Random Stuff for the Weekend

Matisyahu Busts
I love, love, love it when stereotypes get busted. I haven’t seen one get busted this well since I met a hick-talkin’, Kneau Reeves-lookalike cowboy from West Monroe, LA who, shortly after our introduction, started singing a rap song he’d written -- and sounded pretty good.

I took Stu up on his suggestion to check out Matisyahu, who throws a wrench into traditional stereotypes by combining his Hasidic Jewish beliefs with rap. I wasn't disappointed in the least, as his music is mystical and beautiful and his lyrics epic and timeless. Predictably, the whole album is peppered with plenty of yo-yo-yo’s and yi-yi-yi’s, but they fit well with the strong reggae flavor. Other than the evident longing for Meshiach to come, I was surprised by how much a Christian could relate to his songs.

And speaking of Jewish people . . .

Are You a Pharisee?
Take this handy self-diagnostic quiz and find out!

And finally . . .

Yes, I’m An Opportunist (So Sue Me :)
One thing that became glaringly clear after Hurricane Rita left town is that possessions are simply burdens in disguise. For instance, my family is paying $120 a month to store items we haven’t needed in five months. Even further, I have functioned quite well on no more than six pairs of shoes since then. Even more shocking is that I found out I actually liked it that way!

Now Mack and I are moving again, for what seems like the 42nd time since the end of September. In an effort to further simplify our lives, I decided to sell most of my clothing, shoes, purses, rollers and other almost new beauty items on ebay. However, I figured all my A/P friends might like to have the first shot at all of it, so I decided to hold a private sale for them first. If you are a size 4/6 female living in the Beaumont area and would be interested in cheap, modest and currently stylish clothing and other stuff, shoot me an e-mail, and I’ll send you an invite. Half of the proceeds will be donated to various ministries I support, and as a fringe benefit, we’ll even get to meet in person! Woo-hoo!

Questions, comments, concerns? Please feel free to E-mail me!