Friday Fill-Ins

Friday Fill In ##196

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1. One of my strongest beliefs is a teaching of Jesus recorded in John 14:6: “I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh to Father but through Me.”

2. The number of calories I ate at the “Spruce Head Young Men’s hangout” last night (hosted at my house) must’ve been huge!

3. The sky is cloudy with a threat of rain and wind and cold, so I think I better go check the fuel in the generator and let it warm up–’cause we’re probably gonna lose power.

4. Snuggling next to Susan is comforting to me.

5. I always thought I’d be a dad, but I really didn’t understand how much enjoyment and satisfaction it brings.

6. I was only a moment until my clothes shredded off my now hairy body, and my canine teeth elongated to the point of not being able to be contained behind my thin, shriveled lips; and then I went outside to look at the full moon, almost fully mutated into a Werewolf.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to hanging it with the boys (Susan’s at a women’s retreat and Julia is going to a friend’s house), tomorrow my plans include meeting with the electrician to discuss wiring the new generator, and Sunday, I want to do something I don’t do on most every Sunday; what that thing is, though, I don’t know!

Friday Fill In #194

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1. My favorite month is October because I love the fall here in Maine; I love the foliage, the temperatures, the smell of a wood stove, the taste of apple cider, and pumpkin donuts.

2. One of the things I like about living next to the ocean is the smell of a fresh breeze.

3. I love to sniff babies’ heads.

4. A Dunkin’ Donuts maple sausage and cheddar cheese crossaint is what I like to have as a treat for breakfast.

5. The hobby I enjoy most is collecting and restoring old drums. (And I need a new “project” drum for the winter!)

6. I checked the hot tub this AM,  Susan has taken steaks out of the freezer for supper, and it’s Friday night and I don’t have a gig; oh my!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to steaks and a hot tub, tomorrow my plans include going to the Maine Baptist Association annual meeting, and Sunday, I want to  maybe take an afternoon scooter ride!

Friday Fill In #193

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Janet (the host of the FFI) has been out after having had back surgery. But she’s “back” (haha) this week! Yea!

1. My back is in pretty good shape; I don’t seem plagued by the back problems that affect many men my age.

2. Man, let me tell you, back in “the day” when I was touring with “The Stones,” I did all kinds of crazy… Well… No, not really; I was never very wild.

3. Leaves are falling all around, and in only a few weeks I’ll probably be asking to borrow Pastor Dave’s leaf vac/shredder.

4. The one thing people never seem to forget is someone else’s forgetfulness.

5. Healing is usually a noun, but sometimes it could be a verb or even an adjective. Please use all three types in a sentence.

6. The same ol’ same ol’ is what I’ve been up to lately!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to an early gig with Three Button Deluxe, tomorrow my plans include time with the family in the AM and a romantic dinner with Susan in the PM, and Sunday, I want to get some time in the hot tub!

Friday Fill In #192

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1. Family Affair is a song by Sly and the Family Stone that I really love.

2. In the evening, I can frequently be found with my boys in the bathroom, singing silly songs about brushing your teeth up and down and back and forth.

3. I love a chicken burrito from Taco Bell; skip the sauce and cheese, add salsa, and you’ve got a 250 calorie lunch for less than a buck.

4. Susan’s meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and broccoli makes a good meal; and I have really been craving it recently.

5. I’ve got the car all loaded up with equipment to play my afternoon gig at the Blue Hill Fair this afternoon.

6. I don’t send text messages very much, so I don’t use web abbreviations like rotfl, or lol, or brb or even wth!!!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to being home from an early gig, tomorrow my plans include a gig in the morning, a family picnic in the evening, and my 20th class reunion in the evening, and Sunday, I want to have lunch with the family!

Friday Fill In #191

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1. You do your thing; I do mine and sometimes it involves me playing drums.

2. Having to be put in a financial situation that forces me to sell my cymbals–the tools of my trade– is what’s been on my mind on and off all day.

3. Remember when you had extra money in the bank, and enough savings where you could have your own “snare drum fund”?

4. Susan, drums, working out are three of my favorite obsessions 🙂 (I know, hard to believe, but I’m really starting to like exercising!)

5. During the last year my outlook has really gone into the tank.

6. Playing the drums with friends puts a smile on my face.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to playing the drums at The Black Bull, tomorrow my plans include playing the drums at a Kiwanis picnic and playing the drums at a wedding, and Sunday, I want to play the drums in evening church!

Friday Fill In #190

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1. Laughter wasn’t used in any of the operating room scenes in MASH; the producers felt a laugh track took away from the seriousness of what was on screen.

2. “I wasn’t at” are the three words that started off the last email I sent.

3. What I’m most looking forward to today is my family coming home from a week at camp.

4. The prayers of my children puts a smile on my face.

5. Where in the world can you find a Gladstone snare drum for $6.00? If you know, please call me immediately!

6. The Cars had a song that included the lyrics “ just what I needed! ” and Susan and I were talking about American new wave bands the other day. (Other than The Cars and Blondie, I couldn’t come up with any more.)

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to having Susan (and the kids) home, tomorrow my plans include driving three hours to a gig in Machias, playing three hours, traveling three hours home, and then going to another gig and Sunday, I want to probably get some rest!

Friday Fill-In #189

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1. Music is rather important in my life. Ask me what I do, and I’ll say “I manage an Internet company.” Ask me who I am, and I’ll say “A musician.”

2. A big breakfast and strong black coffee is what I like first thing in the morning. (Usually, though, it’s some sort of high fiber cereal.)

3. The first thing I said this morning was: “Hey Honey.” I said it to my youngest, Matthew, who–like his Dad, gets up early.

4. Susan’s almost famous roast chicken and homemade mac and cheese; it’s what’s for dinner tonight.

5. It’s all been a little tricky to navigate, but perhaps clear water lies ahead.

6. Going for a brisk walk is what I feel like doing right now.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to the fabulous supper described in #4, tomorrow my plans include a gig with Steelin’ Thunder (see question #1) and Sunday, I want to cook for the crew at the annual staff picnic!

Friday Fill In #188

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1. Life is moving along pretty fast right now; after all, it is summertime in Maine.

2. I’ve got a couple of cars, both over 10 years old, both with 150,000 miles, and both with lots of creeks, squeaks, and rattles. I’m not sure how long they’re going to keep going.

3. My last text message (or IM) ended in these three words: Umm, I have no idea. I don’t use IM much, and I’ve never sent a text message in my life. Honest. I’ve only received (excepting spam text to but more Tracfone minutes) less then 10, and those have all been from Pastor Dave or my friend Mike.

4. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and roasted broccoli with red pepper flakes is what I’m thinking about for dinner sometime soon. (And that sometime soon is tonight!)

5. On the 1st day of August my true love sent to me a Tama bell brass snare drum from the ’80s and all the Hostess cupcakes I could eat.

6. Hang out with my twin boys for the afternoon and they’ll give you the definition of lively and energetic.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to a super supper cooked by my favorite laddies, tomorrow my plans include working at the office and playing a gig at the Lobster Festival, and Sunday, I want to mow the lawn after church is over!

Friday Fill In #187

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1. I’m going to have to turn down your request to take the entire summer of 2011 off.

2. There have been times when I turned making Jello into a task of adventure and daring.

3. Perhaps today you can make it a point to not get yourself killed by falling into a giant tub of hot dog emulsion.

4. This one time I spent the entire night in a soft bed under warm covers with the lights off; you gotta admit that’s true adventurer’s spirit.

5. Compassion is a word made from two Latin words: “com” meaning “with,” and “passare” meaning “no shoes on.”

6. I’m going to think up silly answers to this FFI, no matter how difficult.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to a comedy show with Tim Sample, tomorrow my plans include watching the boys so Susan and Julia can help a friend, and Sunday, I want to ride my scooter like the wind!

Friday Fill In #186

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1. I feel much better than the last two days. (It seems that 24 hour stomach bug has finally passed.)

2. I recently came back to work after a week’s vacation; it took me a day or three to catch up.

3. Do You Feel Like I Do is one of those “guilty pleasure” songs I’m almost embarrassed to say I still like.

4. There aren’t too many things out there that are completely unique.

5. It’s hard to know how much money is going to come in from that ebay auction; sometimes someone gets caught up in auction fever, and the price goes through the roof! (Too bad that never happens to any of the stuff I’m selling!)

6. Usually, whatever one of my twin boys does, it isn’t long before the other one follows suit.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to playing a gig in Kenduskeag, tomorrow my plans include playing a gig in Thomaston and Rockland, and Sunday, I want to squeeze a nap in after church before my Sunday wedding gig!