DISQUS

Hope you have a good weekend, Ol' man ;)

I share your prayer, Paul. It is so fortunate that this was not an even bigger disaster!

In some ways the sub accident was even more unlikley than the satellite accident. Both are very unnerving...

You know, I didn't even notice that...

I live in Tennessee (central/southeastern US). It's a bit cold here but we escaped the ice storm that hit just north and west of us. Our winters are usually pretty dry and range from bearably cool to well below freezing. We rarely see snow. This year is pretty typical.

I am concerned about climate change. While I believe that cyclical global climate change can be a natural thing, the scientific evidence is overwheming that our actions have influenced and continue to influence the global climate negatively. Governments should put into place responsible programs to limit pollution and greenhouse gas emmissions but the problem will not be solved until individuals behave responsibly toward the environment and take our stewardship role seriously.

The synth-pop version of Hotel Cali does.not.compute. Not at all. Not even close. I do agree that the songsmith revision of NGGYU is a marginal improvement of the original - as if that's saying anything - but I would hardly call it hard rock. It sounds more like some twisted industrial pop hybrid. But I'm definitely checking out MS songsmith!

That's strangely exciting. How have I not heard of such things? In all honesty, though, I rather like the White Wedding version...

You know, I don't care much for either restaurant. I actually like LJS better than either of them, though Red Lobster has items that the fast food places just can't offer. Captain D's comparing itself to Red Lobster is a conceit, granted, but I agree that RL comes out of this looking pretty foolish...

What this post makes me want is some real, FRESH, seafood down on the gulf coast!

Thank you Paul. I hope and pray you are correct!

That's funny. Strange, but funny ;)

I know what you mean about the busy-ness. It was good to see you at the Ketchum show. I know you were working but still...

THis kind of thing always seems to happen when its 12 degrees or raining cats and dogs or something. Good luck witht he car.

That's tough. It's not something you should have to tell a 3rd grader.

Prayers are ascending for all.

I agree, Paul, #4 is the only option. It is heartbreaking, what's going on over there. I thoroughly despise what Hamas has done (and is doing) but Israel's response is even more evil. The problem is that Israel's response is disproportionately violent considering their government's responsibility in the making of this mess and their greater strength and resources. Furthermore, the amount of civilian casualties and psychological suffering heaped upon the innocent non militant Gazans is obscene. It bewilders me that some Christians support the modern Israel no matter what while disregarding the essence of the Jesus message. Perhaps a better question to ask is what would Jesus have done?

Hey, thanks so much for including me. That was a very pleasant suprise. Happy New Year!

Funny. Congrats on the photos being published. And Happy New Year.

Pretty subtle there, John :)

Hey man, Happy new Year!

I was disappointed by this news as well. It was such a great story but the truth would have been compelling in it's own right.

Me too John, me too. When we were at Opry Mills and the Opry house back in October, Stacie and I were talking about Opryland and where things were and such. It's strange to be in the physical place with Opryland not there!

:D

I haven't got it yet but everything I hear is good. Let us know how it works for you...

I thought it was really, really good!

Hoping your mom had a great birthday!

350??? Are you sure there isn't a zero left off of that number?

I'm not so crazy about banana chips but a naturally dehaydrated apple chip (or 20) is hard to beat for a healthy snack!