We got cable a couple of weeks ago. We haven't had it since Nicholas was born nine years ago and haven't really missed it. But they (kids and cable company) finally got to me.
But we had a reason to get it. And it was not for the 100 channels. Really. We got rid of our telephone and that plus what we normally paid in Internet access was about as much as cable was going to cost.
We analyzed the whole "what's the use of a land line since we have cell phones" argument and decided to go with high speed cable internet access as well. It was a pretty god package you know. At least for this year. And let me tell you, it had really improved the quality of life! Really. I'm serious.
Now I'm much more impatient. Since my internet works so quickly, even on my little crappy computer, I refuse to wait for any page to load in less than five seconds. Everything else in my life needs to happen faster too! Now people drive too slow. Conversations seem to bore me. Too slow.
I know my kids love me much more since we got cable! They must because the sound of my voice is all they hear. I repeat things more often to them when cable is on. Louder and louder and louder.
I'm eating better now since I have been watching the Food Network with my wife. Or at least I want to eat better. At least I feel more quilty getting fast food.
Most of all we are spending more quality time together as a family in front of the TV! But you know what? We are still watching what's on the main networks. We're still in a rut. It doesn't matter, though. I still fall asleep at 10:30, no matter what's on the tube.
5.21.2005
5.17.2005
Japan Today - News - Lucas jabs at 'Bush's empire' - Japanese Leading International News Network
I need to start off by saying that I'm both a fan of Star Wars and President Bush. Naturally, when Lucas made some of the vague comments in the above article indirectly comparing President Bush to Darth Vader I was ticked.
I support what I believe to be Bush's honorable intentions in going to war in Iraq to bring a better quality of life and to go on the offensive on the war on terror. I'm not a stupid redneck blindly following a cause. I am educated, conservative, and for the first time in the last 20 voting years of my life, actually becoming involved and informed.
I have defined my political ideals, and while they do not always correspond to the Republican "right", they are more aligned with that party than any other.
As Hamlet would say, "There's the rub." I didn't buy Heinz ketchup during the election. I put bumper stickers on my car. I felt like I made a stand and drew a line in the sand. But now what am I going to do about the latest Star Wars movie?
I should have expected such comments coming out of the Cannes Festival, but not from Lucas himself. Do I boycott the movie? Stop buying cereal with light saber spoons? Take Yoda off my desktop?
No. Not today. Lucas isn't even close to that Fahrenheit 911 guy from last year.
I support what I believe to be Bush's honorable intentions in going to war in Iraq to bring a better quality of life and to go on the offensive on the war on terror. I'm not a stupid redneck blindly following a cause. I am educated, conservative, and for the first time in the last 20 voting years of my life, actually becoming involved and informed.
I have defined my political ideals, and while they do not always correspond to the Republican "right", they are more aligned with that party than any other.
As Hamlet would say, "There's the rub." I didn't buy Heinz ketchup during the election. I put bumper stickers on my car. I felt like I made a stand and drew a line in the sand. But now what am I going to do about the latest Star Wars movie?
I should have expected such comments coming out of the Cannes Festival, but not from Lucas himself. Do I boycott the movie? Stop buying cereal with light saber spoons? Take Yoda off my desktop?
No. Not today. Lucas isn't even close to that Fahrenheit 911 guy from last year.
5.10.2005
What's Better - Not Being Picked, Or Being Picked Last?
I recently applied to my former elementary school for a principal position opening next year. It is a catholic school, tied to the parish where my family goes to church.
I thought I had an "in" for the position, but as it turns out the Search Committe didn't even want to interview me. Confusing to say the least. As I mulled it over, though, I asked myself what would be worse; not being picked at all or being picked last?
If you remember back to the playground days when we lined up to be picked for kickball teams, the feeling of being picked last was devastating. There was no option of not being picked at all, unless teams were uneven, you really sucked, or the other kids were just mean. Here, though in this situation the latter option is there - and I think I like it better.
Not being picked at all validates to me that it must not be personal. It has to do with my minimal professional expereince, my lack of an elementary environment, or some other non-personal reason. However, if I was interviewed and not picked, then I think I would feel it was personal because I know the members of the Search Committee.
Actually, I think it is for the best. As I tried to justify in my mind that a move to St. Mark was a calling, a ministry for me. I think, though, that the Lord has reminded me of my ministry at Day Treatment.
I thought I had an "in" for the position, but as it turns out the Search Committe didn't even want to interview me. Confusing to say the least. As I mulled it over, though, I asked myself what would be worse; not being picked at all or being picked last?
If you remember back to the playground days when we lined up to be picked for kickball teams, the feeling of being picked last was devastating. There was no option of not being picked at all, unless teams were uneven, you really sucked, or the other kids were just mean. Here, though in this situation the latter option is there - and I think I like it better.
Not being picked at all validates to me that it must not be personal. It has to do with my minimal professional expereince, my lack of an elementary environment, or some other non-personal reason. However, if I was interviewed and not picked, then I think I would feel it was personal because I know the members of the Search Committee.
Actually, I think it is for the best. As I tried to justify in my mind that a move to St. Mark was a calling, a ministry for me. I think, though, that the Lord has reminded me of my ministry at Day Treatment.
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