Two minutes of Obama is about all I can do…

This one was fairly interesting, if you are into the political responses at all.  I do like his point about having someone who is more than capabale of taking over the oval office in an emergency – but I wouldn’t like Joe Biden having that job.  However, the point is solid.

However, politics breeds more politics and I’m pretty sick of politics.

Travis

DNC – Yes, THE DNC – you read that right…I have watched the last two keynote addresses from the Democratic National Convention in Colorado.

The truth is that I’ve kind of enjoyed it – while at the same time been infuriated. I’ve enjoyed it because I have a more balanced view of politics than ever before and probably because I expect less out of the candidates than ever before.

Either way I thought I’d post a couple of thoughts.

1) Michell Obama was impressive. Her clarity, presence and ability to communicate to their base camp of supporters was incredible. And for good measure, she even tacked God in…right at the end…after spending 23 1/2 minutes talking about how it’s “faith in ourselves” and “common threads” and serving “the least of these” that make this country great. Apparently God had less to do with all of this country’s success than I had previously been made aware of. It’s us people…we get the credit! So then I wonder…who gets the blame for all the bad stuff? Oh, right…the Republicans.

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2) Hillary Clinton is one of the most political politicians alive…and the truth is that she is good at it. To do my part to keep the peace I’m not going into all the points I took issue with…you can watch her speech and decide for yourself.

Oh, and she popped God right in at the end as well. “God bless America, and God speed!” To where? The parking lot? Home? Apparently they got the message because right after her speech they had a closing prayer and the crowd split. Literally, they were piling out of the place like a fire had burst forth somewhere on the floor. It wreaked of our current culture: “Let’s get all fired up about making a stand and making things better…” and then when God comes into the picture “oh, I have this thing I’m late for, gotta run”.

Have you wasted {I mean taken} time to watch any of it? You should…if nothing else you can see some incredible plasma screens and a really great font they use behind the speaker to show who is speaking.

Travis

So here is a shot of my two screens – on any given day I’ll have from one less to three more programs running at the same time…using one or two while waiting for the others to finish what they are doing. Makes for scattered thoughts some days but usually this equates into getting a lot done in the office.

However, I sometimes wonder what would happen if I had less open and just focussed on one or two things at a time…would the output increase? Would the quality? Both?

How about you? How do you prefer to work?

Travis

The good life – where people know your junk. At least that’s how I like to live. On the heels of an interesting conversation with a very secretive person this morning – I read a post from my favorite Canadian pastor (well, the only one I follow or am aware of for that matter). It was timely.

He said “I heard it once expressed this way, there is no level of accountability that will make you the person you do not wish to become.”

Read the rest of the post here.

So what is it for you? Do you actually let people know your weaknesses? Are you as accountable as you should be?

Travis

Couldn’t be happier with this picture…

Travis

My 5 year old son sat down for his snack and I noticed something new on him. He had written the word “mom” on his hand…couldn’t help but think of those really tough guys with the big mom tattoo on their arms, but now it makes sense. He’s sensitive, but mostly he’s a competitive “I’m tougher than you and I can do anything” kind of guy. Hates to lose and all that. But a momma’s boy all the same. I’m ok with that. His mom is my favorite too.

Travis

The Robe of Shame – 8.14.08

(typed on the treo)

i’m sitting in the dr’s office, on the bed/table in the robe of drafty shame.  i’m in for my (now yearly) physical…thanks to my loving wife who thinks those things are important.  apparently she likes me and wants to keep me around so she gave me a list of things to ask about, dropped me off and went off – probably to some great place to have a great time…while i’m in here.

the problem is that i don’t like needles, i’d rather not know if i have some weird something that will kill me, and you just never know how thorough these things are going to be.

not to mention, the last time i came in they found i had a low platelette count & they sent me to the charleston cancer center…turns out i’m ok.  and they found a sun spot, cut it out of my back and after having it tested they said it was indeed precancerous.

i know that finding those was good…and if they find something today, that is good as well.  i just wish they could put me on a table fully clothed, run some scan, and send me on my way.

having said all that, i haven’t felt well since getting back from haiti…so i’m running that by him.  a timely visit for that situation.

<< a few minutes of poking and prodding >>

well, it’s over.  thorough takes on a whole new meaning on days like this.  but apparently i 1) may have a parasite from my trip so i have a prescription  2) have to fast for 12 hours before i can get blood drawn …so i have to make my way back here again 3) well, the first two are the only one’s ilm comfortable sharing with the entire planet

at least it’s out of the way for another year.

and amy – it feels incredible to have you take care of me like this…even with all the uncomfortable stuff, i still appreciate it. thank you.

Travis