Saturday, April 12, 2003

I am a loud mouth. It's a realization I have everytime I take part in a meeting or conversation where I have passionate opinions. It was brought home this morning at a "fireside chat" at our church. The chats are held every 3 or 4 months with Elders and Deacons. Today I came away feeling good, thinking I had been able to express some thoughts I'd been having, but as I reflected (remember I've been reflecting on reflection) I started thinking maybe I interrupted too much and didn't allow others to make their points. The more I thought about that the more I decided it was probably the case. I learn much more when I keep my mouth shut. I always vow I won't do that and then I do it. One day I'll learn..but at what PRICE?.
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This has been a wonderful season for the Spurs. I've been to more games than ever, and been able to watch almost every game on TV. I can't remember seeing a team in any sport work so well as a "team". I still though have trouble fully "investing", vowing "The Spurs are going to win it all!". Part of me holds back, not wanting to be completely disappointed if the Spurs should stumble.

I may have been permanently scarred by the Cowboys :)
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There are many wonderful things about the Internet, but perhaps the most wonderful is the fact that whenever I feel like I'm strange, out of touch, or just plain weird...I can reassure myself in mere seconds that there is someone more out of touch, stranger, and weirder than I. Like THESE FOLKS.

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Friday, April 11, 2003

I see where websites are popping up in tribute to the Iraqi information minister, "Baghdad Bob". T-shirt sales are booming. Sony has trademarked "Shock and Awe" for a computer game. Grab that money while you can, since that 15 minutes of fame is about up.
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Here's a reminder that even winners can be losers.
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Our friends are trying to come to terms with the reality that their tired old dog needs to be put to sleep. Amy says she and I should help them with the decision. I've anguished enough over that process...I think I'll let them go it alone and be there for them when they're ready....not that you're ever really ready.
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Thursday, April 10, 2003

A gorgeous day in San Antonio. This is the hidden season...it only lasts about 12 hours but it's nice.

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Lisa has her final UIL concert today...I remember her first "concert" I attended. She played the violin then. The wincing pain of five children playing violins all at once for the first time in public is something few people could forget without medication. Now she's probably the top high school oboe player in Texas...I won't need earplugs for this one.

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This story reminds me that even true love has its limits....I love the line about "concentrating on her hula hoop" act...Can you make a living with a hula hoop? Legally?
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On the war front: My friend sent me this reminder

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©The Main Point by Michael Main 4/10/2003 10:04:00 AM  

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Wednesday, April 09, 2003

Three weeks. That's how long it took for the war to reach its climax. So much for the arm chair generals spouting how our forces were bogged down, etc...Remember how they were talking that way um...last week? Now that it looks like the war with Iraq will wind down quickly I hope the country can return to debating more serious issues, like whether City Council members should be sanctioned for "smirking"
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A day to remember. Baghdad falls and I had an appointment with the Urologist. I'm sure a more poetic writer could find a parallel there.
My Urologist, like everyone, always looks at me with incredulity when I explain the hours I work. I think a man who spends a good part of his day massaging prostates really wins any debate when it comes to the drawbacks of certain careers.
Anyway, the annual exam produced nothing new. I refuse to dwell on the idea that I can get "used to" such proceedures.
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I am gradually adding pictures, writings, etc. to the web page. I don't want to become obsessed with it and I could easily see how that would be possible. I'm relatively convinced that no one reads or visits anyway, however I don't get depressed by that...I'm well aware there are far more meaningful things on the Internet to look at.

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©The Main Point by Michael Main 4/09/2003 02:57:00 PM  

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Tuesday, April 08, 2003

Another reminder of the fateful nature of the business I'm in...a fellow employee has been "wished well in his future endeavors", which means he's been fired. No word on why, although he was not the most likeable fellow. Working with someone who gets fired is kind of like knowing someone who dies...it's scary in part because it reminds me of my own mortality.
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If the Optimist Club has a world wide award for the person who always looks on the bright side it has to go to the "Iraqi Information Minister"... This guy has been on TV with bombs bursting around him telling reporters that U.S. troops aren't near Baghdad and that the Iraqi's are just about to win the war. I've seen a lot of spin-masters...this guy is unbelievable. The only thing that gives him any credence is that he's the only Iraqi male without one of those bad porn star mustaches.
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I've been reflecting on reflection. An interesting word in that it has almost opposite meanings: to think or look inward at something, and to shine back an image or impression. I've been reflecting on reflecting God's word. Am I reflecting enough either way?
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Speaking of word meanings....have you checked out dictionary websites that "speak" words so you can know the pronounciation? Someone has found a very clever use for that
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Beard update: Couldn't stand it anymore. Hair today...gone now. I'm too lazy to have a beard..how is that possible? In any case, I have officially wished my beard "well in its future endeavors".

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Monday, April 07, 2003

Well, what profound thoughts can I pass on today?

An interesting phenomena regarding the "alleged beard". At church several folks made mention of the sprouts of hair I'm generously referring to as a beard. However at work today, my first day back since vacation, no one has said a word about it. Not sure how to take that...It could be that my co-workers see no reason in stating the obvious, "so you're growing a beard". Or perhaps it's not that obvious, which would be a bit embarassing since I've been growing it for nearly a week. Worse case scenario: They notice it, think it's so silly they figure it's best to say nothing.

My co-workers have never been known for mercy so that seems a bit of a stretch.

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We've moved into Baghdad.... no gas attacks and the military is now indicating it doesn't expect any.

This WRITER could prepare us for them though.

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©The Main Point by Michael Main 4/07/2003 09:59:00 AM  

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