Thursday, December 28, 2006
Learning something new
I am learning something completely foreign. I have taken up the guitar. Having never been really musically inclined this will be a long process but I'm gonna give it my all. For Christmas Jen got me a really nice Johnson acoustic (with a lot of help from Eric), and he has sort of agreed to teach me a thing or two (even though I don't think I asked). I also got a computer program that teaches guitar also. I'm hoping to get good at it eventually although it is totally different from anything else I have ever learned because there is very little math or structure to it. Not at all like flying from what I have done so far. Maybe the repetition part of it, learning where to have my fingers. Anyway that's all for now.
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Something New
Well I figured I'd start blogging on here since I...well I just had like 30 seconds a day that weren't filled so I thought "Hey! Might as well start another blog" I guess I should start with my standard blog disclaimer so here goes:
Well I thought I'd start my first blog with a disclaimer. An End User License Agreement if you will, for my thoughts. Sort of like the thing you click I agree on when you install new software but you didnt even read it. The sort of stuff that 10 lawyers worked for days on while trapped in a little room so that Bill Gates will get ownership of your children if you install Windows XP on more than one computer. Dont worry. I'm not after your children. My 3 are enough for me.
First off, dont be offended. Half of this stuff is intended to be a little funny. Those who know me know that I am gonna keep it light. But there may end up being things that I put on here that aren't funny. I wont put anything on to purposely damage anyone, but some things may worry some people. I may post random thoughts on here or I may get into some heavy stuff here, complete with deep breathing exercises. You probably wont find many jokes unless I think they are funny. That means that you probably wont find them funny. I may ask questions on here. If you feel like you have an answer or comment dont be afraid to let me know. If you are like "What the *$%@ is he talking about?" Say so.
Second, Do discuss what I say. I'd like to inspire conversation. Not the kind of conversation like you are standing outside my psych ward room door, discussing what meds I should be on as I rock back and forth in my own feces. Real thought provoking conversation.
Third. There will be grammatical errors (Sorry Jen). I come from the Pat Meagher School of Dramatic Arts. This means that I spit on English teachers and their teachings. I won't mean to purposely twist my words and grammar, but I'm not going to sweat it when I do. I sometimes try to write stuff in Word and then cut and paste but I cant guarantee that my idiotic ramblings will always come out neat and sweet.
I see that my lawyers have finished work on my disclaimer. They worked in record time. Only 20 hours locked in that little room and there are only 2 of them. By the way I employed the help of the prestigious law firm of Jacobs & Gregory. No, I didnt make them up. They are real lawyer friends of mine whom I actually get talk to and have dinner with at least once a year. I only wish they could have done this, it's pretty funny and they are much too serious, but they are good people.
DISCLAIMER: This blog does not reflect the thoughts or opinions of either myself, my company, my friends, or my cat; dont quote me on that; dont quote me on anything; all rights reserved; you may distribute this story freely but you may not make a profit from it; terms are subject to change without notice; illustrations are slightly enlarged to show detail; any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is unintentional and purely coincidental; do not remove this disclaimer under penalty of law; hand wash only, tumble dry on low heat; do not bend, fold, mutilate, or spindle; your mileage may vary; no substitutions allowed; for a limited time only; this story is void where prohibited, taxed, or otherwise restricted; caveat emptor; story is provided as is without any warranties; reader assumes full responsibility; an equal opportunity story; no shoes, no shirt, no story; quantities are limited while supplies last; if any defects are discovered, do not attempt to edit them yourself, but return to an authorized service center; read at your own risk; parental advisory - explicit lyrics; text may contain explicit materials some readers may find objectionable, parental guidance is advised; keep away from sunlight; keep away from pets and small children; limit one-per-family please; no money down; no purchase necessary; you need not be present to win; some assembly required; batteries not included; instructions are included; action figures sold separately; no preservatives added; slippery when wet; safety goggles may be required during use; sealed for your protection, do not read if safety seal is broken; call before you dig; not liable for damages arising from use or misuse; for external use only; if rash, irritation, redness, or swelling develops, discontinue reading; read only with proper ventilation; avoid extreme temperatures and store in a cool dry place; keep away from open flames; avoid contact with eyes and skin and avoid inhaling fumes; do not puncture, incinerate, or store above 120 degrees Fahrenheit; do not place near a flammable or magnetic source; smoking this story could be hazardous to your health; the best safeguard, second only to abstinence, is the use of a condom; no salt, MSG, artificial color or flavoring added; if ingested, do not induce vomiting, and if symptoms persist, consult a physician; stories are ribbed for your pleasure; possible penalties for early withdrawal; offer valid only at participating sites; slightly higher west of the Rockies; allow four to six weeks for delivery; must be 18 to read; disclaimer does not cover misuse, accident, lightning, flood, tornado, tsunami, volcanic eruption, earthquake, hurricanes and other Acts of God, neglect, damage from improper reading, incorrect line voltage, improper or unauthorized reading, broken antenna or marred cabinet, missing or altered serial numbers, electromagnetic radiation from nuclear blasts, sonic boom vibrations, customer adjustments that are not covered in this list, and incidents owing to an airplane crash, ship sinking or taking on water, motor vehicle crashing, dropping the story, falling rocks, leaky roof, broken glass, mud slides, forest fire, or projectile (which can include, but not be limited to, arrows, bullets, shot, BBs, shrapnel, lasers, napalm, torpedoes, or emissions of X-rays, Alpha, Beta and Gamma rays, knives, stones, etc.); other restrictions may apply.
Well I thought I'd start my first blog with a disclaimer. An End User License Agreement if you will, for my thoughts. Sort of like the thing you click I agree on when you install new software but you didnt even read it. The sort of stuff that 10 lawyers worked for days on while trapped in a little room so that Bill Gates will get ownership of your children if you install Windows XP on more than one computer. Dont worry. I'm not after your children. My 3 are enough for me.
First off, dont be offended. Half of this stuff is intended to be a little funny. Those who know me know that I am gonna keep it light. But there may end up being things that I put on here that aren't funny. I wont put anything on to purposely damage anyone, but some things may worry some people. I may post random thoughts on here or I may get into some heavy stuff here, complete with deep breathing exercises. You probably wont find many jokes unless I think they are funny. That means that you probably wont find them funny. I may ask questions on here. If you feel like you have an answer or comment dont be afraid to let me know. If you are like "What the *$%@ is he talking about?" Say so.
Second, Do discuss what I say. I'd like to inspire conversation. Not the kind of conversation like you are standing outside my psych ward room door, discussing what meds I should be on as I rock back and forth in my own feces. Real thought provoking conversation.
Third. There will be grammatical errors (Sorry Jen). I come from the Pat Meagher School of Dramatic Arts. This means that I spit on English teachers and their teachings. I won't mean to purposely twist my words and grammar, but I'm not going to sweat it when I do. I sometimes try to write stuff in Word and then cut and paste but I cant guarantee that my idiotic ramblings will always come out neat and sweet.
I see that my lawyers have finished work on my disclaimer. They worked in record time. Only 20 hours locked in that little room and there are only 2 of them. By the way I employed the help of the prestigious law firm of Jacobs & Gregory. No, I didnt make them up. They are real lawyer friends of mine whom I actually get talk to and have dinner with at least once a year. I only wish they could have done this, it's pretty funny and they are much too serious, but they are good people.
DISCLAIMER: This blog does not reflect the thoughts or opinions of either myself, my company, my friends, or my cat; dont quote me on that; dont quote me on anything; all rights reserved; you may distribute this story freely but you may not make a profit from it; terms are subject to change without notice; illustrations are slightly enlarged to show detail; any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is unintentional and purely coincidental; do not remove this disclaimer under penalty of law; hand wash only, tumble dry on low heat; do not bend, fold, mutilate, or spindle; your mileage may vary; no substitutions allowed; for a limited time only; this story is void where prohibited, taxed, or otherwise restricted; caveat emptor; story is provided as is without any warranties; reader assumes full responsibility; an equal opportunity story; no shoes, no shirt, no story; quantities are limited while supplies last; if any defects are discovered, do not attempt to edit them yourself, but return to an authorized service center; read at your own risk; parental advisory - explicit lyrics; text may contain explicit materials some readers may find objectionable, parental guidance is advised; keep away from sunlight; keep away from pets and small children; limit one-per-family please; no money down; no purchase necessary; you need not be present to win; some assembly required; batteries not included; instructions are included; action figures sold separately; no preservatives added; slippery when wet; safety goggles may be required during use; sealed for your protection, do not read if safety seal is broken; call before you dig; not liable for damages arising from use or misuse; for external use only; if rash, irritation, redness, or swelling develops, discontinue reading; read only with proper ventilation; avoid extreme temperatures and store in a cool dry place; keep away from open flames; avoid contact with eyes and skin and avoid inhaling fumes; do not puncture, incinerate, or store above 120 degrees Fahrenheit; do not place near a flammable or magnetic source; smoking this story could be hazardous to your health; the best safeguard, second only to abstinence, is the use of a condom; no salt, MSG, artificial color or flavoring added; if ingested, do not induce vomiting, and if symptoms persist, consult a physician; stories are ribbed for your pleasure; possible penalties for early withdrawal; offer valid only at participating sites; slightly higher west of the Rockies; allow four to six weeks for delivery; must be 18 to read; disclaimer does not cover misuse, accident, lightning, flood, tornado, tsunami, volcanic eruption, earthquake, hurricanes and other Acts of God, neglect, damage from improper reading, incorrect line voltage, improper or unauthorized reading, broken antenna or marred cabinet, missing or altered serial numbers, electromagnetic radiation from nuclear blasts, sonic boom vibrations, customer adjustments that are not covered in this list, and incidents owing to an airplane crash, ship sinking or taking on water, motor vehicle crashing, dropping the story, falling rocks, leaky roof, broken glass, mud slides, forest fire, or projectile (which can include, but not be limited to, arrows, bullets, shot, BBs, shrapnel, lasers, napalm, torpedoes, or emissions of X-rays, Alpha, Beta and Gamma rays, knives, stones, etc.); other restrictions may apply.
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