12/07/2006

short film: rare exports

last night we took the boys for an evening of romping at the Lakes Mall.

For a mid-romp break I wheeled them down to the Santa Island.

It was quickly apparent that we could either get poorly-lit mediocre pictures of our boys crying on Santa's lap, or we could send them to college in 17 years. But not both.

Now I know why 1 5x7 and 4 wallets cost 35 bucks...

11/24/2006

still going...

This morning I changed 4 diapers (full and overflowing) before the boys had been a walk for 1/2 hour. Is it possible that the people at huggies are engineering little bugs like "rotavirus"?

And these stomach viruses that babies get are supposed to not really have an effect on adults.

Yet as I try to work on this Sunday's sermon for my friends at FBC, my frequent (and hurried) trips up stairs beg to differ.

Oh well, it's nice to have a good excuse to fall back on.

11/21/2006

firm is good

well, lindsay ellis says that posting funny videos doesn't count for blogging.

So here is a quick update.

Went to Los Angeles last week to sell music for stock20

It was a pretty good trip.

Came back to explosive diarrhea from the twins.

The diapers can't contain it.

So between 5-8 times per day-per boy, we change all clothes and launder some brown onesies.

Poor Isaac's bum is so sore.

He makes a sound like gurgling thunder, then goes and hides under the table because he doesn't want another changing.

It's a stomach virus, so as long as their squirting, they can't be around other kids.

I never thought I'd be so happy to find a nice firm log in Will's diaper, but he made one this afternoon. This is good news. It means the end should be near.

Hopefully in time for playing with the cousins over thanksgiving.

11/11/2006

mmm.... pigeon tastes like chicken

11/10/2006

And you Think Our Campaings Get Nasty

here are my questions:
1. Are these two trying to capitalize on the popularity of hockey? (Listen to the crowd cheer)
2. Is the sign in the upper left background a "no big bird" sign?

11/09/2006

Absa-stinkn-lootly-amazing

"Amateur" by Lasse Gjersten

11/08/2006

anyone looking for a good christmas present?














Check out the new DVD Rewinder. Only $16.49 (on sale right now).

11/02/2006

11/01/2006

The Computer Guy

This one is dedicated to a friend of mine who will remain nameless.
We'll call him "Shtony Shpetty"


Via: VideoSift

Don't forget to write my brother (David) in for Governor of MI

A campaign video for the Michigan 2007 elections

10/16/2006

so much could be said about this, yet so little needs to be:




When was the last time your class saw how "HOT" God's Word is? Open this authentic looking "bible" and begin to share the scripture for the day as real flames are seen coming from your "bible". This full size book comes with a battery operated ignition system. All you supply are the batteries, lighter fluid and composure as your class gets excited. (special note: Fed-Ex shipping is available if you absolutely have to have the Fire Bible for this Sunday!)

Only $44.95!


special thanks to matt fulk for this prize.

10/11/2006

do you have your anniversary memorized?

this guy
recited pi to the 100,000th digit from memory.
It took 16 hours (bathroom breakse included).

10/04/2006

turning 30 the good way

my awesome wife surprised me with a trip to the cabin--accompanied by my father and two brothers.

It was the first time I've ever been surprised--and the best present ever.

Andrew photo-journals well about it at his blog.

here are some of my pictures.














9/25/2006

Ants herding a caterpillar

This is amazing

9/21/2006

9 months of gestation in 20 seconds - New Version!

I'm famous (well, not really because nobody knows it's me) but the music featured on this video is one of my stock20.com compositions.

It's number 2 on youtube right now and it was on CBS and NBC

9/02/2006

danielmatic returns!

sorry for the long silence.

I was traveling for stock20, and now I'm on vacation with my family.

Here are some random updates.

1. neice Maya, gets more amazing every day: http://mybabysecret.blogspot.com

2. newphew Addison had his first day of school: http://inthespacebetween.blogspot.com

3. the former pirate posted for the 1000'th time.

6. I finished my first orchestrated composition for my music company.
click here to download the file (but only if you will listen on good speakers or headphones).

5. Isaac and Will went to the zoo:


more pictures at their site.

8/11/2006

Blessed are the peacemakers

Im honestly having trouble understanding this.

Casualties in Lebanon over 1000
Casualties in Israel about 100

As the numbers keep climbing they maintain a 10 to 1 ratio.

A majority of Lebanese killed are civilians.

The US says it's working for sustainable peace.

The US is supplying, and at times, expediting weapons to Israel.

So friends, help me if I'm missing something.

But shouldn't there be an outcry from the people to our elected officials:

"Do not send our bombs to Israel"

Shouldn't our military strength be leveraged to stop killing?

Did I miss the efforts made by Israel to find resolution through diplomatic intervention and multi-national census?

Do we think that this will improve the tense relations between the Arab and Western world?

Seriously, what am I missing?

Because right now, I am so ashamed to be an American.