Eating Like a King… on Elvis’ Birthday!

Today would have been Elvis Presley’s 74th Birthday. One of the the things the King was known for was his outrageous eating habits. One of Elvis’ cooks was quoted as saying, “The only thing in life he got any enjoyment out of was eating.”
Eat he did… fried rabbits, squirrels and opossums, six-egg omelets, banana pudding, [...]

Happy New Year! Stunning Pixilation Video

I just spotted this video on the DRAWN blog. At first glance it’s mesmerizing and has great music… but this is so much more impressive when you realize how it was created.
They used a process called pixilation, “a stop motion technique where live actors are used as a frame-by-frame subject in an animated film, by [...]

Are Gadgets Making Us Awkward?

I like text messaging and email. It is quick… and it makes me feel like I am in control. I can conserve my relational and emotional energy – something very important for an introvert. But are those tools making me more shy and less willing to initiate more personal forms of communication?
I stumbled upon [...]

Tired of Being Tired?

I tend to blog more about lighthearted, not-so-personal issues… but I am making an exception with the hope that I might be a help.
Since my mid-twenties I have struggled with some severe anxiety issues. I was diagnosed with GAD – generalized anxiety disorder, and I was having panic attacks weekly with a constant sense of [...]

All aboard… next stop… Joy Junction!

My reaction to christian television is almost always the same… a combination of embarrassment, frustration and laughter. These days I am choosing mostly to laugh, and this segment is no exception. I present to you the precursor to Willie George’s Dry Gulch…
Check out the awful ventriloquist at 8:40… my next post will be dedicated to [...]

The Tipping Point… or the Point of Tipping…?!

This is a captivating commercial.
They obviously take fun seriously!
I love how the townspeople celebrate and marvel at the unfolding sport they’ve created.
Good things do come to those who wait…

(hit to Jim)

The Best Thing to Happen to Idol

I admit it… I watch American Idol. Think less of me if you like!
It was a special night this past Wednesday…

Idol Gives Back was a good concept that raised a lot of money.
Much of the programming and music was really cheesy, but the video segments from Africa were really moving. Ellen was funny, too.
I hope [...]