Head Case

Why is it right when you check something off the to-do list something else pops up and requires your attention? The other day Ryan and I had just finished the lawn and decided to go for a swim at his uncles house, but as soon as we got in the car and turned it on the maintenance noticed popped up relaying the wonderful news that it was time to change the oil. So since this was the only day Ryan had to get some work done we (and by "we" I mean him) decided to spend another two glorious hours in the brisk 100 degree heat.

So Ryan gathers the necessary tools, gets the new oil, and jacks up his little hatch back car. Ryan then squeezes himself under the car and begins the routine maintenance. About half way through the automotive operation I see Ryan's dad come out from the houses and ask if Ryan needs any help, Ryan does not respond due to the fact that he has his headphones in and is blaring Led Zeppelin as loud as possible. Being the loving father that he is he finds this to be an opportune moment to scare the living crap out of his son. So while Ryan is working on his car I sat there idly by waiting for Ryan to scream about three octaves higher than any man should be able to produce. Ryan's dad slowly creeps around the side of the car, bends down and grabs Ryan's leg. Ryan, like I predicted, is scared crapless and scream like a three year old girl; what I didn't predict was that Ryan would jump and slam his head on the frame of the car knocking himself out for a solid ten minutes.

Wiping the tears from his eyes and holding his gut Ryan's dad walked back inside still laughing, not knowing that his son had just rendered himself unconscious. While Ryan took his little nap I had a rare moment to reflect on the life lessons that could be taken away from this jewel of an experience.

So with a tip of the hat I leave you with this, don't work on a car with headphones in, or if you do wear a helmet too.




     

The Greater Fool

While Ryan was having another riveting conversation with his grandmother, about his future, I sat on his head unable to avoid the next two hours which would inevitably end with her telling him that he could be the first doctor/ lawyer/ president in space if he wanted to. I have to admit I wasn't fully listening at first, but a brief phrase caught my attention. At first I thought nothing of it but while the conversation continued that key phrase began to peculate through the depths of my stitching.

That night while I hung from the nightstand next to Ryan's bed I still thought about what his grandmother had said, "never fear to be the greater fool."

"The greater fool?" what I thought was initially a witty remark by a caustic grandmother was originally an economic term, but after some research I soon found out that it was quite the helpful hint when applied in the right context.
 
 The greater fool is someone who is so dogmatic in their beliefs that they risk to lose the ability to be called sane. Someone who presses on past the accepted reality so that they have an opportunity to fulfill their dream. Someone who disregards reason for a chance of change.

So with a tip of a hat I leave you with this "never fear to be the greater fool."

A Tip of the Hat

Ten blogs I tip my hat to.

1. http://hanksters.wordpress.com/
2. http://www.milblogging.com/
3. http://popsci.typepad.com/
4. http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/
5. http://collegefootballresource.com/
6. http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/
7. http://failblog.cheezburger.com/ugliesttattoos
8. http://www.lamebook.com/page/2/
9. http://www.sorryimissedyourparty.com/
10. http://myhusbandisannoying.com/

Out of all these there is one that stands out. Lamebook.com is a great blog, it's not complicated, easy to get lost, or over the top word. It's simply funny in every meaning of the word. Lamebook.com embraces the idiocy of some of the users found on Facebook and publicizes it for all to see.

1. Lamebook is incredibly addictive. I found myself hooked immediately after reading just a few posts. I was engulfed by the humor this blog brings to my everyday life. Its strength is that i has plenty of posts and that they're all funny.

2. Something that I really got from Lamebook was that i could use more pictures in my blog. The saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" really does come into play when talking about a blog sight, people like to be able to picture what your talking about.

3.The weakness of Lamebook is also it's greatest strength. Lamebook is all about stupid posts people have put on Facebook but, at the same time it's just about stupid posts people have put on Facebook so it can get repetitive and redundant at  times. I was try and add some depth to the blog. Like adding some stories of things that have happened on Facebook book instead of just quick one liners.

But on the other hand they have some pretty good one liners.
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Genesis

Hi, I'm Harley and Ryan and I go way back. From the time he bought me at the Harley Davidson dealer in Virginia we've done everything together... I mean everything... honestly there's a lot of stuff I would love to forget, but nonetheless we've been together for a long time and theses are my stories.

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