Why The Beard?

I haven't shaved since Dec 31st.
There's no real reason why. It's not "no shave January" or anything like that. I've just gotten up each day, considered shaving, and thought "Nah, not today."

Richard, the music assistant at church, told me last night that people were starting to ask him if I was growing a beard for our Easter musical. We're already working on the songs, but I haven't yet let anyone know what the musical will look like. Drama? Narrators? Video? The answer will be announced next week.

I will say, I am not growing a beard for our Easter musical.
But I told him to tell anyone that asked....
"Yes.
He is growing a beard for the musical.
He's gonna play Jesus."

Because we really haven't seen a good overweight portrayal of Jesus recently.
I'm mean Jesus was sinless, but is gluttony really a sin?...
Really?
....Oh.
Bummer.

I'm A Specialist In.....

According to Klout.com, I'm a specialist in bacon.

Yep. You read that right.

I am influential on the topic of bacon.
I'm not sure exactly how it knows this, but I think it has something to do with how many people have commented on or retweeted something I've said online about glorious bacon.

Am I surprised by this? Not really.
But I do wish it had listed something different, like worship or marriage or parenting. But instead, I am honored to be considered a bacon pro.

So going forward, if you have any bacon related questions just let me know.

Oh yeah, speaking of bacon....
I'm on a diet again.
Let's see if I can become a specialist on a topic a little less artery clogging.

In Protest

I am not blogging today.

My lack of a blog entry is in protest of SOPA.
So, there. No post today.

You can blame "the man".

My reason for not blogging the past 60 something days?
Well...that remains a mystery.

My Son, The Celebrity

This picture was in our local newspaper today.
It's cool to see my son get this media attention.
But I gotta admit...now I'm worried.

I know how this goes.
We've all seen it before.

It begins with a little exposure to the public.Before you know it, he's dating a Kardashian and being harassed by TMZ. I pray that this celebrity status doesn't go to his head. But if it does...

Ethan, your dear mother and I love you. We hope you'll remember us during your 15 minutes of fame. When the bright lights and big city are calling you, keep in mind these words: People are only out for themselves. Don't let anyone use or take advantage of you in any way. Also, please plug my blog every chance you get. I need more people to like talesfromstreetroad on Facebook. But mostly, remember the thing about not letting people take advantage.

Ok, seriously now.
I was surprised to see you in the paper today.
That's awesome and you're super cool.
Love you dude!

Yo-Da-Lay-He-Who!

If you've read my blog previously, you've probably noticed that I'm not really funny.
But I'm thankful that people around me are.
They give me something interesting to post for you fine folks to enjoy.

So for today's tale from Street Road I feel I must highlight my youngest son, Gavin.
He brought a little entertainment into my morning, not once, but 3 times.

1.) At 6:30, while eating breakfast, he said:
"Daddy you actually look even older with those glasses, cause old people wear glasses." I couldn't help but laugh, then immediately posted my sons bash on me onto the Twitter. I like that he can sound so sweet and put someone down at the same time.

2.) At 7:10, while getting into my car for me to take him to my mother in law's house, he paused before climbing all the way in and said "Daddy, your car smells like cheese sticks.". I just laughed on the outside, but on the inside I was thinking "No son. That's cheeseburgers."
(Side bar: Since she is the mother of The Lovely Kristi, I just considered calling my mother in law "The Lovely Mother in Law" but that just didn't seem appropriate. Your thoughts?)

3.) At 7:15, after we fed the dogs, Gavin told me he needed to warm up his voice for the day and began doing this....


So of course I made him do it again for the camera.

So within 45 minutes, Gavin made me laugh at least 3 memorable times. I gotta admit, it made me wish I could have hung out with this cool kid even longer.