World Wide Web Potpouri. (did i spell that right?)
So, I've been tearing all over the internet today and have found a bunch of stuff I want to share with y'all. First, check out the awesome cartoons I found...See if you can name the musical artists:If you want to see more of these check out this page Also, You've got to check out this nasty little logic puzzle: I spent WAY too much time trying to figure this one out. Let's see what else....Hmmm, Oh yeah, If you've got a strong stomach and like good writing, check out this blog. I've added this website to my list of links. I can't believe how eloquent these two kids are, and don't let their claims of nerdity fool you. You won't find two teenagers this cool anytime soon. Finally, am I smoking crack? No, really, did I just read that Wal-Mart is going to request suppliers to report there carbon foot-print?! Wow, yeah right, Like China's gonna' go for that. Here's an idea: Let's request suppliers just start by paying employees a livable wage and stop using lead paint on kids toys!!!!! I'm not even gonna go into the whole Machmood I'monthejohn speaking engagement. Well, I hope you enjoy these little treasures.
So, the team leaves for Ghana tomorrow, without me. Wow, has it been a year already?! Dang! I decided to take this year off and let my body work out all the meds and parasites before I get another dose. Not to mention I wanted to use my vacation time with the family. So, as a result, the team leaves without me, and I am left here broken-hearted. Man, I love Africa. I love the people, I love the climate, I love the food, I love the Kids, Man! I wanna' go back. My biggest wish is to take my Wife and kids over there to share it with them. OH, well. I know, I'm all over the place here. O.K. here's what I'll do, I'll post this video of my last trip. This is me on guitar and camera. (Except for the pictures of myself...) I know it's a re-run. Just back off, I like it. Let me have my moment.
Perhaps you can help me out here. I have a real problem with a certain, very popular, and (I believe ) over-used, philosophy. This philosophy can be sum up thusly : "All that matters, is how you see yourself." Now, I tend to be a real party-pooper. Any of my friends or family will attest to this. I get very upset when I hear what I believe to be shallow or meaningless encouragement. I know now, that 99 times out of 100 things like this are said with the best of intentions. I just get really agitated when I can tell, that people are trying hard to be warm and fuzzy! Now, I know I am being cranky and petty. So, since I am a firm believer in constant self-improvement, I am asking for your help. I really want to approach this objectively. So this is what I will do; First, let me state my views, and then I would like y'all to try to explain this load of crap to me. Okay, Here's my side.... Let's face it, In the grand scheme of things your opinion don't amount to hill of poop. You can believe all you want that you are a great...whatever...let's say car mechanic. You may tell yourself you're the best thing since Mr Goodrich himself. And there is a very slim chance that you are, but more than likely you're bellow standard, mediocre at best. Despite the angry customers, the multiple lay-offs, the myriad of excuses you invent, you get up every day, look in the mirror puff out your chest, and say DANG, Hazmatt, you are just the Kittens Crapper! You see, some of the greatest turning points in my life have been times of painful criticism. Moments when others lifted the veil from my eyes and revealed my flaws. This in turn, allowed me to make the needed changes to better my-self. Now, before I let you talk, know this; I know there are times when you need to have a tough skin and learn to ignore the scoffers. I'm thinking mainly of kids attacking each other, and those detractors who you know are truly idiots. So let's not get bogged down with the obvious, lets get right to the meat... Ok, your turn....
Yes, I'm alive... Despite the rumors I am still among the oxygen users of this planet. I just had another tree fall on my house and this, in turn inspired me to return to the world of Blogging. I must say, I have missed this little outlet for venting and creative impulses, time however, seems to be the one thing in my life that I can lose faster than hair. My beloved Nikkon has died as well, leaving me with no way to post current photos of my little world. If any of you think that I used my blogging hiatus to further my dreams of internet radio stardom, be not deceived. No, even my radio show is suffering from a lack of time. Let's not discount the powerful pull that summer has over sun worshipers such as myself. Yeah, It's hard for me to think about blogging when there are lawns to mow, mountains to climb, and cucumbers to harvest. So, i did get some stuff accomplished. Tell ya what, I'll give a few pictures of my summer and one video I made and we can start a more serious conversation in a couple days...
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