About 4 Years

Friends...4 years Later......

The Fabulous 50th Post!

Everyone celebrate my 50th post!

First of all, I don't ever see anyone I know on the Interstate, however, the crazy driver returneth! I saw Nicole for the second time in a handful of months on the Interstate, there she was honking away!!

The Wal-Mart in Newcastle needs to re-evaluate its TLC department. For those not down on Wal-Mart lingo, that's Tire & Lube Center. If you get bored waiting for your car to finish getting its oil changed...try this!

I saw King Kong 1 1/3 times today. Let me tell you, the Universal Monster Movie is totally reborn. King Kong is the best Monster Movie I've ever seen. The BEST movie I've seen in 2005! And if Spider-Man isn't listening, probably one of the best movies ever! Peter Jackson is a complete movie genius. The way he weaves character, story, and special effects is unparalleled. This is definately a great pick up after a disappointing Narnia. Jackson developed characters in this film extremely well. You feel emotionally attached to Kong, Ann (Naomi Watts), Carl (Jack Black), even a ship crew member Jimmy (played by Jamie Bell). Unfortunately you don't feel even a slight attachment to the title Character of Narnia, Aslan, the Lion of the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. I am totally surprised by Jack Black's performance in this movie. He is incredible. You get inside his head and follow him on his path of self destruction. Plus, don't miss an extraordinary performance by Tom Hanks son, Colin! Every person, at least around me, laughed, jumped, and cried or almost cried in this film. It has everything!!! This is a must watch! A 15 out of a possible 10!

The reason I saw it 1/3 of a time more than I should have is because originally I planned on seeing it in Harkins in Bricktown. I was in the theater and about 45 mintues into this 3 hour adventure and the screen went black, the lights went out! I was totally into the movie at this point, even though Kong hadn't even made an onscreen appearance yet! I'm telling you, this is a great storyline! Anyway, an usher came in and told us that the power was out and just to wait. We waited a good thirty minutes before re-entry passes were handed out. The power outage was not caused by the slushy snow that was falling outside, but by a blown transformer near Toby Keith's I Love this Bar and Grill! I'm not sure what happened at Toby's but, 3 fire trucks and 2 police cars surrounded the bar when I was leaving the theater.

After returning home from the blackened Bricktown, I saw my friend Nicole again, this time not on the Interstate or in real life, but I did see her saying "I'll take it" on a Big Red Sports and Imports commerical. It was great.

All these adventures happened while I was wearing my sweet new Ghostbuster's t-shirt, that Nicole gave me for Christmas...Thanks Nicole!!

In honor of my 50th post, I want to spend a little time telling you about another 50th celebration. Disneyland is 50 this year and I'm going there in about 2 weeks. I'm so excited. When I was little, my parents took me to Disneyland, but I left disappointed because I did not get to see Mickey Mouse. This time I will not leave until I see Mickey!! I'm going to love spending part of my vacation at the happiest place on Earth!

If you need help picking out your next book to read, try the DaVinci Code, that's what I'm about to start...got to get ready for Tom Hanks in the movie next May!

Countdown....

55 Days until the Olympics, 2006!

The new Apprentice Randal Sucks!

If you missed the Apprentice, you missed the greed and downright unsportsmanship of Randal, the ultimate Apprentice winner. Randal had the opportunity to allow Donald Trump to hire his co-contestant Rebecca (the Apprentice of all our hearts!). Randal denied the dream and the hardwork of Rebecca for his own self gratification and glory. Randal was booed at the closing moments of the show...on stage, and rightfully so! Boo Randal!

To visit NBC, the network home of the Apprentice...go here!

Rebecca!!

Play a Game!

Try a jigsaw puzzle! Here!

A sidenote

I've heard of these people who want to understand or be able to move in their urban jungle...pretty crazy stuff....

Look Here.

Just a day after I ranted and raived over airline safety...

Jet slides off runway.

Although this has nothing to do with security, it is an example of safety. No one on the plane was injuried, however it did run off into a highway and injuried a person in a motor vehicle. This was weather related. Despite this story, I'm still flying this Christmas, and as a part of the FAA family I comend the effort of everyone involved to insure that there were no furthe injuries. The FAA works tirelessly to make sure that they Move America Safely!

Score one for DHS!!

I'm proud of my former employer and the work that the men and women of the Federal Air Marshals do! This definitely shows that airline security is at its best. Score one for our side. And this on the tails of the 9/11 commission saying we were weak in security. Way to go Miami International! However, the 9/11 commission may have something, because just because we are strong in airline security doesn't mean our homeland is secure...What other areas are we weak in, and how can we improve on those areas, so that they are just as good or better than what DHS has accomplished in air travel? Read the story from CNN.

Watch this NOW!!!

The best movie of 2006 is coming! Watch a trailer for it here!!!!

Which File Extension are You?

Why I'm a nerd!

You have to be a nerd if you are excited about something happening more than a year away! Get ready people, because Spider-Man will face off against one of the coolest villians yet! Sony has announced last week that the villian for Spider-Man 3 will be the Sandman! I'm so excited! See the official picture below, and then a picture of the Sandman from the comics for reference! In case you were wondering Spider-Man 3 opens May 4, 2007! That's only 538 days away! Get Pumped! Also, visit the official Movie site and Marvel's Website! Sandman fist appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #4, way back in 1963.

Crazy Drivers

So, Last Thursday I was driving home from Norman, after running some errands on my day off. I was on I-35, when some crazy car started honking at me and veering almost into my lane. I stayed my course, looked straight ahead...I was not giving this crazy the satisfaction of looking into my eyes. More Honks! What is this person thinking!! A quick glance, but still no budging on my part. More Honks! Ok, now, I had to flash a bad look their way. Wait...I know that woman (yes, women drivers, blah!), it was Nicole! Nicole was trying to get into my lane...well, not really, she was just trying to get my attention. Oh well, I survived, but it is fun to run into someone you know on a major highway.

The curiosity

Ok, My second blog is not a normal blog, nor is it replacing this blog. This blog is for thoughts and words, my second blog will be purely a photo-blog, a photo and caption, that's it. The world is pictures! The pictures of our lives, our world, that I find most amusing, spectacular, peculiar, or just plain cool will end up there. Please enjoy both!!

See my new blog!

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Number 1.

Freedom of Religion. This is sorta a knife that cuts both ways as far as my love for America goes. On the one hand, I get to worship, an awesome, glorious, merciful, God, the one true God. I get to do this freely, in my car, in my front lawn, in line at the grocery store, anywhere! However, the opposite side of the coin says that anyone can practice any other religion that they want to. I'm sad for these people, as they do not know God or his son, Christ Jesus. And if they do, they refuse acknowledgement. This freedom of other religions, can, and does tread on the toes of my Christianity. I would love to say a prayer again communally before an OU football game, but that day is far off, if at all. Even the pledge of allegiance is in danger, because someone's feelings may be hurt. Take Under God out...I still know that our world and country is under God. Take the ten commandments out of public buildings, I'm still going to know them and follow them. I, can still take those things, those acts of worship, with me, in my heart and in my mind and in my conversations with the Holy Father. I can worship unashamed, how great is that?

Dear Father,

Please bless this nation, a nation Under YOU!
Please be with those in need and show them your grace, also show them your sovereignty and let them learn the lesson you show. Lord, please comfort us in the fact that if scripture is taken off of stone walls, that you will never let it depart from our hearts and tongues. The walls that your scripture is on is in honor of you. But as is all things on this earth, rust, moth, or thieves will destroy, but your Word lasts forever. Thank you Father, take joy at the works of your people as they say Amen.

Why I almost cried today....

No, it wasn't because we almost lost to Baylor in double overtime...although that would be a great reason...no the reason takes me back to something I've been blogging about for awhile.

In fact it is number 2, in my countdown about what is great in America. (If you forgot or don't know about the rest of the list, check out previous months!)

2. The National Anthem. For some reason I got a little misty eyed during the playing of our country's theme song tonight at the OU/Baylor game. I have no particular reason as to why my emotions got the best of me, all I know is I was really, really glad to be an American at that point, goose bumps raced up and down my arms. It is amazing how a song or an image can evoke so much emotion, but it can, and it does. Now number 2 has room for more than the anthem, in fact any American symbol that can cause you to reflect how great America is, the Washington Monument, the Grand Canyon, the Sears Tower, or the Statue of Liberty. Any symbol that is easily recognizable as American pride...the bald eagle perhaps!

Kindness...

The kindness of friends. I received a very lovely card in the mail. Very rarely does one receive snail mail that isn't junk/bills. But, this was a card for me, just for me, for no reason, except to say hey how are you doing. It was quite pleasant to receive such correspondence unexpectedly. It really brightened my day! Thanks T!

CHAD

Events at OU

I attended the OU/KSU game tonight and did hear the explosion. I, like others around me, were unsure at first what the sound was. People soon after began getting text messages on there cell phones saying a sucide bomber was the cause. This caused some alarm, but was lessened when a person with a radio said that the reports on the radio said it was a lab explosion. Fans were encouraged by PA not to exit the West side of the stadium for their safety. However, we were not told by announcers of the reason. The bombing was a person committing sucide, at this point, it is unclear if the person wanted to harm other people.

I understand that officials don't want to cause panic, however do people have the right to be informed of what is going on around them, especially when it involves explosion devices?

Check out CNN's coverage here...CNN

Blog Deficiency

Call it a stressful job, call it busy-ness, but I haven't blogged in quite awhile. Not sure, just haven't had time...I'm sick right now, I recently got a traffic ticket in Moore, and my job is stressing me out. Anyway...I'm still alive....see you soon!

Peace, Hope, & Love

Peace

Hope

Love


I hope you take time today to remember the victims and families of 9/11 (in NYC, DC, & PA)

We Will Never Forget!!

Also, on this day of tragedy, let your prayers go out to the soldiers who are at war, to make peace, and their families.

And Finally, remember the hurricane victims and their families in the Gulf Coast.


If you would like to help with hurricane victims, please visit the red cross website.

3.

The Third Greatest Thing About America is Diversity! So, it is a shame when I decide to post this, that in the wake of this deadly natural disaster, liberals and leftists are attacking our President on diversity. They are saying that Bush hates blacks, and that is why relief didn't happen in a timely manner...ok, first of all FEMA, is not a first responder, and second it works fromt he ground up. If anyone is to blame it is the Governor of Louisiana. "Lousy-ana". Check it out. Don't belive the lefts twist, especially so early after the storm. Isn't crazy, that some extremist are even saying Bush blew up the levy....some people live in a fantasy land...not my America!!

Labor Day

Go Here and then click on the remote where it says "Puppet Stuff" & then click about halfway down the menu where it says Labor Day. We only get to sing this song once a year!!

More Documentaries

I saw Fahrenheit 9/11 last night. (No link, cuz it doesn't deserve it!). This documentary, despite the content, was worse than the Enron. Enron's documentary was loaded with facts and evidence. Fahrenheit is all speculation with little facts to back it up. Michael Moore is a poor filmmaker. I really have no opinion on 9/11 and the Iraq war, because Moore does no convincing.

Enron & Big Oil

I got the privilege, yesterday, to watch Enron: The smartest Guys in the room which was probably the most thought provoking movie I've seen this year. If this movie doesn't make you afraid of big energy and backstage politics, you watched it with your eyes closed. What Enron did to California is deplorable, and though I don't think Gray Davis did his job to protect the people of California, I wonder, out loud, if George Bush did his? I won't ruin the movie for you, but if you've read the papers or watched MSNBC, then you may not know the real truth, but you may have a slight idea of what went on. Let's cross our fingers and hope that Big Oil is not doing the same thing to our country this week!

Editor's note: Though I interviewed for an internship with Enron in my early college career, thankfully, I was denied that privilege.

My Little Brother....

Congratulations!! My brother is ENGAGED!! WOO HOO!! Congratulations Chris and Stephani!

Concerts

I just got back from a concert. My third in less than ten days. Who says there is nothing to do in OKC? I've been in the last week or so to Green Day (with a Jimmy Eat World opener!), Jars of Clay, and a combo concert of Matthew West and Steven Curtis Chapman!

Green Day was really cool, and they had pyrotechnics and fireworks and was a really good concert band. But, nothing compares to Steven Curtis Chapman leading hundreds of people in an open air setting (The Bricktown Ballpark) in a rendition of Holy, Holy, Holy. Pyrotechnics are no match for a God who created the entire universe!

6...5...4...

Back to the countdown...

6. Rollercosters...What an awesome invention for an andrenaline hungry America!!

5. Dr Pepper...This is basically my water. How did the world survive before this nectar of the gods existed? I'm not to thrilled with any of the diet varieties, but I love everything Dr Pepper has ever offered, from Cherry Vanilla Dr Pepper to Dr Pepper: Red Fusion. Hey, I just know what I like!!

Now-a-days, Dr Pepper is good, even if it is 2, 4, or 10 o'clock. It is even good enough to be the official soft drink of the Big XII!! Most important, don't try to dot the Pepper, there is no period in the official name of Dr Pepper!

4. Red, White, and Blue. What better to celebrate America, than a symbol recognized around the world, that instantly says United States...Old Glory. The flag has changed over time, adding stars in different patterns, but it still represents the home of the brave. No matter what happens..."our flag was still there!"

Blu-ray DVDs and the End of the World

Click here. Sony and Toshiba have broken down talks, meaning the future of home entertainment is in limbo. Sony has developed blue laser discs that are read by blue lasers, this allows the discs to hold more data, but Toshiba has created an HD-DVD, that holds more data than an original DVD. They were meeting to try and settle on one format, but it looks like the battle will be with consumers...are you ready to restart your movie collecting again? This is Toshiba's and Sony's biggest fear that you won't. And if you do, who's version will you choose? I'll let you decide next year. (Everyone knows I'm a Sony fanatic! Go Sony!!)

And something a little more darker than the end of the DVD, is the end of the world. Do you know that the good folks at CNN are trying to stay ahead of the game. That's right, CNN pre-records news profiles for things like deaths of famous people. But, did you know that Ted Turner, while still in control of CNN, order a tape made that would be broadcast in the event of the end of the world...it is strange but true. To read more, click here.

Can an Empty Man, Pray to Him?

What if I sin again today
am I a liar if I do
does it hurt you if done that way?
what if it is different or new?

Can an empty ear hear for him?

broken promises stain my heart
so I know your love must decrease,
your presence around me departs.
how can you say your love increases?

Can an empty life, live for him?

Convoluted dreams invade me
causing spirals of confusion
that disallows me to be
wholly free of disillusions

Can an empty lung, breathe for Him?

My soul in ache begins to drown
worry and doubt it's containing
crushing discontentment weighs down
disproportionately straining

Can an empty hand, work for Him?

I can't get away from myself,
my baggage arrives before me,
How can I hand him sturdy nails?

Can an empty heart, yearn for Him?

Will my scars disgrace the Father,
Can I still accomplish His will,
Drenched in one sin and another?
Can love occur when scum I feel?

Can an empty mouth, sing for Him?

I feel I have won some battles,
wounds, left, are easily opened.
When I have given Him my all,
What is left after my knees bend?

Can an empty soul bleed for Him?
Can an empty man, pray to Him?

What Devin & I did today....

Before....

(This is Devin, by the way)

(me, of course)

AFTER......

Chad's Blog will make you wanna jump

The most ridiculous thing I've heard this week is........

THIS!!

7 - Hollywood

Why do people like to escape into Movies? Hollywood is the seventh greatest thing about America. America revolutionized the film industry, no matter if it was a big blockbuster, or a movie that had depth and layers. Movies help you escape, and some movies, I describe as just pure fun. Something about the way a studio can weave together characters, emotions, visual effects, drama, comedy, all the elements seen in books and theatre, but just pumped up to the extreme. There are the books vs. movie element that I could get into, because Hollywood loves to draw on books for inspiration, a lot. Don't get me wrong, movies have cons, but what doesn't? With $1 theaters available, it really is an accessible media. So, if you have $1.50, go see a movie!

8

Skyscrapers...

America's skylines are unique, I can pick out quite a number of cities, just by looking at a picture of the skyline. This is one aspect of New York that was effected on 9/11, however New York has so many unique buildings (see above for example) that it is hard to completely wipe away a city's image by taking out one or two buildings. A city is built on the people, not buildings, but as a quick refrence, this is good stuff. I love pictures of skylines, especially those at night. I don't know, maybe it promotes progress or embodies modernism to me. Anyway, that's my two cents...oh which skyscraper makes OKC great?....This one....

The First National Center is what I call the identifier, what sticks out as being most recognizable for OKC, although there are others, this is the classic example.

This is the most modern/sleekest/newest building in OKC (Chase Tower)...

If God is the Light of the World, then....

"Christ is my shadow"
by Chad Jones

What follows me more than any?
Down barely lit paths,
Whether there's few or many?

Am I alone in a crowd?
Surrounded by all I know,
Can I hear when it is loud?

Addiction, pleasure, work, stress...
How else can Satan Distract?
Who am I to pass this test?

There are many who need You,
I am filth, not worthy,
Don't comfort me, when I'm blue!

You are needed elsewhere here,
But you don't listen,
You are always close, ever near!

You see me, feel me, hear me,
Even when I don't want you to,
You will never leave me be!

I am riddled with my sin,
Too gross to look at, but die,
for my new life to begin?!?

Though I deny, still present,
still easily found,
when I'm in need of a vent.

Laugh, frown, smile, shiver, weep,
You are there, humble even,
to watch o'er me as I sleep.

Ugh, What a fool I have been,
I need to savor your presence,
A change is needed within.

With great mercy he bestows,
A friend, a brother, a savior,
With Love, Christ is my shadow!!!

9

Drive Thru's It isn't a secret that my favorite fast food chain is Sonic. Although it is technically a drive "in". You can practically drive thru almost anything now-a-days, from banks, to pharmacies, to fast food restaurants, & even to driving through a tree! How great is America, that we can enjoy almost anything it has to offer...and yet never have to get out of our car!

10

Military Power - People are dying for you today. People, fathers, brothers, sisters, mothers, may have already died for you. I can not comprehend that in today's society, the United States of America still supports a volunteer military. People are willing to do whatever it takes to keep America's essential basic rights. Namely, Freedom. Let me make one simple point before I continue. We, as Americans, can support our military troops, and not have to support the war that they are involved in. Maybe you think Iraq is a mistake, that doesn't stop soldiers from being there. You can support the soldier and not the cause. It is ok! Our military keeps us safe. I am proud of everyone who serves, and am saddened by loss caused by this or any war. It takes a strong person, emotionally & physically to be a soldier. It takes a strong person to be a spouse or child of a soldier. A spouse who has to live alone as her husband is overseas. It takes a strong nation, emotionally and physically, to have and maintain a successful military.

(Since I haven't posted in a while, I posted twice today!)

11

NCAA Football, especially OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL. Sure, it may seem that we have had a couple of bad seasons in a row, just because we lost the NCAA National Championship, but hey, we went undefeated in regular season and had tremendous seasons despite that one loss. However, my blood truly runs Crimson and it will no matter if we win every game (which is ideal) or we lose every game! Nothing beats Norman, Oklahoma on a homegame Saturday in the Fall!

To see why I'm destined to be single, click here.

Twe12e

I think that the twelfth greatest thing about America, the Comic Book! If you want a really good comic book company...go here! If not, and you want just a decent one, go here. (The department of Redundancy department!) Anyway, America is the birthplace (literally, not in the fictional universe, although some characters are fictional born in the United States as well...I digress), of such superheroes as Spider-man, Superman, the X-men, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Fantastic Four, etc. I've grown up on comic book heroes and would have to say that you rarely, if ever, hear of any great comic book heroes that originated in Germany or Scotland or the former Soviet Union. The comic book is an American icon! (As you know, Spider-man is my favorite!)

Epidemic (Fun Fridays!)

This is a serious problem in America today!

This Sucks!

Ok, How much can your God love you if he tells you he hates your neighbor? If your God hates your neighbor, chances are, smart guy, that he doesn't really care for you!! These new bombings in London (copy cat or whatever the heck they turn out to be) are just ridiculous. What point can you possible make with this? Thank God, my God, who reigns in Heaven, and reigns justly, and with Love, that no one was hurt this day in these "incidents."

If you want to experience true love, try this.....

Happy Engagement

Happy Engagement! May Christ be the center of your marriage and that you, as one flesh, may work great things for the kingdom of the Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ! Many Blessings!

Innovation - 13

From the assembly line to Airplanes, don't ever knock the Inventive Spirit of Americans. If there is a way to make things easier, faster, and cheaper!

On a lighter note...how big is your eyes blindspots? Don't think you have one? Think again!

14 Plus

George W. Bush represents our nation and he represents it well. He also represents the presidency as a whole. This man makes America great. Do you know that it is entirely possible that the man pictured above prayed for you today? President Bush prays for the American people, and I believe his prayers are earnest. In 2002 President Bush had this to say "I encourage Americans to remember the words of St. Paul: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."" ...and he continued with "I ask Americans to pray for God's protection, to express gratitude for our blessings, and to seek moral and spiritual renewal."

I heard it said that George Bush's character was not developed on September 11th, just showcased. President Bush has fought hard for this country's freedom, facing challenges never before presented to any American President. Some say that Bush's religion is America's downfall, because he presents a picture to the world of Christianty and war similtaniously. I believe that is a pessimestic view of our nation and its leader. Christianity is based on love for people, Christ loved all. I believe that President Bush is displaying love to the world, not war, he is showing that in order to show love, some evil regimes need to be taken out of the picture. Bush can not always live in a perfect world where he has an obviously right answer and an obviously wrong choice. The President may have to choose a lesser of two evils in order to do what is right. In this case, Bush had the choice of presenting a picture of war to the world, or letting an evil regime kill hundreds, if not thousands of innocent people, I believe America turning a blind eye to the downtraught of this world is the real damage to the Christian image. So a few, pessimestic people view Bush as a war monger, I believe this is a fair trade off for saving lives, showing love to them, and possibly even enveloping these countries in Christ's love. The world is full of hard choices, and Bush is doing the best that anyone could. I hope this makes some sense...if not let me know!



On a lighter note,

Check out this movie link....
It talks about the 40 things that never happen in real life, but magically always happen in movies.

And speaking of movies, I would like to recommend Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This is such a fun movie. I haven't had this much fun since The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Anyone who knows me, knows I'm a movie buff, and maybe not everyone likes the samethings I like, but this movie is getting Chad's Stamp of Approval!! Worth it!!

15.

I am very thankful for the Medicine Supply that we have in this country. Although American's may be unhealthy in their lifestyles, there are many medicines and treatments available that help save lives everyday. Thank you Nurses & Doctors!

Sweet Sixteen

Checks & Balances. Our government is so set up that different opinions can floursih. Our government hasn't survived for 200 years + just on luck, it actually, somewhat works, most of the time!

Number 17

The fabulous supply of food, but more importantly Hamburgers! I don't know if it was becasue my Grandmother grew up during the depression, or if she just really liked hamburgers, but she would eat one almost everyday. I think during the depression, it was a special treat for her to get a hamburger, and so now it is a very treasured item for her. I share my Grandmother's passion for this food, some people say steak, but I say, hamburger, you just can't help but savor the flavor. I like mine with mayo, pickles, onions, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and maybe some ketchup or barbecue sauce. Yummy! But, I'm not afraid to try different things, fried onion strings, jalapenos, guacamole, cole slaw, you name it! Listen, I can easily drive to a McDonald's at any time (24 hours a day!), I think we take for granted how easily food is available in this country. This is why I'm thankful I'm an American!

The 18th Greatest Thing about America

I know you're going my-way, out on the highway!! (Contingously speaking), you can drive from any city in the United States to any other city in the United States on mostly well paved, well marked highways! Now, I'm not biased because I work for the Department of Transportation, but America is a very easy country to navigate, and for that we should all be thankful!

19.

The American Spirit...I may complain about America, or certain people, but when it comes down to it, it is all petty, and when the rough times come, we do stand United. What greater place!

I'm Sorry London, Congratulations!

In my previous post I alluded to New York, the Olympics and terrorism. However, at the time I had no idea that London, the winner of the 2012 Olympics would be rocked one day later by terrorism.

Congratulations London on your victory in obtaining the Olympics in 2012. As an American who lives in one of the first terrorism sites in America, Oklahoma City, I applaud your resilience and your united stance against defying those who scarred your public transportation systems today and those who killed your fellow Londoners. Though I've never experienced terrorism first hand, I share in your pain.

Great Britain, in this world, is by far the closest brother to the United States. If someone hurts your brother, are you not saddened? If not, you must reexamine your morals.

This is why terrorism is not going to win in this world, because no matter where it strikes, Oklahoma City, Washington DC, New York City, Madrid, London, the people bounce back, faster, stronger, more determined. Terrorist may kill, which is a sad lose to all in this world, but they will not kill us, a people, our will, our hope.

Tony Blair said it simple, but said it best "We shall prevail and they shall not."

Before I continue....

Before I continue my countdown...I want to tell you one thing I dislike about America. Well, a few things. Individualism. I think it is important to look out for yourself, but not in sacrifice of America as a whole. America would be so much better if people were more interested in the group instead of the individual!! People need to buy into the fact that "United we stand, divided we fall". I know, I'm not innocent of all 'look out for myself' charges, but, this could be a better place if everyone actually tried to work together sometimes, just occasionally. Apathy. The next downfall of our society. People don't care about what's going on in this world. I know I take part in that as well, but care that poverty and crime exists. Care that there are those less fortunate than you! I heard someone say (wish I could remember who...sorry) that America is like Corinth, except we don't care about our sins...America, let's care about where we are going, where we are leaving our children!

And on a side note:
Let's keep our fingers crossed that New York can pull an Olympics out of their 2012 Hat! The announcement is tomorrow. I understand that most Northerners are afraid of an Olympics in New York City, but we need this to prove that terrorism doesn't phase America. The Olympics don't need NYC, but NYC needs the Olympics. I understand it is a long shot, but if not 2012, then 2016.

20 Greatest Things about America!!

20. This Blog, how great is the freedom of speech? Tremendous! I may have differing opinions than someone else, but the great thing about America is that we can say these things without retribution...well, unless you get sued. But, hey, I don't have to like what you think, but I do like the fact that I can tell you what I think and you can tell me what you think!!