A recent trip to the dentist office
This was one of my least painful days at the dentist :)
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I don't quite fit!!! Who builds these things?
Happy Mother's Day!!!
On this day we should all appreciate our mothers, but I think Mr. T says it best in his music video...that's right!!! Mr. T has a music video and it's a must watch!!!
I appreciate my mother - Jane Chacko.
This is a piece of art that an artist wanted to unveil on Obama's 100th day in office as President of United States. Provocative.
The artist wanted this piece to be provocative.
As someone who is 'religious' the portrait is offensive. After reading the artist's reasoning (or lack of reasoning) behind his painting, I am a little less offended.
Look at these links to read more about the art and it's purpose. In the end the artist decided to cancel the unveiling because of how much reaction his art had garnered.
Please click the last 2 links.
The 2nd to last is a Catholic's perspective on the art. The last is an interview with the artist - interesting.
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=96138
http://www.artbistro.com/news/articles/8824-painter-unveils-controversial-work-of-obama-on-his-100th-day-in-office?utm_source=nlet&utm_content=ab_r3_20090428_uoba
http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS190871+24-Apr-2009+PRN20090424
http://lesfemmes-thetruth.blogspot.com/2009/04/open-letter-to-artist-michael-dantuono.html
http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ODA0NTc0ZWIyYTYyOTU5NGVjNDhjNGY2MDA0MDQzYmU=
So...I had blogged about Illinois' ex-governor a ways back and how he was a criminal!
And just today the the Grand Jury indicted Blagojevich on 16 Felony Counts...kinda crazy!
In other big news...
The Chicago Bears just traded for a new quarterback! Jay Cutler! Now, Jay Cutler (JC) is a franchise type QB but he did come at a hefty price. Let's hope he was worth it! Time will tell. And we also got Orlando Pace!
Here's some more info on Cutler and Pace http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/jay_cutler/
Time will tell if this was worth the price..or maybe you already know.
The title of this blog was inspired by the song Out of Control (State of Emotion) by Keane . The blog wasn't inspired that song...only the title!
Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
This is my comfort in my affliction; for they word hath quickened me.
Over the past few days I've been visiting Arby's for there free Roast Burger (All-American is the best one) with a purchase of a drink. Now, with each receipt you receive from Arby's is also a survey. If you fill out the survey you can get a free roast beef sandwich or beef'n cheddar..you choose!
I've taken advantage of this and have saved up 3 receipts and today I will use all 3 at the same time to help feed my friends!
I love coupons now!
One of my all-time favorite interviews focuses on Bruce Lee and some of his thoughts. The ideology of Bruce Lee isn't somethat I ascribe to, but I his accent and intensity of this interview just cracks me up! Take a look at the interivew:
Bruce is perhaps my favorite action movie actor. First of all, he's for real. He's a martial artist and not the Stephen Segal of martial arts, but the ORIGINAL in american films. Bruce introduced martial arts to the American mainstream media in film and television. He's in shape, the master of his sport and just plain fun to watch. Sadly, Bruce passed away at a young age, but his impact on martial arts in America and in film is still being felt.
How did I arrive at this topic you way wonder.... As a designer I'm always on the lookout for cool design ideas, good uses of typography and the like. I fell upon this video
which places Bruce Lee's interview in text and imagery and is done well....I thought.
At the begining of the interview Bruce says, "Empty your mind. Be formless..." In the Eastern world and in a cutlure where meditation and yoga are prominent, that statement may not seem like much. And now, even in America, where yoga and Eastern thought have caught fire; the idea of emptying your mind seems like such a great idea. There are so many stresses, pains, thoughts, distractions and other things weighing down on our minds, bodies and spirits daily, that we relish anything that offers a way to unload. Many people subscribe to the idea of emptying your mind. What's wrong with that? Maybe nothing.
The idea of emptying the mind is not necessarily any sort of principle in the Bible. Sure, the Bible speaks of meditating. Meditation in the Bible is always in context of God's Word. One would contemplate, think on, mull over the words from God. Not remove thoughts. Rather fill your mind with what God has for you. Of course Bruce is telling you to 'empty your mind' so you can become whatever you need to become. Perhaps, be all things to all people :) Yet, you keep your identity.
I wrote this worthless post to essentially say one thing. This process of emptying your mind can't stop there! Your mind has to be filled with something. I recommend the Bible. You can be formless. Be ready to pour yourself into whatever God has for you. The key here is that God is the one pouring and not you. You are merely the water and He is choosing what form you will take. Humble yourself and be ready for what God has at hand (Philippians 2:1 - 11).
Be water my friend. Just be sure you're not the one pouring.
Last night I attended my first NHL game...EVER!
The battle was between Canada's Edmonton Oilers and Dallas's very own Stars.
A guy in my office received 4 free tickets with parking for last night's game and he asked if I'd like to join him and 2 other guys from our web department. Obviously I joined in the fun. It was a great game and the Stars won of course! The game was fight free until close to the end when a large brawl broke out and nearly half the teams were in the penalty boxes! Good times!
I had never given much thought to the idea that there are hardcore hockey fans down in Texas until last night. Sitting directly behind us were to hardcore and very intense hockey and Stars lovers with their Texas accents. Needless to say, it was enjoyable to hear them critique every aspect of this Canadian game with the accent.
Only in Texas!
Who knew? The big, rotund, tire inspired character known as the Michelin Man, actually has a name. Can you guess what coutry he's from?
His name is....DRUM ROLL PLEASE......
Monsieur Bibendum. Ya, that's right. That's his name! Who thought of that?
