Archive for August, 2008
August 27, 2008
What a great Olympics. Even I had to put some of my political judgments aside (believe me, I have them), but it was worth it. While I didn’t watch all of it, the parts I saw were captivating.
What great human spirit is in these games. Behind all the announcer talk and commercialism [...]
Posted in Life, Photo Inspired, Photography, Uncategorized |
Tags: Human Spirit, Humans, Life, Olympics, Photography
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August 22, 2008
I recently came across this great quote that really nails a huge part of what it is to live as an adult. By “live as an adult”, I mean to BE an adult. It’s not something that comes simply with age. If that were only true. No. Living as an adult [...]
Posted in Life, Personal Growth |
Tags: Adults, Growing up, Life, Maturing
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August 21, 2008
That’s right. You heard me. 86 of them. Wow!
I saw this story in BBC News. This Nigerian man is being threatened with his own death for taking on 86 wives. Now I don’t know about you, but it seems like he should be getting some kind of trophy or something. [...]
Posted in Humor, Life |
Tags: Culture, Islam, Kids, Marriage, Nigeria
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August 19, 2008
This guy is incredible. He is a cell phone salesman who says he’s always had a confidence problem. And the whole time he’s been keeping his voice to himself. Until now…
His name is Paul Potts and he is fast becoming a world-wide sensation singing opera to packed theaters. This short video [...]
Posted in Art, Video |
Tags: Art, Opera, Talent
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August 17, 2008
Whew! What a relief. Spent a couple hours today editing and publishing some photos from the recent business trip to the beach. Yeah, you heard me. A business trip to the beach, to DJ a wedding on the beach. What great fun. My wife and I loaded up the [...]
Posted in Healing, Nature, Photography |
Tags: Beach, Florida, Nature, Photography
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August 14, 2008
Treat yourself to this beautiful, stunning, and sensual performance by Pilobolus. I had seen one of their shadow performances before on youtube and it was amazing, however this one captivated me from the start of it. It spoke to me at a soul level. It captures the beauty of the human form, [...]
Posted in Art, Video |
Tags: Art, Beauty, Relationship, Video
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August 13, 2008
Yes, it really is my birthday.
I have to blog today. A moment to be recorded in the history books, so to speak. I am 49. Wow. I remember when 49 was old to me. I remember thinking how I’d never want to be that old. I thought it’d [...]
Posted in Life, Personal Growth |
Tags: Aging, Growing up, Life, Personal Growth
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