He Calls Me Bubba

Earlier this week I mentioned how I have some amazing friends... Well, tonight I must give some made props to yet another friend of mine. The man who I once called Francis, but most know him as Ron Merrell. We met in front of a building called California in Arkansas where he and his friend proceeded to kick my tail in football. Since then we have had many great adventures from gawking at the Amish to attending the world premiere of Spice World. But don't judge him just yet... He is also an amazing preachin' man. You can find a couple of his messages on his church's website. I listened to his Father's Day message today and was in tears a couple times. I highly recommend you take a half hour out of your day today to give it a listen. If you are not challenged, encouraged, or moved by what you hear I'll send you a Korean coin.

Although you must forgive him of his obsession with Hanson, who he informed me just released another album, The Best of Hanson Live and Electric.

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Better Than Ice Cream

I'm becoming a regular at the local gelato place. The other day when I was picking up some gelato, I came across a flyer there that started with the phrase, "If you are a young and beautiful somebody ready to challenge for something brand-new. You will find out it in Terre de Glace. Low fat! Low calorie! Low spices! Low coloring!" This made me think their website might have other classic lines, and I was right. You must check out their flavors and benefits for eating each one, like yogurt - "for constipation and beauty," or red bean - "good for hangover." My personal favorites are Watermellon, Sweet Potato, Persimmon and Cherry, but save Cherry for last for the comedic effect.

So who's joinin' my next gelato run?

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Drinking, Smoking, Chimps and Chumps

I've noticed that I haven't posted as much lately. In fact I posted more this summer when I only had internet for a few hours a week. I don't know if it is because there isn't much going on in my life, or if there is too much going on. Needless to say, I might try to toss a few more random thoughts out there soon, at least here are some fun links for now.

Leave it to Germany to find a way to help people quit smoking... by drinking. Although the Chinese are proving that a simple change in diet and increased entertainment can at least stop chimps from smoking.

In other strange news, there is a special place for in prisons for guys like this... it is called a library.

Dock On A Lake

This week's theme at Photo Friday is "Five." I searched through my photos to find one that would apply. I found this one of a well weathered dock on a very clear lake.

Friday de Haiku

The respsonse to Haiku Friday has been so good that over in Xangaland a blogring has been formed. You can join the fun there, or if you don't use the xanga, leave a comment with a link to where you keep your haiku. Give it a try, it is more fun than you remember from high school poetry. Now on with the madness....

Seeking some answers
I often get in the way
Listening to God

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Prince Adam would shout
By the power of Greyskull
I have the power.

And today I give you a current news haiku:

Hunter with a gun
Large goose without a weapon
Who got the last laugh?

Currently listneing to: Nickel Creek -

Trapped, Pandas and Books

Today I have been trapped in my dorm. Why, you ask? For some reason the people doing the construction thought it would be wise to pour concrete today. In doing so, they chose to pour both the front entry way and the back parking lot, thus blocking both exits.

While I wait for the concrete to dry, here are a couple random thoughts that have been bouncing through my head lately...

I recently made a comment about the reason that people don't date in communities like the ones I've been living in the last eight years is the same reason that Giant Pandas have a hard time mating in captivity: It is like people are watching to see what happens when singles are together like some sick science project. Enough already, and stop tapping on the glass. And yes, this is my excuse for now as why I'm still single.

I've been blessed with some cool friends. One of them, a fellow named Dave Thompson just won a prize over at Pariah Publishing. They chose his chapter of Fallen Horizon as their Grand Prize Winner. I'm so proud of the boy, even if the story is a little dark compared to his first book I read.

And finally, I've heard that my site is blocked at a couple schools and churches. There goes The Man keeping me down again with crazy censorship Don't know if I should be proud or ashamed.

Currently waiting for concrete to dry.

Though I See The Darkness

I know I'm a couple days late getting my entry for Photo Friday up, but what can I say, I've been busy sleeping on floors in Korea. This week's theme is "Darkness," and my photo is from this summer. What I would give to be able to see darkness at night from time to time...

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