A young couple interested in joining a new church in their community attends an orientation with two other couples. The pastor gives a short presentation on what the church is all about and then asks the couples to confirm their continued interest, which they do. He then goes on to challenge them to abstain from [...]
Joining the congregation
Biker Jacked
This is from a week or so back. Keep your eyes open down there in Tucson, kid. From: Chris Subject: biker jacked Just a heads up for all members out there – be careful! This morning just after 10, Rob McCray was knocked off of his bike, and his bike stolen, while riding on the [...]
FBO online store open
The Flagstaff Biking Organization’s online store is now open for business. Hit it like an eight ball in the corner pocket: flagstaffbiking.org/products-page
Evel Knievel Dead
As my man Chris just wrote in an email, “There is a little less evil in the world today.” US daredevil Evel Knievel dies Legendary US daredevil Evel Knievel has died at the age of 69, his granddaughter has said. Knievel had suffered ill-health, including diabetes and pulmonary fibrosis – an incurable lung condition – [...]
Letter from a concerned citizen.
To whom it may concern. I am writing to inform you of the events of the evening November 29, 2007. Mia’s Lounge is lame. I am a long time Shindaggers fan and part-time merch peddler (the Shindaggers have many wonderful t-shirt choices), and I am calling for the community boycott of this new bar. Sure [...]
Time to face the music
I got a couple of emails about faces yesterday. Go figure. From: fritzaholic Subject: Tammy Thomas I know, this chick is old news, but she’s in court now, I ran into this article b/c the judge assigned to her case is the same SF judge assigned to Barroid Bonds. Look at this picture. I thought [...]
Lowe’s
Two guys, one old and one young, are pushing their carts around Lowe’s Building Supply when they collide. The old guy says to the young guy, “Sorry about that. I’m looking for my wife, and I guess I wasn’t paying attention to where I was going. “The young guy says, “That’s OK. It’s a coincidence. [...]
Thursday’s Poem – Traffic
Traffic I can hear the traffic out on the interstate through my window at night. And, on occasion, I also hear the lonely whistle of a train. Why do they call it lonely, when they have all those boxcars for company?
5 Times
5 times I have deleted my post. 5 times I have written 5 times I have deleted 5 times I have tried 5 times and I’m done trying
Thursday’s Poem: Beauty and the beast
Beauty and the beast My newish Subaru has a drinking problem. It swills coolant And then, feverishly, pukes it back up. The ’83 Toyota pickup shakes its greasy cylinder head in disgust at this stationary wagon with its heated seats and power everything and like Old Man River just keeps rolling along.
Thursday’s Poem – Snake Haiku & How to Cut the Cord
Two in from Mr. Bussman this week, a haiku and a poem. Jake hates poetry poetry is good for you I kind of hate Jake. There’s a lot of love in this room. How to Cut the Cord Remember to shout, and when you’re finished with your beer throw it at something, anything, and throw [...]
Pump up the volume (and the tires)
I can’t wait to see Bike Snob NYC tackle this one — a crew of teens in Queens riding two-wheeled sound systems. Nick Ragbir’s DJ booth-slash-bicycle includes an amplifier, two 15-inch bass woofers and four midrange speakers; it plays music from his iPod and is powered by car batteries. “It’s really big where I come [...]