MoveMe Journal

Part VIII: House and Home

2012-01-10T14:50:00.000-08:00

Linda and I just celebrated our 18th Anniversary this last Sunday. I figured I'd do another installment of Beauty and the Beast (BatB): The Linda and Patrick Story. On the main blog there is a list of chapters if you need to get up to date. When Linda and I were engaged we naively just thought a furnished house was part of the whole marriage deal. We didn't really know if it was going to

By the Numbers

2011-10-21T09:52:00.001-07:00

So I posted before that I was moved to start moving. That was really just the start of a journey that has been kinda crazy, but mostly good.God started this whole thing back in May. By the end of June I was running about 3 miles 2-3 times per week. I was pretty happy with that. By July I all of a sudden remembered that back in the late 90's early 2000's I had thought about doing a triathlon for

Literally Move Me!

2011-07-21T14:20:00.000-07:00

Wow...the last blog post was back in April! Right around when I decided I needed to get moving. As you can see from the Snow Days post, I had taken the boys up to Bass Lake near Yosemite to get a few days of playing in the snow. As an aside, this was Jason's first time in the snow! Things went down hill when I got the flu (not stomach actual influenza; fever, chills, aches and pains). Alone with

Snow Days

2011-04-11T10:47:00.000-07:00

Here's a video for friends and family not on facebook ;-)

17 Courting for Marriage Principles from Mark Driscoll's sermon on Gen 24

2011-03-01T15:49:00.000-08:00

Sermon: http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/genesis/isaac-marries-rebekahGen 24: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=gen%2024&version=ESVI listened to the above sermon yesterday and thought it was profound enough to share the 17 principles he listed from the sermon. This is great for single people and parents who are wondering how they will guide their children towards marriage in the

Part VII: What a Glorious Day!

2011-01-05T15:58:00.000-08:00

As Linda and I are set to celebrate our 17th Anniversary this Saturday I thought I would do a seventh installment of Beauty and the Beast (BatB): The Linda and Patrick Story. On the main blog, there is a list of all the chapters if you need to get caught up.The day of our wedding really started the day before. Of course I'm talking about the wedding rehearsal and the dinner/party that follows. I

LOST

2010-05-24T19:50:00.001-07:00

Going Along for the RideWhat God Taught Me through LOSTCoachZ | 05/24/10 | TV, Reviews |In the end, it is not really about me anyway. Not Lost, not life – nothing. It is God’s story; I am along for the ride. Does he care for me and want good things for me? Absolutely. Did the makers of Lost? I don’t know. But it sure was a fun ride, and in the end I was thoroughly, completely, and 100%

Avatar on BluRay Disc

2010-05-04T16:35:00.000-07:00

Visually Stunning...Blu-Ray Avatar Pleases The Eyes, But What About The Heart?CoachZ | 05/04/10 | Movies, Reviews, On DVD The old saying, “A polished turd is still a turd” came to mind after watching the movie in it’s different formats. Don’t get me wrong the polish used on this turd is amazing, even on my circa 1994 27″ television on DVD. It was even more stunning on my 17″ laptop that plays

The Fantastic Mr. Fox

2010-04-12T10:19:00.000-07:00

I haven't been blogging or reviewing much lately. Here's one though that I really liked...The Fantastic Mr. FoxThe Perfect Hollywood Jesus MovieAre You Really So Special You Can Stand On Your Own?CoachZ | 04/12/10 | Movies, Reviews, On DVDGod made each and every one of us with amazing talents and gifts. I also believe that many times God puts us together with an eclectic group of people so that

Silence and Solitude

2009-12-23T17:00:00.000-08:00

As I celebrate my birthday, Christmas with my family, and the New Year looming ahead I reflect back on 2009. What I would love to say each year, at around this time, is that I am closer more intimate with God and my Family. I have mixed feelings about my efforts in that regard. Especially after reading this wonderful series on Silence and Solitude by Mark Driscoll. I was super convicted after

JE III: We're Certifiable!

2009-12-23T11:10:00.000-08:00

This is Journal Entry 3 in the series Adoption: The Wild Goose Chase. You can find the other entries in the left hand menu bar.Yesterday 12/22/2009 I received a call from the FCNI recruiter Janaan. She said, "Congratulations Patrick and Linda you are now officially certifiable as Fost/Adopt Parents." She actually did use the word certifiable, even though I know she meant certified. It felt

U2 Global Live Broadcast

2009-10-26T15:04:00.000-07:00

A Posture of WorshipWhere Does YOUR Time and Money Go?CoachZ | 10/26/09 | Music, Analysis I can’t believe I am old enough to say something like this, but here goes: I saw U2 in concert 22 years ago at the LA Coliseum and last night I saw them again in concert, but on YouTube.Back in 1987 there was no Internet there was no other choice than to buy tickets and go to the Coliseum to see the band…

Seven Pounds

2009-09-29T18:56:00.000-07:00

Devoted to What?Let's Live a Life of GratefulnessCoachZ | 09/29/09 | Movies, Reviews, On DVD How inappropriate it would be to shun each other rather than embrace, to look at each other with disdain instead of eyes full of understanding and love. We ought to want to meet together, imperfect as we are but sharing one thing in common.Click here for full article.

Defiance

2009-06-02T21:03:00.001-07:00

Heroic, Amazing FaithIs It Harbinger of Things To Come?CoachZ | 06/02/09 | Movies, Reviews, On DVD I often wonder why so many movies like Defiance and Valkyrie about the Nazi regime and those who would stand up against it are coming out. Is it a history lesson for those of us that did not live through that time?Click here for more.

Part VI: Fast Forward (100th Post)

2009-05-25T17:32:00.000-07:00

This is the sixth part of Beauty and the Beast (BatB): The Linda and Patrick Story and a special tribute for my 100th blogpost (finally). On the main blog, there is a list of all the chapters if you need to get caught up.I thought I would fast forward a bit (2.5 years or so) to our engagement. Our courtship was a great season for God to grow us into two people who were ready to be married. I

Valkyrie

2009-05-25T17:12:00.000-07:00

ValkyrieFromm, or Stauffenberg?The Choice is Yours, My FriendCoachZ | 05/19/09 | Movies, Reviews, On DVDJesus came to release prisoners and heal the broken-hearted. The amazing thing is that he allows us to serve him in that great calling. For some reason, though, there are very few who will commit their lives to him, in the service of others.Click here for more.

Hotel for Dogs

2009-05-05T12:56:00.000-07:00

Hotel for DogsGot Kids?Adoption Is An OptionCoachZ | 05/05/09 | Movies, Reviews, On DVD At any given time in the United States there are approximately 130,000 foster children waiting to be adopted. That is a daunting number, unless we realize that each of those is an individual case and each of us could help one or two.Click here for more.

Journal Entry 3: Relationship Enhancement Training (RET)

2009-03-24T21:25:00.000-07:00

This is Journal Entry 3 in the series Adoption: The Wild Goose Chase. You can find the other entries in the left hand menu bar.We had our first class; Relationship Enhancement Training (RET) on Saturday, Mar 21st. Well technically it was our second, but we don't really count Water Safety as we basically got certified to know things like: swimming and ringing bells in church steeples in a

Australia now on DVD

2009-03-03T11:11:00.000-08:00

Wanna Be a Man?Come Out From Down UnderCoachZ | 03/03/09 | Movies, Reviews, On DVD Though I am sure I could find statistics to show how much our culture and our nation struggles with the family unit and raising boys to become men, I think our experiences prove that this movie touches on issues that grip our society today.Click here for more...

Journal Entry 2: Team Adopt

2009-02-19T09:24:00.000-08:00

This is Journal Entry 2 in the series Adoption: The Wild Goose Chase. You can find the other entries in the left hand menu bar.So it's almost been 3 months since I originally posted that we have decided to apply to be fost/adopt parents for Family Care Network, here in SLO. Since then we've been busy with Christmas, New Years, our 15 year anniversary, and many other miscellaneous activities and

New(ish) on DVD

2009-02-03T09:46:00.000-08:00

Linda and I wrote a couple of reviews on HJ. If you want to see them you have to click on the hyperlinks available.Bottle ShockA Passion for ExcellenceA Thing That Has Its Source in GodCoachZ | 02/03/09 | Movies, Previews, On DVD |Eric Liddell, in Chariots of Fire, said that he felt God’s pleasure when he ran. As I watched this movie, I could imagine God smiling on those that use the gifts he has

38 and still ticking

2008-12-23T09:56:00.000-08:00

I read this passage this morning (my 38th birthday) from My Utmost for His Highest. I especially was moved by the last two sentences:"That is why the bedrock of Christianity is personal, passionate devotion to the Lord Jesus. We mistake the ecstasy of our first introduction into the Kingdom for the purpose of God in getting us there; His purpose in getting us there is that we may realize all that

Journal Entry 1: Decisions, decisions

2008-12-03T20:27:00.000-08:00

This is Journal Entry 1 in the series Adoption: The Wild Goose Chase. The only entry other than this one so far is the Intro, which you can find in the left hand menu bar.So we decided to look into the whole adoption thing and found out there are so many different ways to adopt. In times like these I have found it best to start asking God what he wants, walk with him through it. He wants to

A Few DVDs to consider

2008-12-01T22:22:00.000-08:00

Prince CaspianKind of Like Paper AirplanesYou Can't Go Back, And Maybe You Shouldn't Want ToCoachZ | 12/02/08 | Movies, Previews, On DVD I obviously love this second edition of the Narnia movies. As I watched it again, on DVD, I focused more on the idea of the children wanting so badly to go back to Narnia. When they do, they realize it’s not the same place they remember…HancockJesus Loves

Adoption the Wild Goose Chase - Intro

2008-11-21T04:24:00.000-08:00

I once read that the Celtic Christians of St. Patrick's day referred to the Holy Spirit as a Wild Goose. I thought how irreverent! Researching a bit further I realized it was because they felt following Him was an adventure, just like trying to follow wild geese is. They never knew where He was going to take them, but it was always fun, difficult, unsettling, and rewarding all at the same

Sabrina (Centennial Edition)

2008-11-20T08:27:00.001-08:00

Linda takes a turn...Move Over, HubbyCoachZ Lets His Better Half SpeakCoachZ | 11/18/08 | Movies, Reviews, On DVD What we learn in this tale, however, is that Prince Charming isn’t necessarily the road to happily-ever-after. Love might not be what ignites our passion in a worldly sense, but rather what quietly and surprisingly meets our needs.

Tinker Bell

2008-11-07T17:49:00.000-08:00

From the House of CoachZEven Kids Know What's Good and What Isn'tCoachZ | 11/05/08 | Movies, Reviews, On DVD Be proud of the talents that you have been given. Tinkerbell tried to be someone else in the movie, a garden fairy instead of a tinker fairy, and she ruined Spring. She fixed it later, but bad things happen when you try to be someone else.

Obama-McCain Phil 4:8 Challenge

2008-10-25T13:03:00.000-07:00

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (Phil 4:8)With a little over a week left before the BIG election day, I thought I'd issue this little challenge. Are you up for it? It comes from personally wanting

BatB Part V: Illegal Maneuvers in the Dunes

2008-10-24T20:53:00.000-07:00

This is the fifth part of Beauty and the Beast (BatB): The Linda and Patrick Story. On the main blog, there is a list of all the chapters if you need to get caught up.DISCLAIMER: Please remember Linda and I were 18 and 19 years old, respectively, when this happened. We, meaning I, was young and foolish. Read on...It was the summer of 1990 and we saw each other every day. We found jobs at the

Iron Man on DVD

2008-10-21T13:20:00.001-07:00

Not sure if I posted this...Iron ManAction-Packed Wake-up CallAnd Tons of Bonus Features on DVDCoachZ | 10/07/08 | Movies, Reviews, On DVDThis is a refreshing blockbuster superhero flick. Many of us waste our lives… maybe not as blatantly as playboy Tony Stark, but waste it nonetheless. I hope God uses this film to wake some of us, including me, out of that malaise.

Morning Surprise!

2008-10-09T10:36:00.000-07:00

Here's a bit of a Ruby Update and random stuff...Ruby has 600 miles on her, so that means I have to take it in to the dealer for it's "break-in" maintenance. My friend AMac thinks that's a crock! But I'm glad break in time is over (aka I can go more than 60 now...don't tell Linda). Seriously I don't go that fast yet. My safety course won't be done until mid-November, which means that's when I'll

New on DVD

2008-10-06T08:53:00.000-07:00

Wow Wow Wubbzy: A Tale of Tails Sticky Sweet Is Good In Small Amounts And Children's Video Serves It Up Liberally CoachZ | 10/06/08 | TV, Reviews, On DVD I had never heard of Wubbzy. In fact, when the publicist sent me an e-mail asking if I wanted a screener, I thought it was SPAM. But when I got home one day, my boys (8 and 3) were already watching the DVD. They were completely

Win a trip to HSM3 Premier

2008-09-28T14:00:00.001-07:00

If you are in to HSM (I'm not saying that I am officially) you could win a trip for four to the premier! Check it out through HollywoodJesus.com.

New on DVD

2008-09-24T10:59:00.001-07:00

School House Rock: Election Collection Blast From The Past For The Present If You've Got To Get Political With Your Kids... CoachZ | 09/24/08 | TV, Reviews, On DVD This set features any and all the songs you remember from the educational series that relate to the upcoming Presidential Election. Best of all, at least for my 8-year-old, the set comes with a map and red and blue dots to track

Surprised by My Inner Biker!

2008-09-19T20:08:00.000-07:00

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: (Eccl 3:1)A time and a season for everything! I grew up fascinated with mechanized vehicles...and the dangerous thrill inherant in riding or driving them. I have early memories of doing some crazy things on a big wheel. I think I wore out the plastic tires and that sweet pull up brake within a month or so (what we lived

Three DVDs

2008-09-19T14:32:00.000-07:00

I've been super busy and now can only right little blurbs about the DVDs I get in the mail! Here are three:The Apostles of Comedy Clean Comedy? Yeah, Right! But Lo And Behold, These Guys Pull It Off CoachZ | 09/17/08 | Movies, Reviews, On DVD Clean Comedians; oxymoron or possibility? With Apostles of Comedy it is reality. I put the DVD in with all the skepticism the genre of “Clean Comedy

BatBPart IV: Let's Get Together ya ya ya

2008-09-15T22:11:00.000-07:00

This is the fourth part of Beauty and the Beast: The Linda and Patrick Story. On the main blog, there is a list of all the chapters if you need to get caught up.This is how clueless I am:Linda started coming home more often from APU.She would talk to me for hours in the church parking lot. Very often, it would be pretty close to 3pm before we'd leave each other.Other guys, seeing that we were

Vulcan MovesMe

2008-09-06T20:41:00.001-07:00

Sequence of events:Sunday Aug 31st (Yes less than one week ago.) - Took Harley ridin' Father-in-Law to the local Vespa Dealer...Dad not impressed at all, suggests looking into a small motorcycle, 250cc's or so. I'm told him no way I have the cash, that used Vespa he just test-drove was more than I could handle financially. He says no way a brand new Honda Rebel 250 is probably that much.Monday

I Wannas Clarification

2008-09-02T22:09:00.000-07:00

Pictured here is the new bike I'm interested in. It's a 2008 Hyosung 250cc Aquila. Hyosung is a Korean motorcycle manufacturer that has been around for 30 years and for much of that they have manufactured Suzuki bikes for much of that time. Many of their bikes are found all over the world...just came to the states in 2000 I believe. Oh, I got my Motorcycle permit today.Being a man (we only have

Major Case of the I Wannas...continued

2008-09-01T22:13:00.001-07:00

If you didn't read my Major Case of I Wannas blog this won't make any sense.So the I Wannas didn't stop. I'm going to be getting a little bit of money when I switch jobs as a pay out for Vacation earned. Linda and I discussed using that money on something "for me." That got me spinning on what that something might be.Tops on the list are a big screen TV or a large down payment on a Vespa LX 150.

Josh's First day of 3rd Grade

2008-08-25T09:01:00.001-07:00

Well today and tomorrow I am a single dad. Linda's Uncle passed away and she and her parents went down for the funeral. Today was Josh's first day in the 3rd Grade (hopefully he won't need first aid).Here are some pictures...Linda come home soon and enjoy the pictures.

Cars and Romance

2008-08-22T21:27:00.000-07:00

So while you are waiting for the next installment of the BatB, I thought I'd entertain you with some of the cars that I've had while I've been with Linda...and the two before because they were so cool!Ready? Here we go:Pre-LindaFirst car 1965 Ford Mustang coupe...sweet car. We used to call it 10/10 looked good from 10ft away and/or 10 MPH. I still love that car though. (Looked a lot like this car

Disneyland on a budget...

2008-08-21T22:39:00.000-07:00

Sorry we were away from internet for a few days...it's so very difficult! I promise the BatB story will continue asap. Hopefully we haven't bored you to death yet. Linda and I are getting a great kick out of it.Anyways we are tired and ready to rest at home after 3 days at the Disneyland Resort. Linda and I found a great place to stay right across the street from Disney California Adventure Park

BatB Part III: Movies and Blue Corn Chips

2008-08-14T20:33:00.000-07:00

This is the third installment of Beauty and the Beast: The Linda and Patrick Story. Catch the other parts below.I finally had the excuse to nonchalantly ask people about Linda, since everyone could see that we got along famously (see crash and burn conversation in Part II). Here's how the conversations went:Me: Hey other college group person (OCGP) howz it going?OCGP: Hey Pat (that's what they

Major Case of I Wannas

2008-08-13T16:12:00.000-07:00

One of our friends does this thing with her kids when they whine about wanting something at the store. She says, "You seem to have a major case of the I wannas right now! Maybe you should think of some things you are thankful for instead."Well I have a major case of the I Wannas! At first it started out as a need (aka I could save so much on gas) but to be really honest I just want to have a

Adventures from the Book of Virtues

2008-08-12T14:17:00.000-07:00

Faith, Courage, and Honesty But Dated, and Not Very Engaging CoachZ | 08/12/08 | TV, Previews, On DVD The Adventures from the Book of Virtues series includes: Adventures in Faith, Adventures in Courage, and Adventures in Honesty. These videos are a bit dated, which is not why I only recommended a rental. They just don’t bring the “moral of the story” home.If you didn't already know these are

BatB Part Deux: The Meeting(s)

2008-08-10T07:14:00.000-07:00

This is the second installment of Beauty and the Beast: The Linda and Patrick story. Part I is below.I looked at the program and found out her name, Linda Durand, aka my future bride. I went straight home and pulled my sister's year book out of her room, probably without knocking or asking...I know so rude. As I looked at her beautiful picture, I knew at that very moment that I was going to be

Beauty and the Beast Part I: How it all Began

2008-08-07T10:15:00.000-07:00

Our fifteenth anniversary is just around the corner so I feel inspired to journal how Linda (the Beauty) and I (the Beast) found each other. I can honestly say I am more in love with Linda now AND that she is even more beautiful to me. Linda, I love you more than I can say, like the Beast I can't imagine where my life would be without my Beauty...It was the summer of 1989; I found myself

I'm a Presidential Hopeful...Apparently

2008-08-04T14:40:00.000-07:00

Bathroom MoveMe

2008-07-31T14:22:00.000-07:00

So yesterday, I went into...well you know where to do the morning routine. We have My Utmost for His Highest in there, so I broke it open. The passage was on disillusionment (click on the word disillusionment to see the passage...this template doesn't do links well) and I have to say it MovedMe! (Pun somewhat intended)Recently I've been really contemplating the whole concept of idols, some call

The Dark Knight

2008-07-25T22:06:00.001-07:00

Is Batman a Christ Figure? Redefinition of Hero and Villain CoachZ | 07/25/08 | Movies, Reviews This is a great movie, full of twists and turns, a bit disturbing yet at the same time thought-provoking. The thing is, in real life there is no man like Batman, but there is Jesus. He came to save us and He is the only one who can.

Dark Knight

2008-07-18T23:39:00.000-07:00

I know I usually have a picture of the title of the movie sent from my cell phone from within a dark movie theater, but this movie didn't have a title at the beginning! I almost ran my cell phone battery down waiting and realized it just wasn't coming up. So a picture of the tickets will have to do.This movie is good...REAL good. It's like nothing I've seen since...well...the first one! They

Hispanic?

2008-07-03T23:31:00.000-07:00

Does this ever happen to you? We get a lot of Hispanic stuff in the mail...like this magazine or ads for AT&T or whatever all in Spanish.Filipinos generally have Spanish last names since Magellan (who is Portugese) "discovered" the islands and took them for Spain. So I sort of understand...but not really.The stuff I really love is when I get perfume samples or what not because my first name is

Nikon D40 w/ 55-200VR Lens & 2GB HDSD Card!

2008-06-18T20:39:00.001-07:00

We just couldn't choose a Point & Shot OR a DSLR! The combo of George Bush (I wonder if drilling in Alaska was just as good of an idea as the economic stimulus package?) and Costco having a deal on the wonderful Nikon D40 extra lens AND 2GB super fast SD card led us to just buy one of each.I hope Linda posts some of her sweet artistic pictures on her blog and/or she creates a flickr acct soon

Lazy River

2008-06-15T17:05:00.001-07:00

This is a portion of the Lazy River at the Timeshare resort my sister and brother in law have. They invited us down and it was quite affordable!We sat in this river and the pool(s) on the property quite a bit, because it was 110 degrees just about all the time! But it was a dry heat so that makes it better right?Anyways, as I was floating around on the Lazy River I kept on trying to go with the

Skadoosh!

2008-06-14T16:56:00.001-07:00

So I went to see it while on vacation in Indio, CA just south of Palm Springs. Yeah 110 degrees + tired of being in the pool or lazy river = go see a movie in an air conditioned theater. This was Jason's (3 year old) first venture into seeing a movie at the THEATER! He did pretty good...not great but good.I think there were some pretty hilarious parts. It wasn't a MoveMe kinda movie, but I really

New Camera

2008-06-09T11:01:00.000-07:00

Linda and I wanted to do our part to stimulate the economy with our economic stimulus check. This is a Canon Powershot SD870 IS. It's pretty sweet!

18 Years...well almost

2008-05-30T14:38:00.000-07:00

What were you doing 18 years ago? 18 years ago this coming Sunday June 1st we DtRd (Defined the Relationship for the uninitiated). I was a nervous wreck and said something like, "Do you wanna get hitched?" Yeah real romantic and confusing huh?Yup we've been dating for 18 years, 14 or so of them married!We've had a great time growing in love with each other and the Lord. I don't know what I would

Peter's Journey

2008-05-22T22:59:00.000-07:00

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Peter's Journey Wasn't This Supposed To Be About Caspian? CoachZ | 05/23/08 | Movies, Reviews, Narnia Features I’m sad to see that Susan and Peter will no longer be able to come back to Narnia. I’m not sure what lessons Susan takes with her, but Peter’s journey is one that mirrors a certain proverb. I don’t think many of our our own journeys are too

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

2008-05-22T21:52:00.001-07:00

We saw the flick...on opening night! With these cool folks:That's from left to right; AMac, Travis, Kristin, Me, My Love, Megan, Christion, Sarah, Nessie. They were a fun group. I think Linda and I "enhanced" their movie going experience for sure.We had to watch these two...I had my bull dog AMac sit next to them to chaparone.Ok back to the movie, full review on HJ to come, but the short version:

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

2008-05-18T10:05:00.000-07:00

This is a pic from the theater while I was watching it. Commentary to come, but just wanted to nudge ya to go see it. Pretty great movie!

Critics

2008-05-14T19:31:00.000-07:00

As the KingdomBuilders Bible Study takes a break this week from Nehemiah, I'm pretty sick this week, I can't get the thought of Sanballat and Tobiah out of my mind. Critics...gotta luv 'em...or do we? j/k I'm sure there's a scripture about loving our enemies and stuff like that ;)One of the things that has always been unsettling to me is the movie critic, well not just the movie critic most

Indiana Jones: The Adventure Collection

2008-05-13T11:41:00.000-07:00

New Trilogy Bundle A Warm up for Number 4! CoachZ | 05/13/08 | Movies, Previews, On DVD All three discs have the theatrical version of the movies intact and unaltered, which is great. Some things ought to be left well enough alone. Plus, there are the teasers for the fourth film. I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for May 22nd to come around!

Mothers Day BBQ

2008-05-11T14:15:00.000-07:00

I went over to a friends for a Mother's Day BBQ. I thought it was awesome that he stuck all the chicken in this bundt pan!

27 Dresses

2008-04-30T16:09:00.000-07:00

Even the Selfless Have Needs Like, Taming That Sailor's Tongue? CoachZ | 04/30/08 | Movies, Previews, On DVD This movie reminds me of the saying, “Always a bridesmaid, never a bride.” This movie also reminds me of the pre-flight warning: “If you are sitting next to someone that needs assistance with their oxygen mask, please make sure yours is secure first.”

Moondance Alexander

2008-04-30T06:39:00.000-07:00

Direct to DVD Kid tested and approved... CoachZ | 04/30/08 | Movies, Previews, On DVD This movie proves a couple of things for me: first, figure skaters can’t act (Sasha Cohen is in this one); second, Kids love the darndest movies (mine won’t stop watching it). Rent/Queue it (even if it’s for the kids).

My New Do

2008-04-27T19:36:00.001-07:00

So I had a Pedro moment (from Napoleon Dynamite) and got real hot, so I decided to shave off most of my hair. This is #8 on the top and #7 on the sides. What do you think? I was inspired by the new Asian dude on Lost Ken Leung aka Miles Straume.I guess he has more bangs...

Morro Bay Kite Festival

2008-04-26T13:13:00.000-07:00

Linda took some time off this weekend, so the boys and I decided to have a Kite kinda Saturday. First we tried to check out the kite surfing Xpo by the Pismo Pier, but the wind wasn't up enough yet. So we headed for Morro Bay to check out the Kite Festival. I've never heard of this.We ate some Kettle Korn and some halfway cooked chicken kabobs while we watched professional kite flyers fly their

My Friend Joe

2008-04-22T22:31:00.000-07:00

This is my friend Joe. You can't see it real well, but he's holding a brown belt. At our Aikido dojo that's the level right before black belt. He was just promoted tonight.Here's what I know about Joe. He's in his 60's, a war veteran, tough as nails ex-bar bouncer, he could probably kill you with his bare hands, and he's one of the kindest people I know. He decided a few years back to take Aikido

Josh Flying Kite

2008-04-19T16:20:00.000-07:00

1st Moblog

2008-04-18T23:41:00.000-07:00

Here it is my 1st foray into mobblogging

Trashing the Bride

2008-04-17T16:44:00.000-07:00

I randomly came across a blog, Trash the Dress. They trashed this dress but mostly it's pictures of brides in their dress in unorthodox places. Pretty cool and artistic...but a bit disturbing. Kinda like the trend that I'm seeing of trashing the bride of Christ, the Church. I keep seeing it; from my fellow writers on HollywoodJesus.com to rockers, even George Barna seems to be getting into

Walking with God

2008-04-16T14:35:00.001-07:00

Walking with God And Talking with Him, too... It's possible and should be normal CoachZ | 04/15/08 | Books, Reviews, Blogs For me, Walking with God has confirmed a lot of things about my walking and talking relationship with God. For others, it may be the start of something radically new. Regardless it is a must read. I hope you’ll pick it up.

Recent Stuff

2008-04-14T22:27:00.001-07:00

These are some random pics that were on my phone and I was clearing them.First one was today 4/14. Had a pretty rough week last week so I took a maintenance day (that's adult speak for playing hookie from school - at my work we get 2 weeks worth!)I walked to my old stomping grounds the Oceano Dunes Recreation Area. I know you couldn't tell just by looking at me but I used to be an ATV riding,

Review Queue...what's in the hopper?

2008-04-03T16:20:00.000-07:00

Here are the Screeners I have waiting for a review. The review should come out on the date of release. I also put an asterisk next to the DVDs I want to see, but don't have a screener for.Dan in Real Life, DVD Release 3/11/08*The Seeker, DVD Release 3/18/08I am Legend, DVD Release 3/18/08*Walk the Line 2 Disc Extended Cut, DVD Release 3/25/08Alvin & the Chipmunks, DVD Release 4/1/08The Water

Alvin & the Chipmunks DVD

2008-04-01T13:43:00.000-07:00

Alvin and the Chipmunks Now on DVD Who has your best interests at heart? CoachZ | 04/01/08 | Movies, Previews, On DVD The tension between Dave Seville and Ian Hawke made it interesting to me. Bottom line we have to ask ourselves: who has our best interests at heart, God (Dave) or Satan (Ian)? I hope you come up with the same conclusion as these animated chipmunks!

Duck Day DooDoo

2008-03-30T21:11:00.000-07:00

Eight years ago Saturday, my wife was very pregnant with our 1st son Josh. She decided to go feed the ducks down in Oceano at the Pier St. pond. She had Josh the very next day and she has made tradition of feeding the ducks with Josh, Grandma, and later Jason the day before Josh's birthday.This year Duck Day ended up being on a Saturday so I was able to go. There weren't very many ducks, but

What MovesMen?

2008-03-26T14:29:00.000-07:00

This is my sword. My beautiful bride Linda gave it to me for our 10th Anniversary. It's a constant reminder to war for God's Kingdom, my home and family, as well as Jesus' bride the church.If you recognize the sword that is because it is an exact replica of Anduril, the sword wielded by Aragorn in the movie version of The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. As a side note we did not tell each

Walk the Line 2 Disc Special Extended Cut

2008-03-25T07:02:00.001-07:00

Walk the Line Extended Cut Now Out Johnnny and June Share More Than Just Initials With JC CoachZ | 03/25/08 | Movies, Previews, On DVD Walk the Line is very much about Jesus. And what is amazing is I can’t recall his name mentioned once, but it is still about him. Specifically it is about how Jesus came after sinner extraordinaire Johnny Cash through June Carter and her family.

The Seeker: The Dark is Rising

2008-03-18T14:54:00.000-07:00

The Seeker: The Dark is Rising Life Isn't What You Expect That's actually a good thing... CoachZ | 03/18/08 | Movies, Previews, On DVD Will Stanton is called into a fantastic adventure, but it’s hard… real hard. See, Will is the chosen one, a seventh son of a seventh son, who must seek out 6 signs that will turn away an evil being bent on destroying the earth. In doing so he can save the

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

2008-03-04T13:50:00.000-08:00

Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium Eccentric or Cute? It Might Amaze You Half to Death CoachZ | 03/04/08 | Blogs, Previews, On DVD My 7-year-old son said, “This movie amazes me half to death.” So apparently there is something about it that interested him as well, thus the recommendation I have for it. Some of it haunts me and I don’t know why yet, even after watching it a few times.

Spiritual Insights...from the Super Bowl?

2008-02-09T07:28:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone still reading this blog...Hollywood Jesus has asked us writers to do some Op-Ed pieces on spiritual insights on culture. It's called The Back Page and it's going to be very interesting. We'll see writer's takes on Super Tuesday, Super Bowl, and even about how people are getting more and more sick lately with things like the flu. Here's my piece on the Super Bowl:Super Bowl Sunday

Some 2007 Images...

2008-01-12T14:48:00.001-08:00

Should I Rent/Netflix it or Buy It?

2008-01-08T09:35:00.000-08:00

I get so many screeners now I can't do a full review on all of them. These are some quick announcements that I started doing. Enjoy!Death Sentence Sophomoric Violence At Its Finest? At least there's some hockey in it... CoachZ | 01/08/08 | Blogs, Previews, On DVD The only things that kept noodling at me to watch this movie were: a) there’s a brief hockey scene, and b) Kevin Bacon and Kelly

National Treasure: Book of Secrets

2007-12-30T15:44:00.000-08:00

National Treasure: Book of Secrets You are More Like Your Parents than You Think There's a book of secrets to help you with that! CoachZ | 12/30/07 We all have things that we have inherited from the generations before us. Ben has his personality traits and I have my defined calves. Some of the things we inherit can be gifts, some of them are burdens, a lot of them are a weird combination of

What's on the Menu?

2007-12-27T21:13:00.000-08:00

In my wife's blog she contemplates how far we've gone in our 14 years of marriage...using food as the analogy. Check it out:What's on the Menu?

Feliz Navidad!

2007-12-24T18:53:00.000-08:00

More reviews (technically one anticipatory preview),May Jesus reign in our hearts this busy season!High School Musical 2 You Can Bet on it Being Good Are You That Reliable? CoachZ | 12/24/07 | TV, Reviews, On DVD At times in my life I’ve found myself in Troy’s shoes (not the singing and dancing part; I only do that at home). I constantly fight double-mindedness, making promises I can’t keep

Startdust and Schwartzenegger(sp?)

2007-12-11T11:54:00.000-08:00

I wrote a review for Stardust which I saw a few weeks ago at the Drive-In. Apparently it was coming out in DVD today so the editor posted it today.Stardust A Fairy Tale for Adults They aren't just for kids, you know! CoachZ | 12/11/07 | Most fairy tales have a great message, something that speaks to the heart and tells us about life. This fairy tale is no different; it speaks of growing up and

Latest Reviews

2007-12-01T21:50:00.000-08:00

Not sure what's up with my logo...I think logomaker's server is down. Here are the last four reviews I've done:The Namesake A Stranger in Your Own Country Memoirs of a Bengali (and Filipino) American CoachZ | 11/27/07 | I took two 2-week trips with my white classmates to Chile and Brazil then Japan and Thailand. They only had to feel that discomfort for 4 weeks, but they got a great taste of

See the Fish, Be the Fish

2007-11-09T13:37:00.000-08:00

As you can see I've revamped this blog. I'll be blogging about random things that God is doing (Moving) in my life. Hope you like...my movie reviews are posted on HollywoodJesus.com and the link is above.My wife found a SWEET deal for a hotel room (by which I mean suite) that includes 2 tickets to Monterey Bay Aquarium. She and my eldest son are calling the mini-vaca See the Fish, Be the Fish as

HJ Live!

2007-06-15T20:57:00.000-07:00

Well Hollywood Jesus done MovedMe...literally!Check out all my reviews/commentaries:CoachZ

DVD Reviews

2007-04-24T09:14:00.000-07:00

Hello to anyone that is still reading this blog...I think I have one reader (My beautiful wife Linda).Anywhoo I've been asked to be the main DVD reviewer for HollywoodJesus.com. So that means I get to view some DVDs before they release. Pretty cool huh? Here are a couple, one is older.BTW HollywoodJesus will be creating blogs for each of it's writers that will automatically update on the main

The Ultimate Gift (Commentary)

2007-03-14T09:24:00.000-07:00

My Commentary on The Ultimate Gift was just posted today on Hollywood Jesus.com. Click here ---->X to check it out! Hope you agree...either way post a comment if you like.You can also click on the picture above to get to it. The code in the banner can be used when you buy your tickets online (ie Fandango). If you punch in that code Family Care Network will receive $1 per ticket. Thanks.

The Ultimate Gift (Preview)

2007-03-09T10:00:00.000-08:00

I have a confession: I like Tom Cruise movies. Yes, he seems to play the same character in most of his movies. He is usually the jerk that learns a lesson, turns his life around, and treats those he loves way better.I'm a sucker for those kinds of movies, which is exactly why I'm going to try to go see The Ultimate Gift. I say try because it has a limited release and my guess is it won't get

Charlotte's Web

2007-01-02T16:23:00.000-08:00

“There will be a time of Reckoning. Words are powerful; take them seriously. Words can be your salvation. Words can also be your damnation.” Mttw 12:36-37 (MSG) I went to see Charlotte’s Web with my son, Joshua. He knows me well, that movies touch me, yes even MoveMe, and so he warned, “Dad, Charlotte dies at the end.” I thanked him kindly and my spiritual juices started flowing. This is

LOST Commentary

2006-09-07T11:40:00.000-07:00

Here they are...I'll keep updating this post:Episodes 1 & 2 - Posted 8/29/06Episode 3 - Posted 8/30/06Episode 7 - Posted 9/7/06I'm into Season 2 now and will be posting those asap.

Lost - Season 1

2006-08-15T14:54:00.000-07:00

I was out with a friend and he said when was the last time you did a review? It's been awhile that's for sure. Nothing has really MovedMe enough to actually write one...until now.I've recently become addicted to Lost. It all started so innocently with a trip to the Toyota dealer to get our first oil change on the Sienna. I was reading a Newsweek article on Season 3 coming up and bam...one trip to

Green Day?

2006-03-17T15:09:00.000-08:00

'In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. – Acts 2:17PATRICKGender: MasculineUsage: Irish, English, French, GermanPronounced: PAT-rik (English), pat-REEK (French)From the Roman name Patricius, which meant "nobleman" in Latin. My eldest

Hollywood Jesus

2006-02-22T10:45:00.000-08:00

Hi all! Our reviews have been picked up by Hollywood Jesus. So we will be posting there from now on. You can get there by going to hollywoodjesus.com and looking for the CoachZ blog on the right hand side. Or just click on this link CoachZ. Hollywood Jesus (HJ) has just changed their format...check it out. You can still find us as stated above but some of our reviews are getting moved one of

Happy Hanukkah!

2005-12-26T09:39:00.000-08:00

Do not turn to idols or make gods of cast metal for yourselves. I am the LORD your God. (Lev 19:4)"I want to celebrate Hanukkah this year." Such a simple request from my oldest son Joshua, yet so complicated for us as adults isn't it? Is it Biblical? Is it ok for a Christian to celebrate? Especially a gentile?After some consideration it boils down to what's good for God's chosen race is good for