The most important thing my blog has ever done…30,30,30
My blog has been possessed by evil malware since June, and it is now healed! (Thanks Matt Townsend; remind me to give you that poem later). I have several things I have been sitting on during that time, but first I wanted to actually tell you about something important. During the 30 days of September, [...]
In the words of Satan
Wow. I’ll acknowledge that not everyone will like this video. I’m not even sure that I like it. Call it disturbing, sad, beautiful, true, a stretch, whatever you want. But it is powerful. Give it a view.
Weekly Nostalgia Part 2: Mr. Mister
Do you remember Help Wanted: Kids? What a great flick. It made all of us kids convinced we could “make it” on the streets. More than the plot, though, I remember the best song EVER by Mr. Mister. I think this could be the new Rick Rolling on YouTube if someone started it.
Weekly Nostalgia
This week’s nostalgia comes from everyone’s favorite genie…Shaq. Thanks for the memories. A couple thoughts: 1. Favorite line: “Who’s that sorry wannabe that disturbed my Z’s?” So street. 2. Sport celebrity movie rule #1: Include the sport in the movie, no matter what. (i.e. slam-dunking the bad guy) 3. I’m pretty sure the main kid [...]
The Worst Advice
“Americans are losing more money than ever before. The time has never been better to start your in-home embroidery business!” That was a commercial I heard while watching the Academy of Country Music Awards. Is there some large, unmet demand for floral designs on Faded Glory jeans? Or are people clamoring to have their initials [...]
Prayer Gold Mines
I was in a prayer huddle for my friend who spent a year here in the USA as an exchange student from Ireland and is about to head back “home” (remember the details, they’ll matter later). Now, prayer huddles, or “spirit vortex receptors,” are nothing like real football huddles and everything like football huddles in [...]
15 Seconds of shame
I know a lot of good wakeboarders. I am not one of them. Believe me, I wish I were! I have never landed a jump, and I am perfectly content to ride in a hesitant half-crouch position so I don’t lose my balance. And i’ll just hope I don’t go over the wake. Here’s a [...]
Things I don’t understand
1. Why aging black female R&B superstars start to wear awkward one-piece pantsuits… Do you need evidence? Alicia Keys & Queen Latifah. I’m pretty sure there’s one of Mariah Carey floating around somewhere also. Oh, and as a message to Alicia Keys: when your AOPP you wore on American Idol causes an internet gossip phenomenon as to [...]
Rules for the rating scale Pt.2
If you haven’t read the first rating scale, check it out here. This is part 2. Due to popular demand (my cousin said “I don’t get it”), I have some new rules for the classic 1-10 rating system. The first list was more for the Scalers, but I have some rules for those who are [...]
Everyday Absurdities p.1 Review
I’m not done with Tyler Stanton’s Everyday Absurdities, but page 1 shows promise.
Rules for the rating scale
Friend: Hey, Did you see Avatar? Me: Yeah, it was good. Friend: How good? Me: Uhh, I don’t know…very? Friend: On a scale of 1-10??? Me: Oh boy. We’ve all had this happen. You’re talking to your friend about a movie, restaurant, or local band (because you’re trendy), and the next thing you know, he’s [...]
I’m back! And non-preggers update #1
Well, it has been quite the hiatus. It was amazing, as I got to welcome my first baby girl, Imogen Claire Passman. Her name is pronounce Ihm-O-Jen. I’m excited to be a dad and excited to be back on the blog. A couple of things I have been thinking about: 1. I am now [...]
Confessions part 2
1. If I could cheat during March Madness, I would. seriously, if there existed a way to change your ESPN bracket without anyone knowing…at least I’ll always have one shining moment: 2. I still don’t know what a 401k really is. Something to do with money and retirements and portfolios. This didn’t help me at [...]
You Should Read Bruce Wilkinson’s New Book
Bruce Wilkinson, the author of The Prayer of Jabez, has his latest book out, and he’s coming to Grace this weekend for a You Were Born For This conference. In the book Wilkinson walks the reader through principles of understanding God’s will and tapping into God’s supernatural power for a life of miracles! At [...]
Confessions
I’m in a transparent mood today. There are things about me that you don’t know. I’m ready to confess: 1. I have a blond hair that grows out of the side of my nose.It’s not a joke. About once a week, I have to pull out this little blond hair that is literally growing on [...]
Innocent pleasures
The term “guilty pleasure” sounds either illegal or kinky. Imagine the first date conversation to break the ice: Stedman: So, what’s your guilty pleasure? Pearl: Oh gosh, this is embarrassing… romance novels. What’s yours? Stedman: Stealing people’s hair and eating it like spaghetti. Pearl: I have to use the restroom real quick. Excuse me. Most [...]
Pick 6
1. Favorite quote: “Don’t smell like sunsets and baby powder; smell like jet fighters and punching.” -Old Spice ad 2. Favorite Dis: Wayne Bridge Snubs John Terry Defender Wayne Bridge rejects the handshake of ex-teammate and ex-friend John Terry after a scandal involving Terry and Bridge’s ex-girlfriend. btw, Bridge’s team beat Terry’s 4-2. 3. Pixar’s [...]
Preggers Update: Weeks 32 & 33
Here she is! The first one is of my beauty at our hippie party a two weeks ago: Now here she is last Saturday: By the way, there’s apparently a pool going around as to when Tammy will actually deliver, and what color hair Blank-ette will have. Winner gets to have the first letter of [...]
3 things I learned from the Olympics
Well, the Olympics are finally over. I don’t remember when they started, but I’m pretty sure it was sometime last year. Now that all the hype has died down, my eyes have finally unglazed and I can look back on some of the things I learned: 1. Everyone is Canadian. Seriously, does every celebrity I’ve [...]
Signs that Spring Break is almost here
I know you’re ready for it. Believe me, so am I. For some reason, Spring Break sometimes feels even longer than Christmas break. It’s so good!The anticipation is building, the weather is warming, your pasty zombie flesh slowly begins to get life’s color back…. However, we often jump the gun a little. Here are the [...]
Is the baby coming today? Part 1
Well, she is 1 cm dilated, so no big deal yet. We are at the hospital for monitoring; stay tuned for more details!
Why go overseas?
I have had the privilege of spending almost every summer of my adult life on some sort of overseas trip. In 2003 and 2005, I went to Peru. In 2006, I went to Greece, where I met my wife! The recent years have brought me to the Middle East. Needless to say, I feel pretty [...]
