tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295740692011-08-01T19:33:52.242-04:00"Worse for the wear, but I'm wearin' it well." - from 'Elevator Music' by BeckEllery.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15071542306522133553noreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29574069.post-76717195034908949502008-06-30T21:14:00.001-04:002008-06-30T21:14:36.181-04:00

So, I don't know if it's the fact that I started watching the film an hour in or if, perhaps, it was that I watched the for-TV version and missed all the good drama.  Regardless, there was too much drama for me and I find it disgusting that it was applauded.  I'm talking about Brokeback Mountain...  the story of two terrible fathers, both very absent and/or abusive to their children and both with

Ellery.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15071542306522133553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29574069.post-12375171481660149862008-03-22T00:16:00.001-04:002008-03-22T00:16:23.639-04:00

I just finished watching a very interesting 20/20 on prostitution in America.  I say very interesting, because it was just that.  I had no idea the depth and breadth of the problem our country is facing.  They went to the outskirts of Philadelphia for a portion of it and I couldn't help recalling the music video for "Streets of Philadelphia" (Bruce Springstein folks, come on).  It was seriously a

Ellery.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15071542306522133553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29574069.post-24991347034899227942008-03-03T23:17:00.001-05:002008-03-03T23:17:42.655-05:00

This blog was originally started on February 14, 2008So tonight at Core-munity, we were posed with the thought of where we've seen Jesus in our lives (following a discussion on the whole Matthew 16 "who is Jesus?" theme).  Anyhow, I got to thinking about the faces that had once reminded me of our dear saviour.  I realized that many of those friends, family, and church members that once so

Ellery.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15071542306522133553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29574069.post-42155405996043024992008-03-03T23:14:00.005-05:002008-03-03T23:36:04.237-05:00

Quick blog on abortion with a website plug at the end. 1) Those that cut themselves. 2) Those practicing bulimia/anorexia. 3) Nudists. 4) Suicide. 5) Drug addicts. 6) Absent fathers. Their lives, their choices. Correct? Just because it's your body or your life doesn't make every action you choose to take with it the right one. Please, don't pick my list of 6 completely apart. I don't expect

Ellery.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15071542306522133553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29574069.post-29741944218980257372006-12-09T11:26:00.001-05:002006-12-09T11:34:49.818-05:00

Okay, so it's been forever since I blogged... but I like to think that, while my blogs are few and far between, my blogs are well thought out and worth reading. So, anyhow, I got to thinking at our core group this past Thursday night about serious respect for the Cross. I got to thinking, while we were taking communion, about how I, as most of us probably do, often forget the serious

Ellery.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15071542306522133553noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29574069.post-12929561046778212892006-11-16T20:35:00.000-05:002006-11-16T20:42:46.716-05:00

I think that all Christians concerned with getting the most of God's word need to read Daniel's blog from 15 November 2006 titled "Satan Hits a Homerun!". Click 'Daniel H' on the left under my friends list to get to his blog.

Ellery.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15071542306522133553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29574069.post-51031632638682488322006-10-02T15:19:00.001-04:002006-10-02T15:19:05.960-04:00

Okay, I've found something to blog about.  It hit me last night that a lot of the anxiety and worry in my life comes from my nonresponse to things I avoid or just really don't want to take care of.  i.e., I really don't like talking on the phone outside of the quick, "yeah, I'm on my way, see you in a few" or something like that.  So, I avoid returning calls.  This ends up just making me feel

Ellery.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15071542306522133553noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29574069.post-1156541209222029352006-08-25T17:26:00.000-04:002006-08-25T17:26:49.286-04:00

1) The Baby.Okay, as for a post on the baby, yes, Kippy and I are pregnant.  It was unexpected, but we're totally stoked about it.  All my life, despite having a pitiful excuse for a father myself, everyone's always said that I'm going to make a great father.  So, I'm pretty excited to have my time to shine finally arrive.  I think I will make an incredible father (not to pat myself on the back,

Ellery.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15071542306522133553noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29574069.post-1156124947903890072006-08-20T21:49:00.000-04:002006-08-20T21:49:07.943-04:00

Posts to expect from me very soon...- One on the baby.- One on my being the spiritual leader of my family.- One on how I relate to those around me.- Maybe one on my (AGAIN) pondering the possibility of a tattoo. ...stay tuned.

Ellery.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15071542306522133553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29574069.post-1154724081102670892006-08-04T16:41:00.000-04:002006-08-04T16:41:21.146-04:00

So, Daniel had the suggestion today that I stop listening to such angry music all the time (i.e., 102.1 and 101.1), as I've been playing it in my office.  Anyhow, he caught some dirty lyrics that I'd never paid attention to before.  I told him I never really paid attention to them, so he asked what I thought about when I listened to music and I was all, "I dunno, I guess I just think".  So, he

Ellery.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15071542306522133553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29574069.post-1153424442956951252006-07-20T15:40:00.000-04:002006-07-20T15:49:58.063-04:00

Okay, so I've been at our Richmond office this week doing some work for our VCU contract. It's been sweet... a 15 minute, 8 mile drive to work is absolutely do-able. Plus, Ray (the Project General Manager here) is willing to let me handle my own jobs... so it's pretty sweet to be given some more responsibilities. Also, I get along really well with him and everyone else in the office and just

Ellery.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15071542306522133553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29574069.post-1153080156364212602006-07-16T16:02:00.000-04:002006-07-16T16:02:36.393-04:00

So, earlier today (about 30 mins. ago), when I was walking the dog, I got to thinking about all the crap that I have to do at work tomorrow (i.e., picking up the slack for one of our slack superintendents).  And I got thinking about how some people have sweet jobs where they always get to do what they love and things are pretty cake (granted, I'm sure there's always headaches).  Anyhow, I just

Ellery.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15071542306522133553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29574069.post-1152993658307729112006-07-15T16:00:00.000-04:002006-07-15T16:00:58.313-04:00

Yes, I know, none of my links or friend links work properly, but I'm working on it.  For now, it's back to house chores before my wife kills me.

Ellery.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15071542306522133553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29574069.post-1152982696130589752006-07-15T12:58:00.000-04:002006-07-15T12:58:16.136-04:00

I know, it's doce.  I just wanted to recommend Gnarls Barkley's album St. Elsewhere to everyone.  Plus, I'm testing the post via email feature.-- Men work together, I told him from the heart,Whether they work together or apart. - from The Tuft of Flowers by Robert FrostDo your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles

Ellery.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15071542306522133553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29574069.post-1150075038751194342006-06-11T21:16:00.000-04:002006-06-11T21:17:18.760-04:00

This is just a lame post to have a post. I know, lame.

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