Author: Jonathan Blundell

I'm a husband, father of three, blogger, podcaster, author and media geek who is hoping to live a simple life and follow The Way.

Foods for your mood

Men’s Health lists six snacks to munch on that can give you a chemical attitude adjustment.
They cover anxiety, stress, restlessness, depression, insecurity and being flummoxed (i had to look that one up).

Here’s on tip for ya…

Your Mood: Restless
You need some serious shut-eye before the big day.
Your Meal: Nonfat popcorn half an hour before you go to bed
Here’s Why: The carbs will induce your body to create serotonin, a neurochemical that makes you feel relaxed. “Make sure it’s fat-free, because fat will slow the process of boosting serotonin levels,” says Somer.

Thanks to Lifehacker for the tip.

Google releases Street View Dallas

Google released Street View for Dallas today.
Awesome. I now have another way to completely waste my time.
For those of you outside the Dallas area (or even inside Dallas) here are some interesting sites for you.

Dealey Plaza
where President John F. Kennedy was shot (the school book depository is to the right)
view

DCCCD Admin building
my new office
view

Reunion Tower
the famous Dallas ball
view

I’ll post some more as I get a chance to search for them.

DNC denies Drudge item came from them

Drudge plastered, “DEMS HOLD FIRE ON HUCKABEE; SEE ‘EASY KILL’ IN GENERAL ELECTION” on the top of his front page today.

Not that it matters in my opinion, whether they do or don’t, but according to the Mike Huckabee campaign, DNC Communications Director Karen Finney said:

“We always appreciate having our hard work noticed, and we know Mitt Romney likes to feel special, but the truth is we’ve been tracking Huckabee for over a year. The Romney campaign should take heart in the fact that the Drudge Report is buying their spin hook, line and sinker because nothing in that story came from us.”

The Huckabee campaign added in an e-mail today: Romney’s camp keeps a close watch on who the Dems are hitting and have boasted in the past about how they are the most popular target.

Personally, I don’t think it really matters who the Dems are attacking at this point – most of the GOP have done a fine job attacking each other on their own.

The beat goes on

Is it only Tuesday? Wow!

I feel like we’ve been going non-stop since last Wednesday, if not before.
We had a super busy weekend with four parties (three Christmas parties and one birthday party), we enjoyed each one and everyone we got to spend time with but we both feel like we need a weekend to catch up from the weekend. Laurie’s got more thoughts on the weekend over on Vertigo.

Last night Laurie picked me up from work after a check up at the doctors for her inflammation in her shoulder. We drove to Mesquite to do a little shopping and then enjoyed dinner and entertainment at our parent’s church with Smiley, Shari and the After Hours Improv gang. Another great show guys. We’re sorry we’ll miss the final show of the year this Saturday in Waxahachie, thanks to another dinner party.

To top it all off, Laurie’s had trouble sleeping the last few nights. Don’t know if it’s a noisy snoring husband, a restless mind or a restless heart but it’s adding to her already drained condition. I’m hoping and praying she can get some good rest tonight to help get her through the rest of the week.

You can bet we’ll be sleeping in Saturday morning.

So that’s it for now – the beat goes on.

How do I Love Her?

Well you know it’s not the first time
And it will not be the last
When You find me here on my knees
Praying for the storm to pass

But what I am really needing
Is much more than just relief
I am crying out for wisdom
Only You can give to me
Cause it’s such a mystery
I’m a clueless man
When it comes
To knowing how to love a woman

How do I love her?
How do I let her know she
means more than anything to me?
How do I love her?

Out of all the gifts You’ve given
Besides the very gift of life
There is none as precious to me
As the treasure of my wife

And still all the love in my heart
Is like a raindrop to the sea
When compared to Your love for her
And thats why I ask You please
Will You teach me what she needs
I’m a earnest man
When it comes
To learning how to love this woman

Well I know it’s gonna to take a lifetime
To answer this prayer I pray
But that’s okay
Cause I’ve given You and her my lifetime anyway

– Steven Curtis Chapman