Cupcake Police

Activist mom and extreme health nut MeMe Roth has caused quite an uproar at her children's school. Roth wants to ban all treats from schools. She wants to require permission slips before children are given any form of candy. Roth's children have a plastic container in which they are to deposit all "junk" food given … Continue reading Cupcake Police

Too Much Power?

As a part of the bailouts the government has already taken part ownership of troubled financial institutions and General Motors. There is a proposal for expanded Medicare for everyone. Now President Obama is proposing financial reforms that would create a new agency to oversee financial institutions.  This would add new executive powers. Our country is … Continue reading Too Much Power?

Top 10: Worst Travel Experiences

This was inspired by some of friends recent Facebook status updates regarding travel problems. #10: Road Trip when my engine blew up. Actually, I was driving the car back to my parents house and was going to get a new car. The car just decided that it couldn't make it another mile. It blew up … Continue reading Top 10: Worst Travel Experiences

Top 10: My Dream Music Festival

Regular readers have probably figured out that I love music. Over the years I have been able to attend several concerts. I  have often thought of bands/artists that would be included in my ideal music festival. The best word to describe my line up is eclectic. #10: Dennis Agajanian - Not much of a country/bluegrass … Continue reading Top 10: My Dream Music Festival

Worship Is Not a Spectator Event

It seems that sometimes in church we get in a routine where we come in sit down and wait for those on the stage to sing, teach, pray etc, while we sit in our comfy little pew and observe.  This really frustrates me because I think we have a misunderstanding of worship.  Matt Redman is … Continue reading Worship Is Not a Spectator Event

Top 10: Favorite Movies

#10 Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode 4): When it came out it was the most amazing movie I had ever seen. The special effects were  cutting edge at the time.  Watching Stars Wars movies became a tradition with my dad.  Yes, I have seen all 6 episodes and I think the Original Trilogy movies … Continue reading Top 10: Favorite Movies

Sky Watch Friday: Road Tripping

Started this one months ago but somehow it got lost in my Drafts folder. Hopefully, I will be back on SkyWatch now after taking a break for a few months. The Big Guy got a new car shortly before we went home for Christmas. The new has a moon roof. I tend to get bored … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Road Tripping