Note to self...

Fly TAP sometime for the Christmas Joy they brought to their customers in line. Enjoy!

Problems?

Well this cat might not have problems but it certainly has issues. Enjoy!

Beauty for Christmas

The universe, God is truly amazing! Amen!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Chirstmas...

...in a way you have likely never experienced before. Enjoy & Merry Christmas!

Fun with monks

Yes I know they are not real monks. But I could not pass us sharing this video with you. Enjoy!

and

Merry Christmas!

Brrr cold!

This photo was sent to me by my brother Tony. Looks kinda cold in OKC today. I hope everyone in OKC stays warm warm!

Hurray!!!

A full battery!

Slow down Sunday

This is amazing slo-mo video of the animal kingdom. Amazing so fast it creates light and boils water! Enjoy!

Been about a month.

Well it has been about a month since I had to put Rosie to sleep. I sure do miss that little stinker. Seems as I leave the office each day I wait for her to wake up so we can go home. I went to the back porch yesterday and realized I had not been there in weeks because I have not had to let her outside since she died. Well I thought I was doing okay, but after watching this short documentary I realized just how much I miss her but how correct the decision was for her. Beware this documentary is a real tear-jerker...you have been warned. Peace

Last Minutes with ODEN from phos pictures on Vimeo.

Xmas yuck!

I am going to post some of the stuff that makes this "season" one of my least favorite. Here is a good example...it will get worse as we approach Christmas. I hope you enjoy!

Not in reality

Computers can't really do most of these things. Sorry to burst your bubble. Have a great day from rainy Georgia. FWIW I love the Steve Martin appearance in this video. Enjoy!

Amazing video

I am sure this was lots of fun to make...and somewhat of a headache as well. Enjoy this really cool video!

At the End of Yonge St from Fixinmytie on Vimeo.

Life at Seminary

Here is a brief video of what seminary life is like...kinda. The video is from Mt. St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg Maryland. You will notice our former seminarian Mark Starr in the video along with other seminarians, including some from Atlanta. Enjoy!

This dog...

...knew what he was doing! Ok this is kinda gross but really funny. You have been warned!

Science!

I love science like this...so much fun! Enjoy!

Creative minds

Making some fun/great music. Enjoy

I did not forget about these bots

Don't think for a second that I have forgotten about the pending robot takeover. Just look at how well they dance. Make sure you see the end with the overlord of the robot (this will only be a temporary situation if the robots have their way with things) takes the dancing robot off the stage. Enjoy!

Sad News

I just got the news that Fr. Jim Miceli, my first assignment Pastor in the Archdiocese, died this morning. Please keep his family, the other priest of the Archdiocese and the people of St. Mary's in Rome Georgia in your prayers.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord!

Rosie and her final resting place.

Well you know that I had to put Rosie to sleep last week. After her peaceful death Adam and Tim at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, cremated Rosie for me. Since she was a Chihuahua it would only be fitting to find a nice place in sunny Mexico for her to be laid to rest. Since I was on my way to vacation I thought  a great place would be Costa Maya, Mexico. The sun was beating down hard so we did not go too far from the ship. I found a nice street where they were planting a nice walkway with beautiful foliage. I asked the boss man if it would be alright to bury Rosie there and he had no problems. So here are the photos of the burial of Rosie.

Since I was in Mexico I wore my Shirt Woot PAINata shirt for a bit of local flair.

The hole is dug and ready to be filled.

Filled the hole up with Rosie's ashes and some fill dirt and the burial is done. If you are ever in Costa Maya let me know I will tell you where to find her grave.

Another cute cat

Sorry for all the feline posts, I could not pass this one up. Enjoy!

Cute Kitty

This one is just too cute I could not resist. Enjoy!

I have no idea how this works...

but it is cool. Enjoy

Le Crimp et le champignon

This is a fun video of alternative origami. Enjoy!

World AIDS Day

Today is World AIDS Day. Let us keep all those suffering with and have died from AIDS in our thoughts and prayers. Want to know the scope of AIDS, what is being done about it and how you can help with HIV/AIDS around the world...head over to CRS they will oblige. Peace!

I'm on a boat!

I will be back next Sunday. Have a great week and enjoy Advent!!!

Poor Hamster

This poor hamster goes out for a bit of exercise...not so much. Kinda funny. Enjoy!

Last trip to vet...

Rest in peace little stinker!

In loving arms.

Well we are at the vet to put Rosie down. I am here with Ms. Kay & Mr.
Howard, Rosies true favorites.

Getting worse

Rosie has not been doing well all weekend. Vet thinks it might be a
blip or might be cancer taking hold. He gave her some fluids and some
meds. Let's see if she turns the corner or not. Keep a good thought
for us.

Wow, wow, wooo, woow

This kid sees a lobster for the first time. Way too cute for Monday. Enjoy

What if...

What if earth had rings like saturn? Here is what it might look like. Cool! Not sure why they chose Ave Maria, but still really cool. Enjoy

This guy is really lucky!

Words...fail...me! Amazing!

Simply amazing

Listen to this photog talk about his trip and encounter with a top level predator. Enjoy

Way to high for me

I could not take a height like this. It is from the Burj Dubai Skyscraper. Cool.

Too cute for a Tuesday

I think cats are high enough maintenance as it is, this is ridiculous...ridiculously cute that is! Enjoy.

Nice and slow.

A nice video of the destruction of the Amtrak Steam Plant near 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, also known as the "The Drexel Shaft". Enjoy.

OBTW the song is not Jason DeRulo but rather Imogen Heap's Hide and Seek

New running style

Do you know anyone who runs barefoot? I have been for the past week at the end of my runs. If you know someone who does distance runs barefoot, let me know. Here is a nice video explaining some of the ergonomics of why I am switching.

 

Fun at the Falcon

Fun at the Falcon is done for another year and a great time was had by all! Thanks to all who contributed lots of money, time, resources and made this a great time and what should be a huge succcess. Here are the photos...I will have total money raised in the future. Peace

Red Fox goes on a hunt

Smart hunting technique and a great video. Enjoy

Fire! Fire! Fire!!!1!!

 This is just too cool.

Slo-mo + Fire = EPIC WIN

Too cute for Tuesday

This is just too cute! The joy of having a cat. Enjoy!

I want to do this

This would be so much fun! I really need to get out of a plane once first but then once I got that down then just this.

Slow down Sunday

Science is so cool. I love these slow videos. Enjoy

Feast of All Saints!

Here is a fun song about the Saints! Happy Feast Day!!!

Women's Trip

Last weekend was the Women's Trip to Nashville. A great time was had by all. I will post a video of the line dancing we did soon. Enjoy the picts!

Halloween Party

Well Gervias had her annual Halloween Party. Here are the photos. Frequent blog reader, Helen (Blooming Idiot), won the best costume contest, congratulations Helen! Enjoy the picts.

This guy can get down

This mascot has some moves. Enjoy!

Cat Lady

This would cerainly be an interesting movie to watch. Quite a glimps into the lives of others always makes for interesting viewing.

CRS Bet

Well the bet raised over 9000$ for CRS. Here is a group shot of the three who got shaved. Thanks for your support and help in this endeavor! Peace

CRS photos

Here are a few photos of two days of meetings at CRS. My small breakout group was The BEST! Enjoy

Anniversary of Dedication

It was nine years ago today that our new chuch for St. Matthew was dedicated. Here is the article from the Georgia Bulletin. Congratulations to a great parish family!

I forgot to mention some good news!

Rosie is doing much better on her new drugs (steriods) and her lymp nodes are begining to decrease in swelling! She is eating like a horse and is in great spirits. Thanks for your prayers. Lets hope she contiue to respond to her treatment.

Day two of meetings at CRS

Here we are at CRS for another day. It promises to be a great one. Here is a video of something really cool for you to enjoy. More about CRS later!

VIP Guests

So after lunch we had a brief visit from Ken Hackett and Bishop Woldetensaé Ghebreghiorghis, Bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Harar. He was sharing thanks from the people of his area and the good work CRS does for the people in his area. Likewise he shared a story of when then Senator Obama visited as a Congreassional delegtaion on a fact finding mission about the floods in the area. What a wonderful and humble man! Pray for him and his people.

In Baltimore

Deacon Bill and I are in Baltimore for the Global Fellows Gathering. Lot of great info on the good work of CRS and specifically of the Global Fellows. Great to reconnect with old friends and create some new ones as well. I will post some photos when I get the chance. Peace.

This is way too close!

This guy is really lucky!

At vet

Rosie's meds are not doing the trick, so we are here to see what else
we might do for her lymphoma. Keep a good thought.

Never keep this guy off the counters.

This cat is huge and beautiful. I think you would need big house for him to get his exercise. The markings are stunning as well. What a lucky kid. Enjoy

Stunning and Beautiful

Enjoy this short film about Blue Cranes in South Africa.

Learn To Fly from Christian Letruria on Vimeo.

Warning!

This could make you cry...you have been warned! It is a wonderful story of the loyalty of a dog to a family. Enjoy

Pet Blessing

We had the Blessing of Animals today and here are the photos. Enjoy!

 

By the way my pooch, Rosie, has lymphoma and I am not sure the drugs are doing much, so keep a good thought for her please. If you want a copy of a photo in higher resolution just let me know. Peace

Which set of stairs would you take?

This is a fun idea. Would it make you take the stairs?

The new do!

You like?

Amazing group effort!

I realize this is sped up a bit and might not look this great in real time, but it is still quite amazing. Enjoy!

Bishop's Ordination Day!

A great day! I am tired so here are the photos! Enjoy

Out for a grand dinner to celebrate!!

The Bishop Speaks

The Bishop speaks!!!

Our Newest Bishop!!!

It is on!!!

It's on!

Vespers

I went to the Vespers for Bishop-Elect Luis Zarama tonight and it was beautiful and wonderful. At the end of Vespers Bishop-Elect Zarama shared a few words which were very touching. After Vespers we had a nice reception and I got a photo with the man of the hour! FWIW, he likes my new hairdo. More photos to come but in the interim if you need more info you can go here to check it out. If you want to watch the Ordination from home head over to AIB for more info. Keep Bishop-Elect Zarama and our Archdiocese in your prayers. Peace.

The video of the cut.

 Here is the video of the cut. This was taken at the mohawk stage, enjoy!

It's gone!!!

I mean gone...my turn tomorrow.

Another one gets shaved.

ALL STOP

all stop

RIP

Another fun video

I really like all the colors in this one. Enjoy!

Fun Video, one for today.

This is a fun video. Tomorrow I will post another by some of the same crowd. Enjoy

Looks like IKEA threw up and...

...the house landed upside down. Kinda cool. Enjoy!

I don't like...

I don't like Irish dancing, but when done by a cute mut, well... Enjoy!

What a great story.

Enjoy

Who is this guy?

Free Waffles!

It has become my tradition to buy waffles for those who would like them on the feast of St. Matthew. So, tomorrow morning I will be at my Waffle Home from 8:45-9:30 buying waffles for those who would like to join me. Waffles only, the rest of your ticket is your responsibility. See you in the morning.

The first cut!

We raised over $8000 for CRS!
Since Deacon Gayle will be leaving mid week we went on ahead and shaved him. Deacon Bill and I will be shaved next Sunday after 11AM Mass!

The bet is coming to a close

If you want to give money let me know. 

Shaving Bet

These kids are too cute

I am not sure how I would have done at their age. The kid at the end is well worth the wait. Enjoy!

Oh, The Temptation from Steve V on Vimeo.

Cute Monday

This little pooch sure is cute, of course it is from Japan. Enjoy!

Beautiful and amazing

This is like guitar hero for classical. Enjoy

This bunny is mad!

This shows you where anger can lead you. Enjoy

This kid has a great first ride

The emotions he goes through are priceless. Enjoy!

Fun, fast trip

These guys went from San Francisco to Washington DC. Here is the memories of their trip in about 4 minutes, a photo for every 10 seconds. Enjoy

Even on Sunday

No words...

Can you tell who won?

Go 'Pokes!!!!

Overly cute dog...

...who cannot seem to right himself. Enjoy!

Priorities?

This guy knows his! Enjoy

I am sure there is a name for this

That poor chicken. WEIRD. Enjoy

Also in Germany

You thought all the weird stuff happened on Japanese TV (well I did) this entry from Germany certainly shows there are other crazies on TV. Enjoy

Food fight...slo-mo

This is an advertisement...but it is still fun. Enjoy!

They are getting smarter and faster

Can you believe what this robot hand can do? Amazing technology. Enjoy

Cat cute on Monday

This is really cute. And as a bonus at about the :28 mark you can hear my favorite Japanese sound of amazement. Enjoy

Having kids is so much fun

This is one of the true joys of life! Enjoy

I love cola...

It would be fun to shop at this store. Enjoy

Cute and Magical wedding proposal

Fun!

Nerd Parenting

Cute parenting use of an old computer CD ROM. Fun!

Moments in time

Quite a beautiful collection of moments. Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Today is my mom's birthday. I won't tell you how old she is but doesn't she look great in this photo from our cruise? HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!

Done with the PTC Tri

results later!

This is too cool!

Just watch this firefighting helicopters. Awesome! Enjoy

Calling fake on this...

Fake but cool! Enjoy

UPDATE: Told you it was fake!

Might have posted before

I think I might have posted this Alan Alan Alan before, but now it is better with the shark interlude. Enjoy!

Kid nails this parking job!

Kid has skills!

Too cute for Tuesday

You have seen this chimp before on this blog. This is really something as he figures out the tasks before him. Enjoy

Had a dream about escalators last night

This is really cool animation done on an escalator. Enjoy

cute dogs!

These things sometimes go bad this one goes exceedingly cute at about :45 into the video. Enjoy!

Suntset over I20

This is kind of a downer

You really have to stick with this commercial for Jello pudding. For something so delicious this commercial is really drab. I guess it was just the state of advertising at that point. Enjoy

I'm back

Well I am still recuperating but I am back at work and working on the blog as well. Thanks for all your prayers and kind notes. I saw this cute video today and I think this family should try this with each of their children, I doubt that will happen. Enjoy

Great video

You have to watch it all the way through. Enjoy

Posting has been a bit slow...

...because I have been sick all week. Bronchitis, tonsilitis and probably a cold! Anyway enjoy this video it is really stunning. Peace

Irony in the Anchorage Airport

I took this photo when I was in the Anchorage airport. I just love the irony that in the Ted "Series of Tubes" Stevens Anchorage International Airport wifi is free...albeit a bit clunky and slow. If this makes no sense to you, take a listen to this rant about net neutrality and a classic case of not getting it.

They say the world is overpopulated...

...might they be wrong?

Monday cute

Dog does not seem to mind. In fact gets kinda relaxed at a point. Enjoy