2 things I don't understand

1. Why the radio chooses to play the worst song from an album of otherwise good songs.  

2. Why movie previews show the best clips from an otherwise bad movie.  

The Worth of Pollock

Today is the birthday of Paul Jackson Pollock.

Interestingly enough I just watched a documentary on Monday called - Who the #$&% Is Jackson Pollock? It is about a tough-talking truck driving woman who bought a painting at a flea market for $5. She bought it as a joke for her friend. It wouldn't fit in the double-wide trailer door so she decided to sell it at a yard sale. Someone approached her at the sale and said "I think that's a Pollock." The owner didn't know anything about Pollock (hence the title), but she thought she could get rich on the painting. The documentary follows the next ten years of research from forensic scientists and art historians. It was never decided if it was truly a Pollock or not but the woman was offered $25 million for the painting. She is holding out for more money.

I began to wonder if there was anything in my life that I held on to like this painting. What is of worth to me? Who decides the value of such things? Did Pollock believe his "art" was of any value? Would he be shocked that his "mess" would be worth $25 million? Today he would have been 97 years old and as one great mind says, "he knows better now."

When I am in my painting, I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It is only after a sort of 'get acquainted' period that I see what I have been about. I have no fear of making changes, destroying the image, etc., because the painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through. It is only when I lose contact with the painting that the result is a mess. Otherwise there is pure harmony, an easy give and take, and the painting comes out well. - Jackson Pollock

From Us to You - BONUS TRACK

I hope you enjoy the bonus track.  I know many of you have downloaded the entire Christmas album and we are glad we could help make your holidays so much more enjoyable.  

Please enjoy the BONUS TRACK.

From Us to You - Song #12

It is Christmas Eve and this is the final song to finish out The Best of the Black Christmas.  We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.  

Song #12 - We Wish You a Merry Christmas

From Us to You - Song #11

We really love you all and want to give you the very best.  We held nothing back for this song and truly hope that you savor every note.  

**Please make sure you have your crystal insured before playing this song.  We will not be held responsible.

Song #11 - A Chipmunk Christmas

From Us to You - Song #10

Ring 'em if you got 'em.  

Song #10 - Jingle Bells

From Us to You - Song #9

Even though the snow here is too powdery to pack into a snowman you may have the right kind of snow for such a personified winter creature. If so, be warned. The thing may come to life.

Song #9 - Frosty the Snowman

From Us to You - Song #8

Sorry for the delay.  We were piled under snow again yesterday and I was unable to get to my computer (maybe).  I hope this has not caused any trauma for our fans.  Because of the delay we will release one bonus track on the final day.  

I thought this song was appropriate due to the silence of songs yesterday.

Song #8 - Silent Night

From Us to You - Song # 7

This song goes out to our good friends - The Carrolls.  

Song #7 - Carol of the Bells

More than we expected...

The popularity of our Christmas album has been much greater than we ever expected.  Who would have ever expected that we would have received such publicity.  This will certainly help the sales of our album (and future albums). 

From Us to You - Song #6

Ring-a-ling, hear us sing
Soon it will be Christmas time
And you will have to pay for these downloads. 

Song #6 - Silver Bells

From Us to You - Song #5

Simply Classic! 

Song #5 - Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer

From Us to You - Song # 4

As the weather forecast indicates, the next several days will not go above zero.  The likelihood of a White Christmas is nearly 100%.  The free download of the day is quite appropriate.  

Song #4 - White Christmas

From Us to You - Song #3

The entire realm of Nearly, Canada is under a Blizzard Warning and we have been advised not to travel.  As law-abiding citizens, the leaders of our church decided to postpone church until next Sunday at the same time.  Never fear though because the free download today includes the very best of CyberHymnal.  So, whether you are stuck at home or on your way to church count yourself blessed to be able to sing along with the churchiest of songs.  

Song #3 - Angels We Have Heard on High  

From Us to You - Song #2

We are preparing for a blizzard here in Nearly Canada and it seemed only appropriate to give you the gift of this song today.  Please pass on the joy to your friends and family.  

Song #2 - Let it Snow

Lookin' for good music...?

My friend Bryan just posted some information about a new album he was enjoying.  If you are anything like Bryan or me for that matter, you are often looking for new music for your listening enjoyment.  Kirsten and I feel your pain and would like to assist you this Christmas season.  We recorded a Christmas album and we would like to give you an early gift.  Over the next several days we will be releasing one FREE download each day.  Please feel free to download each song and share them with your friends and family.  Be sure to snag your copy every day because on December 26th these songs will be going to ITunes for $.99.  Enjoy!

Free Download #1 - Feliz Navidad

Black Gold

I received my Starbucks Gold Card in the mail today.  I was excited...why?  I'm not sure.  The Gold Card gives me

• 10% off of every purchase
• A complimentary birthday beverage
• Exclusive offers and discounts
• Free Wi-Fi access for 2 hours each day
• Access to a members-only web site

I don't go to Starbucks often enough to make up the $25 annual fee for the Gold Card...BUT...I received one year free because I have the Starbucks Visa card that gives me back 1% in Starbucks cash.  I only drink black coffee from Starbucks.  When I spend $1.61 on coffee I get a return of $.016.  After I purchase 100 cups of coffee I will have enough on my Visa to pay for one cup of coffee.  Now that I have the Gold Card I get 10% off of every transaction - which makes my total for a cup of coffee about $1.45.  My dilemma is this - now that I get 10% off of every transaction with my Gold Card I actually get less money back on my Visa.  What will I do??!!  These are the struggles I face.

Practice NOW!

If you would like to begin practicing on your gourd click here. You are able to carve out images to get a preview of what your cadaver may look like when the autopsy is completed. This is fun for the whole family!

Still cleaning out the collection

If you are a regular reader of this blog, which I know both of you are, then you will remember that I sold 183 PEZ dispensers a few weeks ago. It was a 10 year collection sold for $43. I am now trying to sell the rare, foreign and collectible dispensers and other PEZ paraphernalia. If you have always dreamed of owning four fuzzy candy dispensers and a PEZ clown car check out the items for sale here.

If you are interested in purchasing these dispensers on ebay click here.

Email Etiquette

I ran across this post today entitled Email Checklist. There are 36 helpful tips how how to send email. Particularly insightful are the following -

13. Am I angry? (If so, save as draft and come back to the note in one hour).
14. Could I do this note better with a phone call?
16. Is there anything in this email I don't want the attorney general, the media or my boss seeing? (If so, hit delete).
20. Have I included the line, "Please save the planet. Don't print this email"? (If so, please delete the line and consider a job as a forest ranger or flight attendant).
21. Could this email be shorter?
25. Are there any :-) or other emoticons involved? (If so, reconsider).
28. Am I forwarding something about a virus or worldwide charity effort or other potential hoax? (If so, visit snopes and check to see if it's 'actually true).
33. Are there any little animated creatures in the footer of this email? Adorable kittens? Endangered species of any kind?
36. If I had to pay 42 cents to send this email, would I?