First Family Friday Entry

For my first Family Friday Entry, I wanted to post pictures of my family at the small get together we had for my younger brother's 26th Birthday.  Alas, I am having trouble figuring out how to do that with Blogger.  I may end up moving this thing to another forum, if I keep having such issues (I'm quite sure it is me, and not Blogger, but I've gotta find something I can work with).

I have multiple pictures of the event, which took place on Sunday, August 14, 2011 .  Those in attendance were my brother D., his long time gf J., their daughter Tinkerbell, my two sons Jr. and BabyJ, My mother and Me.

D. was not feeling well--a cold?  some kind of sinus related illness--so they didn't stay long after the cake was cut.

Speaking of the cake, mom made one from scratch.  It was deeeelicious!  D.'s fav. kind of cake:  yellow cake, white icing.  There were sprinkles and blue icing as well.  D has gotten so old, that we no longer have enough candles for his cake!!!

Sis-In-Law J. has lost weight, and I envy her!  Jr. and Tinkerbell played, and BabyJ let everyone know just how tired he was.

They took home nearly half the cake, and Mom sent me home w/ half of what was left.  We (the kids and I) went to Sr.'s work that night, armed w/ Krystal burgers and a slice of cake for both him and the one other guy who was working w/ him (slow night).  It was nice for all of us, getting to see Daddy at a time when we normally would just end up missing him.

And that's my post, I suppose.  

Here's a music vid. for you all.  When I think family, I think of my children.  In doing so, I think of the importance of Jesus in their lives.  So, yeah, it's a good video.

http://youtu.be/969X9IC1g2c

Later,

V.

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Horror Thursday First Instalment: The Nigt of the Living Dead

Horror Thursday, the first entry in my new blog.  I decided that it would be the best first day to make an entry, since I think of myself as a horror movie lover.  While trying to plan for today's entry, I first tried to think of the best movie to write about.  For the life of me, I couldn't think of a movie that didn't strike me as much too lame to start a new blog with.  I've seen the stereotypical version of almost every type of horror, but they all seemed so lacking.Feeling uninspired and quite discouraged, I logged on and searched for horror blogs.  Some of them had artwork that was more frigtening than their content, or the movies they discussed.  Some disected their movies, some simply showed clips with statements from the author touting the directors' horns.  One of the things they all had in common (the good ones, anyway) was the mention of a movie called The Thing.I watched this movie (the remake w/ Kurt Russel), expecting a great fright that would give me nightmares!  What I got was much less. What I got was a scifi attempting to send a chill through me, that mearly grossed me out. This is not to say it was a bad movie.  I was quite impressed!  Yet, it wasn't a horror.That brings me to the number one mentioned horror movie on the internet, in my opinion.  I decided to make this my first horror entry because I new I'd do it eventually...  may as well get it out of the way right off the bat.  I watched Night of the Living Dead for this entry.  I understand it to be one of the first zombie movies.  More realistic than the zombie movies of my time, Night, has a smaller group of people, and slower moving zombies.  It is shot in black and white, so the gorrier scenes aren't so bloody looking. (The zombies had a BBQ!)  In no way does that effect the fact that it's some scarry shtuff!  Also, the score...  It's zombie-licious!  If there has ever existed a movie score I've wanted to own, this makes the top five.  Night of the Living Dead  gets 5 out of 5 stars.  You should watch it.  Then, watch it with your grandmother, your dog, let your goldfish watch it; set up a neighborhood screening!

http://youtu.be/5gUKvmOEGCU       <<<<<<<<<<<<<<Watch the old ads for it here!

I ate this movie up!...  Yes, I did have nightmares.  How awsome is that?!

For all things zombie, check out http://www.zombiehub.com/.

Until next Thursday, my little horror fans,

V.

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Space Saver

This is where I will post text/pics/video posts.  Coming soon:  A different subject for each day of the week.  For the next month, here is a line up (tentative) of the things you'll be reading about:

Monday:  TBD (Something you'd like to read about/subject matter you'd like to see explored on this blog?  Write in!)
Tuesday:  Projects-Before/After (vague?  Yes.  Tune in to see how many ways this headding can be twisted.)
Wednesday:  Weird But True (I'll start this one off, but it will be a write in-hopefully-once the blog gets rolling.)
Thursday:  Tribute to Horror Movies (I've got lots of ideas for this, from top ten lists, to scenes, to actors...  I also accept write in ideas!)
Friday:  What would an average week be w/o a day spent for/about/with the family?  Here, I'm posting updates that family and friends, and (if I get any) fans might be interested in.
Saturday:  Songs on Saturday.  This is where I introduce you to music I like/hate/have just discovered.  I've got a friend whose brain/hard drive I hope to raid (you know who you are) for the initial content on these days
Sunday:  This day is reserved for positive statements, Biblical Truths/Studies, and (possibly) journal entries

SO, as you can all see, the blog will be buzzin' with new ORIGINAL topics for you to feast on every day.  I'm going to start with Thursday, August 18, 2011.  Check back in after 5pm EST for my first Horror Installment.  It's gonna be frightening!