Business trip still, but I'll be back tomorrow. In the meantime, I'm going to reveal a little secret: The Magic Eight Ball is a phony. Pfft. No way can it tell the future. Here's how it works: Secrets of the Magic Eight Ball
Author: Michael
Follower of Jesus, conservative, freedom-loving patriot.
Circus of Disemboweled Plush Toys
Still away on a business trip this week, and since I won't read your reactions for a couple of days, I'll leave you with something slightly disturbing for Wednesday: The Circus of Disemboweled Plush Toys. It includes the tragic picture of Slicey McLamb. Sniff.
The Museum of Food Anomalies
I'm away on a business trip this week, and probably won't have access to a computer. Nonetheless, through the magic of, um, post-dating entries ahead of time, I'll have a new amusement every day while I'm gone around noontime. I don't want you to be bored just cuz I'm busy, you know. 🙂 First up … Continue reading The Museum of Food Anomalies
Academy Award Nominations
The Academy Award nominations are out. Zero nominations for the lying, misrepresenting, sleazy Michael Moore. Zero for Falsehood 9/11. I laugh. Mwahahaha. "The Aviator" got 11 nominations. Hmm. I hadn't been interested in it, but it's still at the theaters. I may have to put that one back on the list of movies to see. … Continue reading Academy Award Nominations
Bible Fiction on Television
Last year with Passion of the Christ, religious issues came back to the front of American media. Now I see that NBC is coming out with two new Biblical shows this year. One is Revelations, premiering April 13 at 9pm ET/PT: REVELATIONS 9/8pm Wednesdays This limited-run drama series stars Bill Pullman as Dr. Richard Massey, … Continue reading Bible Fiction on Television
The Great Abortion Marketing Plan
Dr. Bernard Nathanson, co-founder of NARAL/Pro-Choice America, is confessing his sins. He was a leading abortion practitioner in the late 1960's and early 1970's. In a column in Worldnet Daily, Dr. Nathanson tells the author how the founded a group to market the idea of abortion to America, and it was far more successful than … Continue reading The Great Abortion Marketing Plan
Business Trip
I'm going to be gone Tuesday through Friday on a business trip. I don't think I own enough warm clothes. Today at my destination, it's 9°F. That's not enough digits.
Odd Seaches and New Visitors
Today's odd searches that led people to Chasing the Wind: John Kerry the Pastamancer hari raya haji greeting her son has a big day ahead of him. so why did she choose nutella? beer and seizure activity r u n n o f t I am cow hear me moo boston draftsman pencil sharpener principle … Continue reading Odd Seaches and New Visitors
Lasered Eyeballs Update
First of all, many thanks for your thoughts and prayers. The short story is the Lasik was a complete success. Long story below. 🙂 Diane dropped me off for my appointment at 1:00pm yesterday and I got checked in for the procedure. They give me a complete examination all over again and take all the … Continue reading Lasered Eyeballs Update
Lasered Eyeballs
I'd appreciate your prayers today. I'll be having Lasik surgery this afternoon. Having your eyeballs lasered sounds like some "B" movie science fiction torture method, but I'm assured this surgery is a positive thing. I'll try to post an update when my vision recovers.
Election Fraud
There are a lot of news stories about the Democrats challenging poll results in Ohio lately, even though Bush won that state by 118,000 votes. Although I think the Democrats are just doing political grandstanding on the issue and it won't change anything, making sure the elections are fair is a noble enough cause. Go … Continue reading Election Fraud
Comment Spam
Yuck. Comment Spam. You don't see very much of it on Chasing the Wind because I've put a few key phrases in a spam filter, but I think the only two words I need are "viagra" and "poker" in that file. If you attempt to comment using one of those words, it goes into a … Continue reading Comment Spam
Liberal Media Bias
Patterico has a thorough thrashing of the L.A. Times, showing just how lopsided the converage was this year. L.A. Times rivals the Boston Globe in terms of liberally biased reporting, and rarely has it been documented as well as Patterico has done it. It comes in two parts, and highly recommended reading: Patterico's Los Angeles … Continue reading Liberal Media Bias
Rejoice
I'm looking at today's "Verse of the Day," which is a subset of a lesson I've recently been studying. Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have [a]peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this [b]grace in which we now stand. … Continue reading Rejoice
Connect the Dots
When I put on my pants, my dog runs out of the room. I know why, too. Can you guess?
Aeros Hockey
Tonight I'll be seeing the Houston Aeros at the Toyota Center, even if I do drive a Nissan. I haven't seen them (the Aeros) on the ice in years. Diane is bringing Maritza and the kids, I'm sure we'll have a grand time. Here are the rules for hockey as I understand them: There is … Continue reading Aeros Hockey
Psycho Rats
I've discovered this morning that if you search on Google for "what is the psychological term for a packrat?," your #1 reference source is Chasing the Wind. If you're searching for "taoism tsunami," though, Chasing the Wind ranks #9. You must be pretty desperate to come here looking for tsunami taoism. 🙂
LEGO Church
The Abston Church of Christ (Abston is a fictional town, named after the plastic that LEGO is made from (ABS)) in all it's glory. Click the picture for the main website; one you're there, explore all the rooms and the construction history. If I was a LEGO person, I'd spend my Sundays here. 🙂
Don't Even *Think* About Questioning Evolution
This textbook contains material on evolution. Evolution is a theory, not a fact, regarding the origin of living things. This material should be approached with an open mind, studied carefully and critically considered. That's the wording on schoolbooks in Cobb County, Georgia. A Georgia judge today ruled that the wording must be removed because it … Continue reading Don't Even *Think* About Questioning Evolution
Nikola.com Added to Blogroll
Via Michelle Malkin, I read that Ambra Nykol has lost her job and that Michelle thinks the Mainstream Media should hire her for her fresh, interesting, and diverse point of view. Off I go to check her out. I find this very well written post about rapper Kanye West's song, "Jesus Walks." Nykol examines the … Continue reading Nikola.com Added to Blogroll
Secret Weight Loss Plan Revealed
My secret weight loss plan is out. I tried to keep it a secret, but the US Health and Human Services blabbed it to the world. Now everybody will be skinny, sheesh. 😛 "It's really common sense. Do you want to look better? Do you want to feel better?" Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy … Continue reading Secret Weight Loss Plan Revealed
Random Searches
Now that the Dale Earnhardt craze is nearly over, it's fun again to look over the search terms and see why people are coming to visit Chasing the Wind. ns.exe gaobot People still struggling with viruses and looking for solutions. john kerry daughters No pictures here, fellas. Move along. bobbie sue luthor naked Still no … Continue reading Random Searches
Free Online Jigsaw Puzzles
I found another way for you to amble, bum, bum around, dally, diddle-daddle, dilly-dally, drag, fool around, fritter away, goof around, goof off, hang about, hang around, hang out, idle, jack around, lag, laze, lazy, loaf, loiter, loll, lounge, mosey, poke, poke along, procrastinate, put off, saunter, screw off, scrounge around, shlep along, sit around, … Continue reading Free Online Jigsaw Puzzles
Gimme Your Money For Your Own Good
First, our Texas government says they have more money than ever. In fact, they have too much. [Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton] Strayhorn estimated legislators will have $64.7 billion in state revenue to spend in the upcoming two-year budget — $6.4 billion more than they had in January 2003. Then they say they need more: [Texas … Continue reading Gimme Your Money For Your Own Good
Quickie Chocolate Mousse
Dessert was cappucino and chocolate mousse. Since I had dried chocolate on my nose when Diane showed up, she already knew I had been sampling the dessert: Quickie Chocolate Mousse 1 (12 oz) package semisweet chocolate morsels 1/2 cup sugar (I substituted Splenda, no sense killing myself if I don't have to.) 3 eggs 1 … Continue reading Quickie Chocolate Mousse
Mexican Lasagna
So, where was I? Oh yes, my 3-day weekend. Saturday morning I woke up with one of those headaches, but I'm getting better at curing them. Only 2 Advils this time with an ice pack to the back of the head for an hour or so. By noon, I was feeling pretty good again. Good … Continue reading Mexican Lasagna
CBS Fires Mary Mapes Over Memo Scandal
Bloggers mostly pegged the CBS memo scandal on Mary Mapes last year; she was the producer for that particular segment. Today, CBS agreed with the bloggers and fired her and three others for "myopic zeal." Do you think this will bring back credibility to the CBS News organization? Or do you think it's more likely … Continue reading CBS Fires Mary Mapes Over Memo Scandal
Weekend Recap – With Recipes!
What a wonderful weekend. Have I ever mentioned how much I love my 3-day weekends? 3-Day Weekends! 3-Day Weekends! 3-Day Weekends! Oops, sorry, carried away there for a sec. 🙂 I can see I enjoyed the weekend so much I forgot to post a thing, so let me get caught up here. My weekend actually … Continue reading Weekend Recap – With Recipes!
Time Well Spent
Anytime I start to think that I mis-spend my personal time by playing games, watching tv, or finding games like "Slingshot Santa," I can return time and time again to this site and think, "at least I'm not still trying to contest the 2000 election and put Al Gore back in the Presidency." The time … Continue reading Time Well Spent
A Melted, Chocolate Truffle? I'm Doomed!
Yeah, I may have lost a lot of weight the last two months, but that's because Starbucks wasn't offering this: SEATTLE--Jan. 5, 2005--Beginning January 8, 2005, Starbucks Coffee Company will offer Chantico drinking chocolate in Starbucks stores throughout the United States and Canada. Best described as a "drinkable dessert," Chantico drinking chocolate has an intense, … Continue reading A Melted, Chocolate Truffle? I'm Doomed!
Microsoft Virus
Microsoft has plans to offer a virus removal tool for sale later this year to compete with Norton and McAfee. For now, you can get a free virus removal tool from the main Microsoft website, http://www.microsoft.com. What a fantastic idea. First, sell a product prone to viruses (virii?). Then sell a tool to remove the … Continue reading Microsoft Virus
Three Days Running
Mr. Dow and Ms. Nasdaq have run off with my money. R-U-N-N-O-F-T.
Lasik Exam
I'm off to the eye doc this morning to see if I'm a candidate for Lasik. I'm doing my research; I think there's a Sci-Fi movie where they laser somebody's eyes out as a form of torture. I'm hoping my appointment goes better than that. Here are my questions so far: Do you use "custom" … Continue reading Lasik Exam
Dear Concerned Citizen
The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20016 Dear Concerned Citizen: Thank you for your recent letter roundly criticizing our treatment of the Taliban and Al Qaeda detainees currently being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Our administration takes these matters seriously, and your opinion was heard loud and clear here in Washington. You'll be … Continue reading Dear Concerned Citizen
Due to Inflation, Inches Are Longer
Once upon a time, I could walk into any department store and buy a pair of pants that fit. 34" inseam, 34" waist. They always fit perfectly. Over the last 5 years I've gained a little weight and I'm now wearing 38/34, but I'm working that off again (I've lost 17 lbs in 2 months!) … Continue reading Due to Inflation, Inches Are Longer
Where is the Tsunami Aid Going?
Take a good look at this picture. Feel free to click it for a larger image. This was taken in Galle, Sri Lanka. Now, Sri Lanka is primarily Buddhist, but many of the countries hardest hit by the tsunami are Muslim. And notice that the bystander watching, left of center, is wearing an Osama Bin … Continue reading Where is the Tsunami Aid Going?
Defend Yourself Against Hobbits
I'm having a weird feeling dizzy feeling. For my brother-in-law, I found a geeky gift. I want to turn him into a true geek someday so our bonding will be complete, but he's not there yet. He's too intellectual still and can recite poems and Homer's Iliad by heart. Stop it; let me find you … Continue reading Defend Yourself Against Hobbits
Mechanical Investing for January '05
For 2004, Mechanical Investing yielded a 37.2% return for 2004 for me. I'm going to continue following the SOS_Ancer screen primarily. Stock picks for Dec 31, 2004 can be found on the Motley Fool Mechanical Investing board, but I'm pretty sure it's subscription only to read it. Holding for another month: Ticker Bought Now Return … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for January '05
Tsunami and Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Banda Aceh, Indonesia was close to the epicenter of the earthquake and the resulting tsunami, but it wasn't until this morning that I understood the magnitude of the impact there. In photos released this morning, here are before and after shots of the shoreline:
Four Mistakes Investors Make
I'll post the Mechanical Investing results after lunch, but in the meantime I thought I'd recap the Four Mistakes Investors Make: Buying stocks Not buying stocks Selling stocks Not selling stocks I hope that's clear enough. Feel free to ask any questions. 😛
Evel Cownievel
Presenting Evel Cownieval, daredevil stunt cow. P.S. My cow.
Tsunami Update
The US increased the amount of aid pledged 10-fold to $350 million. That doesn't include the millions more pledged voluntarily through organizations like the Red Cross. Meanwhile, Kofi Annan finally speaks on the disaster. Apparently, he didn't want to interrupt his ski vacation in Jackson, Wyoming to deal with the crisis. Q: Mr. Secretary, picking … Continue reading Tsunami Update
Earthquake / Tsunami Animation
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration (NOAA) has put up a worldwide animation that shows where the earthquake hit and which areas of the world were affected. Watching it it's easy to see why east Africa (3300 miles away), India, Indonesia and Malaysia were hit by the tsunami, but Singapore, only a few hundred miles away, … Continue reading Earthquake / Tsunami Animation
Tsunami Aid
Amazon.com has added a direct link to the American Red Cross with a button; all donations go directly to the tsunami relief aid. Click here to donate. So far, Amazon internet web surfers have donated $4.2 million dollars. To that UN weenie that called Americans stingy, I reply with a tart, "HA." Stingy, indeed. The … Continue reading Tsunami Aid
The Leader
Busy today. Work work work. Here's a poem to keep you entertained today: The Leader by Roger McGough ========== I wanna be the leader I wanna be the leader Can I be the leader? Can I? I can? Promise? Promise? Yippee I'm the leader I'm the leader OK what shall we do?
Go Dogs, Go!
A houseful of dogs for Christmas was most amusing. Patch is used to having the house by himself most of the time, and most of the time he's very well behaved. He leaves the occasional brown surprise behind the sofa, I suppose, but what dog doesn't? Patch doesn't usually chew slippers or possess other destructive … Continue reading Go Dogs, Go!
Christmas Packages
They looked at me like I was crazy. I had a larger family gathering planned for Christmas this year, but those plans got derailed this year. My stepfather went into the hospital for a whole laundry list of problems (thank you for your prayers, by the way - he's home and doing much better!), and … Continue reading Christmas Packages
Blogrolling Changes
I added Sand in the Gears after a recommended by the venerable Miss Vox. Sand in the Gears doesn't write often, but his writing is superb. You can sign up to get his stuff by email so you don't have to check so often, or use an RSS reader like I do. I ought to … Continue reading Blogrolling Changes
Tsunami Catastrophe
Coming back after the Christmas holidays, I've shocked by the news from Asia, where a tsunami has killed thousands - 22,000 at the last estimate I've seen. A huge, catastrophic number. Some of the pictures are personal - I vacationed once in Phuket, Thailand when my mom and sister came to visit me in Singapore. … Continue reading Tsunami Catastrophe
Blessed Christmas to All
This was a special, blessed Christmas for me in so many ways this year. My son came home to visit from college, my step-father got to come home from the hospital, I spent Christmas Eve with my beautiful sweetheart for the first time in years, and wonders of wonders it snowed on Christmas Eve in … Continue reading Blessed Christmas to All
Wee Fish Ewe a Mare Egrets Moose
Wee Fish Ewe a Mare Egrets Moose Panda Hippo Gnu Deer
Winter Salutations
Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions … Continue reading Winter Salutations
Incoming!
Step 1. Tie balloons to car. Step 2. Drive like crazy .... Step 3. Watch people freak out !!!!
Happy Birthday, Jesus
If you'd like to sign a birthday card to Jesus this year, a Catholic Church in Louisville, Kentucky has a birthday card online you can sign. There were 11,259 signatures when I signed it just now.
His and Hers, But She's Going to Jail
Let me tell you of a story about a man named Frank; he almost got his girl arrested, he's going to get a spank. Then one day he was looking so cool, and then the next he was looking like a fool. Time, that is. Incarceration. Camp Cupcake. Er, sorry for the bad Beverly Hillbillies … Continue reading His and Hers, But She's Going to Jail
Faith and Love – Brian Holman's Story
Don't we often complain that the news gives us only the bad news? When the news gives us a story of faith, hope, and love, let's celebrate it. Brian Holman, former pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, has a family full of trials, from his own rehab to a child falling off a snow resort chairlift … Continue reading Faith and Love – Brian Holman's Story
Saturday Stress Relief
I went to visit my step-father in the hospital today; I hope to visit him tomorrow if he's up for company. I had trouble finding a parking spot because they had torn up the road for construction. At home, I met with a contractor to install a new dryer vent. He was here for 4 … Continue reading Saturday Stress Relief
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
Eight Days till Christmas. Are you ready? Most of my family will be here for Christmas *SUNDAY* and I think I'm barely going to be ready in time. The rest of you lucky squirrels have another week to get ready. I've been occupied and forgetful, and I'm going to get all caught up in a … Continue reading These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
Mer^2y Christmas
This cartoon will appeal to only a very few people. I happen to be one of them. 🙂
Christmas Gift Idea
As Long as Democrats Think That, Republicans Will Win
Peggy Noonan has a great article about how the faith and politics today. It's too bad she only writes on Thursdays. The first example she had was when reporters questioned President Bush's speechwriter, Michael Gerson. The reporters wanted to know when the president refers to his "belief" whether he is speaking in "code" to evangelicals. … Continue reading As Long as Democrats Think That, Republicans Will Win
Bubble Wrap
Get yer holiday stress relief here!
Removing the Tree
I don't know if they called it a Holiday Tree or a Christmas Tree, but either way, it's gone. Since it was decorated with non-religious ornaments, I'm guessing it was a Holiday Tree. Here's a picture of the actual tree so you can see for yourself. In any event, it's been removed to "make sure … Continue reading Removing the Tree
Headlines in 2029
Ozone created by electric cars now killing millions in the seventh largest country in the world, Mexifornia (formally known as California). White minorities still trying to have English recognized as Mexifornia's third language. Spotted Owl plague threatens northwest United States crops and livestock. Baby conceived naturally. Scientists stumped. Couple petitions court to reinstate heterosexual marriage. … Continue reading Headlines in 2029
Would You Like Some Free Money?
On my way to the cafeteria this morning for coffee, I stopped at the ATM to get some cash. Another man was just finishing up; I waited 5 seconds or so and then he walked away. Instead of the "Please insert your card," the ATM screen said, "Would you like another transaction?" The man in … Continue reading Would You Like Some Free Money?
The Healing Power of Chocolate
The ancient Mayans were right. Chocolate heals. Among the benefits reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association: Cocoa, rich in flavonoids, help keep blood platelets from clumping together which can reduce the risk of blood clots that could lead to heart attacks. Dark chocolate can lower blood pressure in elderly hypertensive patients. Chocolate … Continue reading The Healing Power of Chocolate
Someone Keeps Stealing My Letters
I'm just amazed that this weekend's Santa Slingshot generated 35 comments. Y'all must be starved for fun websites. 🙂 Ok, here is today's fun website: Someone Keeps Stealing My Letters. I haven't successfully written anything yet, but I've prevented other people from spelling things. 🙂
Slingshot Santa
It's time for Santa to take a little trip. The elves are going to help. Santa Slingshot Post your scores below. 🙂
Cell Phone Destruction
This just in: The number one cause of cell phone breakage is dropping it. No surprise there. The number two reason is because your pants are too tight. A survey of 300 retailers Sweden found that squeezing handsets into snug-fitting pants is the second leading cause of broken phones. Apparently, the phones simply can't handle … Continue reading Cell Phone Destruction
Virtual Credit Cards
I received some junk mail from my AT&T credit card, but I read this one. They're offering a free (free!) service for shopping online: virtual credit card numbers. Before I buy something online, I can login their site at http://www.universalcard.com and fill out a short form for a new credit card number. I can specify … Continue reading Virtual Credit Cards
Radical Weight Loss Plan
I started on November 8 at 232 lbs. This morning I'm at 219.5 lbs. That's a little over 3 lbs a week, including the Mandatory Stuffing Day on Thanksgiving where I actually gained 2 lbs. I'm on this radical weight loss plan, and I'll share it with you. Here's what I do: I eat less; … Continue reading Radical Weight Loss Plan
No Good Deed Unpunished
I wouldn't normally post this except I'm amused. 😛 Coming home from church last night (the 2nd of four Advent studies), I stopped to fill up with gas. Swipe my card, fill up, swap the windows, hang up the nozzle, get back in the car... And a young woman interrupts just before I close the … Continue reading No Good Deed Unpunished
Customer Service Humbugs
I hit the gym on the way home, and on the Bally's entry door is a poster I've not seen before, something about a sweepstakes and I need to get a card punched. All I have to do is exercise 12 times between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I'm probably halfway there already. All the service … Continue reading Customer Service Humbugs
A Large Mammal
Those that know me already know I'm a Large Mammal, though I've been losing weight. 10.5 lbs in the last month, in fact. I'm still a Large Mammal, though. Even when I'm back down to my fightin' weight of 190 lbs, I'll still be a large, muscle bound, hulking mammal. Rawr. Now Chasing the Wind … Continue reading A Large Mammal
Prayers for Irv Requested
This morning my step-father is in the hospital. Details are sketchy, but it may be an emergency gall bladder surgery. Please pray for Irv this morning, as well as the surgeons who will be working on him.
Hayden Update
John met with a neurologist this week. I'm sorry to report the prognosis isn't good. Your continued prayers are needed more than ever. John's son Ryan wrote this this morning: Hello Everyone, There was a meeting yesterday with the hospital staff. Hayden's prognosis is "a persistent vegetative state." It's been 38 days now since the … Continue reading Hayden Update
I Lost My Frog
If I looking for frog him name is hopkin green frog.
A Passion for Movies
I went to Amazon to look for a DVD. I heard of "The Gospel of John" that came out around the time of "The Passion of Christ" and wanted to see if it was available. So I went to Amazon and searched for "Passion of Christ" to see if "Gospel of John" popped up as … Continue reading A Passion for Movies
Hayden Update
John sends word on the progress with Hayden, along with thanks for your prayers so far: Dear Family and Friends, There has been some progress, but I would have much rather had progress in Hayden's recovery. Hayden is stable and gaining physical strength. She is having trouble with her feeding and is vomiting quite often … Continue reading Hayden Update
Phone Oddity
I've had this phone problem for a while, but only recently got motivated enough to fix it. If you dial my home phone number, it rings 3 times and then rolls over to SBC Call Notes, an automated answering service. You hear my voice saying, "Hi, this is Michael..." If you hang up and immediately … Continue reading Phone Oddity
Lump of Coal Campaign
As a follow-up to yesterday's "Boycotting 'Winter Holidays,'" Michelle Malkin describes this as a "persecution." She's starting a "Lump of Coal" campaign for Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper for eliminating all references to Christmas: Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper recently announced that next year the phrase "Merry Christmas" will be removed from the city building and replaced … Continue reading Lump of Coal Campaign
Boycotting "Winter Holidays"
Yep, I'm boycotting "Winter Holidays" as a completely useless and meaningless psuedo-pagan holiday. I'm celebrating Christmas. The birth of Christ, a reminder He came to die for our sins, the loving and giving we share with each other as we remember the loving and giving Jesus gave to us. I'll happily pile on the odd … Continue reading Boycotting "Winter Holidays"
The Economy Today
Two news stories today make it clear how the economy is fairing today. First, the economy is in the doldrums. Consumers aren't spending, businesses are losing money, the world is coming to an end: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Discount retailer Dollar General Corp. on Wednesday posted an unexpected profit fall with customers hurt by high … Continue reading The Economy Today
How Faith Works
Coffeeswirls has a very nice article about faith and how it works. From my limited understanding of other major religions, he's done a good job of capturing how each deals with faith: Buddhism: Ignorance is the roadblock to salvation. Ignorance is found in your belief that you and the world actually exist. If we stop … Continue reading How Faith Works
Big Brother and Your Laser Printer
I saw this news article last week, but my brain was compressed by Thanksgiving turkey and I didn't remember until this morning. Did you know that every document you print on a color laser printer or color copier has tiny little yellow dots with the serial number in it? According to experts, several printer companies … Continue reading Big Brother and Your Laser Printer
Santa Versus the Snowman
See if you can find the "Christ" in this Christmas movie: Santa v. the Snowman Santa vs. the Snowman follows a lonely snowman on his quest for friendship. Mesmerized by the magic of Santa’s village, the Snowman devises a plan to take over Santa’s job and win the adoration of children around the world. What … Continue reading Santa Versus the Snowman
Mechanical Investing for December
Mechanical Investing was good this month; in fact, I'm holding almost everything for another month, so turnover is light. I'm still following the SOS_Ancer and H52 screens primarily, and they're working out well this year. I'm going to try to change the format a little; the software I was using to calculate returns is a … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for December
Deer Lease Available
My friend Ryszard has 5 openings on a deer lease. I expect there aren't a whole lot of Texas hunters that stop by Chasing the Wind, but you never know. Drop a comment and fill in your email address if you're interested and I'll see that he gets the message: Howdy! Hope your hunting season … Continue reading Deer Lease Available
StoryCorps
Sean sent me a link to StoryCorps, dedicated to record an interviews with your favorite person. They take care of all the technical details, including helping with the questions you can ask. You get an hour long recording of the experience for only $10. Have you wanted to interview your grandmother? An uncle? A favorite … Continue reading StoryCorps
Broadband over Power Lines
My brother has been waiting for this for some time... high speed internet over electric power lines. It's coming, bro! BURNET -- High-speed Internet service is coming to about 120 homes in this town of 5,000 using a novel technology that connects residents to the Web through power lines. Broadband Horizons, which provides Internet access … Continue reading Broadband over Power Lines
Happy Thanksgiving
May you have the happiest of Thanksgivings today. I'll be counting my blessings today, one drumstick at a time. 🙂
The Power of (Grilled) Cheese
How much would you pay for a 10-year old grilled cheese sandwich with a bite taking out of it? MIAMI (Reuters) - An online casino won the eBay bidding for a decade-old cheese sandwich bearing what some people consider a likeness of the Virgin Mary and immediately began hawking Virgin Mary Grilled Cheese T-shirts. GoldenPalace.com's … Continue reading The Power of (Grilled) Cheese
Dan Rather Cleans Out His Desk
I lost respect for Dan Rather over the whole Memogate; I was irritated that a news organization, portraying itself as independent and factual, was trying to bring down President Bush by using fake documents. And they weren't even quality fakes, they were inept fakes. I ranted about this amoral behavior here and here and here … Continue reading Dan Rather Cleans Out His Desk
Students Free to Thank Anybody, Except God
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland public school students are free to thank anyone they want while learning about the 17th century celebration of Thanksgiving (search) — as long as it's not God. And that is how it should be, administrators say. FoxNews is reporting a story where all of the Christian aspects of Thanksgiving are stripped … Continue reading Students Free to Thank Anybody, Except God
Verse of the Day
I made some minor tweaks to the sidebar tonight. The weather forecast wasn't as useful as I thought and I decided it didn't deserve the prominent place it held near the top, so I dropped it all the way to the bottom. At the bottom used to be the Daily Manna, a bible verse for … Continue reading Verse of the Day
Things You Like But I Don't
I can't help it. I just don't like them. Popcorn. Love the smell, hate the way that little thin paper-like kernal piece covers your tooth like lamination, then slides down below the gum line. Grrrr. Drives me bonkers. Rolling Stones. Seriously, they had one decent song, "Stairway to Heaven," which I've only heard 3 million … Continue reading Things You Like But I Don't
Renewed Request for Prayer
After Hayden's miraculous recovery, she has stalled in her recovery. Her father and grandfather are asking anew for your prayers. Hello, There was a meeting with Hospital staff and family on Friday. Four physicians were present. The two most senior were the main pediatrician and the pediatric neurologist. The other two were not very active … Continue reading Renewed Request for Prayer
Blood Pressure
After my teensy weensy salad for lunch, I stopped by the automatic blood pressure machine. I stepped up on the pad, placed my arm in the cuff. The automated voice said, "Press the blue button that best describes your height in shoes." I picked 6' 2", even though I'm shrinking as I get older. I … Continue reading Blood Pressure
Stream of Consciousness
If my train of thought leaves Chicago at 35 miles per hour.... What am I doing? Oh, nothing. Thanks for asking. I was just reflecting on how much I enjoy having this website and all the visitors that leave comments, but some days I just don't feel like diving into the topic du juor. Al … Continue reading Stream of Consciousness
Reasons for Abortion
Erin recently stopped by to visit to comment on a post I made this summer on John Kerry's hypocritical stance on abortion. She volunteers at a Crisis Pregnancy Center and sees firsthand some of the issues women face. I thought I'd do a little research into the reasons women get abortions. According to the Alan … Continue reading Reasons for Abortion
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