Thursday Thoughts 5.10.12

1.  There's nothing wrong with this country that canceling American Idol wouldn't fix.2.  What is it about water sports that makes me think i'm still just 17?3.  Trucks in the left lane make me instantly crazy.4.  I still can't figure out how to get internet explorer for my MAC.5.  You all know that we see what you view on social cam, right?
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Friday Favorites 5.4.12

1.  Favorite movie trailer - Wowzer[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8evyE9TuYk?rel=0]2.  Favorite "if only..." - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzsBwnv_dAg?rel=0]3.  Favorite website - the doghouse diaries -4.  Favorite pic of my boys - Took it last year - seems to capture the differences in personalities between the three ...5.  Favorite line from upcoming Sunday morning worship service - "With all my heart, and all my soul, with all i am, Lord I will follow You"
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Thursday Thoughts 5.3.12

1.  Our parking lot - still one of the top 5 most dangerous places to be during carpool.2.  Sour Jelly Beans3.  We went to Brusters the other night.  They were out of HALF of the flavors listed.4.  It's hot outside.5.  Go Dawgs.
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Friday Favorites 4.27.12

1.  Favorite thing i've seen a cat do - i still hate cats, but this is funny[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRBH21IvSrc?rel=0]2.  Favorite song to listen to on Thursday - Check this out - it's from Beethoven's 7th symphony, mvt 2.  Oh yeah - he wrote it completely deaf too....[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgHxmAsINDk?rel=0]3.  Favorite song to listen to on Friday - Now check this out, from the greatest rock and roll band ever.  I could geek out, telling you how great of  a drummer Neal Peart is, but I'm not going to.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuL_euRslTc?rel=0]4.  Favorite weekly scene from West Wing - Have you considered getting the series on DVD yet?[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z7HxDB9kLU?rel=0]5.…
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Thursday Thoughts 4.26.12

1.  One of the top 5 most dangerous places in the world is our church parking lot when moms are late for carpool.2.  Feels like winter is right around the corner.3.  When was the last time you spent 30 minutes on Facebook or Twitter and came away thinking "whew!  I feel so much more connected now."4.  Sometimes sour jelly beans.5.  I couldn't be more thankful for my wife, and the passion she has for teaching music and biblical truths to Oak Mountain's kids.
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Friday Favorites 4.20.12

1.  Favorite texting and walking - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h2dsRUZly8?rel=0]2.  Favorite Weekly Scene from West Wing - 3.  Favorite music you should listen to on Thursday mornings - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCicM6i59_I?rel=0]4.  Favorite Silent era-ing of a movie - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2sKe4zMvx8?rel=0]5.  Favorite line from upcoming Sunday morning worship - "without You i am nothing"
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Thursday Thoughts 4.19.12

1.  I'm not quite sure why so many brides walk down the aisle to "Here Comes the Bride" (Wagner's Bridal Chorus from the opera Lohengrin).  The bride in the opera (Elsa) dies.2.  There's gotta be something wrong with oil prices and stuff - gas went down three cents.3.  There's nothing like a little Yo Yo Ma to start a Thursday morning.  Listen to him play Bach's Suite in G - and try not to be happy.4.  Jelly beans.5.  I have too many moments with my 5th grader that need to be frozen in time, and I know that i'll blink…
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Friday Favorites 4.13.12

1. Favorite Driving Lesson - Wow.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tQ9RiyEBpg?rel=0]2. Favorite reason for music - Please watch to the end...[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKDXuCE7LeQ?rel=0]3. Favorite pool rescue - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtAeLOOPDhs?rel=0]4. Favorite reason to take the phone away while driving - The video has been removed from youtube - but if you haven't seen the state trooper cam of the driver that was texting while driving, lost control, spun into the other lane and was creamed by a semi truck... It'll make you think twice about doing anything in the car but driving.5. Favorite line from upcoming Sunday morning worship service - "waiting here for You, with…
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Thursday Thoughts – 4.12.12

1. Sometimes the cashier in the express lane is quite the talker... doesn't that defeat the purpose?2. I still have yet to buy a groupon.3. Does Mat Kearney tour with a clapping ensemble?4. I'm so glad it rained last week. My truck needed washing.5. I get to serve with some of the finest musicians in the city.
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