Soap.

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I wish to write an ode to soap, Lava in particular.

I spent the previous weekend at a very nice hotel in Dallas. Like most hotels it had some wimpy soap that was a cross between Ivory and Cheapie. Soft, left a residue, smelled vaguely of girls. (I like girls and the way they smell, but it’s not the smell for me when I shower.)

It made me pine for great soaps. The best hotel soap I ever found was a small disk of Oatmeal soap. Nice scrubby feeling, no scent, cleaned well, stayed solid in the shower. I still have one of those years later that I carry as my “emergency” soap when I travel.

The other soap that it brought to memory was the bar of Zest that the United States Navy issued in basic training. It not only kept the recruits clean, but it made your white hat (Dixie Cup, Dog Bowl, Grinder Lid, etc.) nice and white since it didn’t leave any residue. I have heard people complain that it gave you dandruff, but given our hair length of approx 1/2 inch it wasn’t a big issue. And, back in the day, you weren’t eyeing your fellow recruits as potential dating partners.

Today we switch around between brands in our house. My beloved has switched the sink soap to the little electric dispensers that sense your presence and spray soap. It’s good enough and it does cut down on residue in the sinks.

But I’ve hit the point in life where I get to use the soap I like in the shower. Yes, we’re a “two-bar” family in the shower. Mine? Lava. Yes, it is made by the fine people who brought us WD-40 and that’s probably enough for manly men. It’s a great exfoliant, leaves no residue, smells manly and lasts forever in the shower.

So, that’s it. My ode to Lava. I’m done now. back to serious posts.

A healthy dose of something cool.

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I wouldn’t skydive if I could (seems there’s a weight limit and I have to be airdropped as cargo if I try it.) But this video is pretty awesome. For history buffs, it doesn’t get better than dropping out of the bomb bay of a B-17. I might even try it if I got to do that. (Ask my wife, that’s a big deal.)

So, enjoy!

And, just for the info of my regular readers, now that we’re doing the subscription thing I’ll be embedding video and putting the link below it. For readers who just do the email version the embedded video doesn’t go along with the text. If someone knows of an email subscription that makes that work, please let me know.

http://www.military.com/video/aircraft/attack-and-fighter-aircraft/soldiers-skydive-from-b-17-bomber/1866733034001/

And, as always, thanks to BLACKFIVE (http://www.blackfive.net) for the video.

Christian radio has a great impact on your city.

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This video is from my local station, KTIS. I spent a few hours there today, and will spend a few more there tomorrow, during the fall fundraiser. But this video tells the tale of why their ministry is a big one in my area. I love this station, it’s people and those that listen. I made my first mission trip with them and will be going to another country with them this winter on a different, arguably more difficult, mission trip.

They not only expand Christian perspective for believers, but they offer comfort and succor for the afflicted. Nonbelievers find hope and a path to Christ in the music they play every day. I encourage you to support your local station. If you don’t have one, please go to their site and support this station. Then listen to them on the web. (after all, if you’re reading this, you’re on the web!)

For those of you that get this in an email blast, there is an excellent video here so drop on by the blog and watch it when you get a chance.

That was interesting.

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I just finished updating the blogroll on the right. I realized something very important in doing so:
Most business cards for authors are hard to read. They are artsy, look good at a glance, but the print is minuscule and the contrast too low. Wow, my old eyes hurt after that little expedition into 3 point type.

But it’s done, all obligations met. And some fine writing is to be found at those other blogs. (Visit them, but come back here afterward!)

I’m off to Bible Study. Been a few weeks with the conference and all. It’ll be good to be home in my church. I like those people a lot.

The “big” changes that are to come.

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So, I know that Mom is dying to see what I was babbling about earlier today and both of my other regular readers are curious to see what my sleep deprived mind has come up with recently.

The answer is… stuff. On the right you will notice a subscription box. I tested it, it works. The semi-literate ramblings scrawled on this blog can now be sent to you via email every day that I put up a new post. Think of it as self-inflicted spam.

The second big change is that I am allying with a number of Christian bloggers and will be adding them to the links on the right over the next few days. If you are a Christian blogger and wish to exchange links, leave me a comment with all your contact information. I will look at your blog and decide based on its content. (Hint: no “start-your-own-business-from-home” websites, no p0rno, no “I love to cook eggplant” blogs, etc.)

The third change is that I am going to try and blog at least three times a week. Maybe more. It is fun, I have some good posts to put up there and since my readership is growing (I heard it topped 16 last week.) It’s time to make it pay for all of you who wander by to see what’s on the shelves.

The last change is still up for consideration but not a gimmee at this point: advertising. If I can find a source of ads that are clean and wholesome I’ll consider it. But you don’t have to worry about anything until I can verify the content. No sound files automatically opening is rule number one. Rule number two, my Goddaughter should be able to read the ad and not ask embarrassing questions.

So, now you know.