I collected baseball cards as a child. It was probably for the piece of gum that came with the cards.
Anyway, I have recently been attending a financial class based on literature from Dave Ramsey. One of the things the class talks about is how to make money by selling things in your home that you do not necessarily need.
So, I looked around the house and decided it was time to sell some of my baseball cards.
I created an eBay account and followed the instructions and within minutes I was hosting an auction for a Roberto Clemente card. Clemente was one of my favorite baseball players. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, my hometown team as a child.
Anyway, the auction lasted 7 days. When the deadline approached, people really started to bid. It was exciting seeing the bids go back and forth.
Finally, there was a winner.
The ironic part of the whole experience was that the high bidder was someone from an area where my mom lives. A town called Carnegie Pa. Which coincidentally, is where Honus Wagner was born. Honus Wagner is most famous for having the most expensive baseball card that there has ever been.
If you would like to see my cards on eBay, visit: http://myworld.ebay.com/mycardstoreandmore
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Bob Bee
This past Friday I was on yet another dog walk with Bob and Rusty. As usual, Bob and Rusty had a contest on who could 'mark' the most things. No object is off limits. I try to avoid them from targeting newspapers and other things that people would be unhappy about.
On the way back to the car, they decided to visit some bushes. I noticed a bunch of bees buzzing around. Now that the weather is finally getting warmer, the plants are starting to sprout flowers.
I was able to pull Rusty away from the bees, but I think it was too late for Bob. He didn't yelp, but when we got home, he started to act odd.
Both back legs were shaking and he just stared at us with his mouth open. He wasn't able to walk very well. When he did, he hopped on one leg.
He mostly laid down and wouldn't eat a thing. The next morning, he was slightly better as far as walking. But when he did, he was moving very slowly.
However, he still would not eat. He slept the entire day. He didn't even move when I asked if he wanted to go for a walk. This was Saturday. We decided to take him to the animal hospital on Sunday if he showed no improvement.
When Sunday morning came about, we were so relieved.
He was back to being Bob. He was excited to go for a walk and he finally ate some food.
God heard our prayers and healed our special buddy.
On the way back to the car, they decided to visit some bushes. I noticed a bunch of bees buzzing around. Now that the weather is finally getting warmer, the plants are starting to sprout flowers.
I was able to pull Rusty away from the bees, but I think it was too late for Bob. He didn't yelp, but when we got home, he started to act odd.
Both back legs were shaking and he just stared at us with his mouth open. He wasn't able to walk very well. When he did, he hopped on one leg.
He mostly laid down and wouldn't eat a thing. The next morning, he was slightly better as far as walking. But when he did, he was moving very slowly.
However, he still would not eat. He slept the entire day. He didn't even move when I asked if he wanted to go for a walk. This was Saturday. We decided to take him to the animal hospital on Sunday if he showed no improvement.
When Sunday morning came about, we were so relieved.
He was back to being Bob. He was excited to go for a walk and he finally ate some food.
God heard our prayers and healed our special buddy.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Come Alive Concert
My home church (Idlewild Baptist) in Tampa Florida recently hosted a concert featuring Christian recording artist Mark Schultz. The show was sponsored by a local radio station - the JoyFM.
It was awesome to see my home church turned into a rock concert. The band was very energetic.
The opening act was Josh Wilson. He was a one-man band. He had a way of recording different tracks of instruments and layering them on top of each other. He was good, but everyone was there for Mark Schultz.
Mark came on stage and spent the first 15 minutes talking about World Vision and other ministries he supports. I thought that was cool since I recently started to sponsor a World Vision child from Guatamala.
After a short intermission, Mark began performing a 90 minute set. He played all of his hits and many songs from his new CD.
One special thing he did was recognize current and former members of the military before he palyed a video that he was asked to perform at the Pentagon. It was the first time that the Pentagon had asked a Christan group to perform there.
He shared a lot of stories form his life and how he got started in writing and performing his music. A lot of his songs are inspired from real events (children with cancer, an elderly couple who 'adopted' him, how he allowed God to finally 'write' his songs, etc).
A funny part of his show was when he started to sing the song "Shout". When he go to the 'low - quiet ' part of that song, he surprised everyone by singing the lyrics to the song 'PANTS ON THE GROUND' (which was recently featured on American Idol).
The crowd loved that.
It was an enjoyable evening.
To keep the memory alive, I bought some CD's so that I can enjoy his music on my IPOD.
It was awesome to see my home church turned into a rock concert. The band was very energetic.
The opening act was Josh Wilson. He was a one-man band. He had a way of recording different tracks of instruments and layering them on top of each other. He was good, but everyone was there for Mark Schultz.
Mark came on stage and spent the first 15 minutes talking about World Vision and other ministries he supports. I thought that was cool since I recently started to sponsor a World Vision child from Guatamala.
After a short intermission, Mark began performing a 90 minute set. He played all of his hits and many songs from his new CD.
One special thing he did was recognize current and former members of the military before he palyed a video that he was asked to perform at the Pentagon. It was the first time that the Pentagon had asked a Christan group to perform there.
He shared a lot of stories form his life and how he got started in writing and performing his music. A lot of his songs are inspired from real events (children with cancer, an elderly couple who 'adopted' him, how he allowed God to finally 'write' his songs, etc).
A funny part of his show was when he started to sing the song "Shout". When he go to the 'low - quiet ' part of that song, he surprised everyone by singing the lyrics to the song 'PANTS ON THE GROUND' (which was recently featured on American Idol).
The crowd loved that.
It was an enjoyable evening.
To keep the memory alive, I bought some CD's so that I can enjoy his music on my IPOD.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
TV in the Weeds
On a recent Saturday morning, I was on one of my many dog walks when I came across an interesting site. I saw two guys reaching into the woods and struggling to carry something heavy that they had grabbed onto.
As I slowed down to watch, I noticed that they had lifted a large TV from a hidden location in the weeds. I thought, "Am I seeing things, what's next, a sectional couch?".
As I made the bend, I saw that they had carried the TV to a truck that they had pulled into the grass by the woods. Being the concerned citizen that I am, I approached the guys and said 'What's up?". They laughed and showed me a sign that said "Free TV". I admit I was a little confused. Who would put a TV in the woods with a FREE TV sign.
But then I figured it out. Saturday morning is 'trash day'. So, I reasoned that one of the guys (or both) worked for the Waste Management company and had come across the TV. They probably hid the TV until they could come back and get it later.
Since the TV was an older model and not a brand new Plasma, that explanation would seem to be reasonable.
But to be safe, I wrote down their license plate.
Another interesting dog walk.
As I slowed down to watch, I noticed that they had lifted a large TV from a hidden location in the weeds. I thought, "Am I seeing things, what's next, a sectional couch?".
As I made the bend, I saw that they had carried the TV to a truck that they had pulled into the grass by the woods. Being the concerned citizen that I am, I approached the guys and said 'What's up?". They laughed and showed me a sign that said "Free TV". I admit I was a little confused. Who would put a TV in the woods with a FREE TV sign.
But then I figured it out. Saturday morning is 'trash day'. So, I reasoned that one of the guys (or both) worked for the Waste Management company and had come across the TV. They probably hid the TV until they could come back and get it later.
Since the TV was an older model and not a brand new Plasma, that explanation would seem to be reasonable.
But to be safe, I wrote down their license plate.
Another interesting dog walk.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Deer at Dusk
The other day the dogs asked if they could go for an evening walk. Being the ultimate dog owner, I agreed. So, after loading them into the car, it was off for a short drive to the place where we walk.
When I parked, I noticed a beautiful deer only about 15 feet away. He/she was munching on some nuts and did not pay us any attention. Now the dogs were still in the car, otherwise, the deer would be long gone.
Behind the deer was an open field. Even though it was dusk, I was able to see for a few hundred yards. In the field (to my surprise) were at least 10 deer. I have seen deer before, but never this many in my neighborhood.
Eventually, I had to let the dogs out. When I did, the deer ran off. But, it was cool to see all the deer hop away.
When I parked, I noticed a beautiful deer only about 15 feet away. He/she was munching on some nuts and did not pay us any attention. Now the dogs were still in the car, otherwise, the deer would be long gone.
Behind the deer was an open field. Even though it was dusk, I was able to see for a few hundred yards. In the field (to my surprise) were at least 10 deer. I have seen deer before, but never this many in my neighborhood.
Eventually, I had to let the dogs out. When I did, the deer ran off. But, it was cool to see all the deer hop away.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Talent Show
One of the funnest jobs I ever had was working for a company called New Homes. One of the things that made it fun was our monthly staff meetings. Each meeting had some type of team building activity where people would laugh and interact with each other.
At one of these meetings, we had a talent show. Only a few people volunteered to be part of it. I decided to do it, since I don't mind being the center of attention. I guess that goes back to my 'class clown' days during highschool.
The only problem was that I have no talent. Other than making crossword puzzles (not very entertaining). The other problem was that we had a guy who was pretty much a professional juggler. I did not stand a chance of winning the grand prize - a day off work.
Well, the day of the talent show arrived and I caught a break. My main competition was out sick (a rarity for him). So, I was up against a guy who did yo-yo tricks and another guy who did a magic trick.
Well, the yo-yo guy was a dud and the magic trick did not go off too well. So, I went last.
I had decided to try a coin trick where I would balance some coins on my elbow and catch them as they were falling off my arm (you had to be there). I also did some other magic/humor that made people laugh.
In the end, I was voted the person with the most talent. And, I won a day off work.
Another fun day at New Homes.
At one of these meetings, we had a talent show. Only a few people volunteered to be part of it. I decided to do it, since I don't mind being the center of attention. I guess that goes back to my 'class clown' days during highschool.
The only problem was that I have no talent. Other than making crossword puzzles (not very entertaining). The other problem was that we had a guy who was pretty much a professional juggler. I did not stand a chance of winning the grand prize - a day off work.
Well, the day of the talent show arrived and I caught a break. My main competition was out sick (a rarity for him). So, I was up against a guy who did yo-yo tricks and another guy who did a magic trick.
Well, the yo-yo guy was a dud and the magic trick did not go off too well. So, I went last.
I had decided to try a coin trick where I would balance some coins on my elbow and catch them as they were falling off my arm (you had to be there). I also did some other magic/humor that made people laugh.
In the end, I was voted the person with the most talent. And, I won a day off work.
Another fun day at New Homes.
Monday, January 25, 2010
New Season of 24
I have just a few shows that I like to watch. My current favorites are Lost, Criminal Minds, and 24. Now, I also like to watch sports. But, since they are on constantly, I find myself only watching a few minutes before clicking the remote.
This past week, the new season of 24 premiered. I started watching Jack Bauer and his CTU colleagues after the third season. I got so hooked on it, that I went out and bought the first three seasons. The show centers around terrorism. Ironically, the show started shortly after the attacks of 9/11.
The premise of the show (for non-watchers) is that there are 24 episodes for a season. Each of the 24 shows represents 1 hour of time. There is a lot that happens in those 24 hours. The hero, Jack Bauer, played by Kiefer Sutherland, has many adventures.
Throughout the life of the series, he has died a bunch of times and been brought back to life. He has cut off a bunch of limbs and shot thousands of people.
Anyway, I am glad that my DVR player has something meaningful to record.
Here's to a new season of action and adventure (and limbs being severed).
This past week, the new season of 24 premiered. I started watching Jack Bauer and his CTU colleagues after the third season. I got so hooked on it, that I went out and bought the first three seasons. The show centers around terrorism. Ironically, the show started shortly after the attacks of 9/11.
The premise of the show (for non-watchers) is that there are 24 episodes for a season. Each of the 24 shows represents 1 hour of time. There is a lot that happens in those 24 hours. The hero, Jack Bauer, played by Kiefer Sutherland, has many adventures.
Throughout the life of the series, he has died a bunch of times and been brought back to life. He has cut off a bunch of limbs and shot thousands of people.
Anyway, I am glad that my DVR player has something meaningful to record.
Here's to a new season of action and adventure (and limbs being severed).
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