Nighthawks - The Movie?!
Now Playing: Robbie Williams' "Ain't That a Kick In The Head"

there's a lot of junk on the Internet. it's true. and i'm not just talking about porn. i'm talking about blogs. i'm talking about all these opinions people have that we, the readers, are supposed to care about. you could take my blog as an example. i'm writing this stuff, expecting you to read it and care about it. knowing this, i'm trying to write responsibly and not just update you daily (because let's face it, my life isn't that interesting). so i'll just update you when something big happens or there's something interesting to talk about.

like Nighthawks the movie. over a year ago, i, with Ripple Productions, wrote and directed Nighthawks, a musical adaptation of the Book of Hosea set in the 1940's. in my humble opinion, it's the best thing i've ever written. now that theatre is pretty much a thing in my past, it's high time i brought Nighthawks to the silver screen. i'm getting to flesh out the characters more. i'm getting to fix plot holes and character inconsistencies. i'm getting to answer questions the audience had the first time around. it's so exciting!

so, if you saw Nighthawks, and have an opinion about the play you'd like to share with me, please do!

McFarland Family Reunion
Mood:  a-ok
Now Playing: Gwen Stefani's "What Are You Waiting For"

early Saturday morning saw Kelly and i driving down to Montgomery, Alabama for a family reunion/grandpa's 80th birthday/Aaliyah's dedication. the four hour drive down there flew past, as i was asleep the entire time. for those of you who have never been to Montgomery (or anywhere else in Alabama, for that matter), all you need to know is that it is a hot, hot place.

the baby dedication was . . . interesting. i'm only related to the child (Aaliyah, not named after the singer but because the name means "Ascend," apparently) through marriage and i think the mom (Pam or Pamela) is Kelly's second cousin, but that didn't stop them from calling me up on stage with all the other men of the family, a tradition i have never seen before. it was sweet though.

the McFarland family reunion, like any family reunion, was very educational. i now know everything i never knew i didn't know about Kelly --
but i thought it was cool. the Foggs haven't had a family reunion since . . . well, before i can remember. i occupied my time trying to hear every embarassing story about Kelly's childhood and terrorizing the children that were present. a very productive Saturday, if i do say so myself.

the drive back home was longer than the one down simply because i was mostly awake for this one. i think i'll post some pictures from our journey into the deeper south -- but i'll have to wait to get the pictures from Arlene and Kelly's mom.

tootles till then!

so . . . um . . .
Mood:  a-ok
Now Playing: Los Lobos' "Come On, Let's Go"

so it's almost been a month since my last post. i just don't have anything to report. i've been doing a lot of writing and working. you can buy my book of skits and plays called "Power Skits for Youth and Young Adults" at any ABC in the country, so i think you should go do that. i'm working on a graphic novel right now with my good buddy Alcoln, developing a series of short films with Loren, and toying around with an idea for a superhero comic book i'd like to do. anyway. don't be a stranger. drop me a line, visit my MySpace, or e-mail me. tootles!

BON JOVI ('nuff said)
Mood:  happy
Now Playing: Bon Jovi's "Last Man Standing

there are some people who don't like Bon Jovi. these people are stupid. stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid heads. just kidding. i actually have a real theory about these people: Bon Jovi has always stood for two things: Kick-@$$ Rock 'n' Roll and Optimism. for a lot of people, these things don't go hand-in-hand. they'd rather have suicidally depressing rock to compliment the mood they're in. but who needs that? Bon Jovi has always provided us great music to rock to while giving us the message that, "dude, it's gonna get better."

with that said, Marshall and i hit Nashville on February 14th to take in the "Have a Nice Day" tour. this was my second Bon Jovi concert and his first. putting it very simply, it rocked.

they opened with "Last Man Standing," with Jon out on a platform in the middle of the audience wearing a marine's dress blues. it took everyone by surprise. we were on our feet instantly and didn't sit down for the next three and a half hours. they gave us everything we wanted: the new music, the golden oldies, great comedy between the band members, a surprise duet with Jennifer Nettles (of Sugarland) for "Who Says You Can't Go Home," and two encores (closing with "Welcome To Wherever You Are" and "Wanted Dead or Alive").

the biggest surprise for me was new profound respect i had for the song "Last Man Standing." i always liked the song, it was a great rocker, it touched back on Bon Jovi's earlier cowboy songs, and it always felt like a subtle tribute to Bob Dylan. but seeing Jon wearing the marine dress blues sent a new message about our men in the armed forces and how they fight for us, to the last man standing.

if you haven't given Bon Jovi a chance yet, do it now. i don't think you'll be disappointed. a great way to get acquainted with them is at one of their concerts. they always have a great atmosphere and nothing beats Bon Jovi fans. they're the best.

but if you're not willing to commit the time and money to a concert, check out these songs on the Internet or radio or wherever you can:

1.) It's My Life
2.) Livin' on a Prayer
3.) Welcome To Wherever You Are
4.) Last Man Standing
5.) Born To Be My Baby
6.) Have A Nice Day
7.) Always
8.) Wanted Dead or Alive
9.) Thank-You for Loving Me
10.) Born to be My Baby
11.) Blaze of Glory
12.) Everyday
13.) Bounce
14.) Bad Medicine
15.) Who Says You Can't Go Home
16.) Bed of Roses
17.) Someday I'll Be Saturday Night
18.) I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
19.) You Give Love a Bad Name
20.) Keep the Faith
21.) Lay Your Hands On Me
22.) Living in Sin
23.) Miracle
24.) Bang A Drum
25.) I'll Be There For You

and that's just scratching the surface . . .

Havin' a Nice Day in Nashville
Mood:  energetic
Now Playing: Senses Fail's "Bite to Break Skin (the Legion of Doom remix)"

so how great is my wife, you might ask? there's a lot of ways i could answer this question, but i'll simply quote one solitary fact:

she secured fourth-row tickets for me and brother to see Bon Jovi in Nashville on Valentine's Day.

she took the day that is reserved specifically for lovers to be together and has let me go see the greatest band to grace God's green earth since Cap'n Geech and The Shrimp Shack Shooters with my little brother! how ROCKIN' is that!?

yes, i know. i owe her BIG.

don't you worry. i'll be posting pictures.

So Sayeth the Bald Man
Mood:  celebratory
Now Playing: David Gray's "Please Forgive Me"

if you got it, flaunt it. if you don't got it or are losing it, shave it off. that's my creed. which is why i'm bald now. i totally shaved my head, Mach-3, Lex Luthor style. i like it. the girls at the Olive Garden like it. the gay guys at the Olive Garden like it. who am i to argue?

so, you know i like to write. but did you know i'm an author? it's true. in the next couple of weeks, a book of Christian skits and plays i've written will be appearing in ABC's all over the division (not sure what that means, maybe just America). if you don't believe me, go to the Review and Herald's homepage. i'll autograph the first ten copies that find their way to me for free, after that, i have to think about rent and my cocaine habit and will have to charge you a small fee (sorry, can't break 20's or 50's).

i'm about to head home and watch Elizabethtown with my darling wife, Kelly. but before i leave, i have a line of questions i've been pondering and would like to share with you. i don't expect answers, i just like the idea of someone else thinking about the same thing i am.

what are battles worth fighting? what are stands and actions that are worth taking? what are points worth proving? and what should you do with everything that isn't?

Currently in the Life of Master TSF
Mood:  a-ok
Now Playing: Left Hand Suzuki Method

i'm not ignoring you. i love you, why would i ignore you? no, i'm not seeing other blogs. MySpace? what are you talking about? MySpace means nothing to me, you're the one i want. i've just been really busy, you know that. i've been working at the Olive Garden every day of the week except Sabbath. i've had multiple double shifts. i'd much rather be here with you, but i have to have a job, i have to make money to pay the bills. i'm sorry.

it's okay, i forgive you. let's never fight again.

More Bodacious Wedding Pictures!
Mood:  mischievious
Now Playing: Erasure's "Respect"

you came, you saw, you wanted more.

The Much-Delayed But Brilliant Pictures
Mood:  celebratory
Now Playing: Creed's "My Own Prison"

what up World Wide Web? i'm tired of all your belly achin', so here you go! here's just some of the pictures (i think the last time we counted, there's exactly 2,020 pictures our photographer took). these are some of my faves. if you wanna see more (including the rumoured up-kilt shot) just lemme know and i might be able to slide a couple your way. ;)

Worst Blogger Ever
Mood:  bright
Now Playing: Bon Jovi's "Have a Nice Day"

hey all!

i must be the worst blogger ever. i haven't updated in forever. which for i apologize. i just wanted to let you all know that pictures are coming but you're gonna hafta wait just a little bit longer. sorry. no Internet access unless i steal some from the 'rents.

with that said, i have to dash. have to meet the wife and some friends at the Olive Garden . . . even on my days off, i can't escape that place. ;)