Everybody is Having Sex.

Or at least it seems that way. Every show on TV, every movie trailer i see, everyone is screwing each others brains out. The shot above is from the trailer for "the other boleyn girl" and that shot is the tamest of the "seductive" scenes in the trailer. This is a movie that i would like to see, but come on. Even in the victorian period pieces, every one is having the sex.

This taints the reality of what life is really like. I know lots of people have sex, but i mean the reality is, that not everyone out there is getting lucky all the damn time. I said to my wife last night that i was so sick of all the sex on TV and movies, and she said "you're getting old". I don't think it is a case of getting old, as much as it is a case of understanding life more realistically. I just think that the constant barrage of images of every one doing it totally distorts real life, real relationships and real sex. I think if you watch the Flight of the Concords "Business Time" this is a much clearer picture of the reality of sex.

Sexual tension has even made its way to the office with Pam and Jim's weird love affair. It's everywhere, and I think men are realistically made to feel like they are failures, or not as awesome, or are just lame if they are not getting any. Even the stupid fat guys on tv are getting laid. Jim Belushi has a hot wife on his show, Kevin whats his name on King of Queens has Leah Remini, Ray Romano was getting laid regularly on Everybody loves raymond.

I just have a problem with the psychological deposits left behind every time we see another couple having sex on tv or in the movies. I know i struggle with it. I start to question why i am not having more sex, Ross Gellar was having sex with Rachel. She was hot and he was a total dork. I am not a total dork, and i get to sleep next to a hot wife every night, but i am not having sex 5 nights a week...I have sex, I have more than some husbands I know and talk to, so this is not just a bitter rant from a guy who is not getting any.

I am concerned for our society and culture. A friend of mine once said "we can't treat women like they are a salad bar". The constant sex in film and television contributes to this kind of thinking. Thinking that we need to be serviced...and satisfied whenever we want to refill our bowl. I am just tired of it.

LOST

Lost is the one show on television that I make a point to watch each week. It used to be west wing. Then it was Studio 60. Now it's lost, and to be honest, i am getting lost. I think they may be way too far gone at this point to be able to reel this thing back in. Currently my one redeeming hope in the show is Desmond. Mostly becuase i like his accent. especially when he says the word "brotha" I walk around work all the time channeling Desmond and calling people "brotha". The problem here is that no one i work with watches lost, so they don't get the joke. Regardless, week after week i keep coming back, and i still have no idea whats going on. I need more time, I don't want them to get off the island.

Why Obama's gonna lose.

Obama is going to lose, because I plan to vote for him. With my track record, the outlook for Barack Obama is not good. I vote for the loser every time (excpet clinton's 2nd term). The last presidential campaign season, I wanted to vote for Howard Dean but he went nuts at a campaign rally and never recovered. This time around, I have High hopes. But I am also a life long Miami Dolphins fan (can't shake it) I am accustomed to pulling for the underdog only to be let down each and every time. I was pulling for HD dvd. I actually purchased a DIVX player from circuit city when they first hit the market. I thought Arrested development was going to make it...So you see i am ever the optimist, but am ready for dissappointment. Good luck Barack, i hope my vote does not work against you.

Perfect Cup?

It was like the number 2 news story all day yesterday. 7000 Starbucks shutting down, for 3 hours to train their baristas. Is this country so Dependant on the caffeine buzz inside their white paper cups, that fox news devoted an entire segment with live shots and pundits discussing how dunkin donuts is going to be the real winner here? I just think it's crazy. Don't get me wrong, i step up to the counter every morning and get a venti cup of whatever they are brewing, but the "imminent shutdown" freakshow that was all over yesterdays news did not send me into a tizzy wondering where my next cup of coffee was going to come from...

Nader is Just going to screw this up.

Ralph Nader is an Idiot. Anyone who voted for nader in the last election should be beaten as an example to anyone thinking about casting a vote this time around. He is just going to screw this whole process up and John Mccain is going to end up president. Don't you green party people understand that you are not making a "statement" by voting for Nader your making a huge mistake. If you think left or liberal or democratic in philosphy, by casting a vote for nader, you are bolstering the Republican candidate. Big problem if your into social justice, or welfare, or helping the environment. Please don't vote for Ralph Nader. Vote for someone who will have a chance to make a difference.

I found Rob

I found Rob Bells teachings one night after being up too late and surfing the interent for way too long. He was teaching through a series called "mastering the art of living". It has shaped me since. that was about 4 years ago ( i think ). I have been walking around with his words stuck in my head and randomly repeating things he has said along my way. It was a 14 part teaching, that challenged the way we see life. or i guess it challenged the way i see life. After struggling for years to understand why my faith in a god has been so hard to define, understand, live through, and explain. this introduction into a new way of thinking about life and faith, and how they should go hand in hand and not be so difficult was freeing and hopeful. I constantly walk around hearing the words come from rob's mouth, about being "fully present". Where is this little rant going, I don't know. Tonight i have spent too much time wondering around the interent, and it reminded me of the night that i first came accross mr. bell's teaching. I needed to hear what he had to say then. I need to hear that now i guess.

if you've not been introduced to rob bell, try the Mars Hill Bible Church (grand rapids) podcast. or check out nooma.com. He's not jesus, nor does he think he's jesus, but he's got great perspective. He has helped me see the story of the bible in a new and enlightning way.

Funny

The last time I wrote in this blog was two days before I got hit by a car on my way to work. I broke my nose, my right elbow, my left shoulder, had to get my four front teeth replaced, and bit a hole through my top lip. It was quite lovely. 2 years later, I now find this blog again. I have been trying to do this for so long. I have had some kind of incarnation of blog for about 8 years...i just cannot keep up the momentum, or the discipline to visit this daily and contribute.

Today Is a good day as any to start trying again. I am mentally, emotionally, and spiritually in a place seeking an outlet. Although right now its time for bed. I have to get up early to play drums.