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Congratulations to Nikita and Calvin!!

Brad — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:05:54 +0000

I wanted to congratulate my niece and nephew for graduating from High School. They both went through some hard times during their years in school, but they never gave up. I am extremely proud of them and wish them many great years in the future.

Love ya’ll, from Uncle Brad.

Why is the world so negative? And why do we keep listening?

Brad — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:38:54 +0000

Sometimes when I am thinking to myself, I come ask myself the same question over and over again.

Why is the world so negative?

I mean, why can’t people be happy to just be alive. I know people are going through hard times right now, but it’s not the end of the world. In fact, when the world stabilizes, what do you think is going to happen? They will still look at life in such a negative light.

I never really understood this and probably never will. I always try to stay positive, regardless of the situation. (Yes, I get mad. I’m human. But, it’s not for long.) But, I still look at the world in a positive way. I guess it’s because I’m always around people that love each other. Engagements, weddings, new babies, etc…. All of those are happy moments. But, even those events can have sad moments, but that doesn’t mean the world is negative. So, don’t always be negative.

Remember the old Bobby McFerrin song: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.”

Sorry for the soapbox.

Birds of a Feather…..Flock Together…..

Brad — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:32:00 +0000

Internet, I thought the last Super Bowl (Patriots vs Giants) was a pretty good one, but Super Bowl XLIII really was great. I wasn’t really pulling for one team or the other, I just wanted to see a great game. And indeed, I did. Santonio Holmes making that catch over 3 defenders was amazing. Neither team wanted to give up. If there was more time, I think the Cardinals would have came back. It was just one of those games of who had the ball last.
Also, I’m not a big beer drinker. In fact, I’m really not a drinker at all. But, I saw this recipe on the Food Network (Down Home with the Neelys) this week and thought, “Why not, it’s Super Bowl weekend.” You’re suppose to mix beer with everything.

So, this recipe is called Beer Can Chicken. I kind of burnt it on one side, but it still came out pretty good. My wife made some red beans and rice and cheddar biscuits. It was a great Super Bowl meal.

Here are the before and after pics of the chicken. Can you tell a difference between the wings from the first to the second pic? HA….HA….

Another year of my life..

Brad — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:36:00 +0000

Well, another year goes by and all I can say is “What happened? I thought I was just graduating from High School.” But, I wake up and realize that I have a beautiful wife and daughter and a little dog, that look up to me everyday.

So, Internet, I have given 31 years of my life to the world, and I still feel like I’m 21. (Some people even think I look younger than that. Kudos to those individuals.)

But, I still have a lot of ideas and visions of photographs to give, so continue to keep tabs on me.

Here is my favorite cake: Yellow cake with Chocolate icing. (My wife makes the best Yellow Cake, hands down.) So, to all of my existing and future clients, if you are determining what kind of cake to have at your wedding reception, this is a hint. ……………wink…wink…

I VOTED TODAY!!!

Brad — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:22:00 +0000

I remember the ’04 election, where my wife and I waited more than an hour to vote, because the line was out the door. Also, I remember that we waited 3 hours to cast our vote for the 2008 primaries, but decided to leave because it was unorganized and the venue was too small. (They tried to fit nearly 400 people into a small public library. And it wasn’t the whole library. It was the meeting room, that could only hold 50 people. You might have seen it on the news.)

But, this time, I wasn’t going risk it. This is a historic election, and I encourage…..wait….I strongly encourage everyone to get out and vote. And VOTE EARLY!! I almost guarantee that the wait on Nov 4 to vote will be 2-3 times as long as the last election. And that will force a lot of people into the decision to not vote. Which is wrong? Remember, people were killed, beaten, sprayed with hoses, bitten by dogs, and jailed to get the right to vote. So, if it takes you 2 days to vote, then you should wait. But, that is the reason why you should vote early, so you don’t have to go through that.

But, today, I took time out of my lunch schedule to vote. And guess what, it only took 5 minutes. Yes, I said that correctly, 5 minutes. I was a bit surprised, but super happy. I was also proud of my self in a patriotic way. There is nothing like voting for something that you believe will change the face of America, and provide you with greater opportunity than you have now.

So, once again, get out and vote and VOTE EARLY. And for those who live in West Houston, go to George Bush park to vote. It’s quick and easy.

I love the Fall!!!

Brad — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:06:00 +0000

Today, I finally felt the fall breeze. It was still kind of hot, but just cool enough to help me remember the memories of Fall. I think Fall is like no other season. Of course, it has some of the best holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas), but I think the greatest thing Fall brings us is a sense of warmth through the year.

Whether you had the hardest year or the greatest year, you can always sense a new day coming and an end to the past year. I always remember sitting next to my mom during the holidays, drinking Egg Nog (not sure if I like it now) and talking about what happened during the year and things to improve upon for next year. When you mix in great food, and an occasional football game, you really can’t beat that.

I really do hope everyone has a great rest of the year! And I’ll be the first one to tell you. Happy Halloween, Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!

Great Places of the World #1

Brad — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:02:00 +0000

Easter Island, Chile

Above: Iconic Stone Figures

I find this place very mysterious and full of life. As the name suggests, “Navel (or Center) of the World”. With the statues representing a divine being flowing through the island.

Hopefully, one day I’ll get a chance to visit this remote place and learn about the energy and history that it possesses.

Excerpt from “1,000 Places to See Before You Die” by Patricia Schultz

‘Surrounded by a million square miles of Pacific Ocean, it’s the world’s most remote inhabited island – over 1,200 miles from its nearest populated neighbor, Pitcairn Island. Called the “Navel of the World” by early settlers, Easter Island is an ancient open-air 50 square-mile museum of natural history, home to some of archaeology’s most valuable treasures. ‘

1,000 Places To See Before You Die

Brad — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:28:00 +0000

Yesterday, my wife bought me a book (1,000 Places To See Before You Die by Patricia Schultz)
for our anniversary. And being a man that likes to travel, I must say, that she choose the right book. I have skimmed through it, and although it mostly talks about the luxury 5-star hotels available at various destinations (which I’ll probably never go to…at least, not right now). It does show places that I would have never thought to go to.

So, in the coming months, I’m going to post a different destination every week. I’ll try and stay away from the most popular cities, such as, Paris, London, New York, etc. So, look out for these posts and share the great places you have been.

Dear Mama,

Brad — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:39:00 +0000

I miss you!! You were always there to glide me and help me become the man you always thought I would be. I am that man today, Mom. Thank you. I love you and will always carry on your legacy of being strong, smart, and unselfish.

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom.

Here are a few of the film cameras that my Mom used. They are still in working condition. One day I’ll go back to shooting film. Then I’ll use one of these.

Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Everyone!!

Brad — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:04:00 +0000

This is a day of rememberance of a man who made a dream that I hope lives in everyone! Please take the time to view the video, if you haven’t done so already.