Hello Friend…

This is for those of you in youth ministry who like to be in the know. Or for those of you who simply like cheese or even musicals or musical cheese with Doogie Howser…

I give you Dr. Horrible’s Sing along Blog.

In youth ministry, it’s always good to experience or just know about anything viral and this is it…

From Joss Wheaton, the creator of Buffy and Firefly, Dr. Horrible is the story of a evil scientist trying to make a name for himself and get the girl of his dreams. I hate musicals and I enjoyed this one. So take a lunch break and watch this 45 min video that’s blowing up around the net (or blew up around the net about two weeks ago). It’s your’s to watch for free. Enjoy it. Then thank me when you hear your kids singing it and don’t you feel left out…

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Over the course of the summer, with the non-stopped pacing… The Ramblings lost it’s way. It lost it’s teeth.

Well, I’m here to tell you that I’m back, baby, with a vengeance. The coffee is kickin’. I’m awake. And let the rants and rambles return!

So, hello again…

1. My Family - being gone 9 days seemed like a month. The wife and kids were a sight for sore eyes. It’s been a good long weekend to say the least.

2. Wall - E - Pixar has managed to make a magical and poignant kids flick that speaks to adults. I don’t know how they do it. It’s nearly a silent film, but mesmerizing the whole way through. Samuel, my 2 year old, was captivated from start to finish. One of Pixar’s best (and that says a lot). A+

3. Toilets - After squatting in the rattlesnake infested back country, I’m all praises for Mr. Crapper. Well done you silly frenchman! Well done.

4. Coldplay’s ‘ Viva La Vida‘ - Chris Martin and the gang are back with a vengeance… well a soft melodic vengeance. They’ve got a big, sweeping sound that reminds you of U2’s Joshua Tree and that’s not a bad thing.

5. Fireworks - Can I tell you that I love living in a state where fireworks are legal? Just buy the family pack for the kids and then sit out in your drive way watching all the neighbors blast hundreds of dollars lighting the night sky. Great times. Steven Colbert put it best, “Many states don’t allow the sale of fireworks. Well, to me, it is not the Fourth of July until I’m rolling on the ground, screaming for somebody to put me out!”

That’s my week, how’s your been?

I know this is a video about the dangers of fireworks, but for some reason it inspired me to go out and blow things up. We’ll have some fun with the kids later tonight lighting up the sky.

Have a happy and safe 4th of July! Make sure you have all 10 fingers and toes on the 5th.