Monday Ten

1. Why is it that so many of the holidays in which we remember the greats of the Christian faith get tainted down wih commercialism? You have Jesus (Christmas & Easter), St. Patrick (next month) and St. Valentine (yesterday). Faith isn't the only thing these three share. The days in which we remember them have been commercialized in order for the corporate world to make big bucks. (Example: A local florist increased their price on a dozen roses by 300% just for this past week.) Yes, I'm complaining. I have nothing against capitalism, but it seems like culture is like, "Hey, here's a follower of Jesus (or Jesus himself), lets make a buck."

2. Did the Valentines Day date two days early, and took my wife to a nice Italian restaurant and a movie. I wasn't over fond of the movie, but loved the time with my bride.

3. Quality babysitters are priceless!

4. Saturday night, I experienced the major negative associated with giving kids a lot of candy. My 4th/5th grade class at church was super-wound up, wouldn't listen, and were very disruptive. PTL for non-candy-related holiday weekends.

5. Sunday was another great day, spent inside all day watching the Daytona 500. What should've been a three hour event turned to a six hour marathon. I hate pot holes.

6. It was fun watching local boy Jamie McMurray come away with the opening win of the NASCAR season. The best part was his tear-filled celebration. Everyone loves a genuine winner.

7. My six-year-old son did his best to make Valentine's Day super-special for his mother and father. He loves arts and crafts, and created a couple of special items for us. He's a sweet kid.

8. You may not believe it, but I'm not that big of a southern gospel music fan. That may seem strange to you, especially since I've worked for a southern gospel station since the mid-1990s, but it is true. My preference is kicked-up praise and worship music. What can I say, I like electric guitars.

9. That being said, I am looking forward to some concerts my employer is hosting this year. They are going to be dynamite. The next big one is in April, and features Gold City, the Hoppers and 2nd Generation. After that, KWFC Day at the Ozark Empire Fair will be Monday, August 2nd. I can't say who will be there just yet, but it'll be a blast. Then, in October, we're bringing in a couple more great groups. That fall date is the one I'm really interested in.

10. I'm sick of snow.