If you've read my blog before you'll recall me writing about this "untouchable" individual (Tiger Woods). He provied it once again this past week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, even despite being out of mix for a while.
It's no doubt in my mind that he truly is the best athlete ever!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Stories keep the Fire Alive
Did you ever have a conversation that after you were done left you feeling exhausted? I'd be willing to bet that many of these conversations we're either negative or just went in circles!
We all try to avoid it (I hope), but how about speaking to the eternal complainer, or the drama queen, or that know-it-all. This has been such a hot topic that books have been written about the negative affects, intrinsically and extrinsically, they have had on people or company's. One in particular is by Phil Harkins that addresses how to attain that higher level of a powerful conversation, and how to avoid the bad ones. This may not always be that easy and don't get yourself fired over it but I thought what my pastor shared in our March 15th sermon resonated pretty succinctly; "Focus on keeping the fire of Christ alive in all of us through by sharing stories of goodness, love and peace."
How's that for keeping it simple!
We all try to avoid it (I hope), but how about speaking to the eternal complainer, or the drama queen, or that know-it-all. This has been such a hot topic that books have been written about the negative affects, intrinsically and extrinsically, they have had on people or company's. One in particular is by Phil Harkins that addresses how to attain that higher level of a powerful conversation, and how to avoid the bad ones. This may not always be that easy and don't get yourself fired over it but I thought what my pastor shared in our March 15th sermon resonated pretty succinctly; "Focus on keeping the fire of Christ alive in all of us through by sharing stories of goodness, love and peace."
How's that for keeping it simple!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Illegal Immigrants gain Sympathy
If something is illegal it is wrong, so if we fix the problem you would think that is a good thing right?
Not the case for Maricopa County-AZ Sheriff Joe Arpaio or his regement at "Tent City". His sting operation that captured more than 16,000 illegal immigrants over 18 months of which 20% of which were convicted felons, is now being accused that they're practices violate the civil rights of illegal aliens...huh?
Sherrif Joe is a little unorthadox, but this may just be a ploy to bring people's political agendas into the equation!
Not the case for Maricopa County-AZ Sheriff Joe Arpaio or his regement at "Tent City". His sting operation that captured more than 16,000 illegal immigrants over 18 months of which 20% of which were convicted felons, is now being accused that they're practices violate the civil rights of illegal aliens...huh?
Sherrif Joe is a little unorthadox, but this may just be a ploy to bring people's political agendas into the equation!
Friday, March 6, 2009
My Stock is Worth...
If you bothered trying to answer this question you probably have lost hair, weight, and are hooked on some antidepressant drugs. In addition to the added weight of decreased home values and an unstable job market, you may be belly up on the floor. Fear not though I have solutions for all...OK maybe not hair loss one as you know I struggle in this area (but you can call my cousin to get that fixed)
However did you know that antidepressants cause weight gain, decrease your sex drive, and can make you feel lazy and stupid? Gee that sounds like fun, yet this market rakes in over $15 Billion annually so obviously there's a demand for it somewhere. My alternative solution to save you money and increase your health is to instead try exercising, taking more vitamin B, and use a natural supplement like St. John's wort. It takes more work than popping a pill and isn't 100% effective, but neither is 32% success rate of drugs.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Proceed with Caution
So if you hadn't yet heard Iran just launched a satellite, that according to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad carries the message of "peace and brotherhood"
Although this may be true many are concerned with Iran's bigger plan. Whether it has been the fear of Iran's interest in nuclear missile exploration or on a more personal note leaving question as to Ahmadinejad uncertain past.
Although this may be true many are concerned with Iran's bigger plan. Whether it has been the fear of Iran's interest in nuclear missile exploration or on a more personal note leaving question as to Ahmadinejad uncertain past.
As a concerned American citizen I'd say one thing is for certain for Mr. President.......Proceed with Caution!!!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Giant Hypocrites
This weekend we took the fam on a little getaway to escape the frigid weather. Great times were had by all, but I feel the need to comment on a situation that proved people are big hypocrites...
The hypocritical moment began just as we pulled up to the resort. Clearly the line of cars spoke for itself and we knew the wait to check in would be a good 20-30 minutes. So after dropping off my wife, the kids and I went to park the car and wait. In doing so though we noticed about 15-20 other cars blocking each other in around the front of the resort, and all with their engines running. Yes it was cold, so perhaps that is the reasoning for many, but seriously I shut the car off for 20 minutes and we had no problem staying warm in our car. Many of these people are the same people that complain about gas prices, but by far the funniest one was a car that was plastered with Save the Planet and Environmental stickers on it.
The hypocritical moment began just as we pulled up to the resort. Clearly the line of cars spoke for itself and we knew the wait to check in would be a good 20-30 minutes. So after dropping off my wife, the kids and I went to park the car and wait. In doing so though we noticed about 15-20 other cars blocking each other in around the front of the resort, and all with their engines running. Yes it was cold, so perhaps that is the reasoning for many, but seriously I shut the car off for 20 minutes and we had no problem staying warm in our car. Many of these people are the same people that complain about gas prices, but by far the funniest one was a car that was plastered with Save the Planet and Environmental stickers on it.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
0 - 45 in 1 day!
****WEATHER SNOW WINTER WATCH WARNING ADVISORY in EFFECT UNTIL ....... ****
Wisconsinites experienced an abnormally insane amount of snow this December, or so it seemed. The news was plastered with terms like Snow Advisory, Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Watch, Winter Storm Warning; as if it were supposed to mean anything different to us...and then all within about 1 day of 45 degrees it became the slushy rainy crap I hate about Wisconsin. So just when you thought the Global Warming talk was tabled for a while, it's right back in your face. No thanks, I'll take the snow and cold weather anytime over this. Enjoy!
Wisconsinites experienced an abnormally insane amount of snow this December, or so it seemed. The news was plastered with terms like Snow Advisory, Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Watch, Winter Storm Warning; as if it were supposed to mean anything different to us...and then all within about 1 day of 45 degrees it became the slushy rainy crap I hate about Wisconsin. So just when you thought the Global Warming talk was tabled for a while, it's right back in your face. No thanks, I'll take the snow and cold weather anytime over this. Enjoy!
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