We strayed off the usual path today with a visit from motivational speaker and comedian Matt Bellace. Pete went through a mini therapy session which was quite interesting and entertaining. They even got me in the mix to talk about the possibility of meeting my biological father for the first time. I am definitely not looking for pity so please don’t go that route. I am however, considering going to see a therapist and I’m finding that the more I talk about my issues the better I feel.  So what I’m asking for is for anyone that’s willing to share their thoughts on therapy to do so here in the comments. Have you gone? Did it help? Would you recommend it for other people? Do you think that Pete should go back to therapy or is he too far gone?

Republican Candidate John McCain has broken his promise.  Such a politician.  He claimed he would run a clean campaign, saying the American people deserve to hear what candidates think about the issues and shouldn’t have to pick a president based on the mudslinging campaign ads.  His latest ad, “The One,” paints Barack Obama as the chosen candidate who has proved his popularity, but, is he ready to lead?  Um?  Wait a minute…  I am really confused.  People like this guy.  It seems like he is the choice of the majority.  I am voting for this guy!  But this ad is paid for by the opponent?!  Hmm…  I should get Pete to hire the advertising company John McCain hired to make an ad bad mouthing me.  Maybe I wouldn’t come off as such a douche.

Deep Breather Steve set off a firestorm of callers today when he claimed that Nazi’s had no religious affiliation. Several callers appeared to prove him wrong but DBS refused to call anyone “Daddy,” unlike Pete who gave in to demands from the PBM crew and the Dominick Clan and was forced to call Sean “Daddy.” It seems Pete has adopted Sean’s lingo and used the word redic (short for ridiculous) during Monday’s show. It was very humiliating for Pete. Go easy on him. Anyway, Deep Breather Steve’s comments were made within a much larger discussion. Should religious preachers be allowed to endorse politicians from the pulpit and not lose their tax exempt status for their church? I suppose one could make the argument that asking preachers to not talk about politics would be a from of censorship, but then again there is supposed to be a seperation of church and state. It seems as if politics have become infused with religious values and rhetoric and quite frankly I resent that. As a matter of fact…..I Reject and Denounce that idea. What do you think?

Poor Pete. When he played T-ball, his body was so tiny, but his head was massive. He had to wear a young adult helmet even though he only weighed 52 pounds (that includes the bat).

Need proof? Behold…

- Original Post on Tuesday, January 16, 2007

My daughter will be 2 on Sunday. She is my favorite person in the world. She is my inspiration, she is my motivation. She is why I never take “No” for an answer. She changed my world. She made me a man. She makes me laugh more than any comedy I have ever seen. She teaches me patience and so many other life lessons I have not learned well enough yet.

Yesterday we were washing her hands in the bathroom sink before dinner. She was standing on my bent knees and our heads were inches apart. She looked up at me and gave me a glance and a smile that I hope I never forget. We both just looked at eachother for what seemed like forever. Time stood still as we smiled at eachother. I dont know what made her look up at me at that moment , I think that is why it was so special. I do know how it made me feel.

I dont know why I am sharing this moment with the public. I guess I just want people to know how happy I am or how happy life can be. I feel very lucky to have a daughter who I love so much. We were not planning to have her and she turned my whole world upside down. She is my reason and I know I am her hero.

I try not to think about what kind of woman she will be or what life has in store for her.
I just try to enjoy every moment I get to be in her presence. And then I try to enjoy the next moment even more.

Pat Robertson spoke to God again. He apparently makes these chats annual traditions. I hadn’t realized it until this year. As I don’t follow much news about him. Unfortunately CNN.com wasted 5 minutes of my day by posting an article about the predictions God told him to make.

Pat Robertson said Tuesday God has told him that a terrorist attack on the United States would result in “mass killing” late in 2007. Two years ago Robertson predicted that Bush would have victory after victory in his second term. He said Social Security reform proposals would be approved and Bush would nominate conservative judges to federal courts.

Other predictions he had made that came true were that Luke Skywalker would succeed in destroying the Death Star on May 25, 1977. Robertson also predicted that The Smurfs would run for a total of 9 seasons and that e coli would be found in spinach this year.

Roberts was quoted as saying “I have a relatively good track record,” and “Sometimes I miss.” Immedaitely after saying that a guy who looks just like me punched him directly in his crazy head full of lies and trickery.