JamesLast

Changes

2006-06-08T08:12:00.000-04:00

I've moved to Wordpress!!Link HERERSS feed HEREComments RSS feed HEREI will not be posting to this site as of 6/8/06

False Teachers

2006-06-07T08:20:00.000-04:00

So I was reading in 2 Peter Ch. 2 last night and I had something hit me: 18For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human nature, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error. 19They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity—for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. I'm not sure why, but it

Dam!

2006-06-06T15:54:00.000-04:00

So Chinese engineers blew up the last of the temporary dams at the just-completed Three Gorges Dam. Pretty sweet video of them doing so here. Especially cool is the views of the water levels suddenly rising/dropping. Although the hydroelectric portion of the dam isn't operational yet, it is completed structurally and now holding back a massive body of water. Three Gorges is 5x the size of the

Excitement

2006-06-06T15:01:00.000-04:00

What am I excited about? Soccer. Why? Because hopefully tonight will be my first night playing with the BMW Soccer Club. And what a great day it is for a little futbol.

Weekend

2006-06-05T15:24:00.000-04:00

So I get bored with just relaying the facts about my weekend. In light of this, I'm going to recite the events using only ridiculously short phrases:Friday: X-men movie, anger, food, Garrison, talk, late, sleepSaturday: sleep, Karla, Brent, mall, PF Changs, ice skate, laugh, Barley's, new people, more new people, inundated w/ new people, sleepSunday: Newspring, grass, run, gym, hours of laundry

Group

2006-06-02T11:10:00.000-04:00

So I'm thinking about getting up a group of peeps to go to Carowinds on Saturday, June 24th. The nice thing is that since I work onsite @ BMW, I can get a pretty sweet discount on tickets. The price I can get them for even beats the group discount. Awesome. Anybody interested?

Wants...

2006-05-31T20:57:00.000-04:00

Just in case anyone might be interested in knowing what music I am currently seeking after:1. Out of the Fierce Parade: Velvet Teen 2. Elysium: Velvet Teen 3. You are Here: +/- (Plus/Minus) 4. Blue Screen Life: Pinback 5. Eyes Open: Snow Patrol 6. Mean Way In: Division DayI've recently really enjoyed the CD Howl Howl Gaff Gaff from the Shout

Changing

2006-05-31T19:06:00.000-04:00

I changed some things...Sure wish I had better design/coding skillz...

Needed this...

2006-05-30T22:39:00.000-04:00

So many times I get caught up in trying to dicern what God's Will is for me at any given moment. That's why I needed this today. (Thanks David). If you have a chance, read it.

Mem Day

2006-05-30T16:25:00.000-04:00

Here's what I've learned over Memorial Day weekend:PF Changs is the best darn Chinese food you'll ever have the pleasure of inserting into your digestive track. Moving sucks. I hate it. But thanks to Melissa, Mom, Garrison, Brian, PJ Angela and Andi, it went quickly and smoothly. And I mean smooth like butta. I think I'm really going to dig G-vegas too. I went running up and down Main Street

Cookies

2006-05-26T08:53:00.000-04:00

Tears came reading this

Baseball and the Current State of Affairs

2006-05-26T07:35:00.000-04:00

So I went to a baseball game last night. Yea, baseball. Is it really any wonder that the official "American Pastime" is one of the least athletic sports out of the 4 big 'uns (Football, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer)? Just a thought. And why is it that baseball games must have random injections of pop culture and poorly performed entertainment during the game? Wait...is it because the game

LOST Finale

2006-05-25T11:24:00.000-04:00

So, after months of missing Lost, I made it for the season finale...and now I'm more confused than ever. Just kidding. It certainly has resparked my interest in the show so I think I will recap myself on all that I've missed thus far via DVD. Beyond that, the outdoor viewing went exceptionally well, if I don't say so myself. Wings, stars, people, mosquitos, what's not to love? I have some

I Mean One More...

2006-05-24T15:01:00.000-04:00

Oh yeah....I'M OFFICIALLY A GREENVILLIAN NOW...OR GREENVILLEIAN OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT.

One More

2006-05-24T14:36:00.000-04:00

So the verse for today on my own blogsite was Romans 12:10: Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.Such a simple statement yet somehow ridiculously difficult to do in life. That's what is great about being a Christian: you know it's real because it continually flies in the face of what you naturally want to do yet you always have so much more peace living

Yep

2006-05-24T14:04:00.000-04:00

Man, it feels like FOREVER since I wrote on this thing. Wait a minute...it has been! And although I think it's a mild cop-out to say things like, "Things have been really, really busy" and "man, I just don't have time" I must admit that this has been the case for some time. But finally, things are looking up...in terms of actually getting a social life back. So I remember back in Decemeber

Holy Cow

2006-04-22T11:49:00.000-04:00

So I'm not dead...yet. I'm still alive. I think I'm still awake, but sometimes I'm not sure...That "lateral move" I spoke of earlier ended up being a "rocket to another level" move. I'm happy. I really am. I'm working 60+ hours a week and have been given a level of responsibility that I honestly have done nothing to deserve, as far as this company is concerned. I've gone from struggling to

Hillsong Update

2006-03-13T11:46:00.000-05:00

Official Info:It is held at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, GA and starts at 7:30 pm. The doors open at 7:00 pm and seats are available on a first come first serve basis.Hillsong United will be visiting 7|22 on Tuesday, April 4th. There is no admission charge to 7|22. However, we will take a special offering that night in order to help cover some of the expenses.For more

Nobody

2006-03-10T13:29:00.000-05:00

Nobody else seems to be posting to their blogs today so I'll just post to mine. Something I recently had "click": how to let go of an uncertain future without making up the answer for yourself. For instance, I would like to be married one day. I think God wants me married one day, but it doesn't seem to be happening. Because of my personality, I almost want to say, "Well, it's just never

Engage

2006-03-01T16:53:00.000-05:00

If you haven't been, you should go. Tuesday night, 7:30pm, Grace Church on Pelham Rd. in G-vegas. I heard one of the most moving sermons I've ever heard there last night. If you can get a podcast, get "why can't I get everything under control" via Wayfarer Ministries podcast. If not, go here to listen online.

Makin' Plans

2006-02-24T10:21:00.000-05:00

Hillsong United (greatest youth praise band in existence) is coming to Northpoint Community Church in the ATL on Tuesday April 4th @ 7:30. You know what the best part is? IT'S FREE. That's right, free concert. Holy cow I'm excited. Here's the info. Also, Stellastar* will be playing at the 40 Watt club in Athens that Thursday. I'll be making road trips that whole week apparently.

Question

2006-02-21T13:55:00.000-05:00

So I just happened to be thinking about something: Does God ever give us a time frame for certain things to be accomplished? I have seen plenty of examples in the Bible where God foretells something to someone (Noah, Abraham, the whole coming of the Messiah thing...) but are there examples in the Bible of God not only saying "_________ will happen." but also that it would happen in a specific

Now Playing

2006-02-16T08:52:00.000-05:00

HillSong United. I just recently purchased More than Life and I honestly can't help but crank the volume when listening to it. I've had Look to You for some time and it's a loud one as well.

Change

2006-02-14T10:27:00.000-05:00

Change is good. Most of us agree with that. I, for one, don't usually deal with change that well. At least not big change. But last night, as I was looking out my bedroom window, it occurred to me that it was this time last year that I really began seeking after God in a serious way. This time last year was when I began to really put God first and to fully submit to His Will for my life, no

Remaking Bish

2006-02-14T08:46:00.000-05:00

I recently decided that I would "make" myself a morning person. Historically, I haven't been much for waking up early. I've been somewhat forced into through my military experience, but I usually dread getting up anytime earlier than 30 minutes prior to when I need to be somewhere. But I decided I didn't like that about myself and I knew I needed some form of motivation to get me out of bed

In honor:

2006-02-09T15:40:00.000-05:00

In honor of Chuck Norris, today I'd like to pay hommage to my personal top 10 list of Chuck Norris facts, in no particular order:1: Chuck Norris went to a fortune teller once. She predicted pain.2: Chuck Norris beat IBM's Deep Blue in chess in under 30 seconds, then killed the families of the engineers who designed it because Chuck Norris has no patience for incompetence.3: The "Chuck" in

Full Circle:

2006-02-09T15:00:00.000-05:00

It has come, my friends. Yes, it has come. Is it possible for a human to conceive of an event so wrought with power? Dare I say not! See the infamous Chuck Norris interviewed by Tony Danza. What I wouldn't give to just have seen Chuck roundhouse kick Tony to the face instantly ending his existence then stand over his contorted body and in true Walker, Texas Ranger style say, "Who's the boss

So....

2006-02-08T12:51:00.000-05:00

A lot has happened. And by a lot I mean a great deal. And by a great deal I mean if anyone is reading this, you'll have to ask me in person because I'm not going to cram it all into this little webspace....Have you ever been "tasked" by God? I mean have you ever experienced something and heard yourself saying, "Man, it feels like I was built for this." I can now say that I've joined the ranks

How Could You?

2006-01-16T12:52:00.000-05:00

Yes, God; how could you be so good to me?So I'm going on a trip soon. Yep, takin' a trip. A trip to see what God has in store for me regarding foriegn mission work. A trip God obviously wants me to take. How do I know? I'll tell you:I needed approx $900 dollars to finish paying off the cost of this trip. Not that much when you have a few months, but I needed it in a week. So, I had a yard

A deity

2006-01-10T08:24:00.000-05:00

Apparently, I have achieved diety status. Sweet. On another note, I have decided to pass the Jeep on. No, I did not buy the Trooper I had considered. Instead I went for a 1988 Toyota Camry from my brother. It's clean, in good condition and only cost me $800. (and it gets 32 mpg!). As of yet, I have not sold the Jeep, although it is officially for sale. I know, I know, I just lost SO MANY

Mom God Vs. Navas God

2005-12-27T12:13:00.000-05:00

So a friend of mine and I got into a discussion a few days ago concerning how we view and interact with God and I learned something important. My mom is great (but that isn't what I learned!). She's the best mom I know of and I'm not just saying that. She brought me up to be myself and let me ask many, many questions. I suppose I've been in the habit that if Mom told me to do something, my

Dear Underdog:

2005-12-22T14:50:00.000-05:00

UPDATE YOUR MOTHER-LOVING BLOG. Thousands, if not millions of dedicated and hopeful fans have endured far too much time passing. You are LOSING them. Their numbers shrink by the hundreds every hour. Try as I might to keep them hopeful; to instill that urge to fight just a little while longer, they keep telling me: "He's gone, man! He's forsaken us! Look at how long it has been! All is lost

Bothered

2005-12-21T12:54:00.000-05:00

I've recently been thinking about something. Yeah, not an uncommon thing for me to do. I probably think too much as it is. Be that as it may, this topic really bothers me. Sex and society. When I think about what God intended relationships between a man and a women to be and compare that with what the world is telling us and even what I've done in my life, I feel sick. I just don't

Debate

2005-12-21T10:15:00.000-05:00

There's a debate going on in my head right now. Should I sell my 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sport (the very same I recently sunk in a mudhole) and purchase the vehicle you see here (1991 Isuzu Trooper)? While it isn't a raging debate, let's try to work out some details:I still owe a decent amount of bread on the Jeep. (side note: we should all go back to referring to money as "bread"). While it is not

Jack and Kong

2005-12-16T12:59:00.000-05:00

So Ryan and I saw King Kong the other night. I was actually pretty good. A bit too much of a love story (I wanted to see more of Kong destroying things..he he he) but good nonetheless. One scene stuck with me, though. No, it wasn't Kong ripping open the jaws of a T-Rex. It wasn't Kong terrorizing NYC, and it wasn't even the numerous chances one gets to stare into the eyes of Naomi Watts who,

Luke

2005-12-16T09:24:00.000-05:00

Well, it was time. My good friend Luke left us yesterday at the ripe old age of 14 years. He went peacefully and (thankfully) not by a needle at the vet's office. He simply fell asleep and didn't wake up. I know, it's only a cat, but he was a friend too and Luke had been with me since I was in 8th grade. My brother had him before then, but gave him to us to keep when he moved into an

Sunk

2005-12-07T08:45:00.000-05:00

I had fun this past weekend. Not too much fun, not so little fun that I'm faking it, but just enough to warrant some posting to "da blog."Friday night: went with Ryan, Kylie, Crystal, Crystal's friends, Nick and Heidi to the Grove Park Inn for a swanky, fireside time of hanging out and conversation. However, due to my sometimes anti-social behavior and desire to really "experience" the new

All Powerful Zod

2005-11-22T12:37:00.000-05:00

This gave me a number of hearty laughes at work today. Thanks Shua.

Chuck

2005-11-21T13:40:00.000-05:00

Aside from the occasional curse, this is hysterical. Man I love me some Chuck Norris.

I can't figure it out:

2005-11-11T10:17:00.000-05:00

I just can't seem to figure out why I think this is funny...but for some reason it is. I sure do miss Teen Wolf...

For the Inner Geek

2005-11-10T08:55:00.000-05:00

So recently I just went to the bookstore and purchased Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time and the Texture of Reality. Essentially, it is a book on new theories of physics (String theory, Inflationary Cosmology, etc.)and how they tie into the current scientific view of space and time. What a geek I must be. To dive even further, I finished a book not too long ago on Chaos Theory entitled Chaos:

News Flash!

2005-11-07T10:10:00.000-05:00

I haven't got a lot of time right now, but something BIG happened last night at church. For the first time in my life, I led someone to Christ! This is a big thing not only for the guy I led (his name was Richie), but also for me. This is a far cry from the person I was even a year ago and is yet another example of how much God can change someone when they decide to get serious about Jesus.

IBM slows light, readies it for networking

2005-11-03T09:09:00.000-05:00

Interesting article on how IBM and other companies are slowing light in order to transfer data optically here

Safe Playing

2005-11-01T10:34:00.000-05:00

This slapped me in the face this morning...Especially the part about our jobs. I know too many people (myself included) that are in their jobs because it is comfortable. But somewhere lurking inside them is that desire to do something more, something dangerous, to really make a difference. So, the question for me is: What can I do that isn't safe today?

Halloweekend

2005-11-01T08:28:00.000-05:00

Pagan festivals, yeah! Saturday night was spent with Gizz, Jessica and Garrison and the India Association of Greater Greenville Diwali Festival. I was convinced that I would walk into the place and see a large bronze cow with people dancing around it, but it turned out to really be nothing but a dinner party with food, music, etc. We had a great time getting to know Garrison's Indian friends

No Reason

2005-10-27T10:15:00.000-04:00

So, a Google search for "Bish" returns this which might be useful for anybody in the need of Unix/Linux BASH scripts. I just thought the term "Bish-Bash" works on so many levels...And although I know this topic is many years old, I still seem to receive forwards from people regarding a FCC Petition number 2493 every once in a while. Just for anyone who happens to stumble upon this blog and has

SLOW DOWN!!!

2005-10-24T13:22:00.000-04:00

Ok, I might need to slowdown a little here. Thursday: 1/2 day @ work, helped set-up Newspring concert. Great concert BTW. Made me wish I had kept up my guitar playing. I remember all too well the smile I would get playing on stage with Jon and Lee in high school...Friday: work, then straight to Mauldin for dinner celebrating Gizz's girlfriend's upcoming mission trip. She prepared some

LOST (Oh where could I be?)

2005-10-20T08:55:00.000-04:00

So my friend Lanna invited me to a LOST party at another friend Ken's house. I've never been one to really get into television shows on a regular basis (unless its the A-Team or Airwolf!) so this was a brave new world for me. I had only seen one episode prior to last night (season 2 opener) and needless to say, I was left with a lot of questions. Thankfully, however, the group was kind enough

Fair Fun

2005-10-19T09:48:00.000-04:00

I got talked into going to the Anderson County Fair this past Monday. I really didn't feel much like going at first, but decided to anyway. On the way back home, I couldn't help but think how grateful I was for being talked into going by my friend Kylie. Thanks Lanna for taking great pictures and major props to Karla for showing me my new favorite ride, the Gravatron.

New CD's

2005-09-30T15:33:00.000-04:00

After my visit to Earshot Music last weekend, I came away with some pretty good CD's:Longwave's "There's a Fire"Stellastar*'s "Harmonies for the Haunted"Sigur Ros's "Takk"Nada Surf's "The Weight is a Gift"And finally,The Decemberists' "The Tain, EP"

Back to the A-T-L

2005-09-29T12:40:00.000-04:00

This past Tuesday I had the pleasure of attending the Oasis/Jet show at the Hi-Fi Buys amphitheater in Atlanta with my good English friend Nick. I have to say that Jet was better than I thought they would be. Straight-forward, no frilly light show, loud as all get-out ROCK. It was old-school guitar-driven party rock and Jet actually looked like they were just up there having a blast. Oasis,

To Cap it Off

2005-09-26T10:52:00.000-04:00

And to cap off the weekend, we had a great Sunday at Newspring. Not only was the service simply the most relevant, creative, and well produced salvation messages I've yet to see, but we had 4,433 people show up over 4 services (a new record) and 47 people come to know Christ. I'm so thankful I can play a small part in all of what is going on there. God is really doing some incredible things!

Six Flags in the Big A-T-L

2005-09-26T09:29:00.000-04:00

*see pictures below* I had the pleasure of attending the fascinating world of Six Flags over Georgia this past Saturday with Kylie, Amber, Lori, and Heath. I had not previously met Lori and Heath before, but they proved to both be good sports and didn't chicken out of riding the good rides (even ones I wouldn't ride like those freefalls *shiver*). God even hooked Kylie and I up with free tickets

Six flags group

2005-09-26T09:10:00.000-04:00

Myself, Lori, Amber, Kylie and Heath

Girls

2005-09-26T09:09:00.000-04:00

Lori, Amber and Kylie at Six Flags over GA in the ATL!(Poor quality, I know. I curse my stupid camera phone)

At Last....

2005-09-23T21:54:00.000-04:00

Already my weekend is off to a great start. My life here in Anderson is complete at long last. Earshot Music recently opened up a second store on Coffee Street in Greenville. The setup is quite frankly the best small music store I've seen. It only contains roughly 6,000 titles, but boasts a full service coffee bar, DVD's, and multiple flat screen computer terminals that let you search, listen

Glacier Flickr Set

2005-09-22T15:12:00.000-04:00

This guy has a good set of pics from Glacier National Park. Makes me want to go even more...

Photo Bugs

2005-09-22T14:55:00.000-04:00

I have a few friends that are pretty good photographers. I'm sure they'll appreciate this. Dialogue of an expensive camera in the hands of an amateur.

Alabama 37, Carolina 14

2005-09-21T11:12:00.000-04:00

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Alabama/Carolina game in Columbia with my parents. I had an absolute blast. Not only did Alabama crush Carolina (good write-up here, but I also had the best time just hanging out with my parents. That was the most fun I've had with them in a long time. Even better was the fact that so many Carolina fans left early so leaving the stadium

Restless

2005-09-15T10:43:00.000-04:00

Been feeling especially restless the last few days...like I just want to sell all I have and head out somewhere far away. Weird. Can somebody actually benefit from doing so? Would God ever call someone to do something like that? What if?I've also been thinking a good deal about what in the world God is up to...but I guess that's why we trust.I just called one of my coworkers in to pop a zit on

Weekend 9.9 - 9.11

2005-09-13T08:23:00.000-04:00

Since I've gotten a "real job" I've noticed that my weekends tend to be uncommonly busy. I guess I try to pack as much into them as I can. This past weekend, I had a chance to go see Coldplay at the Verizon amphitheater in Charlotte, NC. All I can say is they rocked! It was one of the best visual presentations I've seen in a live show not to mention the music. I had tickets to sit on the lawn

My Soap Box

2005-09-02T08:29:00.000-04:00

Finally a politician says something that remotely looks like real forward thinking. Now I don't necessarily advocate abandoning New Orleans, but come on: You build a city that averages 7-12 feet below sea level virtually surrounded on all sides by water and in an area of the world prone to hurricanes then expect Nature to just comply? Anybody smell ignorance?

Before/After Pix of New Orleans

2005-09-01T12:56:00.000-04:00

Wicked satellite pictures from Global Security here.

Katrina Pix

2005-08-30T15:06:00.000-04:00

Check this out. Good pictures of Katrina damage from news channel 4 in New Orleans. Can you believe it? 30 feet of water in some places...and getting worse.

Wish List

2005-08-29T14:31:00.000-04:00

It's a little slow @ work today so I figured I'd put up my PC wish list. Yes, I'm trying to build a new PC since I gave all my old ones (I had 7 at one time) up about a year ago. Super Flower Aluminum Mid TowerIntel P4 640, 3.2 Ghz, 800Mhz FSBIntel D915PBLL MotherboardAsus Extreme AX700PRO Video Card (PCIx)Seagate 80GB SATA HDDBenq DW1625 DVD/RW (black)Kingston 1GB DDR 4200 MemoryBattlefield

In-Car PC Update

2005-08-29T09:28:00.000-04:00

My friend Ken sent this to me via the Make website. I think this might really work for my Jeep application and would be much easier than the uber-complicated system I wanted to install previously. It would solve my theft fears since it is an easily removed (practically portable) computer system.

Helen, GA

2005-08-29T09:03:00.000-04:00

This past weekend I was invited to go tubing in Helen, GA. Needless to say, I was surprised to find this pseudo-alpine town in northeast Georgia. I laughed hysterically at the thought...However, I did have a great day. All eight of us tied up our tubes together so we had a long "snake" of tubers floating down the river. It all seemed like a great idea until I found myself stranded on a large

Amber

2005-08-29T09:00:00.000-04:00

Crystal

2005-08-29T08:58:00.000-04:00

Kylie

2005-08-29T08:56:00.000-04:00

Thank God

2005-08-26T14:12:00.000-04:00

We finally are getting a Moe's!!Thank you Jesus!!!!It's going in where the Blimpie's was on Clemson Blvd here in Anderson...SWEET

Is This What a Man Is?

2005-08-26T09:25:00.000-04:00

I found the following quote (mistakes and all) from Cindy Sheehan's blog via this website:"So, after Joan Baez gave us a great concert tonight, I got up and I talked about Casey. About the sweet boy who grew up to be a remarkable young man. Casey was not always a brave, big soldier man. He was my sweet, sweet baby once. I told the people at the Camp named after him, that when he was about 2 years

Easy Fix

2005-08-25T16:44:00.000-04:00

BBC NEWS | Business | Oil at record $68 as demand soars Solution: Walk or ride a bike U.S. Obesity Rate Nearly 25 Percent Solution: Walk or ride a bike Video Game Addiction Solution: Walk or ride a bike

What Are Little Boys Made Of?

2005-08-25T15:52:00.000-04:00

Found this via hrtwrk's blog. I've been reading a lot lately on the plight of men in our society and how we are being systematically stripped of the very things that make us men. I want to change that...

Lord,

2005-08-25T13:06:00.000-04:00

You know me better than I know myself. You know my heart's desire even when I can't seem to find it. You know the deepest parts of me and all that will come. Today, I die to myself. Mold me, Father. Break me and rebuild me into exactly what You want me to be. All I am, all I have, all I dream about and everything that will come is Yours and Yours alone. Teach me, stretch me, comfort me, guide

Gotta Go...

2005-08-19T15:01:00.000-04:00

One day, ONE DAY, I've got to make it here.I've been wanting to go for almost 10 years and have yet to make it. It's too expensive to fly, so I guess that means a road trip. I must admit, sometimes I sit around and plan out my trip there knowing I don't have the time or money to go right now. But mark my words: One day...

Dad

2005-08-02T12:30:00.000-04:00

Recently my Dad was laid off from his job after over 15 years of faithful service. Having stayed somewhere that long, I knew it wasn't because he was a bad worker. My Dad is probably the most honest, hardworking man I know and I was really praying that he wouldn't have to face this situation. Is he and my mother in a bad spot? No. He still has a good amount of retirement saved up, but it is a

Psalm 91

2005-07-25T10:12:00.000-04:00

Psalm 911 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." 3 Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. 4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. 5

Mcsweeneys

2005-07-21T09:10:00.000-04:00

I've had fun reading this today...

We Hate it When Our Friends Become Successful

2005-07-19T11:10:00.000-04:00

While reading one of my friend's blogs today, I came across a comment regarding people who claim to not like this band or that because they are liked by many other people. Although I have had conversations in the recent past with this person regarding the popularity of bands and my corresponding distaste of their popularity, I don't necessarily think that comment was directed right at me.

Best 2 Minutes You'll Hear

2005-07-18T16:36:00.000-04:00

Artist: Red House PaintersAlbum: Red House Painters 1Song: Brown EyesTell me and take your timeSet free this soul of mineFreeze frame this sedate momentLie me in your quiet groundI understand yourTired eyes for theseTired homes and tired treesI see the pain in thoseBrown eyesFires burn in autumn skies

Shameless Promotion

2005-07-12T22:43:00.000-04:00

Just added a listing of some the bands that have hung around in my CD players and computers for sometime now. Yes, now I'm opening myself up to all sorts of criticisms, etc. Say what you will Shua and Lee! This is me!Speaking of which...I got tickets to see Sun Kil Moon (well actually, just Mark Kozelek) at the Grey Eagle in Asheville next week. Can't wait.Also, I thought I'd mention a word about

On Another Note:

2005-07-12T22:14:00.000-04:00

I suppose people have lots of different reasons for posting to their own blogs; passing on information, keeping up with friends, advertising products, etc. I think I just post to this so I don't forget things...Got a blog? Why?

And Another

2005-07-12T22:08:00.000-04:00

Artist: Death Cab for CutieAlbum: TransatlanticismSong: A Lack of ColorAnd when I see you, I really see you upside downBut my brain knows better, it picks you up and turns you aroundTurns you around, turns you aroundIf you feel discouraged when there's a lack of color herePlease don't worry lover, it's really bursting at the seams from absorbing everything the spectrum's A to Z.(ahh... ahhh..

Going Somewhere

2005-07-11T09:29:00.000-04:00

This guy is going somewhere...check out his Mp3's here.

Things I've Learned (In No Particular Order):

2005-07-11T09:24:00.000-04:00

1. God is in control of everything2. I am in control of nothing3. God’s forgiveness can never be understood by man, but it is real.4. I have loved unselfishly5. I have been loved unselfishly6. I don’t drink alcohol.7. I tell the truth.8. Going to bars and staying sober is like going to baseball games sober…..why go? It’s incredibly boring!9. My passions were never lost, only

Love and Hell

2005-06-28T13:03:00.000-04:00

Props to my friend Brandy for posting this great quote:"To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid entanglements; lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of

Silence as a Weapon

2005-06-24T12:10:00.000-04:00

I read a post on my friend Ken's site concerning some of the things he learned/heard about during his recent trip to Chicago. A few of them concerned a topic I've been learning about recently:"Don't underestimate the power of unresolved tension.""People don't remember what you tell them. They don't remember what you do. But they do remember how you made them feel""The less you say, the more they

Tonight is a Night That Calls For:

2005-06-22T22:14:00.000-04:00

1 friend, 2 bags of iced animal cookies, 2 6pks of IBC cream soda, and of course a great video game: Medal of Honor: European Assault for the PS2. Need I say more?

Of Life and Tennis

2005-06-21T23:07:00.000-04:00

Tonight, I played tennis for the first time in years with a friend of mine. While I was struggling to bat that ridiculous ball back and forth with him, I began my normal routine of evaluating all my motions and playing in order to better myself. I thought of my positioning just before hitting the ball, the angle of the racket, the swinging motion of my arm and, of course, how hard I was hitting

Underdogs

2005-06-13T14:46:00.000-04:00

Can't find anything to laugh about? Check my friend Ryan's new blog site here

Playing Cold

2005-06-13T11:11:00.000-04:00

Artist: ColdplayAlbum: X & YTrack: 11, "Swallowed in the Sea"You cut me down a treeAnd brought it back to meAnd that's what made me seeWhere I was going wrongYou put me on a shelfAnd kept me for yourselfI can only blame myselfYou can only blame meAnd I could write a songA hundred miles longWell, that's where I belongAnd you belong with meAnd I could write it downOr spread it all aroundGet lost

Rock out

2005-06-09T10:55:00.000-04:00

Just bought tickets for Coldplay....just got a copy of "X & Y"....saw Coldplay on VH1 storytellers last night....I'm ready to rock out. I look forward to seeing them play "Fix You" live...

Currently Listening:

2005-06-07T11:05:00.000-04:00

Artist: ElbowAlbum: Asleep in the BackNotes:Dark Coldplay with a moody twist.Check out tracks 6,7,12

Friends/Tapes

2005-06-07T09:41:00.000-04:00

Every once in a while, I'll pull out my box of old tapes from way back. I'll dig through and pick out ones I had forgotten all about, pop them in the cassette deck, and suddenly remember why I liked it in the first place. Sometimes, I'll even keep the tape out for a while and listen to it for the next week or so. In a way, I think old friends are like that...Thankfully, people aren't cassette

Arise, Lord Vader

2005-06-06T16:53:00.000-04:00

The Sith Sense

1 Timothy; 15-17

2005-06-06T15:06:00.000-04:00

"Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God,

Blessed

2005-06-06T12:32:00.000-04:00

Yes, folks, we are. So many times it is so easy...so ridiculously easy...to forget that. I don't want to forget...Recently, someone told me the best thing I could ever give was, "FOLLOW CHRIST with EVERYTHING that's in you...that is the best thing that you could ever give!"My, my what an incredible thing to say. I suppose it scares me because it seems like such a big task. But I know I have a

In-Car PC

2005-06-03T14:21:00.000-04:00

Linux Automotive - The Drivesoft / TBox alternative. Hopefully, I can get to work on this soon....

Why I Don't Coach

2005-06-01T11:23:00.000-04:00

WFTV.com - News - Dad Allegedly Beats Coach With Bat After Daughter Benched