New Site

Most of you know I've been taking classes in seminary. Well, I had a conversation with a buddy the other day and we decided to start an online ministry for people to fellowship from the convenience of their own computer. A forum based on biblical principles...

Check out http://www.genesistomaps.com

It's free to use, just keep it clean and focused.

Be encouraged!

-Gary

Crapity! Messing Up a Good Thing

bas•tard•ize Pronunciation Key (b s t r-d z )
tr.v. bas•tard•ized, bas•tard•iz•ing, bas•tard•iz•es
1. To lower in quality or character; debase.
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bas tard•i•za tion (-t r-d -z sh n) n.


bastardize
v 1: change something so that its value declines; for example, art forms [syn: bastardise]














-Gary

Over-Acura-ized

I know, I talk about the Acura a lot and how much of a piece of crap it is. Some of you are beginning to think that it's my only mode of transportation. ...and my ego can't live with that, so just to make sure everyone knows. (and in case you missed it in the Ode post) Here's a picture of what I drive when I can afford the gas.

Ford F-250 4X4 Truckosaurus with a Triton V-10 engine under the hood. It can pull a house up a tree.














Yes, I can see the gas needle move on the freeway. With my gas mileage and current gas prices, I estimated it would cost me $30 to commute to work. Yeppers, that's one day. Now you see why I tolerate the Acura and it's little bitty gas efficient tank.

-Gary

My Stupid Guidance Counselor

Aye, bein' a pirate is mightily fun and all, but I only did it because me guidance counselor said I should.

My real passion was t' be a ninja, gar!



*sigh*

-Gary

Self Image is Important

Of course, as most of you know, my image is very important to me. I just don't know what I would do if you people didn't like me.

-Gary

Shameless

Construction workers are your friends.. All they need is a little beer.


















-Gary

Vitamin D and P

I just took a one-a-day vitamin with a Dr. Pepper. So, (if my calculations are correct) I've basically cancelled each other out.

...It works that way, right?














-Gary

My Commute

Some of you know, but for those who don't, my commute to work is 53 miles. Yes, that's freakin one-way. There was a time I would work from home 2 days a week so I didn't have to abuse myself driving each day, but lately I've been going into the office every day and I've got to confess that I'm getting my 'road rage' back pretty friggin quickly. Oh, and to top if off, my commute is in 'The Acura'. ...ugh!

Today's ride home was probably the peak of misery for me. Usually, I can sort of sit back, set my expectation for a long ride home, and listen to my iPod to pass time by, but today was basically like shoving broken glass up your pooper for fun. My back hurt, traffic was heavy and it was raining (which, of course, makes everyone slow down even more because Houston will flood if you spit on it). ..and twice, I almost got creamed by people who weren't paying attention to the road.














The only good part was that my trusty piece of crap Acura got me home and kept me dry doing it. Way to go, girl!

-Gary

King of the Bongo

5 hours of driving from Lake Texoma to Houston. Another hour here, another hour there. Get home, bed screams at me to keep it company. I have to shower. The bed wants me, but so does the dirt and sweat of the day. So, I spent an hour of quality time with my thoughts looking out the window. When I decided my back was hurting I took a shower and jumped on the Internet to check email. I was loved by 7 people while I was gone. More than once by a couple of them.

I have a new friend who goes by 'Lo'. She's pretty and wouldn't stop calling me Mr. Baker until I bribed her. She also called me "Dude", once. It was cute. Now she just calls me 'Baker' like so many others. She loves the Lord and has dimples when she smiles.

My ex was at the house while I was gone. She left me cookies. I ate them while wondering if she poisoned them. ..and so I live. She doesn't hate me at all.

Sam and I challenged each other to tell a stranger that we love the other, so...

'I love Samantha!' I'm telling all of you, so if you read this and don't know me, comment below so I get credit. It's been a long time since I've won a bet. If you do know me, it doesn't count, so find someone who doesn't know me and make them read this. Maybe tomorrow I'll go out to the corner with a sign. I better get a picture taken.

I worked past 10PM tonight on issues from the office. It was a typical Monday and once again, my bed calls me... It says, "Baker, get your tail in here!"

I'm still restless, so I'll go lay down and listen to the radio, tapping my hands to the beat and doing my best lipsynching till I find my next day.

-Gary