Go Speed Racer

Check this out - I - made a very important purchase today vintage cartoons that I watched when I was young, and that my son loves!

Classic Speed Racer - buy two, get one free!

Go Speed Racer Go!

Scorched Earth

Read a very interesting article today about Roger Clemens. Click here to read it.

In the article, the author refers to Roger's I'm totally innocent, it's all lies position as Scorched Earth. According to attorneys, going Scorched Earth means that you are claiming to be 100% innocent.

We all look at Roger and think - man this is a crazy situation, and most of us believe he is guilty, at least at some level. So here is what this makes me want to know - is anyone every 100% innocent. Ever?

Think about it this way:

• motives are easily hidden, and action is mostly what we would consider factual proof. So your motives could be hidden behind an action that missed the mark
• what about thinking something but not doing it - I believe that the Bible talks about this as being just as bad
• and what about the times where we technically didn't do anything, yet knew that we were inciting a riot in the other person by what we say or don't say

I guess this is leading nowhere, but to a deadend - whenever conflict emerges, or accusations occur - neither party is 100% innocent, we both are the cause of why the situation reached its current state.

I can't believe I am writing about this. I hate shows about crime detectives because they are so simple and always follow the same formula. So you won't catch me watching CSI or Law & Order, although my brother looks identically like the guy on L & O.

Seacrest - Out.

Random thoughts

It's Thursday, and the weekend should be pretty fun as it approaches. Here are my highlights:

1. Taking Nico to see Thomas the Tank Engine on Saturday - should be lots of kids, crying and come home with empty pockets
2. Get to plant some extra things in my garden and cut my grass
3. Hangtime with the family - always fun
4. Softball game on Friday night - hoping to go 3 for 4
5. Going to my cousin's softball game tonight - fun to watch the cuz play.

that's it - oh yea - and some fun on Sunday morning in HSM and MSM

Ketching-Up

Now there is a random Pittsburgh reference for you. Hope you got it.

Been a bit since I blogged. Thought I get back on the horse with this funny pic. Seriously saw this when driving. Just proof that everything needs to be proofed carefully:

Even car stickers need to be proofed. Spell check anyone?

Conference

This weekend, we hosted our very first conference - All Access - and had 40 people from Free Methodist churches attend.

Here is what I loved about it:

• it's great to talk about your ministry because it allows you to celebrate progress that you've made.
• it's great to talk about your ministry because it shows you where you need to improve.
• talking to other church workers and volunteers and staff members is always just fun.
• remembering that everyone starts somewhere is sobering and great for your pride

here's a pic from Dwight's session on Sunday

Quick Updates

Here is the skinny:

• Nico had his 3rd birthday party last weekend. 3 already?
• I planted 24 strawberries in my new garden - did you know that gardening is a new hobby of mine? (cant afford a motorcycle!)
• I absolutely love my Moto Q phone - with data plan - keeps me connected
• I get relevant magazine, but the depth of the content is somewhat disappointing to me - is that just me?
• I love collaborating with Matt and Steve - they keep me fresh!

ok - got a lunch appointment. Gotta go.

But here is a thought for the day - do you celebrate your "wins" enough? I don't.

Videos

Check it out - our first HSM teaching video.