I'm currently working on a paper that was due three weeks ago. Actually, I guess I'm currently blogging, but you get the idea.
Microsoft Word is sometimes wonderful, sometimes awful, and sometimes somewhere in the middle. Here are some examples, respectively:
a) I need a bulleted list? Bam! Done.
b) Need to create a line straight across the page? No problem! Need to make it disappear? ... Hmmm... wth... this is not working... [two hours later] Forget it. I'll just retype my entire resume.
c) On this paper I'm "currently" working on for my Anglican Theology class, I wrote the following sentence:
“If a piece of the communion bread falls on the floor and is eaten by a mouse, what does the mouse eat?”
What's this? Microsoft Word gave me a squiggly line under the end of the sentence, meaning it's going to show me how to correct my grammar. Funny, I didn't think anything was wrong... Let's check the suggestion:
“If a piece of the communion bread falls on the floor and is eaten by a mouse, what the mouse eats?”
Microsoft.
Word.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Love Wins.
On my drive home from lunch w/Hammer, I saw a bumper sticker:
LOVE WINS.
It is so simple, yet so hopeful. I know plenty of people who just seem to have a lack of love in their lives. It's most apparent at work with all the talking behind one another's backs.
The situations never get better. It's always worse.
But here, on the back of a car, the simple reminder. Love wins.
It takes time for love to win. Sometimes it seems like love will never win. But I've found that love wins people over. And it's okay when love wins all the time, because when love wins, there is no loser.
At the end of your day
When the sun's put away
May you be able to say,
"Love wins."
LOVE WINS.
It is so simple, yet so hopeful. I know plenty of people who just seem to have a lack of love in their lives. It's most apparent at work with all the talking behind one another's backs.
The situations never get better. It's always worse.
But here, on the back of a car, the simple reminder. Love wins.
It takes time for love to win. Sometimes it seems like love will never win. But I've found that love wins people over. And it's okay when love wins all the time, because when love wins, there is no loser.
At the end of your day
When the sun's put away
May you be able to say,
"Love wins."
A Brief Explanation
Okay, so apparently the best time for me to blog is during class.
Unfortunately, it's summer.
The weeks have been filled with friends visiting, work 5 days a week, church on Sundays, and most recently I have been making a pitiful attempt at finishing some papers for last quarter.
Wednesday nights I'm involved with Agape Cafe in Lombard, IL. I'm booking for the summer and thankfully have a good portion of the dates filled, though I could still use a few more. That has been a lot of fun! Since I've taken my break from playing out I have remembered how much I enjoy supporting others who are actually doing what I love to do.
On a completely different subject, I have a mental block against reading. It's something I enjoy, but actually sitting down and doing it is like checking the oil in my car. Like, it's good and not at all difficult, but for some reason it takes effort. (Okay, not the best analogy, but the first thought was "it's like pulling teeth," and even though I'm not writing music I am still not going to use cliches!)
All this has been going on and, really, I just haven't had much to say. Hence the scantily updated blog. I hope the three of you who read this don't mind. ;)
Unfortunately, it's summer.
The weeks have been filled with friends visiting, work 5 days a week, church on Sundays, and most recently I have been making a pitiful attempt at finishing some papers for last quarter.
Wednesday nights I'm involved with Agape Cafe in Lombard, IL. I'm booking for the summer and thankfully have a good portion of the dates filled, though I could still use a few more. That has been a lot of fun! Since I've taken my break from playing out I have remembered how much I enjoy supporting others who are actually doing what I love to do.
On a completely different subject, I have a mental block against reading. It's something I enjoy, but actually sitting down and doing it is like checking the oil in my car. Like, it's good and not at all difficult, but for some reason it takes effort. (Okay, not the best analogy, but the first thought was "it's like pulling teeth," and even though I'm not writing music I am still not going to use cliches!)
All this has been going on and, really, I just haven't had much to say. Hence the scantily updated blog. I hope the three of you who read this don't mind. ;)
Friday, June 13, 2008
Back With New Music!
So, I've been gone for a little while, and then working a lot a while.
To make up for it, here are a couple of artists I hope you enjoy:
The Everyday Visuals - They're poppy rock. You need to check out the video for "Dance and Holler" on their page. It's delightful.
Eric Landshaft - If you're a fan of Matt Wertz, which I am, you'll enjoy this acoustic based poptastic artist.
Matt Cavanaugh - Another local acoustic artist who will be playing at Agape Cafe this Wednesday. I like it, and you should, too.
Matt and I will both be playing at the opening of Agape Cafe this week. Interested in coming? Shoot me an email: lugo.dan (at) gmail.com.
To make up for it, here are a couple of artists I hope you enjoy:
The Everyday Visuals - They're poppy rock. You need to check out the video for "Dance and Holler" on their page. It's delightful.
Eric Landshaft - If you're a fan of Matt Wertz, which I am, you'll enjoy this acoustic based poptastic artist.
Matt Cavanaugh - Another local acoustic artist who will be playing at Agape Cafe this Wednesday. I like it, and you should, too.
Matt and I will both be playing at the opening of Agape Cafe this week. Interested in coming? Shoot me an email: lugo.dan (at) gmail.com.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
As easy as 1, 2, 4. ... Damn.
Sometimes you stumble across a band that kinda makes you jealous.
Other times you read someone's writing that you really enjoy.
And then sometimes you feel victorious.
This weekend I hope to go off and do some reading and writing with my friend Anna out in Defiance, OH. That's right, I'm spending the weekend in Defiance.
In defiance of work, gas prices, pending papers and more.
Life is good.
Other times you read someone's writing that you really enjoy.
And then sometimes you feel victorious.
This weekend I hope to go off and do some reading and writing with my friend Anna out in Defiance, OH. That's right, I'm spending the weekend in Defiance.
In defiance of work, gas prices, pending papers and more.
Life is good.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Cabrewing
Today, my friend Leesa informed me of a fun summery activity.
Cabrewing.
"It's canoeing, but with a whole lot of beer."
Now, I'm not sure what the buoyancy of an unopened beer is, but I'm thinking that if someone is going to be intoxicated and manning a sea vessel, they'd better hope beer floats.
I know root beer floats.
Cabrewing.
"It's canoeing, but with a whole lot of beer."
Now, I'm not sure what the buoyancy of an unopened beer is, but I'm thinking that if someone is going to be intoxicated and manning a sea vessel, they'd better hope beer floats.
I know root beer floats.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Celebrating 50!
For post number 50, here's 50 things that make me smile! :)
1. Friends
2. Smiles
3. Ridiculous Kids
4. Chick-fil-A
5. Service (helping other people, cell phone reception, being served at a restaurant...)
6. Electricity
7. A/C and Heat
8. Katie Corolla
9. Ally, my Canadian girl
10. Megan Ziggins
11. Johnnie's Beef
12. Amazing books
13. Brian Andreas
14. The Weepies
15. Live Music
16. Puns
17. Fat penguins
18. Bananana
19. These Are Not My Pants rock opera
20. Chris Hall!
21. Soft, yet firm, pillows
22. Spider-Van
23. Ultimate... Frisbee!
24. Dad's cube steak
25. Latin Music
26. Mom's cooking!
27. Great tea
28. The peace God provides
29. Hymnals
30. A really good pen
31. Performing live music
32. Having friends meet other friends and having a great time
33. New strings
34. Playing a grand piano
35. The Wedding Singer
36. Dipped soft-serve cones
37. Local musicians
38. Answered prayers
39. Inside jokes
40. Funny laughs
41. Sharpies!
42. Great customer service
43. Really random emails/texts/phone calls of a nostalgic nature
44. Rice Krispie Treats
45. Birthdays
46. Finishing a quarter/semester/year of school!
47. Finally getting that thing done that's needed to be done forever
48. Realizing Jesus actually does change people's lives
49. Street Fighter II
50. Seeing Love prevail
1. Friends
2. Smiles
3. Ridiculous Kids
4. Chick-fil-A
5. Service (helping other people, cell phone reception, being served at a restaurant...)
6. Electricity
7. A/C and Heat
8. Katie Corolla
9. Ally, my Canadian girl
10. Megan Ziggins
11. Johnnie's Beef
12. Amazing books
13. Brian Andreas
14. The Weepies
15. Live Music
16. Puns
17. Fat penguins
18. Bananana
19. These Are Not My Pants rock opera
20. Chris Hall!
21. Soft, yet firm, pillows
22. Spider-Van
23. Ultimate... Frisbee!
24. Dad's cube steak
25. Latin Music
26. Mom's cooking!
27. Great tea
28. The peace God provides
29. Hymnals
30. A really good pen
31. Performing live music
32. Having friends meet other friends and having a great time
33. New strings
34. Playing a grand piano
35. The Wedding Singer
36. Dipped soft-serve cones
37. Local musicians
38. Answered prayers
39. Inside jokes
40. Funny laughs
41. Sharpies!
42. Great customer service
43. Really random emails/texts/phone calls of a nostalgic nature
44. Rice Krispie Treats
45. Birthdays
46. Finishing a quarter/semester/year of school!
47. Finally getting that thing done that's needed to be done forever
48. Realizing Jesus actually does change people's lives
49. Street Fighter II
50. Seeing Love prevail
Music - The only friend that doesn't change
I was musing over music and began to think of the old albums I haven't listened to in forever.
Justin McRoberts, "Father," Five Iron Frenzy, "All the Hype," Slick Shoes, Noggin Toboggan, Nichole Nordeman, Downhere...
There's billions.
Hundreds.
Maybe a hundred.
Normally I'd just pop them all in and have a mini-Cornerstone of my own (making a mud pit in the tub, though I'm suspecting Andy would be none-too-pleased over that one).
Each of those discs, in impeccable condition, is carefully stored away with its accompanying artwork and case. However, the big purple Rubbermaid container holding them isn't really nearby. It's in Florida.
Blast.
So, instead of listening to it, I just thought about it.
I think that music is the one friend that you can go back to and who is still the same. Sometimes I've gone back to friends who have changed more than I ever expected. But Music? She's the same. I'm certainly not, which often makes me see her differently. But, she's not changing. It's comforting.
Music is the chalk mark on the doorway of my kitchen. She's the standard I use year by year to see how much I've grown. Some years it doesn't seem so far, but then I look further and realize, "Wow, boy. You've come a long way."
These days I'm drawing new lines.
I'm much taller now.
Justin McRoberts, "Father," Five Iron Frenzy, "All the Hype," Slick Shoes, Noggin Toboggan, Nichole Nordeman, Downhere...
There's billions.
Hundreds.
Maybe a hundred.
Normally I'd just pop them all in and have a mini-Cornerstone of my own (making a mud pit in the tub, though I'm suspecting Andy would be none-too-pleased over that one).
Each of those discs, in impeccable condition, is carefully stored away with its accompanying artwork and case. However, the big purple Rubbermaid container holding them isn't really nearby. It's in Florida.
Blast.
So, instead of listening to it, I just thought about it.
I think that music is the one friend that you can go back to and who is still the same. Sometimes I've gone back to friends who have changed more than I ever expected. But Music? She's the same. I'm certainly not, which often makes me see her differently. But, she's not changing. It's comforting.
Music is the chalk mark on the doorway of my kitchen. She's the standard I use year by year to see how much I've grown. Some years it doesn't seem so far, but then I look further and realize, "Wow, boy. You've come a long way."
These days I'm drawing new lines.
I'm much taller now.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
Promises, Schmomises
I don't think I'm going to do any more "To Be Continued..." posts. I seem to lose interest, but I can't post anything until that one's done. Now it's done, but I feel like you've all missed out on so much.
On top of everything, it's finals week, so posting will probably be just as scant. But then... Summer!!
I need a job.
On top of everything, it's finals week, so posting will probably be just as scant. But then... Summer!!
I need a job.
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