Here’s a shocking story: The Lion’s have fired Marinelli. Prediction, it won’t make a difference.       

Here’s what it looks like today. Another snow storm. 2, count em 2 in a row.       

this is my prayer for 2009      

One of the smartest things Mel and I decided within our first year of marriage was that we would never send out Christmas Cards. This isn’t because we don’t love our friends or family, but we just couldn’t figure out why we would spend that much money on pictures, cards, paper, ink, envelopes and stamps. [...]

I took this picture yesterday, right after the snow let up. We got a foot or so of snow, now it’s just blowing…but fear not, another 6 inches tonight!       

My picks for top ten albums of 2008 1. Coldplay - Viva la Vida (I don’t understand why other people don’t rank this #1) 2. Kings of Leon - Only by the Night (I hate to put this as #2, maybe it’s actually #1.5 - I can not believe that they aren’t a bigger hit in America) 3. [...]

40 inspirational messages in two minutes. (ht to Marko)       

2008 was a tough year for the music industry, especially drummers. We lost some amazing drummers this year. 1. Mitch Mitchell - drummer for Jimi Hendrix and the Experience (age 61). Mitch was probably in my top five most influencial drummers in my life. He was one of the first people in the world that [...]

It’s evening now, December 16th 2008. Outside my office door, I hear my daughter Kailey singing loudly to Christmas songs being played from her Ipod. It’s been a cold, challenging day. It began with a trip to my chiropractor (no, not Jerry…although I still consider him MY chiropractor) to get my neck re-aligned with the [...]

In keeping with Marko’s tradition, I give you the first ever, “Monday Update” The weekend: This weekend kicked off with two (count em 2) performances of my daughter’s school Christmas program. I got up and drove them to school at 8am Friday, and stayed to watch their dress rehearsal. Then, I took them to McDonald’s for [...]

So, probably the biggest news story right now is this 14 billion dollar auto industry bailout. For those of you who don’t live in Michigan, this is a REAL big deal here. I find myself firmly on both sides of this issue. On one hand, I think it is borderline criminal that the UAW has their [...]

Today is day three of major head ache. I don’t know what’s causing it, but I wish it would go away. We’re supposed to drive out to your friends Betsy and Brandie’s house and hang out for the day watching Christmas movies, making cookies and whatnot. I just don’t want to be a grinch during [...]

Whew, it’s Wed evening and I made it! What did I “make” you ask? I had my first Hebrew exam this morning, and I passed!! That had to be one of the most gut-wrenching exams I’ve ever had. It’s like the Hebrews have a different word for everything! (see Steve Martin for reference) Anyway, I’m [...]

Whew, it’s Wed evening and I made it! What did I “make” you ask? I had my first Hebrew exam this morning, and I passed!! That had to be one of the most gut-wrenching exams I’ve ever had. It’s like the Hebrews have a different word for everything! (see Steve Martin for reference) Anyway, I’m [...]

Well done mate. Well done.      

A little crass at parts, but very funny.       

It’s been a long day. Woke up, dove right into studying Hebrew. Took a break at lunch, and ran some errands w/ Mel. Got back, read a few chapters for another class…had a meeting at 2. Picked up the kids, took them to the store to pick our their candy canes for the tree (they [...]

Hello. It’s Sunday, Nov. 30th 2008. After a long, exhausting four days, I’m home under a fleece blanket, studying Hebrew and other courses (well, not RIGHT now, but generally that’s what I’m doing). The wind and snow are blowing fiercely outside my window, which I can’t even see out of right now because it is [...]

Here’s my annual list of things I’m thankful for, 2008 edition: My wife, the loves she gives me, the laugh she laughs, the moments between us that are between us My kids, their love, laughter, silliness, and the crazy stuff that they think of My family, sisters, brother, parents and so on My Tapestry family, new ones, old ones, [...]

(ht to Andrew)