Sunday, March 31, 2013

Thus saith the Lord,


Saturday, March 30, 2013

Do You?



Does Anybody Hear Her
Casting Crowns
She is runnin’
A hundred miles an hour
In the wrong direction
She is tryin’
But the canyon's ever widenin’
In the depths of her cold heart
So she sets out on another misadventure just to find
She's another two years older
And she's three more steps behind

Does anybody hear her
Can anybody see
Or does anybody even know
She's goin’ down today
Under the shadow of our steeple
With all the lost and lonely people
Searchin’ for the hope
That's tucked away
In you and me
Does anybody hear her
Can anybody see

She is yearnin’
For shelter and affection
That she never found at home
And she is searchin’
For a hero to ride in
To ride in and save the day
And in walks her prince charming
And he knows just what to say
Momentary lapse of reason
And she gives herself away

Does anybody hear her
Can anybody see
Or does anybody even know
She's goin’ down today
Under the shadow of our steeple
With all the lost and lonely people
Searchin’ for the hope
That's tucked away
In you and me
Does anybody hear her
Can anybody see

If judgment looms under every steeple
If lofty glances from lofty people
Who can't see past her scarlet letter
And we never even met her
If judgment looms under every steeple
If lofty glances from lofty people
Who can't see past her scarlet letter
And we never even met her

Never even met her
Never even met her

Does anybody hear her
Does anybody see
Or does anybody even know
She's goin’ down today
Under the shadow of our steeple
With all the lost and lonely people
Searchin’ for the hope
That's tucked away
In you and me
Does anybody hear her
Does anybody hear her
Does anybody see
Does anybody see
Or does anybody even know
She's goin’ down today
Under the shadow of our steeple
With all the lost and lonely people
Searchin’ for the hope
That's tucked away
In you and me
Does anybody hear her
Does anybody see

He is runnin’
A hundred miles an hour
In the wrong direction

Lyrics From: [A-Z Lyrics Universe]

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Friday, March 29, 2013

HLN: Head Line Nitwits


First of all, I would like to make it as clear as possible that none of this is meant to reflect badly upon [Robin Meade].  For I have watched her with great intensity on her [Morning Express] news show, and I cannot imagine how anyone (from among us, of course) could look any better in front of a camera.

Listening to her is another matter entirely, however.  Although, I am perfectly willing to accept that routinely delivering a big headline and then cutting to a commercial break is not her fault.

A prime example of what I am talking about happened a few days ago when the lovely and talented Ms. Meade leaned in toward the camera and said something about [CBS’ The Amazing Race] starting off their last aired episode with an [apology].  I am sorry.  I do not remember just exactly what she said, but what I do remember is what appeared on the television screen approximately a half-second later was several fairly attractive ladies twirling umbrellas.  Thirty seconds or so afterward, it was made clear that what I was watching was a commercial for Target.  Around 15 minutes and two and a half segments later, the actual report about The Amazing Race’s apology was aired.

No, I just do not get it.   For according to all sorts of news stories on scientific studies, we are now well into an age of 30-second attention spans at best.  So, why would televised news outlets insist upon stringing their viewers along?

Yes, I get that this is a tactic for the benefit of their advertising partners.  For at least a dozen commercials aired between the time that the lovely and talented Ms. Meade delivered that headline about The Amazing Race apology and when the actual report finally came up in the rotation, but with their now being literally thousands of different news outlets available to anyone with access to the internet, just how many of their initial viewers will still be there to hear the rest of the story?  Of course, the lovely and talented Ms. Meade truly is a sight to behold…

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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

ESPN Additions


Ironically, some of the best television commercials are for ESPN and only air on ESPN.  Now, I do not know if these ads really are meant to add all the more to the viewing experience, but it works for me.


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Monday, March 25, 2013

Woe Be It Unto The Haughty

Link: [Everlast]


What It’s Like
Everlast
We've all seen the man at the liquor store
Beggin' for your change
The hair on his face is dirty
Dreadlocked
And full of mange
He ask the man for what he could spare
With shame in his eyes
Get a job
You f***in' slob's
All he replied

God forbid you ever had to walk
A mile in his shoes
'Cause then you really might know what it's like
To sing the blues
Then you really might know what it's like
What it’s like
What it’s like
Then you really might know what it's like
What it’s like
What it’s like
Then you really might know what it's like
What it’s like
What it’s like
Then you really might know what it's like

Mary got pregnant from a kid named Tom
Who said he was in love
He said don't worry about a thing baby doll
I'm the man you've been dreamin' of
But three months later
He said he won't date her
Or return her call
And she sweared g** d***
If I find that man
I'm cuttin' off his b****
And then she heads for the clinic
And she gets some static
Walkin' through the doors
They call her a killer
And they call her a sinner
And they call her a whore

God forbid you ever had to walk a mile in her shoes
'Cause then you really might know what it's like to have to choose
Then you really might know what it's like
What it’s like
What it’s like
Then you really might know what it's like
What it’s like
What it’s like
Then you really might know what it's like
What it’s like
What it’s like
Then you really might know what it's like

I've seen a rich man beg
I've seen a good man sin
I've seen a tough man cry
I've seen a loser win
And a sad man grin
I heard an honest man lie
I've seen the good side of bad
And the down side of up
And everything between
I licked the silver spoon
Drank from the golden cup
Smoked the finest green
I stroked the fattest dimes
At least a couple of times
Before I broke their heart
You know where it ends
Yo it usually depends
On where you start

I knew this kid named Max
He used to get fat stacks
Out on the corner with drugs
He liked to hang out late at night
Liked to get sh** faced
And keep pace with thugs
Until late one night
There was a big gun fight
Max lost his head
He pulled out his chrome .45
Talked some sh**
And wound up dead
Now his wife and his kids are caught
In the midst of all of his pain
You know it crumbles that way
At least that's what they say
When you play the game

God forbid you ever had to wake up to hear the news
'Cause then you really might know what it's like to have to lose
Then you really might know what it's like
What it’s like
What it’s like
Then you really might know what it's like
What it’s like
What it’s like
Then you really might know what it's like
What it’s like
To have to lose

Lyrics From: [A-Z Lyrics Universe]

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Saturday, March 23, 2013

So Do I

Link: [DC Talk]


I Wish We’d All Been Ready
DC Talk
Life was filled
With guns and war
And all of us
Got trampled on the floor
I wish we'd all been ready
The children died
The days grew cold
A piece of bread
Could buy a bag of gold
I wish we'd all been ready

There's no time
To change your mind
The Son has come
And you've been left behind

A man and wife
Asleep in bed
She hears a noise
And turns her head
He's gone
I wish we'd all been ready
Two men walking
Up a hill
One disappears
And one's left standing still
I wish we'd all been ready

There's no time
To change your mind
The Son has come
And you've been left behind

Oh yeah

Oh oh
Yeah yeah
All-right

The Father spoke
The demons dined
How could you
Have been so blind

There's no time
To change your mind
The Son has come
And you've been left behind
No
And there's no time
To change your mind
The Son has come
And you've been left behind

I hope we'll all be ready
You've been left behind
I hope we'll all be ready
You've been left behind
I hope we'll all be ready
You've been left behind

Lyrics From: [Lyrics Depot]

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Friday, March 22, 2013

NOT FOR ME!


Many have said that I have a lot of guts.  Some of the time that has even been in a good way.  Be assured that there would not be anything good about me spilling them far and wide, which would be what would undoubtedly happen if I ever took a ride on Silver Dollar City’s new [Outlaw Run].



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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

ESPN Additions


Ironically, some of the best television commercials are for ESPN and only air on ESPN.  Now, I do not know if these ads really are meant to add all the more to the viewing experience, but it works for me.


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The Minister and The Crackerhead Kindled


[The Minister and The Crackerhead] is now available for $1.00 for reading on an Amazon Kindle and other compatible e-readers.  As with [The Crackerhead Chronicles], it will remain available to be read for free in the correct order from start to finish on [FishHawk Droppings].

If you are not familiar with The Minister and The Crackerhead, it is about a fictitious encounter between a more devoutly religious person (The Minister) and me (The Crackerhead) that is based upon true events, and it is meant to continue what was started in especially the last two crumbs/chapters of [The Crackerhead Chronicles].  It has also been Kindled, and there is a link to both on the sidebar here, AsTheCrackerheadCrumbles and FishHawk Droppings.

Be assured that it is only on account of the desperate financial situation that we are in that these books are being offered for sale at even just $1.00.  So, if you can help, please do.

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