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I used to get aggravated that my wife would watch King of Queens, but not the news. As of late, I’m thinking she’s on to something.
Pig Flu is all over the news. Everywhere. They’re calling it a pandemic. I can’t wait to see Geraldo’s take on it.
Here’s my take. 150 people have died. In Mexico.
I’ve been to Mexico. Their sewer system is a ditch. Their health care system is a vet in a pickup. More people die at soccer matches than from Pig Flu.
But this isn’t about Mexico. Consider this my formal apology for the previous sentences. This is about the news media.
Why does the news always have to be so sensational? Why does it always have to be over-the-top? Why does the sky always have to be falling?
13,000 people have died this year from the REAL FLU, but 150 dead people in Mexico with Pig Flu is a pandemic?
Really?
<end rant>
Something I read this morning made me thing in multiple directions.
1 Kings 11:3 - He (King Solomon) had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines, and his wives led him astray.
First thought: Is this where the Mormon Church got started? (It isn’t, but that was my first thought.)
Second thought: Seven hundred wives! Equally dispersed, that’s like 3.8 birthdays and anniversaries PER DAY!
Third thought: Concubines makes me think of porcupines. Either way it’s a sticky situation. Imagine 300 baby-mamas.
Fourth thought: So King Solomon was the wisest man on Earth, huh?
Fifth thought: (Actually this was Andy Stanley’s thought.) 700 wives = 700 mother-in -laws.
I stopped there for fear my head would explode.
What did you think when you read that?
This quote came from Erwin McManus from Catalyst West last week. (I got it from Tony Morgan’s blog.)
“There has never been one ordinary child born on this planet. Why is it that so many of us end up leading ordinary lives?”
Wow. Now that’s a quote!
Rind On Thick Cut Bacon.
(With 5 eggs, of course.)
The kids and I dominated breakfast.
What 5 words made you happy today?
The day Cooper was born, I went to get the other two kids so they could meet him.
On the way through the parking lot, Josh asked the funniest question I ever heard.
“Daddy, what color is Cooper?”
Five-year-olds ask killer questions.
Happy Earth Day!
Shouldn’t every day be Earth Day? And what about the other planets? Is there a day for them?
I bet Uranus Day would be a big hit. I wonder what the Google banner would look like.
I’m participating in Earth Day by refusing to flush and peeing outside whenever possible today.
Is anyone else doing something special for Earth Day?
Last week, while I was off for paternity leave, I read The Shack by William Paul Young.
I was a little apprehensive about the book before I started reading it, given the mixed reviews I got of the book. (from people who will remain nameless)
My impression: WOW. The language was very descriptive and flowery, but my brain didn’t have to try very hard to picture the scene. AND, I cried during like the last 6 chapters. (And I’ve only cried at 2 books. Tony Dungy’s book and The Cat Who Went to Heaven.)
I loved this book because it challenged my concept of God, justice and forgiveness. It is a must-read, in my opinion.
Have you read The Shack? What are your thoughts?
The Three Bambinos.
Your turn. Go.
He’s a good lookin’ kid. And big, too.
7lbs, 8oz. 19.5″. Born 9:25 on Friday, April 10, 2009.
Mom and baby are both doing very well.
BTW – The Shack chapter 4 isn’t on my recommended reading list while waiting for your wife to be prepped for surgery to remove your child. I’m just saying.
40 hours from now, my life will change forever. Again.
In about 40 hours, Cooper Harrison Mathews will be born. (AKA Mathews Baby #3)
I’m both excited and nervous.
What are you doing in the next 40 hours?
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