Yesterday like so many I paid a visit to my mom to wish her Happy Mother’s Day. Now I hadn’t seen in three months. I’m sure it is the same for many people of this world. I bet some didn’t even go visit they just made a phone call, or sent a card. There are even some that didn’t visit, didn’t call or even send a card. We forget sometimes in this busy world we live in what is truly important.
So yesterday I drove over to visit mom. It had been a long time since I had been there. It was February 20. That was the last time I was there. I pulled in and drove the windy roads and parked. Walked through the field and stopped. I looked down at her tombstone. I tried to remember her voice. Her words of encouragement while growing up. The long talks we would have on the phone as I was driving home from work. The advice she used to give me is definitely missed. She was the rock that held our family together. And her absence has left a hole in our family that cannot be healed.
For those of you who are too busy to go see your mom, stop and think for a moment what it would be like not to have her around. It’s a reality my family and I have to live with every single day. You won’t have a chance to go back and undo the mistakes. You will miss out on important time. I know Mother’s Day has come and gone. But that doesn’t mean you can’t pick up a phone, drive across town or even send a card. Something to let her know you are thinking about her. It’s the least you can do for the woman that gave you life and cared for you while growing up. You owe her that. And if you do, I guarantee you won’t regret the time you get with her.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Gaming Versus Television
I was sitting here today thinking about people who watch television versus people who play computer games. Now the general feeling in society these days is that people who play computer games are antisocial lazy people sitting in their mom's basement playing all the time instead of getting out and doing things in the world. But nothing is ever said about the television addicts. It's obvious to me that society thinks better of the t.v. addicts and less of the gamers. So let's have a look at each group and maybe we can see who really is lazy and antisocial.
T.V. Watchers
According to A.C. Nielson, the average American watches more than 4 hours of T.V. per day or 28 hours a week. Basically, they spend 2 months of a year watching television. Now I'm not T.V. watching expert, but during that time they aren't "being productive" unless you are including giving their couch a purpose for being in the house being productive. During this time they are sitting staring at a glowing screen not socializing with others. They are watching in some sort of trance a screen with beautiful colors on it. They aren't working on the house, cleaning up, playing with kids or dogs or even talking to whoever they live with. They are focused on that magical box. By the time this person is 65 they will have spent 9 years of their life watching the television. Talk about a time sink.
Computer Gamers
According to the Entertainment Software Association, the average American woman plays 7.4 hours a week and the average man plays 7.6 hours a week. These same people spend 23.4 hours per week on other activities such as exercising, volunteering, playing sports, etc. Of course these are averages and there are the extremes on both sides for computer gamers. Also, it seems to me that while these people game, many of them are interacting with others in the multiplayer games. So it would seem they are more social than their television counterparts. It also seems to me that computer gamers seem to do more than the average television fanatic. So which ones are lazy?
Maybe it's time for the some of the stereotypes of gamers to change. It seems to me that hiding in a basement applies more to the television fanatics than it does to the computer gamers. The ironic thing is it's the ones watching all the television that say these things about computer gamers. Of course it's much easier for them to say these things than it is for them to peel themselves off their couch that has molded with their bodies.
Sources
If you would like to read more about the statistics please visit The SourceBook for Teaching Science by clicking here or visit the ESA site by clicking here.
T.V. Watchers
According to A.C. Nielson, the average American watches more than 4 hours of T.V. per day or 28 hours a week. Basically, they spend 2 months of a year watching television. Now I'm not T.V. watching expert, but during that time they aren't "being productive" unless you are including giving their couch a purpose for being in the house being productive. During this time they are sitting staring at a glowing screen not socializing with others. They are watching in some sort of trance a screen with beautiful colors on it. They aren't working on the house, cleaning up, playing with kids or dogs or even talking to whoever they live with. They are focused on that magical box. By the time this person is 65 they will have spent 9 years of their life watching the television. Talk about a time sink.
Computer Gamers
According to the Entertainment Software Association, the average American woman plays 7.4 hours a week and the average man plays 7.6 hours a week. These same people spend 23.4 hours per week on other activities such as exercising, volunteering, playing sports, etc. Of course these are averages and there are the extremes on both sides for computer gamers. Also, it seems to me that while these people game, many of them are interacting with others in the multiplayer games. So it would seem they are more social than their television counterparts. It also seems to me that computer gamers seem to do more than the average television fanatic. So which ones are lazy?
Maybe it's time for the some of the stereotypes of gamers to change. It seems to me that hiding in a basement applies more to the television fanatics than it does to the computer gamers. The ironic thing is it's the ones watching all the television that say these things about computer gamers. Of course it's much easier for them to say these things than it is for them to peel themselves off their couch that has molded with their bodies.
Sources
If you would like to read more about the statistics please visit The SourceBook for Teaching Science by clicking here or visit the ESA site by clicking here.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Funny Quotes
I was surfing the web this morning for a few minutes and I found this site. It's full of funny quotes and pictures. Check it out if you get a chance by clicking here.
Here are a few of my favorites:
Son, if you really want something in this life, you have to work for it. Now quiet! They're about to announce the lottery numbers. - Homer Simpson
You laugh because I'm different...........I laugh cause I just farted!
What are the three words guaranteed to humiliate men everywhere?'Hold my purse.'
Girls are like phones. We love to be held, talked too but if you press the wrong button you'll be disconnected!
What you call dog with no legs? Don't matter what you call him, he ain't gonna come.
Energizer Bunny arrested, charged with battery.
When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a red-hot cinder a second seems like an hour. That's relativity. - Albert Einstein
Everyone needs believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer.
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
Guys: No Shirt, No Service - Gals: No Shirt, No Charge
If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?
"Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together."
After twelve years of therapy my psychiatrist said something that brought tears to my eyes. He said, "No hablo ingles."
"One of the great things about books is sometimes there are some fantastic pictures." -George W. Bush
Is it good if a vacuum really sucks?
Sexy Unix Commands: date; unzip; touch; strip; finger; mount; gasp; yes; uptime;
Here are a few of my favorites:
Son, if you really want something in this life, you have to work for it. Now quiet! They're about to announce the lottery numbers. - Homer Simpson
You laugh because I'm different...........I laugh cause I just farted!
What are the three words guaranteed to humiliate men everywhere?'Hold my purse.'
Girls are like phones. We love to be held, talked too but if you press the wrong button you'll be disconnected!
What you call dog with no legs? Don't matter what you call him, he ain't gonna come.
Energizer Bunny arrested, charged with battery.
When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a red-hot cinder a second seems like an hour. That's relativity. - Albert Einstein
Everyone needs believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer.
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
Guys: No Shirt, No Service - Gals: No Shirt, No Charge
If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?
"Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together."
After twelve years of therapy my psychiatrist said something that brought tears to my eyes. He said, "No hablo ingles."
"One of the great things about books is sometimes there are some fantastic pictures." -George W. Bush
Is it good if a vacuum really sucks?
Sexy Unix Commands: date; unzip; touch; strip; finger; mount; gasp; yes; uptime;
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Shopping Trip
Well today I plan on heading to one of my favorite stores. Where you ask? Well where would any guy be in heaven outside of a strip club or an all you can eat buffet? Best Buy of course. Yes one of the many gadget junky heavens. Many many many many many square feet of electronic cocaine. Hey every guy knows what I'm talking about. We love gadgets and tools and movies etc. etc. I'm not sure why. Maybe its the blinking lights.
The reason I'm going there? My wireless router is starting to go bad. So naturally it's time for a new one. Now when you go to Best Buy you can't JUST look at what you are going for. You have to make the rounds through the televisions, software, stereos, computers and DVD sections as well. So who knows what I will end up with today. Methinks my wallet is worried.
The reason I'm going there? My wireless router is starting to go bad. So naturally it's time for a new one. Now when you go to Best Buy you can't JUST look at what you are going for. You have to make the rounds through the televisions, software, stereos, computers and DVD sections as well. So who knows what I will end up with today. Methinks my wallet is worried.
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