A Night with The Boss

It's rare that Kandice and I are not with at least one of our three children, if not all three.  Last night was a special exception.  Kandice and I spent the evening with Bruce Springsteen in Atlanta, GA.  I had not been to a concert in years and really never dreamed that I'd get to see Springsteen.  There are three events leading up to this culminating moment that I'd like to revisit:

1. The year was 1993.  I was immersed in classic rock and thought Born in the USA was the greatest song ever assembled.  So I went to Wal-Mart and bought Springsteen's greatest hits and listened to Born in the USA on repeat for days.  I think I pretty much ignored the rest of the album for several years and didn't pull it back out till later in high school and college, major oversight.

2. The year was 2002.  The location was RiverStages in Nashville.  Counting Crows played that Friday night.  In an explicit act of God's sovereignty, the heavens began to rain as they started Rain King.  Mid-way through the song the band stopped and transitioned to covering Thunder Road and then would finish Rain King.  It was a sweet moment, and it occured to me how cool it would be to hear Bruce play Thunder Road one day.

3.  The year was 2002.  Ross Denney had accompanied me on a trip to Chattanooga for undisclosed reasons.  On the way back to Cookeville on a dark 111 in Hoss, we listened to Bruce and the E Street Band while we smoked Turkish Golds.  Do you remember that Ross?  It was a good ride home.

All of this led up to last night.  It was the best show I've ever seen.  If anyone has the chance to see Springsteen I'd recommend it.  

On a rattlesnake speedway in the Utah desert

I pick up my money and head back into town

Driving cross the Waynesboro county line

I got the radio on and I'm just killing time

Working all day in my daddy's garage

Driving all night, chasing some mirage

Pretty soon little girl I'm gonna take charge.

The dogs on main street howl,

'cause they understand,

If I could take one moment into my hands

Mister, I ain't a boy, no, I'm a man,

And I believe in a promised land.

That's What She Said

I was very proud of Michael last night. I just knew he was going to blow the buy-out meeting, but instead he pulled through for Ryan and Pam. Has anyone watched the British version of the Office? I have seen a few episodes, and I would dare say its funnier. But then again, I love British humor.

Do you like Chicken Tetrazzini?

Do you like Fishsticks?

The entire episode is pretty funny and more clips are at http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/

If I remember right Nunley enjoys a good fishstick every once in a while, anyone else?

RMD

Men,
This Thursday Ross Denney turned 26. While we may be a little late in recognizing it, let us be quick with the well wishes and witty comments.

Ross, I hope your birthday was a glorious day. Did you eat any uncooked spaghetti noodles? I sure hope you did. Love you brother.

Please Pray

Men,

Please be praying for Jennifer's dad. He is currently in ICU at Vandy and is on a ventilator (since Friday). As a result of his stem cell transplant for his cancer he has been fighting scleroderma in his lings (caused by graft v. host). I think this is what is going on, but there are so many medical terms I can not understand it all. Aaron if this does not make sence please exlain to me. Whatever it is, his lungs are not working, and they are doing everything they can to get them healed. Jennifer has been at the hopital almost around the clock since Friday, please be praying for her and her dad. I will update this post with any new news.