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breakfast with sally
Posted on 29. Jul, 2008 by Blair.
christie is training a new hire this week which means early mornings to get prepped before the newbie arrives. the plan today was for her to drive in by herself, but sally and I decided that we should just go in together and we would have breakfast since her teacher was not at school yet (a concept that sally still does not really understand). we dropped christie off and headed to our friendly neighborhood starbucks and got a couple of bagels and beverages. sally got a short cold milk and i got the venti carmel macchiato. she teased me with the promise of bites of her bagel, she giggled when i played hide and seek behind my coffee cup and she cracked me up with her “faker” smile and raised eyebrow faces. right before we left she looked around really thoughfully and said to me, “daddy, this restaurant is really nice.” fun times.
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Facebook.
Posted on 22. Jul, 2008 by Blair.
Over the past few weeks I have been connecting with tons of people via Facebook. I have had an account for some time, but recently have seen a surge of people jumping in. I am literally connecting with people that I have not seen in years. I am a huge fan of web 2.0 and social networking and I believe it is a communication tool that should be used by the church to foster community. The power of Facebook has been seen in the launch of a new service here at Mariners that was promoted only on Facebook.
So friends… go forth and connect on Facebook. Add me as a Friend if I am not already one.
Oh… and one more thing… I came across this early interweb posting. This must be from sometime in the 1860’s. Hopefully someone other than Don Sewell will find this funny.
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Technolust.
Posted on 11. Jul, 2008 by Blair.
I want an iPhone.
I always said that when it could talk to Exchange I would get one. Well guess what friends. It talks to Exchange now. So what is the problem? AT & T coverage SUCKS at my house. So I could have the world’s coolest phone and not be able to make calls when I am at home. Perfect. How about another cell tower in the Huntington Harbor area AT & T??? You could make a little boy very happy.
Wondering what features the new iPhone has? Check this video out.
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Wouldn’t it be great…
Posted on 25. Jun, 2008 by Blair.
if this sign really was true. in a deeply theological sense there is truth to this. when jesus was resurrected on a sunday everything was able to go back to normal. i am pretty sure that is not what the sign was talking about though.
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between…
Posted on 24. Jun, 2008 by Blair.
traffic in socal can be unpredictable, so i left early enough to get to planning commission even if there was bad traffic… but there was not. guess what that means…
you guessed it. chai tea frappuchino and free wifi while i wait.
thank you starbucks and att.
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I love helpful signs
Posted on 13. Apr, 2008 by Blair.
For as long as I can remember I have been a fan of helpful signs. Whenever I see a new one, I try to record it for posterity. I saw one the other day on the side of a truck unloading at Mariners.
The implication of the sign… eating out is the way to really enjoy life. I hope that is not true. If it is then how do I enjoy the 4th Meal and a great life at the same time?
So everyone… hop in your car and head to your favorite eatery and start enjoying life.
//blair
P.S. The first photo (while very realistic) is in fact a clevery forgery of an actual church sign. Click here to create your own and fool you friends and family.
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You Can’t Control Your Message Anymore.
Posted on 17. Mar, 2008 by Blair.
One of the most important lessons that we can learn in communications, is that we no longer have the ability to control our message. One need look no further than this current political season for a decent illustration of this. John McCain is an honorable man, who has served this country with distinction. He prides himself on “straight talk” which means he tends to entertain questions from reporters or citizens with (shockingly) accurate answers. I will leave it up to you to decide if you agree or disagree with his message, but the fact is, he says a lot of stuff. Given the proper context and thorough explanation, it probably even makes sense. The trouble is, when someone else takes your speeches and mashes them up into a parody video, then you look like a downright war monger. Obama has successfully stayed on message this entire campaign season, by only saying one thing… “Yes We Can”. He has inspired hope and optimism with this slogan. How will it unpack and convert to the business of governing is still somewhat of a mystery. Hillary has criticized Obama for being an “empty suit,” and I tend to think she is right. No doubt we know what she will do to run this country if elected.So what is the lesson? Keep your message simple and stay on track. Let those around you flesh out the details of the vision that has been cast. And if at all possible… don’t turn something like bombing Iran into a big joke.
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The Christmas Show
Posted on 06. Dec, 2007 by Blair.
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Which Hero Are You?
Posted on 02. Oct, 2007 by Blair.
Turns out after taking the test that I am Nathan. Hmmm. Flying would be cool, but I thinking mind reading or regeneration would be cooler.
Here’s what it says about Nathan… “You have the potential to fly high in life, but a destructive obsession with your career holds you back. Remember you won’t be able to enjoy life’s luxuries if you sit on your powers and let the world around you fall apart.”
What are you? Take the quiz and let me know.
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