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For the Kids
I hate what I am seeing in the news concerning the ongoing investigation and scandal at Penn State University. I will not go into the details here, but you can easily find them on any reputable news site, and with the nature of a story like this, you do not have to go to a sports’ website. The story is being covered by every major news outlet in America, and I believe, rightfully so. As I am reading reports and stories, one of the constant questions is, “Who should be blamed?” From the school administrators to a whole lineup of coaches (and maybe other people as well), people are wanting…
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Wednesday List: My Current iPhone Apps
I like technology, but I’ll admit that I have no idea how any of it works. I learn a few simple (and I mean simple) steps, and let them help me. While I try out several technologies, I spend very little money, and keep only what helps me. For our list this week, I’m listing the apps I use on my iPhone. PAGE ONE PingChat. I don’t use this app as much as I used to (and I’ll explain why later). This is a text messaging program. If someone else has PingChat, you add them as a contact and the “texts” (called “pings”) are free. I don’t pay for unlimited…
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Friday Links Roundup: It’s Time Edition
Thank you, college football. You have done your job. You have given us some conversation starters, and some decent games to watch. Now, though, your time is done. That’s right, it’s hoops season! 134 games are played today. ESPN hosts their 24-hour marathon starting Monday night. It’s hoops time, and we will be paying attention so we will know who makes the tournament. (A tournament. It’s quite a concept, don’t you think, football?) ————————————– On to the links for this week: 1. Success. It’s a word we have trouble defining and everyone seems to have a different definition. However, Neil Richey reminds us of the ultimate definition in his post,…
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If I Could Fix College Football
I have favorite teams in nearly every sport. I pull for those teams above any other. However, for a long time I have had a soft spot for the underdog. I love watching the “little teams” in college sports break through. Last year, I was one of the folks who thought that TCU deserved to play for the BCS national championship game. Win or lose the game, I felt like they deserved to be there. This year, I am fully on the Boise State bandwagon, and hope TCU has another year like last year. After the Boise State Broncos went to Washington, D.C., and defeated Virginia Tech (another team in…
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A Blog Update and Some Quick Reviews
If you read our blog regularly, you know that we have a bit of a “set” schedule currently that works for us. Today marks a “part-time” addition to that schedule. If you don’t check in regularly, here is what we are currently doing each day, including the update: Monday: Book Reviews. We used to put these on Wednesdays, but I am going to start reviewing books each Monday, when I have completed a book or multiple books in the previous week. Tuesday: Article. These are often about family or faith, but these are just brief and, hopefully, encouraging articles. Wednesday: Lists. From 5 to 30, we’ve listed all sorts of things.…
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Friday Links Roundup: espn360 Edition
We don’t have TV anymore, but I am still getting to see a little bit of basketball. We love espn360.com. Okay, I love espn360.com, and Leah admits that she’s glad I’m getting to see some college basketball, as well. In fact, on most days, there are more choices on there than on TV. I’ve already seen at least a few minutes of over 20 teams play and with the Thanksgiving week tournaments coming, I’m looking forward to seeing more. (Here’s hoping for a classic soon between Duke and UConn in their preseason tournament!) On to the links for this week: 1. Cindy Colley (welcome to the blog reader) writes a powerful…
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Friday Links Roundup: Retreat! Edition
The young adults from Lebanon Road are headed out for a retreat this evening. We will be going to West Tennessee for our annual retreat. I’m grateful that our elders are allowing Leah and I to go for the entire retreat, including the Sunday morning service. This will be good for us spiritually and as we continue to grow closer to this wonderful group of folks! On to the links for this week, and there are many, since we didn’t get to do a roundup last week. 1. Steve Higginbotham posts a very helpful list of reminders for congregations hosting a large event, such as a Friends and Family Day.…
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College Football Preview 2009
So, I know you’ve been sitting around, just wondering who’s going to be good and bad in college football this year. Well, wait no longer! Here is my conference breakdown, then the other stuff to see. ACC Champ: Virginia Tech over Florida State in the title game. Disappointment: Clemson. Again. Big East Champ: Rutgers, if it really matters. This conference should be called “Land of the 7-5 Teams.” Disappointment: Cincinnati. Some have the Bearcats winning. I think they finish in the middle of the muddle. Big 10/11 Champ: Ohio State. Penn State has a one-game schedule…and they lose it. Disappointment: Michigan State. Possible up-and-coming year ends up in usual 7-5…
