Next Gen gifs
This is a concept called Cinemagraph. Basically, it's the next generation of the internet classic .gif animation for the HD crowd. Pretty amazing if the loop doesn't become too obvious.
Find out all about them at Hongkiat.com (Image source: From Me to You via Hongkiat).
#FAIL
Am I the only one who thinks that Yoda (and Star Wars in general) has been co-opted one too many times? Any underground geeky hipness that was once held has been destroyed by stuff like this tshirt I saw last night.
[Geek Speak: It was a long time ago in a galaxy far away. You can't retcon something like this!?! Continuity, people!]
Songs We Wish We’d Written – Never Did No Wanderin’
Never Did No Wanderin' by The New Main Street Singers - Sometimes a movie can yield a great song. Such is the case with the seminal film A Mighty Wind. Personally, I prefer the Folksmen version of the track, but beggars can't be choosers. All kidding aside, I really do like this song.
Monday Morning List
Since I haven't done one in a while...
Friday:
- Off work early thanks to "summer hours".
- Hung out at home with the family.
- Took Lincoln to the pool.
- Saw X-Men: First Class (review coming soon).
Saturday:
- Took Lincoln to the park to play with Dan and Judah.
- Took an awesome nap.
- Went to Office Depot because the netbook had crashed, again (virus this time). They couldn't help.
- Bought some groceries.
- Mowed the lawn.
Sunday:
- Church.
- Somehow scored another nap.
- Re-installed the netbook from which I write to you this morning.
- Ran some errands.
- Watched the Mavs make history.
Making You a Little Bit Cooler
Discovered this over the weekend.
This one starts slow, but is worth it.
What I’m Listening To: May 2011
Black Sabbath: Mob Rules - I will concede that Black Sabbath is Ozzy, if you will concede that Dio is 1000x the vocalist that Ozzy is. Done? Done. I picked this up because Rollins said that "Dio's vocals on there are so [stinkin'] righteous." I needed no further seal of approval. And he's absolutely right. This is rock music. Download: The Mob Rules, Sign of the Southern Cross, Falling of the Edge of the World
Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveSounds - Believe what you will, Justin Timberlake is one of the premier artists of our generation. This album takes contemporary urban, hip-hop, and pop, blends them all together and delivers it in a form that is consumable by the masses. It's a perennial summertime favorite. Download: Love Stoned, Summer Love, Losing My Way
Augustana: Augustana - I'm not recommending this - just telling you that I'm listening to it. It seems our friends in Augustana have pulled the greatest bait-and-switch in music history. Stellar debut rock album followed by mediocre pop. They thought they'd go to Boston, but somewhere along the way they took a detour and spent the last five years hanging out with Springsteen in NJ. Download: nothing - They can't all be winners.
With Much Thanks
One week into my new job... and I love it.
I wouldn't be in this job if it weren't for all the people that carried me through the last 5 1/2 months. I'm sure I'll miss someone and for that I apologize.
Coaches - people who helped me know what to say and how to say it/write it
Joe Sanchez (the first person I called when I was let go and one of the last I spoke to before signing on the dotted line), Dyke Shipp, Christopher Cass
Recruiters - people who tried to help me land a job at their place of employment
David Darr (put in the time to meet with me, bought me lunch, told me about the company and connected me to my new boss' boss. he made this job happen), Debbie Simon, James Stark, Jeng Won, Patti Rowland, Kevin Goldstein, Brandon Powell, Matt Robbins
Teammates - people who gathered around and cheered me on to victory
Dan DeHart (I feel sorry for anyone who doesn't have Dan in their life. he is a gift from God.) Neil Essen, Cory Johnson, Jeff Segars, Clay Adkisson, Jon Webb, Tina Brown, Troy Sims, OJ Trevino, Thomas Smith, Wes Ashworth, people who bought the Caroline EP (I promise, it's almost done)
Family
Katie always believes in me and trusts that God knows what He's doing. You stepped up in the midst of the craziness and showed that marriage is teamwork. I love you.
Lincoln is the best boy ever and I wouldn't trade my time with him for the world.
Baby on the way for reminding us that there is more to life than having a job.
The rest of the family for encouragement and wise counsel.
God
I feel weird thanking God because everyone does it. HE is the only reason why we are where we are today. I could tell you the whole story, but there's not enough time. He is good - and the facts of my life have nothing to do with it.
SadHappy
Today is the first day of my new job!! But it also means my 5 1/2 month vacation at home with the family comes to an end.
I haven't made much of a big deal about my unchosen sabbatical because I knew that it would all work out. I've definitely loved having time with Lincoln and Katie but there have been days when things just seemed not right. For instance: grocery shopping at 1oam on a Monday morning in the rain. Much love for stay-at-home dads, but when you're not doing it by choice, these little reality-checks can be dis-heartening.
I'm glad for the opportunity to return to industry. I'm glad for a chance to use and develop my skills. The road has been only what it could be, and it is all for the best.
