2009
Count the Cliches
It’s Inevitable – The Trends we follow, the Fashion we rock, the Music we listen to, the Things we are known for….over time….no matter how cool they seemed in the moment…become CLICHE.
It doesn’t matter how cool it seems, how important you think it is, how much you think it sets you apart…it’s only a matter of time until it becomes CLICHE. It seems that as soon as you become KNOWN for it, you open yourself up to be MADE FUN OF for it.
It’s the Deferred Billing that comes from Buying In to Culture.
I have a litany list of things from my own life that no matter how unique I think they make me…it’s only a matter of time till it’s nothing more than a CLICHE. (see my Soul Patch for reference)
SO…I figure… let’s be honest about it and have some fun with it!
Here’s what we’re gonna do :: Watch the following Video from Japan’s Rockingest, ONLY Hair Metal Band from the 80’s – LOUDNESS. This video is RIPE with some Amazing CLICHES! Epic Stuff.
2009
Sabbath Saturday aka “You Gots to Chill”…
It’s Sabbath Saturday.
((this was written on Friday))
I am not here.
I am not Blogging.
I am not Twittering.
I am not Texting.
I am not on Email.
I am resting.
You probably should too.
See you on Sunday.
Until then…This…
Sabbath time is a revolutionary challenge to the violence of overwork, because it honors the necessary wisdom of dormancy. If certain plant species do not lie dormant during winter, the plant begins to die off. Rest is not just a psychological convenience; it is a spiritual and biological necessity. Perhaps this is why, in most spiritual traditions, “Remember the Sabbath” is more than simply a lifestyle suggestion. It is a commandment, an ethical precept as serious as prohibitions against killing, stealing and lying. How can forgetting the Sabbath — forgetting to be restful, sing songs and find nourishment and delight–possibly be morally and socially dangerous?
- Wayne Muller, Sabbath: Remembering the Sacred Rhythm of Rest and Delight
2009
The Winner of Funky Friday is…Shaq Diesel!
I blame you people most of all…
Due to LOW VOTER TURN OUT this week, RYAN is able to walk away with the win with this God Awful Moment in Rap Human History.
I think we hold these truths to be self evident – Ballers Can’t Rap // Rappers Can’t (really) Ball.
Happy Funky Friday Everyone!
I expect more of you next week…I’m looking at you Hickman!
2009
It’s Official :: AIG Stands for Aaaaaaaand I’m Gone!
Well done folks.
The Winner of the AIG Contest is Aubrey Johnson.
As a Reward, I’ll be giving Aubrey his OWN Bonus of $3.18!
How’s that for a Stimulus Package!
Thanks to all who played.
Don’t forget, while you’re waiting for the last few ounces of public trust to trickle down the gutters on Wall Street…You can vent your Frustrations HERE.
2009
Where Is Black Man…
This morning while playing Superhero’s with our 3 year old Elijah, the following conversation took place…
Elijah : Daddy, where is the Black Super Hero?
Me : Which one pal?
Elijah : The Black one.
Me : What’s his name?
Elijah : Black Man.
Me : Black Man?
Elijah : Yah, Black Man. He’s got that super cool car.
I looked and looked, but alas…There is No Black Man. Just a bunch of Steroid Ridden White Dudes in Tights and Capes. Why are all my sons Super Hero’s White…Dudes? Where is Black Man?
WE NEED BLACK MAN!
2009
My Morning Confession 03.18.09
Shot this on March 18, but had no Interwebs to post it with. Enjoy
Your Turn :: What have you begged, pleaded, cried out to God for in your life…what would it look like to offer it back to Him?
2009
You’ve got less than 24 hours to Get Funky!
Funky Friday is BACK!
Last week it went to Gym Gavula for his Funky Flautist. Who will win this week?
Here’s how it works ::
- You comment here with a link to something TRULY FUNKY (preferably music, preferably video, preferably clean)
- I will arbitrarily decide what is FUNKIEST for that week
- I post it up at 4.00p (est) on FRIDAY giving you Mad Props and Street Cred for your Sheer Funkiness.
Still Confused? Follow the Guide Below and play along…
James Brown = FUNKY
James Taylor = NOT FUNKY
YOUR TURN :: Find us the Funkiest Thing This Week. Embed the URL in the comments (using the YouTube widget). I’ll announce the winner at 4.00p (est) on Friday!
GET YOUR FUNK ON!
2009
AIG = All is Gone // Anger Is Good ((contest))
Seriously. When Corporate Execs resort to wiping their butts with My Monies, it’s time to get the Pitch Fork and Torch.
I elect Stephen Colbert as Chairman of the Mob. He will lead us to the Middle Class Riot Revenge Revolution Restitution we Deserve!
Your Turn :: What does AIG REALLY Stand For? I’ve given you two ideas above, you do the rest. We’ll vote and announce the winner on Friday!
2009
BH2O ((be.hope.2.her))
Some of our favorite people in the world Doug and Nicole Scott work for an incredible International Organization called NURU.
Nuru is relentlessly focused on solving the Water Problems that currently plague the Developing Third World.
They just kicked off an new Experience called BH2O – Be Hope To Her, where on April 23 you can experience a small taste of what it must be like to live in a world absent of easily accessible water.
I strongly encourage you to get involved however you can…for your own good…and for hers.
You can learn more about BH2O HERE // And about NURU HERE.
Be Hope to Her from Nuru International on Vimeo.
2009
The Greatest and Best Thing on YouTube Ever…today (pt. 2)
Seriously. This is EPIC!
KUTIMAN has taken to Mashing-Up YOUTUBE!
Everything you hear // see is ACTUAL FOOTAGE from YouTube.
Why didn’t anyone think of this before?
I’ll keep dropping his tracks all week, until you are fully INSPIRED!
Your Turn :: What’s One Thing that is INSPIRING you today?