Monthly Archives: October 2010

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Seems legit. And to think it was only ordered one weeks ago!

By Any Other Name

Jars of Clay is one my favorite bands of all time. Lately I’ve enjoyed following them on Twitter, both the band and the individual members. The other day, the lead singer, Dan Haseltine, who tweets under the name scribblepotemus, posted a great series of status updates about “Christian” music and the labels we use.

  • Can we STOP applying the “secular” or “Christian” comparison to music? It is silly and should not exist.
  • There is NO mainstream and there is NO Christian in the motivation of artists simply telling the truth.
  • I don’t think most people who draw the secular/Christian line actually know what it is they are drawing. Or why…
  • Is all truth God’s truth or isn’t it? Is truth exclusive to Christian music?
  • The distinction “Christian” in music represents the audience?,the origin of the maker?, the lyric?, the moral position of the artist? …?
  • …the intent of the artist?, the use of biblical metaphor?, the utility of the listener?, the sound? Where it’s sold? Who commissioned it?
  • Or…what distinguishes truthful music outside the church as NOT Christian? The moral behavior of artist?, the lyric? The intent of artist?
  • ..who plays it?, where it is sold? Can it be glorifying without the artists knowledge or intent?
  • Have we ever been lied to by “Christian” labeled music? Is it still Christian?
  • Maybe what I am getting at is…is there ever a moment when it is okay to let labels trump the act of thoughtful engagement?
  • If the label, “Xian” is placed on an artist, Is a bias either to embrace or dismiss the artist more tangible? What if the artist disagrees?

The “Run Like A Dog” Workout

The “Run Like a Dog” Workout:

(Including Warmup and Cooldown)
Walk 8 seconds.
Trot 4 seconds.
Stop.
Sniff.
Sprint 7 seconds.
Freeze.
Walk 5 seconds in any direction but forward.
Stare 9 seconds.
Lunge at rabbit.
Double back, walk 3 seconds.
Urinate.
Repeat 6 times.
Collapse on rug.

From Runners’€™ World.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-10-25

  • Kids are in bed. DVR is queued up. Take it away, sale @nbcchuck! #
  • My Twitter value is $47.25, buy according to http://www.twalue.com … What about yours? #twalue #
  • Come out to the Lancaster Elks Lodge this Friday night at 8PM for a showcase of great local bands, viagra including of course Superficial Charm! #
  • Just completed a 3.25 mi run – Right knee hurts again. http://rnkpr.com/ab4il0 #RunKeeper #
  • Just completed a 4.29 mi run – I need to find my gloves… brrr. http://rnkpr.com/ab5odl #RunKeeper #
  • If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others. #
  • At the diner with my wife & kids, my mother-in-law, and my nieces. It's kinda… loud. #
  • Come out to the Lancaster Elks Lodge tonight at 8PM for a showcase of great local bands, including of course Superficial Charm! #
  • Done loading in. Doors open shortly. #
  • Save The Zombies are on stage. They're wrapping up their set. Up next: Tigerbomb. #
  • Tigerbomb on stage. These guys rock. #
  • Wow! That was a great set! Great crowd, too! #
  • Blood Sucking Fiends on stage now. Really digging their sound. Very retro/new wave. #
  • Oh crap! Their bass player just blew the cab. Oops. #
  • Bass cab fixed. The show goes on. #
  • The Guitar Center guy that sold me my Gretsch was in the crowd tonight. Glad I didn't know until after I played. 🙂 #
  • Get A Life on stage now, closing out the night on a bang. #
  • Breakfast for dinner again. Awww yeah. #
  • Just completed a 9.61 mi run with @runkeeper. Check it out! http://rnkpr.com/ab9epu #RunKeeper #
  • Neighbor kid just stopped by and asked me to fix her violin. Which I did. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-10-18

  • Coding up a quick and dirty solution in REALbasic today. Nice break from PHP, store although I keep typing superfluous semicolons. #
  • I forgot my Zyrtec this morning. Stupid nose. #
  • Just posted a 3.25 mi run with @runkeeper. Check it out! http://rnkpr.com/aauw1z #RunKeeper #
  • I just completed stage 2, day 3 of #CrunchFu – I did 81 crunches (27 in a row) and scored a A++ grade! #
  • I just completed stage 3, day 1 of #PushupFu – I did 46 pushups (12 in a row) and scored a B+ grade! #
  • District Data Committee meeting. #
  • I bought a used Soloflex off craigslist tonight. Time to start building some muscle. #
  • My pastor sent me some thoughts on this week's service, based on the passage he's covering, and inadvertently planned the service. Win! 🙂 #
  • Just completed a 4.03 mi run – Almost had a run in with a skunk. http://rnkpr.com/aaw5sk #RunKeeper #
  • Use a JavaScript library like jQuery or MooTools to simplify cross-browser compatibility. #jsEdu #
  • Band practice tonight. Getting ready for saturday's show.
    http://superficialcharm.com #
  • Awesome of the Day: 8-Bit Revenge
    http://j.mp/cpLbyv #
  • Just completed a 4.17 mi run – Right knee is bugging me. http://rnkpr.com/aaykdx #RunKeeper #
  • I just completed stage 3, day 1 of #CrunchFu – I did 94 crunches (26 in a row) and scored a A++ grade! #
  • Enjoying my free @saladworks for wearing my shirt. 🙂 #
  • Just completed a 10.01 mi run – Walked about one mile of it. http://rnkpr.com/aazn7y #RunKeeper #
  • Did 10 mile run this AM. Currently installing new dishwasher with my father-in-law. Superficial Charm show tonight. Should sleep well. 🙂 #
  • Not a huge crowd at tonight's show, but they did outnumber the band. 🙂 #
  • Trying to work out. Dog has other ideas. http://twitpic.com/2yjft7 #
  • Home with a sick kid today. Shaping up to be a very long day. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-10-11

  • Just completed a 4.00 mi run – Weights again – ouch. http://rnkpr.com/aam1go #RunKeeper #
  • I just completed stage 1, ed day 3 of #CrunchFu – I did 57 crunches (25 in a row) and scored a A++ grade! #
  • Just posted a 2.25 mi run – Treadmill (cold + rainy = Brad runs inside). http://rnkpr.com/aandn5 #RunKeeper #
  • I just completed stage 2, tadalafil day 1 of #CrunchFu – I did 66 crunches (30 in a row) and scored a A++ grade! #
  • Sarge or Missy? GymFu have added in new voices! http://gymfu.com/voices/ #gymfu #
  • I just completed stage 2, day 2 of #PushupFu – I did 33 pushups (11 in a row) and scored a A+ grade! #
  • Things I just pulled out of our vacuum cleaner: teddy bear pencil topper, pom-poms (2), pencil, hair band (2), bendy straw, thread. #
  • PHP, thou art a heartless wench. #
  • Just completed a 7.06 mi run – Seven miles, lots of hills, no walking. http://rnkpr.com/aapsa6 #RunKeeper #
  • I just completed stage 2, day 2 of #CrunchFu – I did 74 crunches (30 in a row) and scored a A++ grade! #
  • I just completed stage 2, day 3 of #PushupFu – I did 38 pushups (11 in a row) and scored a B grade! #
  • This Friday is off to a great start. 🙂 #
  • Soft pretzels in the breakroom?? Holy crap, yes! #
  • Just made Jiffy Pop for the kids. Never did that before! #
  • Doing 12 miles in the morning with my friend who's training for a marathon. Better get some sleep. #
  • Well, maybe just a couple minutes of Angry Birds first. #
  • Just completed a 6.07 mi run – Was going for 12 miles but my hip started to hurt. http://rnkpr.com/aaqw8z #RunKeeper #
  • My garage is super creepy tonight. Doesn't usually bother me, but there are many winged and/or multi-legged creatures out there right now. #
  • My dog is sick. My house smells like the humane league. #
  • Nice! RT @nevmonster: http://twitpic.com/2wgtlb I think I got mud on my face #
  • Breakfast for supper. Awww yeah. #
  • Tonight it's just us boys. Showing my son Star Wars for the 1st time. Well, 2nd time, I guess. We tried once before, but he fell asleep. #
  • "No, son, it's DARTH Vader. Not DARK Vader." #
  • Why didn't the Empire have a backup of those Death Star plans? #
  • My son is bored out of his mind watching Star Wars, but he's for it so long that he won't admit it. 🙂 #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-10-04

  • After almost one full year of development, diagnosis the new website at work is live: http://www.mtwp.net #
  • Kids are in bed. Time to watch Chuck! Woot! #
  • This subversion checkin is taking way longer than I expected. Probably because it's like 3 gigs. #
  • Just completed a 2.98 mi run – Ran with hand weights – way harder than I expected. http://rnkpr.com/aabwi6 #RunKeeper #
  • I just completed stage 1, day 1 of #CrunchFu – I did 28 crunches (10 in a row) and scored a A++ grade! #
  • I miss summer. I know a lot of people like autumn and the cooler temps, but I'll take 90 and humid, thanks. #
  • Rainy mornings make me so sleepy… #
  • Got home to learn that the power's out. Yay. Guess we're going out for dinner! #
  • Out at the Lincoln Highway Diner with the family since we have no power at home. Mmmmm… pancakes. 🙂 #
  • Power is still out. Going on five hours. 🙁 #
  • Just completed a 4.04 mi run – Four miles, lots of hills, three pound weight in each hand. http://rnkpr.com/aah41f #RunKeeper #
  • I just completed stage 1, day 2 of #CrunchFu – I did 48 crunches (26 in a row) and scored a A++ grade! #
  • This has the potential to be the worst movie ever: http://j.mp/9747lP #
  • My wife gave the dog a bad haircut. He's all jaggy now. He looks low resolution. It's like having an animated GIF for a pet. #
  • .@toddhiggins I miss Clarus. And Claris for that matter. in reply to toddhiggins #
  • Just completed a 5.06 mi run – Ran without weights & felt like I was flying. http://rnkpr.com/aai7hw #RunKeeper #
  • On the bridge for the Columbia Bridge Bust. #
  • The kids are disposing of the leftover ice. http://twitpic.com/2u2aec #
  • Long day at the Bridge Bust. But a good day! Made lots of connections with folks and gave lots of lollipops to kids. And had soft pretzels. #
  • Doing another low key, mostly acoustic set tomorrow morning. Me on my trusty old white Alvarez and my main man & goto guy Jeff on bass. #
  • My niece at lunch today: "Daddy, can I be full now?" #
  • Chilling at the mall with my number one homeboy. 😉 http://twitpic.com/2ufcd1 #
  • Olive Garden. Awwww yeah. #