The prayer

I can remember the exact moment and place I was when I saw this video. Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion performed this at the 1999 Oscars. It's a beautiful song of hope. It brings me such warmth each time I hear it. Let this be our prayer As we go our way Lead us to a place Guide us with your grace To a place where we'll be safe I pray we'll find your light And hold it in our hearts

Motivation and hope...

Get busy living, or get busy dyin... I'm livin! Full lyrics here... Audio: This is your life

Everytime you go

80's flashback... Remember this song? If we can solve any problem Then why do we lose so many tears?

Staind performed live, for free!

So, it's race week here in Charlotte. 2 straight weeks of NASCAR hosted by the city. It's actually Charlotte's crowning event of every year. And each year to add to the events, the city hosts a festival held uptown. The streets of uptown are closed off, and the city brings in tons of musical artists to perform live. And the best part is, it's all free! This year, although the total number of legitimate bands was down from years past, the fun was still the same. There are 3 stages spread througout the uptown area, and a different genre of music is played on each. Thursday night I saw MC Hammer perform. He was a riot. The show wasn't that good, the audio was horrible, I'm pretty sure he lip synched the first 3 songs, and he actually had a "wardrobe malfunction". But, he sang "Pray" and closed with "Can't Touch This", so I can't really complain. Friday night was very cool. Staind performed, while Twisted Sister was playing on a nearby stage. Poor Twisted Sister. They probably only had a handful of people watch them, because anybody who was in there area was crowded around the Staind stage. They put on an awesome show. There must have been 15,000+ people there. It was a cool experience, and one so glad I had the chance to enjoy. Staind did a cover of Peal Jam's "Black". Very well done. The whole crowd was singing along, as it seemed nearly everyone knew the words. Here's the video... I know someday you'll have a beautiful life I know you'll be the sun in somebody else's sky But why, why, why can't it be Mine? The rest of the lyrics are here...

Hallelujah

Wow, so apparently in addition to American Idol, there's a Pop Idol show in the UK, and this video proves that there is indeed a Canadian Idol show. Is there one of these shows in every country? Wonder what North Korean Idol sounds like?? Anyway, I was searching around for cool versions of Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah. The song is awesome. I found this clip of some kid singing it on Canadian Idol. I think he did a good job with it. Here's the real thing...

I love you the most

This isn't goodbye, even as I watch you leave, this isn't goodbye I swear I won't cry, even as tears fill my eyes, I swear I won't cry Any other girl, I'd let you walk away Any other girl, I'm sure I'd be ok Tell me what makes a man Wanna give you all his heart Smile when you're around And cry when you're apart

Pearl Jam translated

Thought everyone would get a kick out of finally understanding the words to Yellow Ledbetter.

The soundtracks of our lives...

Because this is a happy place - happy thoughts. Everyday I see that I am not as good as you - and everyone else. But, that doesn't mean I give up. It's not always rainbows and butterflies... Just one chance, just one breath, in case there's one left.

A promise to her...

It's a promise.

Coolest Workspace

A few weeks ago Lifehacker had a user photo contest for the coolest workspace. I meant to submit my photo, but the deadline came and went. But, who can really compete with this view? Sitting in my bay window, looking out onto the lush hardwood trees. This view really looks cool in the fall and in the winter after a snow/ice event. But, for now, this is my little slice of heaven.

Treat Your Mother Right

I pity the fool who don't treat their momma right. This one goes out to all those kids who need to be reminded of how to treat their mother. Happy Mother's Day, Mom! Love you lots.

How it Hurts

What Hurts Most How Do You Love Ruined Puzzle "Does He Ever Get The Girl?"

Drugs for Mormons

I read Om Malik's blog pretty frequently. For those of you who don't who Om is, he is a writer for Business 2.0 magazine (and I think Wired too). But, he's a good technology junkie and so am I, so I like reading his blog. The other day, he mentioned he was out in SLC and visited the team from Dooce.com. So, I checked it out, and found this funny. Apparently Dooce.com is a highly popular blog kept by a new mother and wife. She left the hussle of California, moved back to Utah to be close to family, and the end result is her blog. I checked out her writings, and this one if funny. The results of a stressful day. How to self medicate with legal substances. Thought my Mormon acquaintences would appreciate. **WARNING** The writer tends to use flowerly languange. (which lends to my mormon-release theory)

The Reason

Growing up in a Christian church, and attending Bible study classes, we were taught to memorize scripture. The idea being that if you can recall these simple reminders of God's promises, that in your time of need you can recall them to help you in the middle of strife. One of the most famous of all verses of the Bible (if verses can be famous), is John 3:16. To this day I am amazed at how few really know what this verse says. I have friends who have attended church all their life, but don't know what John 3:16 says. We see it held up in football stadiums all across America, thanks to Rollen Stewart. But, people think it's an encoded message. Maybe this can help us all remember the verse, the message, the reason. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Viral Videos...

These videos are pretty funny. You gotta take a look. Do you remember playing Super Mario Bros. on the Super Nintendo for the first time? Well, this should bring back some memories. This group performed the first level of Super Mario Bros. Live! And this one is so great. It's the magic of David Copperfield, revealed!! For more video like these, check out the Top 100 videos at Google Video.