guy to do?Here's a few suggestions.

1. Donate $1.00 to charity anytime Randy Jackson says the word "dog" whether he's actually talking about an actual dog or not. Paula not included though.

2. Write a two page report explaining why the various celebrity performers are showing up on the Wednesday show. Really, I can rationalize Kelly Clarkson being on, even though she kind of swore off of it a few years back, but Kanye West??? Huh?

3. Plan names for your future children. Come on, you know you want to use Anoop someday, right?

4. There's always at least a 73% chance that Paula is going to say or do something idiotic. Sometimes it's worth taking the shot.

5. Look for a commercial with Summer Glau or Eliza Dushku. Worth every moment invested. Believe me.

6. Write a blog post.

Post script

2009-03-13T13:30:00.002-04:00

Well, two days after the fact... I hope you folks who were at Wednesday evening services enjoyed the little back and forth that took place. I liked it, but as always, I feel like I needed to say a couple more things. In the end, both sides were well represented I think. No one mentioned anything afterward, which concerns me, because both of us couldn't have been so clear as to have everyone have a crystal understanding of what we were talking about.

I know how it is, not wanting to ask a question. I don't want to look like I don't know what I'm talking about. Its a pride or ego thing I guess. All people have the problem I suspect. Its easier for me to put on the ruse that I have a good grasp of things, so I don't ask. Then I have to go home and muddle my way through and hope I have the right understanding as my teacher was trying to impart.

Rarely does it actually happen that way though. In all of the sermons that you read being preached in the new testament, it only takes a maximum of fifteen minutes to cover every word. And that's the time it takes to read the Sermon on the Mount. Why were the sermons so short? I believe its because there was a very long period of questions and answers after the body of the lesson was taught to help the listeners come to a better understanding of what was said. We know that after teaching some of the parables, Jesus would take his apostles aside and lay out exactly what he was meaning. He was questioned many times by the Pharisees and Saducees, and even his own apostles. Its why we should never be afraid to ask someone to expound a little on what he's saying. There's a good chance that we would come away with a clearer understanding, and also we can teach the teacher by maybe getting him to see something that he hasn't seen before.

So ask away! It helps...

One more to add to the post below...

2009-03-11T09:24:00.002-04:00

Sweet. (Clicky all photos for embiggifying)

Photos...

2009-03-11T00:42:00.003-04:00

Well, most of you who are reading this know the outcome of the regional semifinal game between the Lady Knights and umm, some other team. The "good girls" won. I do have to confess that just saying that does still cause part of my brain to feel as if a convulsion is going to happen, but then I realize that good basketball is good basketball, no matter who is playing.

You couldn't possibly think that I was just going to let all of this go without saying SOMETHING, right?

But on to the news...

First up in our lineup of stars, a shot of the student section for West Holmes at the beginning of the game.

And now a shot of the student section for West Holmes at the end of the game.

Hmm, that looks suspiciously familiar. You'd think their arms would be tired after an entire game in that position.

There was a lot of inside play tonight, which was the right tactic against this team.

Granted, I'm not thrilled with the quality of the actual shots here. I really need to find a seriously good digital camera to use. These point and shoots are rubbish.

Regardless, any inside play is going to lead to foul shots. Check out this form.

That's picture perfect. Both feet still on the floor, back straight, nice follow through. Perry Reese would be proud. Check out the form...

Yes, both shots were made.

Hi Katy!

And for the final game shot that's relevant, I give you (sadly a bit out of focus, curse you digital devil!) the shot that put West Holmes on top for good.

These people are very happy about it.

Yes, that's a little creepy. But to alleviate the creepiness...

And I'll let you caption this one yourself...

That's it for the photos, the other ones just don't make the cut.

Evening Worship blogging

2009-03-09T00:42:00.002-04:00

I have to admit, this is much harder when you have a song and prayer service. But nonetheless, we press on. If only for the reason of actually being able to use the word "nonetheless" because its totally awesome.

It was good.

Songs were alright.

Prayers were good.

Lord's Supper was great. I'm a bit disturbed by the lack of Holy Spirit approved doilies in the bottom of the unleavened bread plates, though there is that nifty little design on the bottom to placate my disturbitude.

I suppose by now most folks have noticed that I smile a lot during the middle of worship, at what most people would consider to be inopportune times. If you've been on the receiving ends of one of my little aside statements, you understand why, and if you've not been, well give me time, I'll get to you eventually. Unless of course we keep converting people...the line is starting to get quite long now. Not that I'm complaining of course, long conversion lines are good. Back to point, one thing that I've found to be true is that worship can be very fun, if you want it to be. The old statement is that worship is what you put into it. If you want a dull service where you come in and punch your card for another week, that's exactly what you're going to get. If you want something a little better, then you get that, because that's what you're looking for, you find ways to make it happen. Now this isn't a hard and fast rule at all, people have certainly rained on my sunshine parade on Sunday mornings, and there are those who do seem to take delight in such things. But overall, smiling in worship isn't prohibited anywhere in scripture that I can find.

With smiling in mind, I give you.... Second Peter, in thirty-eight words.

Peter describes how Christians grow and the truth that he has taught, but warns of the false teachers who will come after his death. He finally reminds all Christians that the truth of the Gospel will never change.

Evening worship blogging

2009-03-08T17:34:00.001-04:00

Watch for it later tonight! Exciting...I know.

Delirium

2009-03-06T22:59:00.002-05:00

I don't know which is better, Mountain Dew at 3am or having just enough of a fever that everything feels just slightly off. I wonder if this is the sensation that drug users go for sometimes. At least I get it for free, or at least the price of a two liter of Dew. Which I fully endorse at 3am. With some Cool Ranch Doritos. You can ask Jason or Kyle for two more votes in favor.

Flo Rida's "Right Round" is quite the fun song. And now its gone down about seventeen steps for anyone under the age of 21 because the old creepy guy endorses the song. Thank you, thank you very much. Anything I can do to help.

Who doesn't like warm weather??? Well, aside from the random ice core biologist.

I'm looking for volunteers to help me clear some fence rows of brush and brambles. I completely guarantee that you won't get your arms torn apart by thorns if you decide to wear a short sleeve shirt. Umm, no, I don't have my fingers crossed, why do you ask?

It still doesn't top Dead or Alive's "Right Round" though. Take that you young whippersnappers. And get off my lawn!

The Upcoming "Mini" Debate

2009-03-04T19:11:00.002-05:00

Obviously I missed Wednesday evening Bible study, and I'm sure that John let everyone know that I wasn't wigging out on the statement I made at the close of last week's study. I'm at work people! Right now! (Just don't tell my boss, who's in the dining room presently. Shhhhh!)

Next Wednesday night I will be defending the position of "1 Corinthians 7:39 does not prevent a Christian widow from marrying a non-Christian". John will be defending the conrary position that it does prevent a Christian widow from marrying a non-Christian.

I'm really looking forward to this and hope that I can put on a good defense of what I beleive to be true. It is also my opinion that this falls into the "non-salvific" category. That's such a great word. Salvific. I've only ever heard it a couple of times and there's really no way to work it into a sermon or anything. It has to do with matters of salvation. For example, baptism is a salvific issue. Exercise would be non-salvific, or not directly tied to salvation. Faith is a salvific issue, because you definitely need it to have salvation.

Maybe I'll use that on Wednesday, and all of you who read this can snicker to yourselves. :)

And while my post below pretty much gives you the gist of what I'm going to be talking about, worry not! I do have a few other verses to mention. ;)

Getting no love...

2009-03-04T19:04:00.002-05:00

Wow, I didn't expect to have exactly 0 people aside from myself vote for me. Its day one at least. Yikes.