Planet Earth

I've always been a big fan of nature shows. However, I've never really watched one that I've just been left breathless by. I was very excited to see that a mini-series on the Discovery channel was coming out that claimed to be just what I was looking for.

Planet Earth is perhaps one of the best shows I've ever watched on TV. Talk about reality television, this is it. Just check out the link and see for yourselves. Sunday night, they aired the first three episodes, Deep Ocean, Pole to Pole, and Mountains. The series took over 5 years to film, and has several first time footage shots of marvelous things.

I guess the reason I love these shows so much is that it reminds me how wonderfully we are created by God. As unique and amazing as we are, there is a world full of creatures that are unique and wonderfully created by the same Creator. I beg of you to check this series out, you won't be disappointed. Set your DVR to record it, and start watching with the Pole to Pole episode. I believe they are re-airing them on the Science Channel as well.

To blog, or not to blog

Well, I haven't been around to blog in quite a while. Over a week it has been since my last check in. I haven't really even been able to go and read my blogging buddies' blogs.

I sat down on Tuesday and decided to figure out where all my time goes. It seems like as soon as Monday begins, Sunday night is over, and its time to start all over again. Where does my time go?

So I wrote out a schedule for what I need to do each day. When I was living and teaching in Houston, I had a pretty routine life, which I thought I didn't like. However I've realized that routine is not always bad. Especially when it comes to time management and exercise.

So, starting on Monday of next week, I will start sticking to a written schedule, placed on my desk, in plain view. I will also program it into my Outlook, so it will remind me of what to do. And everyday, built into the schedule, is exercising.

There is built in email, and blogging time as well.

Here goes nothing.

Well, LOST last night was nothing short of spectacular. We find out that Clair and Jack are basically brother and sister. We find out that Desmond is still saving Charlie's life. We find out that the "Others" do indeed live on the same Island as the Losties, with a force field type shield system all the way around their camp.

But, like the sucker I am, I have fallen victim to the trap set for us all in next week's episode. I hate it when they hype it up so much, because it doesn't let me enjoy the episode I just watched. Now I'm sitting on pins and needles waiting for next week's episode. Check out the promo:



And if that's not enough, check out the promo that aired in Canada:

Word to the wise about being President on 24, and other Television warnings

If you ever get the opportunity to be the president on the hit Fox series, 24, take it with the understanding that it will not be a long standing gig.

First Palmer is assassinated, then Logan is involved in a scandal, then Palmer part II is in an explosion, then Logan is stabbed by his ex wife while on house arrest (and she's crazy by the way).

So officially now, out of 3 presidents that have been on 24, 2 of them are dead (or at least we are led to believe that Logan is dead). Palmer part II is questionable at this time.

This season of 24 has been outstanding, to say the least.

Also outstanding this season: LOST. Questions are being somewhat answered, but leave enough to the imagination that it makes you come back next week. Be sure you check out ALL THINGS LOST, another blog by my buddy Jason.

And, if you're not watching the hit comedy "The Office", you're missing out on pure genius television. The writers of the show are tremendous. What makes the show great you ask? Well, Steve Carell makes an excellent lead man, but the cast of characters is one of the best ever put together.

Other than those three shows, I haven't had a chance to watch many other shows. I really wish I had started watching "Heroes", because I've heard a whole lot of great things about it. We're really in to Survivor, The Amazing Race, and Deal or No Deal, but I have to tell you some frustration with them. They hype up each episode so much on the commercials, and at the end of each episode's "Stay tuned for next week", segment. This past week, on the Amazing Race, it was hyped up to be the best finish ever. What happened? Rob and Amber (our personal favorites) got booted off, and nothing exciting happened at all.

Don't hype up stuff on commercials when its not true.

So what about you? What must see TV is going on right now in your life?

Tennessee Titans + Free Agency = uh oh.

Well, Travis Henry is a Bronco, and Drew Bennett is a Ram.

Way to go Titans. Capitalize on the great season ending run by getting rid of your best back and best receiver.

Just when I thought we were on track, we lose two of our best players. Better sign someone great to make up for it.