Month: April 2005

Talk Radio: Me, Dawson McAllister, And Teens

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First, check this out.

—> About Teens, Morals & Religion

It’s kinda deep… kinda eeewe… kinda sad… kinda interesting…

The article, summarized:

  • Dawson McAllister Live is a Christian-based radio call-in show out of Spring Hill, Tennessee.
  • The show’s host, Dawson McAllister, is an ordained Southern Baptist minister who has worked with teenagers for 37 years.
  • On the air, he offers advice and “someone to talk to” to 250,000 young people under the age of 25 every week. Another 250,000 adults also tune in. 
  • While his call-in show is among the most popular Christian radio shows in the country — and is broadcast from downtown Spring Hill — it doesn’t air in the Nashville market.
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CLICK to listen to the audio clip.Listen to Dawson McAllister “live” online!

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Where I Get All My Info…

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You've got questions, I've got answers... Have you ever wondered where it is exactly, that I get all my information for these oh-so-interesting and somewhat fun blogs that I write each and every day?

Well, here’s your answer:

I get my fashion sense from…
…Jill Presley (without her, I’d still be wearing tapered leg jeans; tube tops are still in though… right?)

I get my laughs in the morning from…
…Bob & Tom (and their whole host of comedians)

I get my consumer product reviews from…
…Consumer Reports magazine and Consumer Search online (“official” good stuff)

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I Saw Mr. King Of The Karaoke Mic

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I learned some really FUN things this week…

#1… First and foremost, kudos to Sarin for giving me the gift of a FREE Flickr Pro account this week! What that means is now I can put even MORE of our photos on Flickr (perhaps the world’s best online photo sharing site) with 2 GIGS of uploads per month (rather than 20 MEG), UNLIMITED storage, AD-FREE browsing, and UNLIMITED photosets and features.

Flickr online photo organizer.

How generous of a fellow blogger to share the love with someone he doesn’t even know — all with the aim of “keepin it real” in the Blogging community.

Now I feel compelled to do a “good deed” for another blogger in return… I love ya man!

 

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In The Round With Dylan, Turk, Morry, Johnny… and Franky

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A photo summary of our night at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville to see Dylan Altman — he has a few hits on the radio with Trace Adkins and Tim McGraw; Sean ‘Turk’ McNamara — an Irish Pub ‘regular’ kinda guy; Morry Trent — more of a songwriter than a singer, but every word comes straight from the heart; Johnny Reid — a Canadian superstar who’s now making it big in the States; and Franky Perez — one to watch for.

Jeffrey Steele Photos & Facts

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Jeffrey Steele is one of our favorite songwriters of all time. Plus, he’s a great performer to watch… especially in small venues where you’re up close and personal with this energetic character! Here’s our best stuff about Jeffrey Steele

Join Me In Welcoming Johnny Reid To The Neighborhood!

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johnny-reid-grand-bend-ontarioWell, well… it looks like the “new neighbors” who moved in next door to us are none other than big-time Canadian singer/songwriter Johnny Reid, along with his beautiful wife and 2 adorable young sons!

Jim and I were out working in the yard this past weekend, when he came over and introduced himself — AND thanked us for putting the pressure on him to get out there and mow. (We share a front yard and “common area” with him, so whenever one of us mows, the other feels inclined to get out there and mow their half too.)

Aside from the very strong accent (he’s originally from Scotland), Johnny Reid is just as down-to-earth as any other guy in the neighborhood. Maybe moreso. He seems to be genuinely happy and proud to be here. He dotes on his wife and kids like none other. And he’s got a huge smile upon his face 24/7. Ya gotta love that.

When he said he was a songwriter, Jim asked him the natural question, “Oh, have you ever played at the Bluebird?”

He said, “As a matter of fact, I’m scheduled to play there April 26th.”

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No More Free Song Downloads!

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The Pepsi/iTunes special is officially over (…sniff, sniff).

So, unless you happen upon an “old” bottle of Pepsi product lying around on the store shelf, you won’t be finding anymore “lucky winners” these days.

That, my friends, means that our downloading streak on iTunes has come to an abrupt halt.

Or has it?

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PB&J, Church Highlights, Softball, And More

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I just realized that these “What I Learned This Week” posts sometimes take the form of “What I Think You’d Want To Know About Us This Week” instead. Such is life… It’s a great way for us to update our…

Big Boys Toys!

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While I was at the Caribbean this weekend, Jim was in San Antonio having the time of his life back on the racetrack. Here’s a sampler of the types of things Jim is doing in his new job as PR & marketing — and crew member– for Terry McMillen’s drag racing team.

My Crazy Story… How I Found A Church

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Lynnette seated up front at church -- holding a 'Crazy Campaign' brochure.

Q: What is it a story about?
A: How you can be a Christian, and be “real”, and live your life like a Christian, and have FUN — all at the same time.

Q: Why is it “crazy”?
A: Because it was written in response to our church’s callout for “personal stories about how this crazy church has changed your life for the better”.

Hold onto your hats, folks. You’re about to be taken on one wild and crazy ride! I usually don’t talk much about religion…

 

Here’s My Crazy Story…

I’ve been telling people about Bellevue Community Church (now known as Hopepark Church) ever since my very first visit there over 2 years ago.

In fact, it only took 2 visits before Jim and I both knew that we wanted to be regular members! (And we don’t even fit the mold. We have no kids. This is a church that caters to families with kids. I sure do wish my parents took me to a church like this when I was growing up!)


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