“I can’t believe you are buying these.” I couldn’t believe it was the IKEA clerk who said it. “What do you mean? ” I asked. “These hooks are amazing!” “Except…” she paused and slowed her speech as if speaking to a four-year old, “they are dog butts.” “Exactly. Dog butts!” I beamed. ”Aren’t they great?” She didn’t seem convinced. But I was. I couldn’t help it. I simply HEART dog butts. I [...] 
Today is one of those days when the world closes in with low hanging clouds and the endless sound of drizzle drips on the porch. I love these days. (Granted they are infrequent and sporadic…) Especially high on my list of pros is the view of mountains on a day like this. You can’t see them fully. Your eyes begin at the base and slowly climb upward until the wall of white swallows [...] If you love beauty, and comedy, and art, and subtitles… you will love Roberto Benigni! There’s something magical about the way he depicts life and love in his movies; something that transcends beyond the frailty of reality, and evokes hope and better times. Interestingly, my two favorite films of his are set in the midst of horrific war and paint the power of family love to overcome extraordinary obstacles. In [...] 
A month ago, I announced that on my birthday (today!) I’d host a Welcome Spring drawing to thank everyone for stopping by the site and sharing your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Through a random drawing, I’d like to announce that the winner is… Pete Wilson of www.withoutwax.tv! Congrats Pete! I always enjoy your comments on this site, and the thoughts on your own blog. Pete has a choice between two of my favorite [...]
Last night after our Sunday gathering at The Journey, a great group stayed afterward for Film & Theology. Always a great time of fun and inspiration, last night was especially incredible; beginning with food, movies and discussion, and ending with spontaneous worship. Continue reading film & theology: the kite runner 
Sometimes you just have to laugh. Sometimes you need to laugh until your eyes get blurred from the tears. Sometimes you just have to laugh until you blow milk out of your nose. I know. It’s not pretty, but sometimes its what you need. Continue reading i heart david sedaris  Found this on YouTube. Have to say I loved it. Poetry Slam. At its finest. |
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