If you go out tonight, expect this to happen to you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkr_x7--WBk&feature=related
Or see this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBySfz_w3YE&feature=related
31 October 2008
Ultimate Fakebook
I have a group of friends from Kansas who used to be fans of a local power pop/rock group called Ultimate Fakebook. Sounds from the group can be found here. They have a creative style but unfortunately, broke up in 2003. The band's name has been used colloquially to represent a fake person/action. A poser.
The band reference is relevant only to mention that the title Ultimate Fakebook has recently been revived because of the actions of my exuberant roommate: Genevieve Jordan. Today we had the chance to hear 'Delaware's Own' Joe Biden speak about 10 minutes away from the D-house convent on the campus of his alma mater: The University of Delaware.
Gen decided it was a good idea to leave around 6:45am to get a good spot for the 10:30am talk; I obliged, and we did get a good spot in the second row.
The spot was discovered to be even better as the potential VP descended to shake hands in the front row. Gen, sporting her snazzy maroon Philadelphia Phillies hat, reached her hand through a window between two shoulders in front of her. As Joe grabbed her hand Gen shouted 'Go Phillies!' Joe smilingly responded, "Yea! But the Phillies did it. Now it's go team!'
A seemingly warm encounter. So why condemn Gen to 'fakebook' or even worse, 'ultimate fakebook' status, especially since she has, commendably, been to one game at the Phillies stadium?
-She has never watched more than an inning of World Champion Phillies baseball before or since (including all of the playoff and World Series games)
-She can only name 2-3 players on the team
-She didn't know who/what the Phillies were before we moved to Delaware
Today, Gen used the tools that she had to prompt a conversation with the political celebrity; well done, she 'took what the defense gave her'. Yet, this came at the expense of playing the role of ultimate fakebook. Poser.
...I would have done the same thing!
The band reference is relevant only to mention that the title Ultimate Fakebook has recently been revived because of the actions of my exuberant roommate: Genevieve Jordan. Today we had the chance to hear 'Delaware's Own' Joe Biden speak about 10 minutes away from the D-house convent on the campus of his alma mater: The University of Delaware.
Gen decided it was a good idea to leave around 6:45am to get a good spot for the 10:30am talk; I obliged, and we did get a good spot in the second row.
The spot was discovered to be even better as the potential VP descended to shake hands in the front row. Gen, sporting her snazzy maroon Philadelphia Phillies hat, reached her hand through a window between two shoulders in front of her. As Joe grabbed her hand Gen shouted 'Go Phillies!' Joe smilingly responded, "Yea! But the Phillies did it. Now it's go team!'
A seemingly warm encounter. So why condemn Gen to 'fakebook' or even worse, 'ultimate fakebook' status, especially since she has, commendably, been to one game at the Phillies stadium?
-She has never watched more than an inning of World Champion Phillies baseball before or since (including all of the playoff and World Series games)
-She can only name 2-3 players on the team
-She didn't know who/what the Phillies were before we moved to Delaware
Today, Gen used the tools that she had to prompt a conversation with the political celebrity; well done, she 'took what the defense gave her'. Yet, this came at the expense of playing the role of ultimate fakebook. Poser.
...I would have done the same thing!
30 October 2008
Spying on Mike
I've been looking around on the St. Dominic's website to see when their Saturday Mass time is (4:30pm). As you know by Mike's post way below, he want on a mission trip to Ecuador. What you might not know is that there are pictures up on their website from this trip. And the blessing of the animals (that all 3 of us participated in--check out picture 22). And several other Mike related events, including a bonfire.
Don't kill me Mike.
Don't kill me Mike.
29 October 2008
Wilmington: "A Place to be Somebody"
Our baseball team-- soon to be World Champions
Our senator-- soon to be Vice President
...we're the shit
27 October 2008
Spreading some Music Love
This past Saturday Angela and I went down to San Antonio for a Young Adult Conference. They had some great speakers there. It was just a one day deal and they ended it with a concert by Mike Mangione and his band! Mike is an amazing Catholic musician. His songs might not specifically be about Catholic things or God, but he wants people to interpret them as they will. He is an independent artist, so y'all should check him out! We got to meet him after his concert. He is from the Milwaukee/Chicago area and we actually have a friend in common, which is pretty awesome.
He is a pretty short guy, so I was bending down to get the pic (like I do with most short people...) and he goes "stand up straight!" He told me his wife is 6' tall. wowzers. Anyway, you can check him out at his own website and listen to his music on myspace. And you should check out where he's playing at to see him in concert b/c he is amazing live! And I saw by his microphone stand that he had a holy card of Pope John Paul II, a San Damiano crucifix, and another holy card. He knows where his focus is!
He is a pretty short guy, so I was bending down to get the pic (like I do with most short people...) and he goes "stand up straight!" He told me his wife is 6' tall. wowzers. Anyway, you can check him out at his own website and listen to his music on myspace. And you should check out where he's playing at to see him in concert b/c he is amazing live! And I saw by his microphone stand that he had a holy card of Pope John Paul II, a San Damiano crucifix, and another holy card. He knows where his focus is! Echo-lantern
Peoria wishes all of Echo a blessed All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day!Mark It Down
October 27, 2008: Brookfield's first snow of the season, and, I venture to guess, the earliest of all houses.
Unless Fort Worth has some surprising news.
Unless Fort Worth has some surprising news.
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