White Stripes and Headphones...

So I've been listening to the new White Stripes' release "Get Behind Me, Satan" and the Headphones debut album (self titled) like crazy lately.

Good music. Not quite the musical genius that "Elephant" was. As far as the White Stripes are concerned, but the Headphones album is equivalent to anything that Pedro the Lion has released lately.

In other news, my best friend Ryan's internet radio show is now available as a podcast on the iTunes music store. It is, as all podcasts are, free... and for those not faint of heart, feel free to check it out. For those unwilling to bridge the PG13 rating on their iPod, beware. Ryan has recently lifted his self-imposed ban on profanity, and has done so with gusto. The brave new world of podcasting seems to be dodging the bullets that all other radio has been riddled with this past year or so.
This administration seems to be so power drunk that they are taking on areas of free speech I never thought possible. All in the name of the public's safety... from what? Bad words? Let's try focusing on some REAL issues, like what people say, not how they say it.

And flag burning.... don't get me started!!! It's outrageous! Ryan and I actually agree on this issue, and if you do check out his show, be sure to download the latest show (July 10, 2005) and give his comments a listen. They're well worth it.

I really cut that rant down... deleted alot of screaming... self censored for the public good.

Anyway, hope all is well with you. We are busy packing, and getting ready for the changes on the horizon.

Peace and thank you,
Jim

Sarah

Just a pic of my lovely girl. I did a watercolor effect on it, but it's the look in her eyes that really makes the picture beautiful.

Apologies and Explanations

Hey all.
So I forgot that my computer existed.

Yeah... right... when hell freezes over.

The truth to the complete and utter silence that has reigned uncontested on my blog as of late is due to several very big things going on in our life. "Well" you would say... "If big things are happening in your life, and you don't write because of that, are you saying that you only write when nothing cool is happening?"

Yes. That is exactly what I am saying.
The majority of my posts in the past are basically me making a big deal out of the many little quirks and funny events that happen in everyday life. If I wrote only when something big, cool and unusual happened, I would post once every couple weeks... sort of like lately...

ANYWAY... on to the news.

Sarah and I have decided to move to Colorado. Our lease is up at the end of July, and we are planning on heading out to Colorado Springs, Colorado in the early weeks of September. For the month of August, we are currently looking for a place to stay, but flying by the seat of our collective pants feels really good right now. I trust that God is looking out for us, and that everything will work out for the best. He is so good to us.

A little background on the decision, and I won't bore you, is that Sarah has always wanted to be adventurous and move away from everything that she has grown up around... to break out and discover a place of her own. I've had the opportunity to move around a bit in my life, and I'm ready to pick up and trailblaze a new chapter in our life together. Colorado Springs provides a great area for jobs for both of us, it has a lower cost of living, and is incredibly beautiful. I have had the opportunity to see the area twice in my life, and look forward to waking up to the majestic view of the rocky mountains every day.

In other news, I have a new manager at my Starbucks. He kicks butt, and will hopefully kick mine enough to transform me into a truly impressive barista before I transfer out to Colorado. I am a good worker, but lack certain skills and information that would make me truly outstanding. I hope to rectify that.

Anyway, I'm tired, so this is all for now. Sorry all. I promise to try to write more in the next few weeks.

Peace!