This train...

It stops for nothing! Enjoy the watery goodness. 

Global Fellows

Crazy Cats

This would drive my cats nuts. I want one of these!

Moving?

Does this thing seem to be moving? I think yes! But it is not. Enjoy.

What fun!

Xyloexplosive device and I want to try this sometime. Enjoy!

Ashes, part the second

More photos. Happy Lent!

Ashes, part I

Here are some photos. Happy Lent!

I wish this was not real...

...but it is, ARGH! Enjoy?!

Permanent Deacons of 2010

Here are the photos from the Ordination this morning. Keep our 15 new Archdiocesan Deacons in your prayers.  Enjoy!

OLM Pastor Shoot-out, Part 2

More photos from the Pastor Shoot-out. Thanks again to all those who came out in support. Enjoy!

OLM Pastor Shoot-out

Well the shoot-out went well. I went in my cassock and most thought I would shoot while wearing it...I had something else planned. Here are the photos.

I made $600 with my free throws and with St. Matthew having more people in attendance than Holy Trinity we also won $500 as well. 

So for the whole night we made $1100 for the kids from St. Matthew who go to Our Lady of Mercy.

Basketball Shoot-out.

Don't forget tonights BB shoot-out at Our Lady of Mercy. It's me
against Fr. Mike. Be there for tip off about 7:30. The fun is at half
time. Make sure to tell then that you are part of St. Matthew as well
as everyone in your group. Bring your whole family. Heck bring your
neighbors as well!! See you tonight.

He really is...

a lucky dog! Saved 100 miles out to sea on an ice floe. Amazing!

Just because...

...Pankun is soooo cute in his response to magic. Enjoy!

Deforestation

Some perspective on the issue. We are called to be stewards of creation. Me thinks we need to do more...

Amazing and wild nature

These bottlenose dolphins are amazing. Just watch them feed! Enjoy

This will make you cry.

It is amazing how much a good cry feels as I recover. It does something to my sinuses and it feels good. Anyway this video will make you cry...but in a good way. Enjoy!

Dogs in Moscow

Two great articles about the stray dogs in Moscow. Read this one and this one. I really enjoy the thought of these dogs using the trains to get around the city...smart!

India-Pakistan!

I need to get to this border for this show. What fun!?!

A nice article about cats in prison.

Amazing work of cats in a prisons in Indiana. If you are a cat person you will like this article.

"The Assistant Superindent of the prison tells me, “I know there are people out there who think the offenders shouldn’t have cats. Some people don’t want them to have TV or anything to do. But I would support this cat program at any prison. Those cats humanize the men. The cats give them unconditional love, for many of those guys, that may be the only love they have ever experienced in their lives. And the bottom line for me, is that my staff are safer because of it. Every day that none of my staff gets hurt—that’s a good day. Watching over these guys is a dangerous job. And anything that makes that job safer is good with me.”"

Home...

...relaxing. No pain just have lots of restrictions. Thanks for your prayers. Peace.

Pray and Give to Haiti!

CRS.ORG

Off to get packing out!

I am feeling better...kinda!

Taco Bell Founder Dead at 86

Oh no! The founder of Taco Bell has died...RIP.

Done with surgery and feeling ok-ish

After surgery I came home and have been relaxing all day. Stuffy nose and a bit of pain...nothing drugs don't take care of! Anyway here are few photos for you to enjoy. Thanks for all your prayers. Peace

Pray for Haiti and Give!

CRS.ORG

Ready for surgery

250.5

That is my weight going into surgery. The diet and exercise are
working! Say a prayer for me and then...Pray & Give to Haiti!

crs.org

Sinus Surgery

On Tuesday morning I will have sinus surgery. My ENT, Dr. Donald Dennis, will do the surgery in his surgery suite in Atlanta. It will be out patient surgery so I will be home mid-day Tuesday. Just letting your know and asking for your prayers. I will post some photos when I have them.

Ekklesia

Every Christmas eve for as long as I can remember my family has sang the song "Mary had a Baby" and "Silent Night". I have never had a place on the web to find that song, but my brother Tony found it and now you can hear it as well. It should be the first song that starts when the page loads but if not you can find it in the links. Enjoy!

CRS Promo video

Send this link around and lets get more support for the suffering people in Haiti. Pray & Give!

Just heartbreaking...and uplifting as well.

Check out this blog from a guy who is working to get clean water to the people in Haiti...something he has been doing before the earthquake. His name is Chris and the past two days have been a harrowing experience. Please make sure to pray for the people of Haiti and those affected by the earthquake. Make sure to read the whole post from his day when the earthquake hit. Pray and Give!

All I could see was her face and left arm, and she frantically called out to me. I asked her to calm down because it would help me to work and asked her to pray for both of us. She calmed down and became very brave. I was having trouble seeing her where she was jammed under the slab. I pulled out a very large piece of rubble that didn’t really help Jacqueline at all (her name was Jacqueline). There was some sort of object behind that rubble and when I went to move it it turned out to be another girl’s bottom. The girl cried out but I could barely hear her – her whole head was underneath rubble.
At this point I began to realize that I was in over my head. All I had was a hammer, and it was quickly becoming pitch dark with twilight fading and no electricity anywhere. I tried to borrow a flashlight, but it was impossible. I had a moment of feeling intense helplessness. After thinking and praying for a minute, I told Jacqueline that I had to leave her and find more help. I couldn’t do anything without a flashlight, and she needed to keep praying and remember that her parents were coming to look for her.

CRS.ORG

Haiti

Sorry this post is so late. Please PRAY for the people of Haiti! Also, if you can, GIVE to help them live and rebuild. More photos when I can compile a better post. If you need a link to give here is is:

CRS.ORG

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This is an image of the Cathedral in Port au Prince.

PRAY

God of all creation, as we weep with our family in Haiti, console us.

In this time of crisis, open our eyes to look beyond the disaster

to see Christ in our brothers and sisters in Haiti, as Christ sees us.

Be with us as we stand in solidarity with those living and working in Haiti.

Be with us in our mourning and guide our efforts to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, comfort the grieving and stand for justice.

With your mercy, sustain us at this time as we continue to work for peace and justice.

Amen.

Good morning!

How would you like to have this little guy as your wake up call? Enjoy?

Sappy and Spectacular

How could she say no to something like this? Enjoy

Awesome videos

These seem to be the future of videos. Go over and check them out. Enjoy!

Not with my cats

This little guy has lots of trust and patience to do this. Mine...not so much. Enjoy

It is about who We are!

This is just great. Send it to your family and friends...especially those who are away from the Church. Peace to all and Merry Christmas!

Japan pulls the big pranks.

Funny how these people being pranked don't seem to get too upset. I only wish I spoke Japanese better so I knew what they were saying. Some of these are really funny. Enjoy!

Imagine how cold it is...

This train was haulin'! Watch how the snow just goes flying. Enjoy.

The Most Useless Machine EVER!

I need want one of these. Anyone good with wood working and circuits want to help me out with one of these? There are complete directions here. Wanna help?

262

That is how much I weigh at the beginning of 2010. Lets see how much I can lose by the end of the year. If you want to encourage me or tell me to stop eating food that is sabotaging me, by all means go right ahead. Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year

And no for something completely different. A video of a bird pecking a can with the image of a bird on it...Who knows why? Happy New Year!!!

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