2007-08-31

What Constitutes Family?

I had an interesting conversation with Zach from Harlingen tonight, which resulted in the following rules to the question of "what constitutes family". We were trying to decide at what point does the distance on the family tree exempt you from having to help a family member move.

The rules:

1. 3 degrees by blood

2. If you say "hi" to a trace-able "family link" in public

3. If they show up the family reunion.

4. The close friend who eats at your home at least a 4 days a week (Uncle Buck).
* The boyfriend/girlfriend who is constantly over is trying to get in the family, but not yet family.

What do you think? Would you add or subtract anything?

The Polyphonic Spree

Does anyone else enjoy The Polyphonice Spree. I first heard this 23 member group on Scrubs and have been tapping my toes to their infectious tunes ever since. Their white robes seem awful cultish, but if cult life is as enjoyable as their music then sign me up!

Seamless

I enjoyed Seth Godin's post about the importance of seams in response to someone elses attempt at a seamless user experience

Which has me asking this questions...

Why do I (we), as a Christ-follower(s), try to make my (our) faith journey a seamless experience? How am I finding the attempt for seamlessness useless?


"Word Smiths"?

Having trouble keeping up with all those crazy kid's lingo? Try visiting Word Spy regularly and stay updated and in the know.
Need a few new words to upgrade your next conversation from "blase" to "semi-cool"? Try these:

scalper-bot n. A software program designed to purchase online a large number of tickets for a concert, show, or other event, enabling the person running the software to sell the tickets for a profit. Also: scalper bot.

Potterhead n. A person who is a big fan of the Harry Potter series of books. Also: Potter-head.

carbage n. The garbage that accumulates in some cars, particularly in the back seat. [Blend of car and garbage.]

Boyzilian n. A Brazilian bikini wax applied to a man. Also: boyzilian, boy-zilian.

I know I'll use potterhead. I hope to work carbage into a convo, and I don't ever want to use boyzilian.
Although it does remind me of another youth pastor who had to explain to a young man in his youth group that if he's going to ride his shorts and drawers so low then he might to "trim things up" down there. Sometimes working with youth has its awkward moments...gotta love it!

Blog Recommedation

Is anyone else out there reading The Ongoing Adventures of ASBO Jesus. It's religious cartoons that I find humorous, thought-provoking and silly.

Here are a few to wet your whistle: