Last week while awaiting the shuttle from Phoenix to Prescott, I watched the Florida spring game at Dick Clark's in Terminal 3 at Sky Harbor.
Florida is a great program. They have the returning Heisman winner and a boatload of talent. They are fast and really good on offense. Tim Tebow played with a 102 fever. Pretty incredible, really good coach and crazy fans. All of these things impressed me, but then I checked huskerpedia and saw this article.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3346892
If you thought college football fans were nuts you were right.
Go Huskers!
Monday, April 14, 2008
No country for old men
I recently enjoyed watching No Country for Old Men. I'm going to cautiously recommend this movie knowing that some people will automatically not watch it for the same reason we avoid most stuff that challenges us, but regardless.
This movie was great. I enjoyed the barrenness of the film which was shot entirely in Texas. I just flew over the area in which it was filmed on my way back from Kansas and the landscape begs for a movie of desperation to be shot there. I remember hiking in on the edge of West Texas and New Mexico over ten years ago. The land is vast and empty. I thought the land is as much a character as the actor is in the film.
The villain/psycho killer (Javier Bardem) was a crazy glue sniffing type of character who was also fairly moral, strangely enough. He's chasing down an everyday guy (Josh Brolin) who stumbles upon a boatload of heroin and money while hunting one day. (Woody Harrelson) shows up in a fairly comical arrogant role and then is humbled while in pursuit of Bardem's character.
The sheriff (Tommy Lee Jones) weathered as ever and wise, is sadly comical and he steals the screen with his believability as well. He is hot on the trail and is slowly piecing all of the elements together, but is always a step behind if you know what I mean.
The pace of this film was great and I enjoyed this film way more than I thought I would. It was a pleasant surprise. It reminded me of the best parts of westerns and the best parts of thrillers that I've enjoyed as well.
The Coen brothers have made other thought provoking films such as Fargo and O Brother Where Art Thou?, they have an uncanny ability to make difficult characters likable. For those who are fans of The Usual Suspects or Boon dock Saints you should enjoy this film. If you dislike dramas that are dark stay away from this film and rent Live Free or Die Hard. Although you will dislike No Country for it's heavier story and content. I think it deals with the subjects of greed, malice and vengeance as honestly as any movie I've seen.
Giddy up. I'm watching Once with Carrie tonight. I hope it lives up to the hype.
This movie was great. I enjoyed the barrenness of the film which was shot entirely in Texas. I just flew over the area in which it was filmed on my way back from Kansas and the landscape begs for a movie of desperation to be shot there. I remember hiking in on the edge of West Texas and New Mexico over ten years ago. The land is vast and empty. I thought the land is as much a character as the actor is in the film.
The villain/psycho killer (Javier Bardem) was a crazy glue sniffing type of character who was also fairly moral, strangely enough. He's chasing down an everyday guy (Josh Brolin) who stumbles upon a boatload of heroin and money while hunting one day. (Woody Harrelson) shows up in a fairly comical arrogant role and then is humbled while in pursuit of Bardem's character.
The sheriff (Tommy Lee Jones) weathered as ever and wise, is sadly comical and he steals the screen with his believability as well. He is hot on the trail and is slowly piecing all of the elements together, but is always a step behind if you know what I mean.
The pace of this film was great and I enjoyed this film way more than I thought I would. It was a pleasant surprise. It reminded me of the best parts of westerns and the best parts of thrillers that I've enjoyed as well.
The Coen brothers have made other thought provoking films such as Fargo and O Brother Where Art Thou?, they have an uncanny ability to make difficult characters likable. For those who are fans of The Usual Suspects or Boon dock Saints you should enjoy this film. If you dislike dramas that are dark stay away from this film and rent Live Free or Die Hard. Although you will dislike No Country for it's heavier story and content. I think it deals with the subjects of greed, malice and vengeance as honestly as any movie I've seen.
Giddy up. I'm watching Once with Carrie tonight. I hope it lives up to the hype.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
And can it be?
College football is not that far away. I'm so excited and cannot wait to see what the Huskers look like in their first game.
I know it's again western michigan, and can it be that we may have a defense again?
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1200&u_sid=10304518 can it be?
Only ten days until the spring game.
I know it's again western michigan, and can it be that we may have a defense again?
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1200&u_sid=10304518 can it be?
Only ten days until the spring game.
Wichita
Ahhh, Wichita....
Finally got here. Interesting day it was my friend. There is one person who reads this. Thank you Linda. :)
American Airlines stands for, your flight has been delayed thirty minutes do to backed up air traffic above the city. Fun.
Seriously, I'm weird. I love spontaneity. Just not when it inconveniences me. I love flexibility, but only when I'm not always willing to reciprocate. As much as anyone I want a second chance, but, you can see where this is going, I don't want to hand them out.
Today was a reminder of patience, grace and not being in such a big hurry. Sure I only got to see my in laws for like ten minutes before they went to bed, but I did get to see them. And that is why I came here to make connections, albeit brief ones, but to do it face to face. To expect others to be spontaneous, flexible and to extend grace during my time here.
Wichita. All these things came to mind as I was driving here. As much as I hate being away from my family, friends and home. I love what happens when I have the chance to think. When my flight is delayed and the rental car bus is late. Great things happen when my plans are delayed. Am I willing to see these things in those moments?
Finally got here. Interesting day it was my friend. There is one person who reads this. Thank you Linda. :)
American Airlines stands for, your flight has been delayed thirty minutes do to backed up air traffic above the city. Fun.
Seriously, I'm weird. I love spontaneity. Just not when it inconveniences me. I love flexibility, but only when I'm not always willing to reciprocate. As much as anyone I want a second chance, but, you can see where this is going, I don't want to hand them out.
Today was a reminder of patience, grace and not being in such a big hurry. Sure I only got to see my in laws for like ten minutes before they went to bed, but I did get to see them. And that is why I came here to make connections, albeit brief ones, but to do it face to face. To expect others to be spontaneous, flexible and to extend grace during my time here.
Wichita. All these things came to mind as I was driving here. As much as I hate being away from my family, friends and home. I love what happens when I have the chance to think. When my flight is delayed and the rental car bus is late. Great things happen when my plans are delayed. Am I willing to see these things in those moments?
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Sick
Well, the family was sick today. No, fun at all. I thought Charis had avoided this quick takeover of the family, but then she literally blew up all over her car seat.........
With one of my best friends in the car.
In that one moment I realized Jenn may wait for ten years before she has kids. This comes on the back side of many conversations that have gone like this. Kids are great they're so much fun you guys should have one, blahhhhhhhh.
Oh, fun times today. I read a lot, sent emails, cleaned the house, did laundry, made coffee and tried to avoid the sick bug. So far, so good.
With one of my best friends in the car.
In that one moment I realized Jenn may wait for ten years before she has kids. This comes on the back side of many conversations that have gone like this. Kids are great they're so much fun you guys should have one, blahhhhhhhh.
Oh, fun times today. I read a lot, sent emails, cleaned the house, did laundry, made coffee and tried to avoid the sick bug. So far, so good.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Humility
I read a book recommended from Mark Driscoll's blog via theresurgence.com. Let me say for the five people that read this. I admire and love the effort theresurgence.com takes to support the church and help with resources for disciples of Jesus. I'm loving it and here is my suggestion to you all. Humility by C.J. Mahaney.
This book is killing me guys. It's an easy read and good reminder of how important common grace is for the Christ follower.
This book is killing me guys. It's an easy read and good reminder of how important common grace is for the Christ follower.
Taking risks
I spent today working with my team. It was great and the beginning of some great things for ucyc. We are taking risks, calculated ones in the near future. But bigger, more uncertain things lie ahead of us.
I was reminded of this idea tonight while watching my daughter Charis walk on the front porch. It is a blast watching my kid walk...it makes me smile. When she approaches a step because she has no depth perception, she will lay down on her stomach and slide and tell her feet hit the ground.
This looks hilarious, but it makes perfect sense. In fact, she gets it. She realizes that right now for her to get to where she is going she has to drag herself, get dirty, scratch her legs, crawl, scrape whatever to reach her goal. She has to risk to reach her goal.
We have to risk to move forward with anything we do.
Will I risk and ask for forgiveness?
Am I willing to risk security for integrity?
Why is it so hard to truly trust God?
Life is good and presents us so many choices. Will I choose to live a risky life?
I
I was reminded of this idea tonight while watching my daughter Charis walk on the front porch. It is a blast watching my kid walk...it makes me smile. When she approaches a step because she has no depth perception, she will lay down on her stomach and slide and tell her feet hit the ground.
This looks hilarious, but it makes perfect sense. In fact, she gets it. She realizes that right now for her to get to where she is going she has to drag herself, get dirty, scratch her legs, crawl, scrape whatever to reach her goal. She has to risk to reach her goal.
We have to risk to move forward with anything we do.
Will I risk and ask for forgiveness?
Am I willing to risk security for integrity?
Why is it so hard to truly trust God?
Life is good and presents us so many choices. Will I choose to live a risky life?
I
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