It started at 9:51 pm

Several things have been on my mind, none of which that I can remember at the moment. And just for the record, I'm starting this post at 9:51 and I'll be adding to it through the rest of the shift, so by the end of it you should be thoroughly confused at the confusing maze of my non-linear mind.

It occurred to me the summer is quickly reaching it's end, and I'm none to excited about it. I feel like it's just getting started, but that may be because I equate summer with heat and not so much as not being in school. We've been rather lucky so far to not have a hideously sweltery summer, but it is mid-July and I think we're starting to get smacked with the outdoor sweat house that is St. Louis summers.

I don't think I've mentioned Spain winning the EURO Championships. It's like the World Cup, but only for Europe and the football was fantastic. The final was especially wonderful and a big thanks to ABC and ESPN for airing so many games (yes, I know they're owned by Disney, my nemesis, but I've got to be thankful to them), and also a big thanks to Grandma Lambson for letting me hijack her TV to watch the games.

Several things that I like right now are: keeping up the the WotLK beta updates, watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia on HULU, just finished season 3 of BSG and will now have to wait for season 4 to come out on DVD and in the meantime, avoid reading spoilers (yes, I know they get to Earth), doing stuff with Noah and Em, they rock and I'm glad that I get so much time with them.

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1:04- So, I'm reading the Foundation series again and I plan on reading LoTR next and then the Ender's Game series. I realize that some people may cringe at re-reading a book, but it's kinda like getting to know an old friend again. I'm saving Ender for last because in all truth that is my favorite series, AND I just read that there's a comic/graphic novel version of it coming out in October. I'm hoping that it's a preliminary for the movie... one can only hope.

I've been having a rough time sleeping lately and I attribute that to 2 things: 1) the return of a full work week, and 2) having put a couple of things off, crunch time is coming and I need to get my act together. Problem 2 has for a very long time been my Achilles Heal. I'm glad that I have a wife who is very patient with me and is good at communicating her frustration with my apparent lack of motivation.

Oddly enough, I don't feel any real excitement for Dark Knight, I think that hype can real kill things for me at times. Also oddly enough, Quantum of Solace doesn't get me going either. I think it's because I don't like the idea of a James Bond sequel, I know there have been tons, but this one is directly related to Casino Royale. Forget all that happened in that movie and get him fighting terrorist trying to get nukes or something, one enduring trait about Bond movies is that they're all fairly independent of the rest, the only back story needed is James Bond has gadgets, is ultra-suave, blows things up, saves the world, gets the girl, the end. What happened to the girl in the next movie? Who cares! She's a Bond Girl! She goes on to make Catwoman and Xmen for all we care, but Bond/We forget about them, put the notch on the bed post and move on.

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2:03 So, who else could careless about the election in November? Sure, it's bound to be "historic" and all, but when you think about it, who are we to say whether something is "historic" or not? I'm sure there have been many times throughout the ages when the men of their times touted their exploits as "historic" only to become and interesting footnote in history, if anything at all.

What I find slightly disturbing is that in dubbing things historic, we forget to look into the past, into true history, and seek out the cycles of civilization and the many tragic parts of history that we stumble into only to not learn from it again. There is a problem with looking to the future when you regard the past with an up turned nose and a pride in your own understanding. Change is good, but not for changes sake. Societal Inertia has a lot of weight behind it, and sharp turns can easily turn into a train wreck.

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2:45 Just read Stacie's blog and she had people put in memories that they shared with here, and then said for us to do the same things on our blog. So there's a challenge faithful readers, bring on the memories and then do it on your blog or risk the wrath of the chain letter gods (I made that last part up.)

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4:08 Well, I think this'll be it for this entry, I'll be adding links later, as well as a movie from hulu which will be a must watch for all. Anyways, catch ya later.

Here's the movie:

Look at this! A post!

It's been a while, eh? Well, how are we all doing? May exciting things have happened since the last post, but I realised this has never really been much of a "journal" type blog as much as a random "brain farts" type blog. And just to get it out of the way... no I will not "can" the music on MY blog. If you don't like it turn down the speakers or hit the pause button. And while you're at it "anonymous" (if that's even your real name) why don't you get an account so I can critize your blog. Jive Turkey.

So, I've been thinking about ancestors and honor recently. Two things kinda brought those to my mind one was from President Uchtdorf's First Presidency Message especially where he says:

"I have no ancestors among the nineteenth-century pioneers. However, since the first days of my Church membership, I have felt a close kinship to those early pioneers who crossed the plains. They are my spiritual ancestry, as they are for each and every member of the Church, regardless of nationality, language, or culture. They established not only a safe place in the West but also a spiritual foundation for the building of the kingdom of God in all the nations of the world."

The other is from Karate Kid 2, where Mr. Myagi has to fight to appease the "honor" of his old best friend whose pre-arranged wife he stole.

I think it's important to honor our ancestors, be it literally or in a spiritual sense like Pres. Uchtdorf mentions. We owe a lot to them for who we are and what we have. Be it pioneers in covered wagons coming from Nauvoo or pioneers in a station wagon coming from North Carolina (Thank You Grandpa for moving West), I'm rather lucky to have the gospel in my life, and they set the groundwork in order that I would have it in my life.

Here's a couple pictures to round things out...

Grandpa and Noah, hanging out in the back yard.

Matt, Me and Rob

There's a bunch of randomness swirling in my head... so why not share it.

First of all, I wish I could tap dance. It looks fun. Not River Dance type stuff either, I'm talking real musical type tap dancing. How's that for random.

Also, Noah's teething and it's led to a rather large regression when it comes to sleep for him (and us, mainly Em). He's been so good at sleeping recently, it's hard to see him hurting and struggling with it.

Lastly, A shout out to my bro and his getting his master's from VCU's Brandcenter. Here's a pic of us outside his apartment in downtown Richmond. Dave's the one to the far left.

Roslin in '08

I dig Weezer, and I thought that they had broken up or retired or whatever it is bands do when they stop making music. Then, one day, while browsing through EW.com's PopWatch, I stumble upon their new music video and a comment about their new album coming out soon. It's a pretty fun video, with a whole bunch of viral videos in it... enjoy
Here's some links to the videos in the video: Shoes, Leave Britney Alone, The Mentos Experiments, Numa Numa Guy, Miss Teen South Carolina, Chocolate Rain, Dancing Guy, Daft Hands/Dancers, Afro Ninja and of course...

Also, I'm happy to say that I've finally picked a canidate to support...Laura Roslin. The former teacher couldn't be a better choice, and I paricularly support her stands on making babies and finding Earth.

Happy Mother's Day!

I've been rather lucky in my life to be surrounded by wonderful women. Since high school it seems most of the lasting relationships that I've made have primarily been made with females. On top of that, they've all become mothers.

I think it's odd that my best friends are mothers and fathers. I've always had a great aversion to adulthood, and at times I feel like Peter Pan looking through the window seeing other people grow up.

I'm lucky enough to have my own Wendy, however. I can't imagine a more pure love in my life than seeing my wife holding my boy. I'm very lucky to be married to an intelligent, witty, artistic renaissance woman. Be it pictures, cupcakes, singing or another of her many talents, she makes the world more beautiful by living in it. I love her.

My son is very lucky to have her as a mother.

Which brings me to my own. To state it pure and simply, my mom loves her kids. I'm not sure if I need to elaborate on it anymore than that. I'm not exactly good about telling her how wonderful she is but few people are as unselfish with their love as my mom. She rather like a beacon of light that people come to to feel loved. She's filled with it.

So here's to two wonderful women and mothers. I'm blessed that they're in my life.

She-who-must-not-be-named

Let me start out by saying that I really enjoy the Harry Potter books. They are fantastic and fun to read, with great heros and villians and great twists. I can't say that I'm a fan of the author though. There is a fansite that has decided to publish it's vast information on Harry Potter and She-who-must-not-be-named has decided to sue. Let me direct you to some one who is a much better writer than I am ----> Click Here!

OSC definatly has a way with words. And if you think it's all just sour grapes on his part check this out, and this too. Or if you don't want to click there here's a quote:

"If you love the Harry Potter books, then you are part of the best of contemporary American literature, not because the books have sold so phenomenally well, but because they are so phenomenally good, and millions upon millions of people have recognized it."

And in case you were wondering if he has any gay characters in his books... he does. Zdorab in the Homecoming Saga.

I know several people might be unhappy with me over a such anti-She-who-must-not-be-named post. But I had to put it up.

Spring

I'm a Desert Rat. I love it when we go out to Vegas because there's a natural beauty to the desert that I just love. It's possible that it's just nostaglia but I love the drive from St. George to Las Vegas. The Gorge is cool and when you pop out of it the grey-brown mountains, vistas and the wide-openness speaks to me at my core.

Nothing beats the natural beauty of Valley of Fire or Redrock after rain.

That being said, I love having all four seasons here in St. Louis. All of the colors are at their most intense. Green isn't just green... it's a vibrant neon lime green. The purples and pinks are straight out of a Dr. Suess book. And dafodils and tupils display their wonderful colors with a vanity that only belongs to spring flowers.

People here seem to despise the rain at times. "Oh no! We're going to have storms!" is what new forecasters seem to say. I love it when the rain gets so intense that we can barely see our neighbor's roof. And storm clouds seem to come from The Nothing, rolling and pitch black, even in the middle of the day.

However, of course, I do prefer the sunny days, especially now that I can go on walks with Noah. This past Tuesday we went on two walks, one to the Cupcakery and another the Grand Basin in Forest Park to meet up with Em after she got off work.

Pretty soon the fireflys will be coming out and with them the wet heat of summer. But for now I'm just happy that color is back after what seemed like a rather long winter.