MORE ON DESMOND

Thanks to Shane for the heads up on Desmond (Henry Ian Cusick) and his appearance as Jesus in the Visual Bible's Gospel of John.

A SECOND LOOK

I originally was very disappointed in Donald Sloan for not being able to get a shot off at the end of this game. I probably should have paid a little closer attention and I would have seen the reason he was unable to get a shot up. There have been some problems with college refs this year (just ask Arizona State, who due to a horrible call at the end of a conference tournament game is stuck playing in the NIT) and this seems to be another example of very poor officiating in an extremely crucial moment of a huge game. Look ... A&M is about 60% from the line for the year so chances are if they call that foul, Sloan makes one of two and we lose by one point. But at least let the outcome be decided fairly. These pictures bring back horrible memories of seeing pictures of Dwyane Wade getting a foul call and not having a defensive player within a foot of him.

So here are two pictures of the final play from Saturday night's game. Should a foul have been called? You be the judge.

WEDDING BAND

Well folks, we've booked entertainment for the wedding. We originally were just thinking dj but we had a great opportunity present itself that allowed us to get one of our favorite bands to play the event. So on June 28th we'll be dancing the night away with the Tejas Brothers. Be jealous. You can check them out and listen here.

DESMOND AND JESUS

Anyone watch LOST? Well, you should. And if you do then you of course know of the character Desmond. Boyfriend of Penny. Encourager of Jack. Friend of Charlie. Crashed on the island while on a boat race around the world.

So this morning Meg and I went to church with my parents and for part of the service the choir sang songs while video played on the large projection screen. It was typical Easter sunday video footage of the crucifixion and resurrection. I happened to be paying more attention to the choir rather than the video so I noticed nothing out of the ordinary about the video. But several songs into this presentation Meg all of a sudden grabs my arm very tightly as if she's just been shocked by something she's seen. I look over and she's trying very hard not to just die laughing during the middle of the service. Then she leans over and quietly whispers, "is that Desmond playing Jesus?" And I crap you not ... it was him. We both found it hilarious and it probably didn't help when I leaned over and whispered to her, "you're gonna die Charlie."

So I just thought you should know that Desmond has played Jesus ... perhaps in another life brother.

THE JOYS OF WIRELESS INTERNET

So if you remember (not that you should) there were a few things last year that really changed my life. And when I say "changed my life" I don't necessarily mean it in the "meeting the woman I'll marry" sort of way. That is an experience that belongs in its own category and me ever comparing it to what I'm about to speak to will no doubt have me spending my nights on the couch at some point in my life. I'm talking strictly functional changes to this life of mine in this post. So last year it was Netflix (which turned into Blockbuster online) and DVR. These things literally changed the way I do life. I no longer scheduled my evenings around what was on television. I could finally do whatever I wanted on any night of the week and within a couple of hours that would have been wasted anyways, I can be completely caught up on the week's television. And what about all those television shows that have long since aired that I never got to watch? That's where blockbuster online comes in. I'm currently somewhere in the middle of season 5 of West Wing right now. I have watched seasons 1-4 already along with seasons 1-4 of 24 and of course countless movies. And they take the payment straight from my checking account every month so unless I really think about it I feel like it's pretty much free.

So what could I add to my lineup of technology this year to make my life more streamlined and enjoyable? How about a healthy dose of wireless internet. That's right folks. For the first time ever, I'm writing from the chair in my living room while I watch the NCAA tournament. I feel like I'm the last person around to get wireless and man have I been missing out. Anyways, all that just to let you know that I'm really enjoying the wireless internet experience here at the house. So between the wireless and the 32" flat screen LCD I bought for my bedroom earlier in the year, I'd say 2008 is off to a great start in the technology upgrades department.