Speaking of violence....

So we were at dinner last night with family and my brother in law says that he saw a trailer for Rambo IV. I was beside myself because I didn't think there were any plans to ressurect that franchise. Then again Rocky 6 happened.....Over the Top 2 anyone?

I was curious though and wanted to investigate....Ian (brother in law) did say heads were rolling (literally) and that it was a violent trailer. He was not kidding. I'm not sure if what I saw was approved for America but it was definitely the most violent trailer I had seen. Interesting-if you check it out be forwarned.

I'm also sitting here watching tv and decided to check something else out. Now I probably should be doing homework (that's a prime thought for the next 13 weeks) but I decided to check the UFC. Huh. Also very violent and I'm not sure what I think about it. A bunch of huge dudes beating the snot out of each other. I'm not exactly sure what it says about our culture nor about men in the church as I know of a lot of guys who really enjoy watching it. Definitely seems Roman like but on a smaller scale. Any thoughts?

I think I want to cry....

Unfortunately it's possible that history is repeating itself.....let's hope for a happy ending.

September 2, 1979......

True to form I've once again managed to not tell Jed and Eli happy birthday on their birthday......it seems to be an annual ritual. Sorry fellas. I've many good memories of spending time with you and hope that we continue to get to hang out in the future. I hope that you were blessed on your birthdays. Happy Birthday!

p.s.-remember the day in the photo? :)

Fore!

I only yelled that once yesterday.....and didn't even really need to. I'm at Cannon Beach right now with the Thomas men-brothers, dad, grandpa. My dad, brothers, and I went golfing yesterday-27 holes. Golf is so fickle. One minute you can hit an incredible shot and think, "I can do this". Then you don't see another incredible shot for the next 15 shots. But then you hit another and the game keeps you wanting more. Overall it was good to hang out with my family and spend time together.....we did this last year as well after my mom passed away. I think this will turn in to a bit of a tradition which is cool. So until next year-"Fore!"

Get Fuzzy

If you're not familiar with this comic, you should be. When I first started reading it, it took me a little bit to get "it" but now I'm definitely a fan.

3:25 a.m. or so

It was about this time last night that I stumbled down the hallway to take a look outside and see the lunar eclipse. The moon was about a third of a way covered with a slight shadow. Kind of cool and also kind of weird when you consider what a lunar eclipse is. I should have taken a photo but didn't think I'd get a decent one. Oh well.

Greetings..

Just quickly writing a post to say that I'm currently sitll alive and breathing. The summer was incredibly busy and we spent a good amount of it away from our house (and computer). Tomorrow night I have class starting up again which blows me away seeing as how 2 months went by in a blink. I don't know if I'm quite ready to get started back in school but it's time to buckle down and get after it. I'll post some photos of our summer travels in the next week or so....maybe in class :) P.S. Thanks to the Multnomah boys for haning out this past Friday night. Good food, bad service, okay movie, good company=good times.