a W is a W

None of AU's wins this year have been pretty, but a W is a W. 5-0...not a bad start I suppose.

go state, go state

mississippi state....my favorite 1-3 team.

Need A Topic

Ok, so I haven't posted in awhile. My brain is fried. Life is super busy right now. (Of course, when is it not.) So, until I get back into a routine of posting everyday, I need a topic. What's my next post?

Auto Auction

I attended my first ever auto auction last night. If you have never been before, it is pure entertainment. I didn't walk away with a prized possession, but the amount of cigarette smoke and car exhaust I inhaled had me feeling rather chipper. Be sure to attend one in the South...in a very remote place. Those are the best.

Clean & Organized

So the other day I'm at Publix picking up a few groceries - just some snacks to keep at the office. While shopping, I observed how extremely clean and organized their store was - at least the one in Marietta, GA. It got me thinking (yeah, real deep here) about the difference between a Publix and an Ingles...or the difference between Target and Walmart. I realized why I enjoy going into Publix and Target so much more than their competitor. They are clean and they are organized. The fruit is fresh. I can expect things to be fully stocked. Are they as big? Nah. Can I still find everything I need? Of course. Will it take far less time getting in and out? Absolutely. (I must interject here that I don't take great pleasure in having to make these store runs --- there, I protected my masculinity.) But seriously, I don't mind paying 8 cents more for a product if my overall experience is that much better.

And by the way, Publix has good hummus.

Satire

If you've never seen the famous "Jesus Videos", then you must.

They were created by a ministry called Vintage21. Here is a quick blurb about the videos:

In the Spring of 2003, Vintage21 had a four weeks series on Jesus Christ, taking a deep look at what He said and did. It was difficult at times to get past our preconceived notions that had been developed by staunch, starched Sunday School classes of old. This is a satirical look at what some people think Jesus is like. Thank goodness He's not.

Click HERE to view the videos.

My Crew

Braden, my 5 yr old, had his first soccer game tonight. Took a few pics with my camera phone...plus, here's a few more.

What Is The Gospel Message?

To contrast the post below...thought I would link one of the best Gospel presentations I've ever seen. For those already following Christ, watch it as a reminder and be encouraged and use it as an aid in explaining an all important passage of Scripture. If you have stumbled onto my blog and you are confused about what a Christian is or exactly how you become one or wrestling through tough questions in your mind - please set aside 30 or so minutes and watch this clear presentation of what God has done for ALL.

Click HERE , and scroll to the 8/13/06 message called Everybody is Invited. You can watch the message on video or just listen to the audio.

Joel Osteen

Start HERE and read what Alex says about Osteen...good use of the word cotton-candy. Then, follow his Michael Spencer link for a great summary on the "ministry" of Joel Osteen. I agree with much of what this guy says on Osteen. (I pretty much had my mind made up on him after seeing his Larry King Live interview.)

And by the way, for my faithful readers (all 3 of you)...sorry I haven't posted as much lately. Life is crazy. I'll give you an update on the Leaf and the car situation later on. Chow.

Just Wow

Dude Says He's Jesus Video

Watch the entire video and catch the cult quote at the end.

Oh my.

False Advertisement

So now that we sold our van and are in the hunt for something cheaper...I'm noticing a disappointing trend. I'm exclusively using autotrader.com and other private party seller resources in my hunt. The few vehicles I have actually gone to look at were junk. It amazes me that people don't think to maybe...oh....I don't know....maybe CLEAN your vehicle if you're trying to sell it!!!! I spent good money to have our van cleaned...I mean really cleaned...and it paid off. 1st person to look at it bought it. Just crazy. If you're going to hype up your "Runs great/No mechanical work/New tires" car - please, at least shampoo the urine out of the carpet!

(Not that this issue bothers me or anything)

Family Time

Had a great time with the FAM this weekend. Short time, but good time. There is no substitute for quality time with the spouse and quality time with the kiddos. One of the reasons I will be quitting my 3rd job soon.

Proud To Be An Auburn Tiger

A good friend of mine told me the more I blog about Auburn, the less traffic I'll get. No, he wasn't doggin' my team, just saying not everyone follows college football and someone in Idaho might not care about AU tradition. I understand his point...but, just can't help myself. It's football season! Win or lose, I go crazy for some football on the Plains. Plus, it's my blog, i'll do what i want :-)

In that spirit, I present to you another video:

FEAR THE THUMB VIDEO

For those completely oblivious to "Fear The Thumb," it started when coach Tuberville raised up four fingers after last year's Iron Bowl victory and the media and bammer's made a big deal of it. Wisely, Auburn people turned it into a marketing money maker, saying Bama should fear the thumb (5th straight loss to AU).