Well, we won our basketball game last night handily. I don't think we ever trailed and we put up some decent numbers in a 50-38 win. Our defense seems sound and we have some great athletes. We may go undefeated.
The weather suddenly turned and it was in the low 40's this morning when I left for work.
All is well.
I missed The Office last night becasue I was at the game. Hopefully my wife Tevo'd it.
I have nothing amusing to say in this post so this must be one of the "unamusing musings" referred to in the title of my blog.
But I am blogging and trying to stay up on my New Year's resolution.
I wonder what is going to happen with my manuscript. I decided not to e-mail the editor so much. If it really is good, it will do well, or at least get a small bit of notice from a frenetic cult following. Best case scenario of course is mounds of cash. But I'd settle for a few crazed fans.
-MWVK
Friday, January 26, 2007
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Double Question Marks
Thought for the day: Eaters of the Dead is a good book. Better than the movie. But I still like the movie. But not as much as the book.
I am really tired. And I am coaching soccer after school. Basketball was first, now soccer, and finally I'll probably end up coaching football too. Weeeee!
Life is going smoothly. This long weekend was excellent in the fact that it allowed me to relax and get alot of cleaning done around the house. Double-score.
Dwight quit on The Office. He is such a great character I can't wait to see how he comes back. I recieved my huge box of books from my mom's in Michigan. It's been great going through my collection of fantasy paperbacks. I even read one now and then.
Speaking of reading I began reading my manuscript again the other day. I actually enjoyed it. You migh say, "Of course you did, you wrote it." But I say, on the contrary. I must have read the thing 70+ time and fully edited it 4 times. By the end of the writing process I was sick to death of looking at the thing. The words became less story and more formula. It became less exciting and less fun to read. So I put it away for a couple of months, kind of tried to forget about it. Now that I am reading it again I like it. Which is kind of a relief. Even though I know everything that is going to happen and why it is going to happen it's still fun and for that I am glad.
I saw "W's" interview on t.v. the other night. I don't care what you say, you have to give the guy credit for his sense of accountability and his sense of what is right. I have alot of trouble being critical of the president, any president really, because of the incredible stress and burden of the position. Before you go bashing, try running something sometime and then multiply your responsiblity exponentiallly. Then think about being the leader of the free world and of the most powerful nation on the planet.
Scary.
-MWVK
I am really tired. And I am coaching soccer after school. Basketball was first, now soccer, and finally I'll probably end up coaching football too. Weeeee!
Life is going smoothly. This long weekend was excellent in the fact that it allowed me to relax and get alot of cleaning done around the house. Double-score.
Dwight quit on The Office. He is such a great character I can't wait to see how he comes back. I recieved my huge box of books from my mom's in Michigan. It's been great going through my collection of fantasy paperbacks. I even read one now and then.
Speaking of reading I began reading my manuscript again the other day. I actually enjoyed it. You migh say, "Of course you did, you wrote it." But I say, on the contrary. I must have read the thing 70+ time and fully edited it 4 times. By the end of the writing process I was sick to death of looking at the thing. The words became less story and more formula. It became less exciting and less fun to read. So I put it away for a couple of months, kind of tried to forget about it. Now that I am reading it again I like it. Which is kind of a relief. Even though I know everything that is going to happen and why it is going to happen it's still fun and for that I am glad.
I saw "W's" interview on t.v. the other night. I don't care what you say, you have to give the guy credit for his sense of accountability and his sense of what is right. I have alot of trouble being critical of the president, any president really, because of the incredible stress and burden of the position. Before you go bashing, try running something sometime and then multiply your responsiblity exponentiallly. Then think about being the leader of the free world and of the most powerful nation on the planet.
Scary.
-MWVK
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Where was I?
Thought for the day: You can't win 'em all.
Balance, have I said this before? Balance is key to life. Moderation, consistency, variety, these are building blocks to happiness. Now, I say this and it sounds a little humanistic maybe. First, you have to claim Jesus Christ as Lord of your life or you can never have balance. Life will be all one-sided. What we think of as "good" things may happen, but in the end...what? Death and eternal seperation and punishment.
Some folks think that believing on Jesus binds a person, makes all these rules and names all these things a person can't do. Everything is negative. But in reality believing on Jesus frees a person, because without him all a person can do is wrong, no matter how much right a person tries to do.
God the Father sent Jesus to die for all makind. He did it becuase He loves mankind. God gave up this ultimate sacrifice, the greatest thing He could ever give. When people don't appreciate and accept God's gift God says they are not worthy to enter heaven. That's the long and short of it. God gave all. We don't think anything of His gift. Therefore, we can't be with God.
Murderer, on death row, going to die tomorrow, believes on Jesus Christ. This man may not do one good thing to anyone before his death, not one kind act or giving to charity or helping the orphans at Christmas time and yet God sees him as righteous even if he never did a good thing for any one person all his life. He dies and goes to heaven.
Businessman, good family man, takes care of his wife and kids, goes to church, gives to the orphans, lets his neighbor borrow his lawnmower, teaches at an after-school program for underpriviledged youth. Never believes on Jesus Christ and dies. He goes to hell.
Why? The businessman did alot more "good" with his life. The most important thing is not what you do with your life. God expects you to accept His gift because He gave the most precious thing He had.
Ghandi isn't in heaven. It's not that he didn't do "great" things with his life. He liberated a nation and freed his people from oppression by non-violent means.
But he never did what was most important, believing on Jesus.
Balance, consistency, think about it.
Balance, have I said this before? Balance is key to life. Moderation, consistency, variety, these are building blocks to happiness. Now, I say this and it sounds a little humanistic maybe. First, you have to claim Jesus Christ as Lord of your life or you can never have balance. Life will be all one-sided. What we think of as "good" things may happen, but in the end...what? Death and eternal seperation and punishment.
Some folks think that believing on Jesus binds a person, makes all these rules and names all these things a person can't do. Everything is negative. But in reality believing on Jesus frees a person, because without him all a person can do is wrong, no matter how much right a person tries to do.
God the Father sent Jesus to die for all makind. He did it becuase He loves mankind. God gave up this ultimate sacrifice, the greatest thing He could ever give. When people don't appreciate and accept God's gift God says they are not worthy to enter heaven. That's the long and short of it. God gave all. We don't think anything of His gift. Therefore, we can't be with God.
Murderer, on death row, going to die tomorrow, believes on Jesus Christ. This man may not do one good thing to anyone before his death, not one kind act or giving to charity or helping the orphans at Christmas time and yet God sees him as righteous even if he never did a good thing for any one person all his life. He dies and goes to heaven.
Businessman, good family man, takes care of his wife and kids, goes to church, gives to the orphans, lets his neighbor borrow his lawnmower, teaches at an after-school program for underpriviledged youth. Never believes on Jesus Christ and dies. He goes to hell.
Why? The businessman did alot more "good" with his life. The most important thing is not what you do with your life. God expects you to accept His gift because He gave the most precious thing He had.
Ghandi isn't in heaven. It's not that he didn't do "great" things with his life. He liberated a nation and freed his people from oppression by non-violent means.
But he never did what was most important, believing on Jesus.
Balance, consistency, think about it.
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Back at it
Well, I guess Florida showed everyone. It was good to see Ohio State get trampled, but I was surprised how bad the Buckeyes got stomped. I mean, it was downright out of hand.
Seeing my family over the Christmas break was great. But sometimes I enjoy myself so much that getting back to normal life is a bit of a letdown. Not so much this year as I am super busy, but I still miss my family. Looking back to the great time I had with my family makes my day go better and I am looking forward to the days ahead when we get together again.
I'm going to bed now. Gotta get up early and teach those kids about comma splices and what not.
-MWVK
Seeing my family over the Christmas break was great. But sometimes I enjoy myself so much that getting back to normal life is a bit of a letdown. Not so much this year as I am super busy, but I still miss my family. Looking back to the great time I had with my family makes my day go better and I am looking forward to the days ahead when we get together again.
I'm going to bed now. Gotta get up early and teach those kids about comma splices and what not.
-MWVK
Saturday, January 6, 2007
New Year's Resolution
1-Do not negelect your blog.
Well, I'm back and the holidays are over. It was fun. It was hectic. I loved every minute of it. Now it's back to work. Thank goodness for weekends and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
"I have a dream that I may have the 15th of January off of work and that I might enjoy that day free from stress. And that tired white men and overworked black women all over this great country may sleep-in and not think about work for a blessed period of 24 hours."
I have a dream...
Thanks Dr. King.
Well, I'm back and the holidays are over. It was fun. It was hectic. I loved every minute of it. Now it's back to work. Thank goodness for weekends and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
"I have a dream that I may have the 15th of January off of work and that I might enjoy that day free from stress. And that tired white men and overworked black women all over this great country may sleep-in and not think about work for a blessed period of 24 hours."
I have a dream...
Thanks Dr. King.
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
So this is life?
I get up. I go to work. I come home. Wait, let's not boil things down to their least interesting most dry and disturbingly habitual parts. Let's create a world of wonder. Ready?
Every experience is a building block to my being. With each passing moment, each emotion explored, each new fact learned, each behavior disected and mastered I become more fit to fulfil my purpose in this world.
Everything is learning and growing. The world is in flux. Getting up this morning will not be like getting up tomorrow or getting up a week from now. In a flash, in a shiver, things can change drastically and irreparably . Every day is different. If you feel trapped, if you feel the treadmill spinning under your feet, look around. Things are not the same. Things will not be the same. The world is moving, life is being created and snuffed out and recreated. There is wonder all around us. Slow down. Speed up. Take a moment and listen to the pulse of creation. Enjoy the solitude of a old forest road or revel in the bustling streets of a city market. It's all changing. Life goes by quickly. Be thankful. Enjoy what you have been given.
Every experience is a building block to my being. With each passing moment, each emotion explored, each new fact learned, each behavior disected and mastered I become more fit to fulfil my purpose in this world.
Everything is learning and growing. The world is in flux. Getting up this morning will not be like getting up tomorrow or getting up a week from now. In a flash, in a shiver, things can change drastically and irreparably . Every day is different. If you feel trapped, if you feel the treadmill spinning under your feet, look around. Things are not the same. Things will not be the same. The world is moving, life is being created and snuffed out and recreated. There is wonder all around us. Slow down. Speed up. Take a moment and listen to the pulse of creation. Enjoy the solitude of a old forest road or revel in the bustling streets of a city market. It's all changing. Life goes by quickly. Be thankful. Enjoy what you have been given.
Sunday, December 3, 2006
When Worse Comes to Worse my Peoples Come First
Thought for the day: Q-Is the war in Iraq wrong? Should we pull out all our troops and cut our losses?
A-Would you rather fight terrorists and radical extremists in Iraq or in Illinois?
Freedom is not free.
Support our troops.
Happy Holidays to all our men and women serving in the armed forces. Thank-you for your hard work and sacrifice.
I'd like to be able to say that I don't care who plays Ohio State in the BCS championship this year. I vote for Michigan. I am biased being a Michigan fan born and raised in Michigan, but I have my reasons why I would take Michigan over Florida.
1) Florida does indeed have strength of schedule, however Michigan's only loss is to #1 Ohio State, at #1Ohio State, by three points.
2) Michigan is better than Florida. This is not intended to offend Gator fans but I have seen both teams play this year and Michigan is the better team. If you really think that UF will give the Buckeyes a better game than Michigan, so be it. But, I think if you are honest, really-deep-down-heart-of-hearts honest you'll agree.
3) The "They've already had their shot, let someone else have a chance who won their conference" vote. Again, if you honestly think that there is a better team in the nation than Michigan to play Ohio State, go ahead and vote for them. But this isn't the playground in 3rd grade. Not everyone gets a chance to play so that it's "fair". Is it "fair" to allow Michigan to play Ohio State again? That is not the point. It's the best team against the best team. Nothing has happened to prove that Michigan and Ohio State are not (still) the two best teams in the country and should be playing for the title.
All that being said, Florida will most likely get the bid and get hammered by the Buckeyes. Until there is a playoff in college football things will have the potential (as what is happening this year) to spin wildly out of control. Ok, I'm done.
Picked up my trusty copy of the Silmarillion today. What a wonderfully written work. Easy to read, no. Rewarding to read becasue of its unique beauty, yes.
-MWVK
A-Would you rather fight terrorists and radical extremists in Iraq or in Illinois?
Freedom is not free.
Support our troops.
Happy Holidays to all our men and women serving in the armed forces. Thank-you for your hard work and sacrifice.
I'd like to be able to say that I don't care who plays Ohio State in the BCS championship this year. I vote for Michigan. I am biased being a Michigan fan born and raised in Michigan, but I have my reasons why I would take Michigan over Florida.
1) Florida does indeed have strength of schedule, however Michigan's only loss is to #1 Ohio State, at #1Ohio State, by three points.
2) Michigan is better than Florida. This is not intended to offend Gator fans but I have seen both teams play this year and Michigan is the better team. If you really think that UF will give the Buckeyes a better game than Michigan, so be it. But, I think if you are honest, really-deep-down-heart-of-hearts honest you'll agree.
3) The "They've already had their shot, let someone else have a chance who won their conference" vote. Again, if you honestly think that there is a better team in the nation than Michigan to play Ohio State, go ahead and vote for them. But this isn't the playground in 3rd grade. Not everyone gets a chance to play so that it's "fair". Is it "fair" to allow Michigan to play Ohio State again? That is not the point. It's the best team against the best team. Nothing has happened to prove that Michigan and Ohio State are not (still) the two best teams in the country and should be playing for the title.
All that being said, Florida will most likely get the bid and get hammered by the Buckeyes. Until there is a playoff in college football things will have the potential (as what is happening this year) to spin wildly out of control. Ok, I'm done.
Picked up my trusty copy of the Silmarillion today. What a wonderfully written work. Easy to read, no. Rewarding to read becasue of its unique beauty, yes.
-MWVK
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