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Archive for August, 2008

An Olympic Event

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 [...]

To Live as an Adult

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 [...]

86 Wives

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. [...]

Beautiful Voice

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 [...]

Beach Business Trip

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 [...]

Symbiosis

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, [...]

My Birthday Wish

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 [...]