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Re: PFOX Vs. Disney + Interview with Family News In Focus

RThomasETC — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:08:37 -0000

Thanks Trent. I'd be interested to hear what you ultimately decide. I do pray for PFOX to be led and blessed of the Lord.

Re: Dark Art & The Annual Halloween Question and New Theme

RThomasETC — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:09:43 -0000

I look for both the picture and the old post. It isn't currently up but I have the back up of the original blog to pull from. I can't remember, did you both have the conversation in the comments on that post or privately? It might be a trick to install the comments too. I can try :). But not tonight. I am pooped.

Re: Dark Art & The Annual Halloween Question and New Theme

RThomasETC — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:59:19 -0000

AWESOME... Yes! I have a drawing that was inspired by the movie Constantine and part of it is my little abstract rendition of hell based on Lewis' description in "The Great Divorce." NOT kidding... if I can find the .jpg of it I will put it up.

I thought about trying to organize one of those online meetup type of thing with all my friends at some point. Not that I am any big deal but ... a lot of my online friends met through a bunch of my online shenanigans and I think we could pull it off somehow... Maybe next year around the time we are all in Southern California for the freedom conference? I am planning on staying longer for vacation....

Hmmmm... you wanna help plan something :)?

Re: Dark Art & The Annual Halloween Question and New Theme

RThomasETC — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:46:20 -0000

...Halloween is of course the only excuse adults have for doing so.

That's true but it would be fun to think of other reasons to do so. Masquerade ball? ... themed parties? That could be a lot of fun.

Very good examples of dark art. I also like the demon baby in Gibsons "The Passion." Do you remember that scene? Gives me chills to think of it ... scared the crap out of me. Also, there was a horror flick called "Event Horizon" that literally scared the hell out of me. I don't know why I watched it but I am almost 100% convinced that the literal "Hell" is a black hole at the point of the singularity where all the laws of physics give way to the absolute definition of chaos.

I recommend seeing the Passion (full of dark dark imagery but leads to the resurrection) but I do not recommend seeing Event Horizon... Just take my word for it.

Re: Dark Art & The Annual Halloween Question and New Theme

RThomasETC — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:41:47 -0000

Yeah, that's where I have ended up Don. It's a "personal conviction" issue. I know Christians who forbid any acknowledgement of it and some who let their kids dress up in positive or biblical costumes but they all agree that the pagan history and in some cases current rituals, should be renounced and that kids should be taught the proper way to view the meaning of that day. For some of my friends who are parents, they have done a fantastic job of teaching their kids the meaning of being light in darkness and combatting evil by talking about what Halloween is and what they do instead.

Re: Dark Art & The Annual Halloween Question and New Theme

RThomasETC — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:36:52 -0000

Sure, in the context that the darkness reveals the light of Christ.

Well what about the darkness that doesn't reveal the light of Christ? Isn't it biblical that there will be a prevailing darkness that carries many outside of the presence of Christ's light for eternity?

Do we have a reason to warn of that evil? ... to expose it for what it is? I am not saying to not point to Christ at all times but I see Christian after Christian who refuse to acknowledge the true nature of darkness and evil outside of slogans and cartoon characters. I have a friend who is going through a hellacious season in his drawings. DARK DARK stuff and yes he is having to process that information with godly counsel but he keeps wanting to go back to the drawings and bring some redemptive element to them and I keep questioning ... why? Let the picture stand. SURE do a follow up to it that continues the story but sometimes some snapshots reflect a very dark reality worth considering and discussing.

I am not arguing ... just pondering :).

I have been to a Hell House. Two of them actually ... in Texas. I haven't heard of one here in the Florida area but I don't know that I would go to one again. I don't need my PTSD triggered at a secular or Christian hell house :). I don't do live jumping up, screaming and confining me type of things well :).

I don't usually do anything but write silly posts and watch movies or go to dinner with friends on Halloween... OH and talk about stuff like this :).

Re: PFOX Vs. Disney + Interview with Family News In Focus

RThomasETC — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:00:15 -0000

Sure thing. Thank you Vicki. There are religious liberty concerns across the board but the same issue we could possibly face as people on a post-gay journey fall under that heading. We don't need protected class status ... in my humble opinion of course. :)

Re: PFOX Vs. Disney + Interview with Family News In Focus

RThomasETC — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:57:19 -0000

I would assume that the shareholder is doing this because they are trying to protect people on a post-gay journey. This is the way gay activism has worked in the workplace so it probably seemed like that was the only option. I don't know the shareholder so I could just be talking out my ear about it but that is my assumption as to the why.

But regardless, my concerns are based on the action/consequences and not the motivation.

Re: PFOX Vs. Disney + Interview with Family News In Focus

RThomasETC — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:47:54 -0000

Good, I am glad to find others in agreement. I love Regina personally and I think they and this shareholder have good hearts but I just ... well, I think my post adequately shares my concerns.

Re: I Fell Off The Krystal Wagon – A Gym Update

cherylemery — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:31:33 -0000

Yes, the financial aid dollars are few and far between. There are a lot of Americans here at McGill and a good number of them are fully funded. I have no idea if the medieval history department is good. I have found it's best to go to the school that will give you the connections you need to find employment after. If you come to visit Toronto, let me know when. I might be able to sneak away and meet you for coffee.

Re: I Fell Off The Krystal Wagon – A Gym Update

cherylemery — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:21:40 -0000

Chicago is like Montreal. And, Miss Ellie, you must come up to Canada! When you come to Montreal you will have a place to stay and a personal tour guide. Although, I am still figuring out Montreal myself. Yes, U.BC doesn't get much of a winter. It snows so rarely there.

Would you ever consider a Masters at McGill?

Re: Surfing the Google Wave and My Head Hurts

cherylemery — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:16:54 -0000

I have Skype long distance which allows me to make unlimited phone calls in North America for $30. a year or less than $4 a month. Overseas is around $9 a month.

Re: I Fell Off The Krystal Wagon – A Gym Update

cherylemery — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:11:20 -0000

In Alberta they are moving towards trans fat free food in restaurants. You can eat almost anywhere and not take in trans fat. I think that is amazing. Sugar and calories...well, that's another thing.

Re: I Fell Off The Krystal Wagon – A Gym Update

cherylemery — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:07:16 -0000

It isn't snowing here yet. The leaves are turning red!!! I was in Alberta on the weekend. Brrrrr. The night I left they had a big snowfall. Glad I don't have to drive in it. Have you ever been to Edmonton?

Re: Surfing the Google Wave and My Head Hurts

RThomasETC — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:27:15 -0000

yeah, I know. It's one of my quirks. I TRY to get into chats...have ever since '93 and I just ... don't like it as a communication medium. Not sure why... You are definitely on the list for an invite but like I alluded too, right now, it's quite ok to wait a while.

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RThomasETC — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:02:12 -0000

Sure!

Re: I Fell Off The Krystal Wagon – A Gym Update

RThomasETC — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:01:36 -0000

Thank you for the encouragement. I am remembering how much better I feel when I do work out. I hear that an arctic front will be here and make the highs this weekend in the upper 70's ;-)

yes, be glad you don't have Krystals. :)

Re: Surfing the Google Wave and My Head Hurts

RThomasETC — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:59:06 -0000

Oh and I now have about 8 contacts. I gave my first invites to co-workers and some of my geeky friends got their own invites. Would you like one? I already had you on the list about mid-way down :)

Re: Surfing the Google Wave and My Head Hurts

RThomasETC — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:57:18 -0000

Well, I can see that but I don't see Wave as a chat client. I hate chat in any form so I don't see me using it for that. But today, I used it with a co-worker (in another state) to collaborate on a document and the live thing was awesome. We were on the phone talking and editing at the same time... SO much easier.

It's aggravating to me in that it is a pretty huge learning curve and a lot of the bells and whistles aren't automated yet. It's also having command line to server communication problems (my uneducated guess.) BUT ... that's to be expected in a limited preview. That's what people sign up for when we request and early invite. It isn't released to the public yet so I have to tell myself to hold my horses ... it IS cutting edge but we are some of the first to work out the kinks.

So, while it is a pain in the neck on a couple of levels... I honestly do see it being an email, conference (call and video chat), collaborative writing and dialog, file storage, file sharing and much much more HUGE asset. It has potential to change the game on photo sharing as well. It could definitely be an "email as we know it" killer.

But as for chat, you are asking the wrong person because I hate chat :).

Re: Surfing the Google Wave and My Head Hurts

RThomasETC — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:50:54 -0000

I have a long list of co-workers and friends to send to first. By the time I get to ya' it will probably be public. Even so, I will add you to the very long list. Don't forget to sign up for it through the wave website. That's how I got mine http://wave.google.com

Re: Surfing the Google Wave and My Head Hurts

RThomasETC — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:12:49 -0000

I am not sure what I am testing either. :) It's a WHOLE new thing.

Re: Surfing the Google Wave and My Head Hurts

RThomasETC — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:10:12 -0000

HI bigguy... I already sent out all of my first round of invites (8 people) and have a pretty long list but will keep you in mind.

Re: I Fell Off The Krystal Wagon – A Gym Update

RThomasETC — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:01:20 -0000

Spread 90 days over 120... that's funny... and so relatable. :). I work out in the evenings so ... ain't gonna help you there.

I am playing around with Google Wave right now... maybe I can start an exercise wave :).

Re: I Fell Off The Krystal Wagon – A Gym Update

RThomasETC — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:59:40 -0000

Great Robb. My issue is I can work out till I am blue in the face, lift a car, do cardio for days... but I just really really like to eat. It's my body type AND appetite. I know what I need to do... I just gotta' do it cause every year I get older it doesn't get any easier.

Re: I Fell Off The Krystal Wagon – A Gym Update

RThomasETC — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:45 -0000

Sounds like good exercise but I hate stepper/stair climbers about as badly as Kate hates the elliptical machine.