Stinking work filters....


So my boss and friend recently got ticked off at myspace and blocked all weblogs/personal webpages.

this isn't a problem as I can get around them very easily..... but i just feel bad when I actually do it because it's a bit of abuse of power.

I will continue w/ the Romans and football blogs later this week.

Exciting me news:

Another month... another 1000 miles on the road.
May, June, July, and August are always a bit sad for me. I love baseball and Pro Basketball... but they just aren't college ball. There's just something about falls and football. Now that I'm out of school, I'll really be able to enjoy those Saturdays.
As an early father's day present I got a new pipe rack, humidor, and set of pipes. I'm stoked.





Exciting Jackson news:

Rolling over
Eating his feet
Talking all the time

Exciting Jennifer news:

Hot as ever
Joined health club
Joined Sam's club

Why didn't I think of this sooner.





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I am a passionate lover of quite a few things in this world. One of my favorite of those things is waking up early on weekends and drinking coffee and reading or watching TV. It's one of the only times i can be alone during the week (other than my 10 minute drive to and from work every day) This used to be the time that I prepared for sunday school, but I don't have that obligation now, so it's been replaced.
I also enjoy smoking my pipe. I've always enjoyed cigar smoking and thought I would enjoy a pipe as well. As a graduation gift my wife bought me a pipe and some incredibly comfortable slippers. I'm still getting used to the pipe smoking. My new friend Blake Manuel has helped me w/ this immensly (as well as accidentally leaving his blend of tobacco behind) I definitely limit myself with this as my wife doesn't care for it much, and I know that heavy smoking would be bad for my health. I try not to smoke more than once a week. I did do some study into this before I got mine and found out that moderate pipe smoker suffers much less of a chance of falling into the same health problems that others do. The most interesting study was found here. I also enjoy sitting outside on our bench when I do smoke. We have TONS of trees in our yard and live on a relatively quiet street.
For some reason the idea to smoke in the morning while I drink my coffee outside while I read has never occured to me till this last Sunday morning. The day before this I discovered I had a gift card to family christian bookstore that needed to be used. I found a large compilation of CS Lewis' works ( Suprised by Joy, the Four Loves, and The Business of Heaven to name a few)
Now I love to read. Growing up I was the biggest bookworm you could ever meet. I literally won the AR point total from 3rd grade till 9th. But for some reason I lost that passion throughout college. I think it had a lot to do w/ the amount of reading I was forced to do outside of pleasure reading and it really left a bad taste in my mouth. I've been trying to reachieve that passion, but with failed results. I figured this would be a good step towards regaining that. It was an excellent choice thus far. I think I'm a very nervous person (this results from not getting much rest during college) and I find it very hard to sit and do absolutely nothing. 24 and lost are my favorite shows on television, yet when they're on I'm always playing tetris on my phone or finding something else to do.
Smoking and coffee put me in a very relaxed mood and for the first time in ages I was able to sit and read my first book that took a bit deeper thought and concentration in almost 5 years. I also was blessed to have no cars drive by the house for an entire 45 minutes. Unheard of. I am hoping that it won't requre both things for me to continue reading, but it was great to partake of many things I enjoy all at once.

Myles' Preseason Rankings

1. USC Trojans
They just bring too much back to not put here. They lost 2 receivers and a few cogs in the Defense... but nothing major. Nobody stands out heads or shoulders above anybody this year... but The Trojans stand out at least a red plume helmet thing.


2. LSU
Bring back a quite a bit of talent... despite having 7 starters drafted including Russell. I think they have the shedule to pull this off. Their hardest away game is Alabama... based on Nick Saben... that could be a tough one... but they get Auburn, VTech, Florida, and Arkansas at home in the swamp. Tough to get through those teams, but having them in Baton Rouge makes it a lot prettier.



3. West Virginia
Seven words put them here: Steve Slaton. Pat White. Big East Schedule


4. Michigan
That rose bowl hurt. I mean hurt. Man I thought they were better than that and they were. But that was an ugly way to end a good season. The Wolverines return Chad Henne (more that capable), Super Mario (Manningham) and my third favorite running back in the game, the little big man Mike Hart. 2 Fumbles. 2 Fumbles in 3 years. That's outstanding. The draft took a toll on the D but it is still formidible.


5. Louisville
Brian Brohm rocks my face off. Solid performer on a team that can support him.

6. Forida
People can criticize Chris Leak to their hearts content... they guy won them a championship. Tebow was important last year and lead to a smaller extent. But Leak deserves the glory for last years championship. Take him away and you take a lot of offensive production. The D should still stand pretty strong. Winner of the gators and LSU wins SEC you heard it here.

7. Texas
The draft hurt them a lot. How do you have one of the worst pass defenses in the nation, yet have 3 DB's taken in the draft. I don't get that. All the love for the Horns though. Colt brings back a strong Offense and Mac Brown doesn't have bad defenses. look for the horns and Ags to fight for the Big XII Championship Thanksgiving Weekend

8. Virginia Tech
What a horrible horrible year for the ACC... If you had told me the ACC championship would conisist of Georgia Tech and Wake Forrest I would have hit you in the face and told you to shut up and start watching Women's Division III Basketball for punishment. Wow. what a horribly down year. When it comes down to the wire for Maryland, GTech, and the Demon Deacons it's a down year. Congrats to all three for having better years. Virginia Tech returns a few starters on Offense and Beamer always always always ALWAYS has the best Defense in the land.

9. Wisconson
You would think you get more respect for only losing one game all season. The Badger badger badger's had a better season than they're given credit for. They lost Stocco who has been consistant for a few years, but gain KSU's Allen Everidge

10. Ohio State University
My sweatervest hero returns a good defense and an unproven offense. Chris Wells is back and I expect him to have a highlight reel 2 weeks into the season. Running behind Antonio Pittman kept the lid on for the beginning of the season, but you can expect to hear a lot about him this year


11. Rutgers
12. Oklahoma Sooners
13. Arkansas Razorbacks
14. Auburn
15. Tennessee
16. Boise State
17. Texas A&M (being realistic for the start of the season here.)
18. Nebraska
19. Cal
20. PSU


Your thoughts are valued. unless your Cates or Plevan

I just want to say this is directed at nobody other than Cates. I apologize if it offends any other LongHorn Supporters here. I wish all of you the best. Except Cates. Grr... we need to hang out sometime bud.

Google image Graham Harrell and this is what you find:

I'm not saying... I'm just saying.