The entertainment award season is upon us. Question: Why don't more comedies get nominated for the big awards? Answer: Because the people voting for the awards are stricken with Adultitis. …
Archives for January 2006
Cartoonists Say The Darndest Things
Because I get a lot of requests for my speaking schedule, I thought I should mention (sorry for the late notice) that I'll be speaking at St. Ann Church in Stoughton, WI this Sunday. That's January 15th from 2:00-4:00pm. It's actually open to the public, which is why I mention it. It's geared for people ages 5-105, so if you're anywhere near the Madison area, stop by for a fun time.That is all. Except a link to a Map. …
Today’s Entrepreneurs
The other day we flew into San Francisco and made our way to the infamous “Fisherman’s Wharf.” It was there that I saw some very creative entrepreneurs. In most touristy areas you will surely find a handful of street entertainers. In Madison on State Street, along side the shops adoring cheese heads, you’ll be sure to also find guitarists and singers, spray paint artists, maybe a saxophone player, and even sometimes if you’re lucky a whole folk band. Well, on the Wharf I saw this taken to a whole new level. One man was dressed as a robot, from head to toe in silver. Every time someone would …
I Forgot The Grappling Hooks
Kim and I are back from San Francisco. What an excellent trip it was. Both speaking engagements went splendidly. The family program was a blast. I always love how the dads sheepishly come up to me afterwards saying how much they got out of it. (Including references to superheroes and Star Wars helps, I'm sure.) …
Live Life On Purpose
Kim and I are off to San Francisco early tomorrow. Too early. I am looking forward to the speaking engagements I'm scheduled for. On Sunday, I'll be doing an afternoon family retreat in Redwood City, and on Monday night we'll be in Pleasanton for a faith enrichment series for adults. Hopefully somewhere in between, I'll be able to drop Kim off at Alcatraz...heh heh heh. …
Jbird
I love this picture of my husband. …
Forever a Good Song
The other day I was browsing the artists on my iPod and came upon a classic, 'Forever Young,' by Rod Stewart. I decided to really listen to the words and was reminded how touching this song is. I heard someone say recently that we need to 'bless' other people more. This song is like a blessing. May you remain forever young. That's my wish. May the good Lord be with you Down every road you roam And may sunshine and happiness surround you when you're far from home And may you grow to be pround Dignified and true And do unto others As you'd have done to you Be courageous and be …
Follow Your Passion
Now this is just plain cool. I know that "cartoonist" ranks pretty high on the list of fun jobs, but "play fort designer" is right up there too. If you have about $100,000 to burn -- and who doesn't? -- you can have Barbara Butler custom design a backyard play structure. (Non-custom designs will run you about $80,000 less). I especially like her philosophy: …
Adios Adultitis
Well, it all starts today – The Escape Plan. If you haven't seen the 'official' trailer, watch it here. As I said to Jason yesterday, "Well, enjoy it. Today is our last day of privacy for the next 40 days." On our last day of this project, February 11, Jason will turn 30 years old. We are hoping to be Adultitis free by then. 40 Days. 2 People. 1 Crusade. A crusade to annihilate Adultitis. …
Goodbye Adultitis
40 Days. 2 People. 1 Crusade. A crusade to annihilate Adultitis.The Escape Plan. …