For my golden birthday (last March) present my wife got me a gift certificate to go skydiving. It was something I’d always wanted to do but had never done. Then, on June 20th, we went over to Skydive Twin Cities and I made my jump!

The whole experience was great. I think I was more nervous thinking about it than I was actually in the air and falling to the ground. It was a lot of fun and I’d definitely do it again.

My father in-law, Mike Soldan, also wanted to go skydiving so we invited him along. He was a bit more scared with the experience but had fun too.

I think all Garth Brooks fans are waiting on Garth. Waiting for new music, waiting for a tour, waiting to see if he’ll return. Lets hope so!

This year, I decided to turn 29.1 instead of 30.  Now, it’s not that I’m afraid of 30, but I just felt like it sounds better if I stay in my 20’s a bit longer.

Yes, it’s true, I’m now 30.  Back when I was a kid there was not internet, no cell phones, no SUVs.  We had Intellivision, Garbage Pal Kids cards, and three channels on TV that you had to get up to change.  These whippersnappers today have it so easy.  Ha ha, there is my old man talk for the day.

Some songs are timeless.  The advice Baz Luhrmann dispenses is still good today and everyone can learn from it.

What kind of memories does this bring up for you?  Or is this your first time hearing it?

Back in 1998, Saturday Night Live did a very funny sketch about an NPR radio show where they interviewed a guy named Pete Schweddy from a bakery called Seasons Eatings who makes delicious holiday balls.

Take a look:

The funny stuff doesn’t get going until about 2 minutes into the video so keep watching.

Star filled mini musical on Prop 8 and how it’s possible that gay marriage could bring in a lot of money to save our economy.

I’ve never been more excited about politics than I have with Obama.  There is something about the man that makes me feel energized and that change is coming.  I’m ready to see what he can do.  It’s a new day!

For those that want the song, it’s now available in iTunes for $0.99.

The Truth ads are by far some of the most creative, honest and shocking ads on TV.  Props to them!!

A few weeks ago I posted about Kid Rock’s new song called Amen. It was an honest and truthful look at our world today. In a way depressing, yet uplifting at the same time.

Recently I ran across Hands Held High by Linkin Park, another song that really makes you think and holds nothing back.

The video above is an un-official video. YouTube is full of them and this is the one I liked the most.

If you like the song, you can download Hands Held High from:

When I heard that Kid Rocks new song was going to be up next on the radio yesterday I almost switched stations. But I didn’t. What I heard was great song that speaks the truth our country, our world today.

The songs called Amen and everyone can relate to it.

Now, if I could only find it on iTunes or Amazon so I could download it. Does Kid Rock not believe in iTunes???