and have an Olson guitar:
This is excellence personified. Look how much fun he is having.
Speechless.
29
Oct
2009
Just for fun
29
Sep
2009
Proud to be a Husker fan
As most of you know I’m an unapologetic Husker fan. I’m not a rabid foaming at the mouth fan who thinks my team is #1 all the time. I’m a realist but I always love my Huskers. Win or lose doesn’t matter.
A couple weeks ago we went into Blacksburg and lost a one point game in a heartbreaker. We outplayed them and should have won however the inability to put the ball in the endzone and a phenomenal mental breakdown that had us 1st and goal inside the ten yard line and ended with us punting on 4th and 42, I know wow, made us our own worst enemy.
Sorry a little detour now back to why I’m proud.
The following week there were letters to the editor in Blacksburg newspapers from Husker fans thanking Hokie fans for the way they were welcomed and treated. Then I found out because they were treated so well in Lincoln two years ago they wanted to return the favor. Not that they aren’t great people anyway. It was nice to know the kindness was a return of the kindness they received.
Then this. A blog post from Jay Walker. A sports writer from Louisiana writing for ESPN. I won’t repost the entire thing here just a couple of key quotes:
Been to Manhattan, Lubbock, Austin, Stillwater and College Station. College Station was probably the best. Folks say “Howdy” when they see you. And they say “welcome.”
Haven’t been to the Horseshoe, the Big House or Happy Valley. Nor have I seen Touchdown Jesus.
But I’ve been to College Football Nirvana.
It’s located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
And finally:
If the two teams should play again in the future, plan ahead Cajun Fans. Make the long drive or the relatively short flight. Come in Friday…leave Sunday. And, you will learn what REAL college football atmosphere is about.
Because, trust me…..there is no place like Nebraska.
So I’m always a proud Husker fan but today even more so. Thanks Husker fans for being the best in College Football.
Click through and read the whole thing, you’ll be proud too.
The SEC THINKS it has great atmoshphere……. by Jay Walker “from the birds nest” at ESPN1420 blogs
21
Aug
2009
So True
Dare you not to cry.
For those of you on facebook click through and watch the video.
Grace is unmerited favor, mercy is a disposition to be kind and forgiving.
H.T. Life is a Gift
17
Aug
2009
Performance
01
Aug
2009
It’s August 1st
You know what that means…..
Football Season, NFL preseason games start on the 13th and The Huskers start fall camp.
The first game is September 5th at 6:00 PM. Night game at the Trobee house.
If the summer has to be over at least it’s football season.
23
Apr
2009
Levity for the weekend.
Sorry I’ve been a bit busy this week preparing for a worship retreat so not blogging or much of anything else. I will finish the final 3 of the 10 keys for effective worship leaders next week.
For now here’s a little levity as we go into the weekend.
20
Mar
2009
Excellence or Putting on a show
I have seen Lincoln live a few times he is the real deal. Some would say this is putting on a show.
It may be in this context however I believe we should strive for excellence and be the best on earth at what we do.
would love your thoughts.
16
Dec
2008
Looking for a job?
Position: Surveyor
Salary: $200 per hour (tax-free)
Qualification: Must be fast on your feet
this one is my personal favorite
Isn’t it comforting to know that when you are about to become a bear’s breakfast your buddy is standing there taking photos?
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14
Dec
2008
16 Random Things About Me
Since the title of this BLOG is “Random Thoughts” and since I was tagged in a little game called 16 random things about me on Facebook I decided to start here and import it into Facebook so you can learn a few little known facts about me.
I tend to think I’m not very interesting so this was difficult for me but a good exercise as I thought through my life for different little know factoids. Here they in no particular order:
1. Kim asked me to be her date at the annual Sadie Hawkins dance in High School. I told her I would go and when my old girlfriend came back I told Kim I was going with my old girlfriend. Not one of my better moments. She married me anyway. I am truly blessed.
2. I have spent the night in Jail twice.
Once before I was a Christian and once after. Kim actually bailed me out the second time, although it was with my money.
3. I was the Aksarben soldier of the year while in the Nebraska National Guard.
4. My favorite meal is Hamburgers and Mac & Cheese.
5. If I had not gotten married when I did I would probably be in an Airborne Ranger.
6. I was voted King of the “Sweetheart” dance when I was a Sr. in High School
7. I had the incredible experience of singing a song that I wrote at a Saturday night service at Hillsong Church. I was terrified and had Reuben Morgan, Rolf Fjell, and other amazing people playing with me. One of the coolest things I’ve ever gotten to do.
8. As a sophomore in High School my friend and I consumed a few bottles of wine and I went to work completely inebriated, was fired, and hired back the next day.
9. I won the John Phillip Souza award my Sr. year.
10. I love candy. Smarties and Twizzlers the most.
11. The “when I grow up” paper I wrote in school was titled “when I grow up I want to be a dad”
12. Although I’ve always wanted one I’ve never had a nickname.
13. I’m loyal to a fault.
14. The best part about being me is being married to Kim and being Hayden and Drake’s dad.
15. I love gadgets. not only electronics. I love kitchen gadgets and gadgets for the shop and sports.
16. I am at my worst when I’m driving.
Who I’m tagging and why:
Kim and Karla because they both tagged me.
Chuck Chalfant because he’s about the funniest person I know.
Esther Fleece because just when I think I know her I learn something else.
Brady Boyd because he’s one of the most transparent people I know.
Ken Verheecke because he inspires me.
Nima Reza because he’s very interesting.
Tom Theis because I think it would be good for him.
Josh Shepherd because he’s brilliant and I would like to know where his perspective comes from.
Esther and Glenn Nurse for the same reason I tagged Josh
Josh Delph for the same reason I tagged Nima
Russ Gordon because he’s wise
Brian Coburn for the same reason I tagged Josh Delph
Matthew Macaulay because I would like to catch up with him.
Aaron Wright for the same reason I tagged Chuck.
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10
Dec
2008
A monumentally bad idea.
Congressman proposing bill to end BCS system.
This is a Republican congressman from Texas. As if Congress didn’t have it’s nose in enough of what isn’t their business.
Most of you know I dislike the whole idea of rankings in College football. It’s like liberalism in that there are no standards and the circular logic gets them into trouble every year. There is no question there needs to be a playoff, some way to settle it on the field, however getting Congress involved is a terrible idea.
“This year, we again have two teams with one loss each playing for the ‘championship,’ while two undefeated teams and four additional teams with only one loss will play in bowl games, but none can become ‘champion,”‘ he said.
True statement, horrible system, but we don’t need Congress to “fix it”.
Congressman proposing bill to end BCS system – NCAA Football – Bowls – 2008 – SI.com
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