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I was introduced to Peter Bradley Adams a few months ago by a guy named Trip I met at Midtown. Peter Bradley Adams is awesome, and was formerly a part of the group Eastmountainsouth. He just came out with a new album called Traces last week, and I think you should check out all 3 of his albums. Leavetaking is currently my favorite album, but this new one could easily become my new favorite.
Here is his MySpace page.
This is probably my favorite song off of Leavetaking. Beautiful but simple acoustic stuff. He knows how to write and definitely knows how to play. It’s called The Longer I Run.
This song, Los Angeles, is beautiful as well.
I hope you like it.
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Our God Saves – Paul Baloche
Revelation Song – Jesus Culture/Kim Walker version
Hallelujah To My King – Paul Baloche
Lift High - Fee
King – Tree 63
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Ashley and I went and saw the Works Progress Administration with Dan Gibbs and Amanda Lambert last Wednesday. As mentioned here before, I’ve always been a huge fan of Glen Phillips who used to sing with Toad The Wet Sprocket. I loved Toad but have really enjoyed Glen Phillips solo stuff a ton more. The concert was awesome and I’d highly encourage you to check out their music.
Sean Watkins and Luke Bulla
3 years ago at the beach
And last week at the beach.
I think Ashley misses it more than me.
Tomorrow I’ll have a little bullet point post of our week at the beach. I’m sure you can’t wait.
This happened to one of my good friends named Daniel Miles. Daniel is an awesome guy, awesome musician, and awesome friend that I don’t see nearly enough of. However, Daniel has not learned the lesson about pulling too hard on a topwater lure when it is stuck in a tree. You can read his post here. If you can’t tell, the treble hook has gone all the way through his ear, and he had to have it cut out.
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Say what you want to say, but this video is pretty amazing.
Don’t give up on it. Give it at least a minute before you give up. In the end I think you will be amazed.
One more verse to share from Ecclesiastes 7.
14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him.
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You wish you had a dog as cool as Sandy who loves to hang out the window at 70 mph.
Sandy starts flapping those jowls good at about 16 seconds in this 2nd video…hilarious.
I wouldn’t wish the Swine Flu on anyone. However, I really can’t understand why people are freaking out so much. The most recent statistics that I found indicated that 141 cases have been confirmed in the US (19 states) and 331 worldwide.
According to another statistic I found, 25-50 million people each year in the US alone are diagnosed with the normal flu with around 1 billion cases of the flu worldwide. So what’s the big deal with 331? I’m no medical expert, so I really can’t understand the big deal here. The numbers just don’t seem to add up to me.
Here’s a good picture I came across today inspiring this pointless blog. I would take the mask with a beard.
Filed under: Christianity, Ramblings, Religion, church, family, in the news, marriage, music, sports
Running/Exercising
- I have been trying to run a lot. It’s depressing how slow I run, but I did a little over a week ago. My feet have pretty much been numb/asleep since then.
- I went to the orthopedic doctor finally after 5 years of numb feet, and was diagnosed with Exertional Compartment Syndrome. I may have some small surgery to correct this, and should be good to go for the rest of my life.
- When I told Ashley about it, she said, “Oh honey, you have a syndrome.”
- I was able to run consistently for about 4 weeks though and lost almost 10 pounds. Running makes a big difference for sure!
News Stories
- An author believes there is “no such thing as virginity.” MSNBC ran an article about this lady and her book. Although I disagree with her 100% on just about everything, there is some truth to her argument. Here is one part I do agree with (at least a little bit.)
So while young women are subject to overt sexual messages every day, they’re simultaneously being taught — by the people who are supposed to care for their personal and moral development, no less — that their only real worth is their virginity and ability to remain “pure.” (Obviously I don’t think that a woman or man should find their only real worth in their virginity and ability to remain pure, but I can see what she’s attempting to say.)
- It is hard to teach moral development in a society that throws sex in your face everywhere you look. I’d love to go into further discussion in some comments with anyone who is interested.
- The story about Miss California finishing second in the Miss USA contest is very upsetting. She answered a question saying she was against gay marriage. Perez Hilton called her a bad name, and all of California has made her out to be the devil. I have a lot of opinions on this, and I could probably write 6 blogs about it, but I won’t.
- Wildfires in SC? Sad that Myrtle Beach is burning like crazy. Hope everyone stays safe and nobody is killed or injured.
Josh Hamilton
- Please, Please, Please go read this story right now! Josh Hamilton was the #1 draft in MLB in 1999. He ended up wasted on cocaine, heroine, and alcohol. He made an amazing comeback and is now playing for the Texas Rangers. He even made the All-Star team last year. He talks extensively about how Jesus rescued him from the life He was living. It is an amazing story of redemption, forgiveness, and God’s love.
Music
- I’ve almost finished learning Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata. Now I’m not saying it’s perfect, but I can almost play through the whole thing.
- I just purchased the new Jars of Clay album, The Long Fall Back to Earth. It’s amazing how over 10 years later, they have adapted and changed their sound to fit with the times. It sounds like it will be a great album.
- I also purchased Sara Watkins first solo album. She was 1/3 of Nickel Creek. If you don’t download the whole album, listen to “Where Will You Be.”
- Ashley and I are going to see Ray Lamontagne on Friday night. Should be tons of fun. She surprised me with the tickets. Thanks boo!
- I’m trying to sell my Taylor 814ce. Let me know if you know anyone interested!
Finally, Ashley and I are going to spend some time in Brevard/Asheville this weekend. It should be awesome. I hope the weather will be perfect!!! I’ll post some pics/updates when we get back.
