I'm having an '80s music flashback.
Listening to a couple CDs called "Before You Were Punk ", Vols. 1 and 2. They have punk bands covering old '80s tunes (mostly New Wave) like "Our Lips Are Sealed" and "Goody Two Shoes."
I always have arguments with my kids over the music of my teenagehood. 80s music had its good moments too, if you look around a little!
Who can ever forget "Tainted Love"? "Hold Me Now"? "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?"
New Wave Hits of the '80s Vol. 1 from Rhino Records (it's a 15 volume set) is a good place to start. So are a couple of movie soundtracks: The Wedding Singer (and a follow-up album) and Romy & Michele's High School Reunion (and, of course, a follow-up album).
So give New Wave a listen. Really. This is coming to you as the father of 2!
-Zube.
Monday, January 31, 2005
Thursday, January 13, 2005
Is football all that's left??
Holidays over, no vacations coming soon (although we may take a couple days next month to go see my nephew), no other occasions ...
Back to the routine.
The only thing left is the Super Bowl!
I'm not a big fan of any of the teams left in the playoffs, but I am a big football fan. Depressing to think, however, that there are only 7 games left in the season ... 8 if you count the Pro Bowl.
Here is a great columnist (and column) on football. He goes by TMQ, Tuesday Morning Quarterback, and he's not just some frustrated ex-jock, he's quite a deep thinker. What he's doing columnizing on football is beyond me!
Soon after the NFL wraps, though ... Arenaball!! I'm probably the only fan they have!
-Zube.
Back to the routine.
The only thing left is the Super Bowl!
I'm not a big fan of any of the teams left in the playoffs, but I am a big football fan. Depressing to think, however, that there are only 7 games left in the season ... 8 if you count the Pro Bowl.
Here is a great columnist (and column) on football. He goes by TMQ, Tuesday Morning Quarterback, and he's not just some frustrated ex-jock, he's quite a deep thinker. What he's doing columnizing on football is beyond me!
Soon after the NFL wraps, though ... Arenaball!! I'm probably the only fan they have!
-Zube.
Monday, January 03, 2005
The tsunami and God
I hadn't intended to blog about the Asian disaster (I try to keep this site semi-lighthearted and about personal issues), but I'm seeing a lot of stories out there talking about disaster and God's role, so I decided to say something.
I can't possibly know what it's like to live through that disaster, or to lose loved ones in it. Anything I could say about having suffered struggles would be meaningless.
Many more people, though, are using this occasion to question belief in God. If he really was, he'd have prevented it. Or if he is, he must be a sadist.
God is there and is not powerless. He is not the author of evil but he allows it sometimes. Why? Only He knows.
But now's not the time to debate theology. Now's the time to offer comfort for the afflicted, whether it be through money or action or prayer. God bless those in Asia who suffered, that they will be provided the food and shelter and medicine they need. And God give them hope for tomorrow, and help them see the comfort that arises from knowing Him.
C.S. Lewis had a few things to say about God and suffering, in "A Grief Observed," written after the death of his wife. Take a look at an excerpt here.
For a look at what editorials are saying about the tsunami and God, and some responses, go here and here and here and here and here and here.
-Zube.
I can't possibly know what it's like to live through that disaster, or to lose loved ones in it. Anything I could say about having suffered struggles would be meaningless.
Many more people, though, are using this occasion to question belief in God. If he really was, he'd have prevented it. Or if he is, he must be a sadist.
God is there and is not powerless. He is not the author of evil but he allows it sometimes. Why? Only He knows.
But now's not the time to debate theology. Now's the time to offer comfort for the afflicted, whether it be through money or action or prayer. God bless those in Asia who suffered, that they will be provided the food and shelter and medicine they need. And God give them hope for tomorrow, and help them see the comfort that arises from knowing Him.
C.S. Lewis had a few things to say about God and suffering, in "A Grief Observed," written after the death of his wife. Take a look at an excerpt here.
For a look at what editorials are saying about the tsunami and God, and some responses, go here and here and here and here and here and here.
-Zube.
Happy New Year
So I'm finally ready to blog again.
Went to Disneyland as planned, and the rain rain rain came down down down. The plus side was that it wasn't as crowded as it usually is after Christmas. All the locals must've stayed home to see if the weather would be better on other days.
Got to ride a couple new ones: Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (very cute "dark" ride) and Tower of Terror (very disorenting, dark ride!). Go see 'em if you get a chance.
Christmas at Disneyland is always nice, the park's all dressed up and a couple of rides are made over, too (Haunted Mansion Holiday is themed to the Nightmare Before Christmas, and Small World is redone with Christmas carols.)
Hope your holidays were great, and hope your new year is better!
-Zube.
Went to Disneyland as planned, and the rain rain rain came down down down. The plus side was that it wasn't as crowded as it usually is after Christmas. All the locals must've stayed home to see if the weather would be better on other days.
Got to ride a couple new ones: Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (very cute "dark" ride) and Tower of Terror (very disorenting, dark ride!). Go see 'em if you get a chance.
Christmas at Disneyland is always nice, the park's all dressed up and a couple of rides are made over, too (Haunted Mansion Holiday is themed to the Nightmare Before Christmas, and Small World is redone with Christmas carols.)
Hope your holidays were great, and hope your new year is better!
-Zube.
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