For anyone who doesn’t use Twitter you may not have seen this but I thought what Tyler was asking was pretty logical.  @BiggerMarbles pointed out others have wondered the same thing and below is a good answer which explains why Batman can’t fly.

For some reason my Google language changed recently to some very strange language.  Even stranger I’ve been somehow getting by but I finally needed to actually read the navigation of an item so I decided to change it back to English.  In doing so I was presented with the options below.  See anything odd in the screenshot below (besides my language)?

I’ll give you a hint, no OK I’ll just tell you…Elmer Fudd and Hacker!?!?  Upon changing my language to Elmer Fudd I get the following…

Then I found the Google search button changed from “Search” to “Hunt wabbits”.  Google, what are you going to do next?

The Slip Quit: Let’s face it.  We all have bad days at work.  Now with the right equipment, a little righteous anger, and some well-timed wit, you can say “ADIOS” with panache.  One of the funniest things I’ve seen all week.

Source: http://www.dialhouse.org/

Some beautiful homes designed by Saota, an architecture firm in Cape Town South Africa. Their website is also extremely well designed.  One of my favorite homes is the Sow House – Lake Geneva which was featured in a design blog.

My mom with Dave who started Dave’s Killer Bread in Portland, OR at the Blue’s Festival.

I’ve been reading articles from one of the Focus on the Family blogs for a while.  This post about marriage being a roller coaster was finally something I’ve decided to add my “two cents” on because I thought it was true and I have some experience in that area.  What I neglected to mention is roller coasters are meant to be fun so don’t forget to have fun and take time to enjoy life and one another.  Below are my comments (awaiting moderation):

“Great post and I agree marriage and relationships can be like a rollar coaster.  I would say before you even get on a rollar coaster make sure the person you are in a relationship with is compatible with the types of roller coasters you enjoy going on.  Whether they be actual roller coasters or the emotional highs and lows of a relationship, couples all experience them whether they like it or not.  Some people love roller coasters and in “real life” some enjoy frequent emotional highs and lows.  Some have hectic lives filled with caos and drama (whether it is self induced or not).  Some avoid drama like the plauge so taking someone on an intense emotional roller coaster all of the time may become too much for them if they prefer kiddie coasters or keeping their feet on solid ground all together.

Everyone is going to have to endure “monster” coasters in their lives together so make sure the person you are strapped in with understands that and will stick through the good times and the bad.  Marilyn Monroe may not be much of a role model to some but I can appreciate her famous quote which is “I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes. I’m out of control and at times hard to handle, but if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as heck (we’ll change that word) don’t deserve me at my best.”

Communication isn’t everything but it will solve so many problems in marriage and relationships.  Don’t assume anything.  It is a common stereotype that men don’t communicate but women should know they often assume things and don’t communicate their thoughts, feelings, expectations, and emotions as well.  Know that you are not responsible for your spouse’s happiness but you can at times certainly help contribute (or hinder) it.  Be open, honest, giving, truthful, respectful, loving, and remember to keep God, family, and the church community in your relationship for support.”

I post a lot of information to this site and wanted to take a moment to say I really appreciate those who take a moment out of their busy day to give back by leaving a comment on any of my posts.  I get a fair amount of traffic, nothing like an “A-List” blogger, but decent.  That isn’t to say I’m satisfied with what has been done to date.  I’ll admit it, I can get frustrated when I put time and energy into something and get criticized for it, and almost as frustrated when those who come to consume the content don’t give back.

I was recently involved in a social media discussion with a handful of individuals and I’m writing this in an attempt to change the perception of the world that bloggers are egocentric, among a few other stereotypes. The person I was discussing social media with informed me they don’t blog and I was also informed the person didn’t have a Facebook account. I told the person they should because “sharing is caring” to which I was told “blogging is egocentric” and people who have blogs “think their thoughts and ideas are the best”.  Finally I was told those who blog “only care about themselves”. I told the person blogging is about sharing and was told “no it is telling”. In the following paragraphs it is my intention to “share” my thoughts on the conversation and as always I want to open this topic up to you to so the conversation can be continued.

Let’s first discuss the idea that “blogging is egocentric”. In my opinion people who have the time and expertise to communicate their thoughts and ideas on a social platform (including blogs) should absolutely do so which allows the entire world to potentially benefit.  I’ve been thinking about it and at first I thought people who do not share their thoughts and ideas for all to benefit are egocentric but after thinking about it further I believe it is their right to withhold information. People who have blogs do want attention, but don’t we all? We want to be heard and we want to share what we think.  We want to share what we find interesting and that is what I have tried to do with my blog.

I next want to discuss the portion of the discussion where I was told “blogging is telling” rather than sharing which is what I believe. I’ve written several thousand posts on this blog and have unfortunately only received a few hundred comments. It is my full intention that whatever is posted is in many instances an opinion and although I’d like to think my opinion is always correct, I understand it may not always be the opinion shared with others reading the post. However, that is what makes a blog a fantastic communication platform. Blogs give communicators the ability to put a thought, idea, video, article, communication etc out for the world to comment on and my posts are no exception. I share my thoughts, ideas, and content I find compelling in the hopes that others will benefit from them and if they have time (which for some reason few do), provide their own thoughts and ideas.

When I get a new comment on one of my posts, I literally feel like Kip Drordy from the now infamous South Park episode.  I normally don’t watch South Park but I heard it was going to be about Facebook and I have to tell you it was hilarious (in a Junior High sort of way I remind you).  For those who didn’t watch it the episode, it was about a kid named Kip who had no friends on Facebook.  Stan decided to become friends with Kip who freaked out upon learning Stan cared enough to friend Stan up.  Kip took his laptop to the movies, he told Stan (via Facebook) what he ate for dinner, and much more only for Stan to later unfriend Kip at the end of the episode. The next time you think about not commenting on one of my posts, just think back to that South Park episode and remember how happy I will be after receiving your comment.

Blogging sometimes reminds me of being an ant in the movie A Bug’s Life.  The ants slave away by harvesting their crops only to have the grasshoppers come in and take their food.  Take all you want from my blog but as they say in buffet lines, eat all you take.  Every once in a while if you want to leave a tip just know it is appreciated.  OK enough said on that.

Finally, if you don’t have a blog or Facebook account just know for whatever it is worth that I completely respect that. It won’t however stop me from trying to compel you to share your thoughts and ideas with the world however that may be…just share!  Of course doing so opens you up to scrutiny but we only have a very brief time on this planet for us to learn from one another. Social media and blogging tools have empowered a new generation to share expertise like no other time in the history of the planet. Tell the world your ideas and let everyone benefit from what you have to offer.  Just whatever you do, don’t criticize those who are giving.  It is always better to give than receive but every once in a while give back!