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Michael Bergman — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:56:42 -0000

Wow! Serioiusly? All of this happened? I was with you until he started calling you out like that. It just sounds so much like a movie. But congrats dude, I would've probably shown him who's #1 way before you did. Wow. people.

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Renee Garcia — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:03:49 -0000

So... I don't know if i laughed harder at the original post or some of these replies. LOL This is the very reason you'll find no Christian bumper stickers or anything on my car... I'm not a very nice driver sometimes and Frank is even worse! No worries, the guy at the gym was probably on steroids anyway! ;)

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brodyHarper — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:53:18 -0000

I cussed at my dog, but that was after he took a fat dump all over my kids bedroom floor. I think I flipped him off too.

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Jules — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:24:37 -0000

What the hey happens when we get in our cars?!!!
It must be something about the fabric on the seats or something.
(wink) (not a blink)

Re: Ragamuffin Soul » I Flipped Someone Off Today

Michael Farren — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:11:44 -0000

I ran across your blog through Brian Seay's blog...just had to tell you that I nearly spewed coffee out my nose while reading this...amazingly fun and oh so close to home! And I certainly hope the last two exchanges continue LOL...I will definitely check back...Peace to you!

Re: Ragamuffin Soul » I Flipped Someone Off Today

loswhit — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:01:36 -0000

Do we like to be anonymous in order to make our judgments less self gratifying???
Speak all you want around here. But do it with a face.
:)
Los

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worldly — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:15:58 -0000

do we like this type of shameless confessional in order to make our sinfulness feel less obtrusive?
~w

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Megan — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:22:47 -0000

dude, i can top this. I flipped off a girl who was doing the craziest parking lot driving I've ever seen - AT MY SEMINARY.

Re: Ragamuffin Soul » I Flipped Someone Off Today

Vince — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:15:50 -0000

I've sought so hard to sustain this gain
Now watch me give this ground away
What can i do but admit I'm in over my head?
Colors fade from blue to dark red
I'm back into a corner by my choices
I'm hearing those dame dark voices
At the mercy of my desires helpless, trivial
I'm left with no defenses
Stimulus, response, repeated failures-I'm sick
This sickness fills my senses
But despite my apparent loss I see release
This Stalemate, my peace

But as this theme continues to follow close behind, I see so clearly
If I would only let go of my tendencies
I would know what it is to be free
I can't win when I indulge this fantasy
Reduced as a pawn led to misery
"A little detour won't hurt, let me change you slowly
A moment's pleasure, but you'll owe me."
All encompassing defeat awaits the day
I choose to plunge and embrace this nightmare
But the night has an end and I see you
and you see me as the dawn of the one
Who has adopted my ailment, my sickness
My Stalemate reveals my blindness to my own condition

Re: Ragamuffin Soul » I Flipped Someone Off Today

Jesse Holden — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:55:42 -0000

Sometimes it's tough to be above reproach

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Jason Bean — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:15:52 -0000

Thanks for reminding me again why I love this blog. The honesty. God forgive us and for all the people in the church (pastors and staff included) that claim to never slip. Not an excuse, just an understanding. Be real. Be honest. Be forgiven!

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riC — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:02:33 -0000

I've NEVER done that. EVER. [ducking]

Hey, Jenna!! I came this close to flicking my pastor the bird. It was dark, I was crossing the street, a car comes speeding up and stops very close to me and my wife. I gave him the "what the you-know-what" look and loaded the finger. But, I didn't fire. Just then, the window goes down and out pokes the toothy-grinned head of my pastor laughing at me. I acted like I knew it was him alllll along. He knew better.

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JTCrespo — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:22:19 -0000

hmmm...

That's how some SPD staff (Okay, one and you know who you are!) greet me almost every morning. I wish they would put it in a literary form as well because that would be really sweet. I keep the evidence from the security cams on disc and I refer back to it any time I'm feeling down and need to know that people do love me.

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Lanna — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:29:36 -0000

I totally just read the last line of Emily's reply as 'I'm sure Jesus points'.

I find myself saluting fellow drivers as well and w/in seconds of lifting the finger I totally regret it. I am so glad we serve a forgiving God!

Re: Ragamuffin Soul » I Flipped Someone Off Today

Emily — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:09:52 -0000

did you ever have a teacher that would give you points for creativity?
so like, if you totally bombed the test, but you wrote a cool story, you could still get a few points?...maybe the test wasn't that great, but your poem definitely makes up for it. I'm sure Jesus gives points for creativity.

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clay — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:02:18 -0000

priceless!!!

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Jenna — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:05:55 -0000

heh

I stopped flipping people off in the car when we got a new Pastor and I didn't know what kind of car he drove. ;) LOL

Re: Ragamuffin Soul » I Flipped Someone Off Today

Kevin Lloyd — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 13:38:27 -0000

THIS is why i love this blog. thanks for the raw-ness.

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Kristiapplesauce — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 13:04:42 -0000

I don't get it.

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mike foster — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 12:51:50 -0000

carlos, you know thats just how we say "hi. have a great day" on the freeways in southern california...its just a gesture of love...though im guessing it might mean something else in atlanta?

Re: Ragamuffin Soul » I Flipped Someone Off Today

Jeff Keith — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 12:26:08 -0000

Classic! Thank you for being so honest. There is no telling whee we would be if it were not for the grace of God!

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joe — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 09:05:53 -0000

HAHAHA! Never thought I'd see a story of this type told in limerick form. AMAZING post. That is why you are a blogging beast.

But you should still be ashamed of yourself. ;)

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Rich — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 08:26:55 -0000

Hilarious! Started my day with a good laugh. Thanks!

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Lewis — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 02:58:44 -0000

That was a beautiful piece of literature, sure to have generations enamored forever. Congrats.

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john in colorado — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 02:54:38 -0000

dude. you have some freaked experiences at the gymnatorium.
thanks for rawness. brennan would be proud.