By Erik France on 2/21/2009 2:29 PM

From February 23rd through March 22nd, people at CommunityAmerica are participating in our "Survivor Challenge".  Basically, this is a health challenge where we are forming our own tribes and working together to meet weekly health goals.

For example, I can earn one point for every 30 minutes of non-stop aerobic exercise.  Or one point for eating three servings of fruits and four servings of vegetables.  There are a few more categories in which I can earn points, but the point is for each team member to earn points each week and then each team's progress will be plotted against all of the other teams.

I am not sure if the team with the most points will win anything, but I know they will have bragging rights.  Around the office, that may be more precious than gold.

I have decided to join the Survivor Challenge.  I am not sure what will happen over the next few weeks, but if everything goes well, I shall at least be a more fit person.  It...

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By Erik France on 2/13/2009 12:13 PM

If you tried to view the Kids' Homework post earlier and could not see the image ... I am sorry.  I had the wrong security permissions set on the image file.  It works now.  Trust me.

By Erik France on 1/29/2009 11:01 PM

A freind sent me this.  It is a good reminder why it is always best to check your children’s homework before they hand it in!

 

 

By the way, Mommy works at Home Depot.  She is selling a shovel.

By Erik France on 1/29/2009 10:32 PM

I just learned a high school classmate passed away.

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By Erik France on 1/21/2009 11:33 PM

From a friend, I received "The Children's Bible in a Nutshell".  One heck-uv-a good read.

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By Erik France on 11/9/2008 1:52 PM

My friend Scott had a post recently titled, The Vocation of Parenthood.  While I am a bit behind contributing to the general conversation, I have finally taken time to get this post out.  I hope you enjoy.

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By Erik France on 11/1/2008 3:14 PM

I am watching a Geico ad this afternoon and noticed the beep of the metal detector.  It sure sounded like a drum beat I used to hear on a fall morning ... and no, I can not repeat the words which go to that drum beat. 

All of you band-alumni will know exactly what I mean when I say "____ Beat".

Go Big Red!

By Erik France on 10/9/2008 7:36 AM

Got a favorite Christian music artist or group?  Please let me know, as I am looking for some new music to listen to.

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By Erik France on 10/6/2008 9:05 PM

I was looking at a golf magazine during lunch and came across a gadget which I really think I need.  It is called the GClip, and is made by Fine Tune Golf, Inc.

This simple device has spots for everything I tend to carry in my pockets:

• Ball Marker
• Tee Holder
• Divot Tool
• Glove Grip / Holder

I think it is the best priced golf gadget I have seen in a long time.  I checked on Amazon and they have it!  So, add this to my Christmas List.

By Erik France on 10/6/2008 9:03 PM

I just read at Ted's site about the recent changes to House, the movie.  The move received an "R" rating, and while I do not think it is warranted from what I know about the movie, I must say the movie could be scary as heck.

I remember reading the book and getting so caught up in the story that I found myself shallow breathing and sweating a bit during a few scenes.  If my imagination is anything like what the movie makers put on-screen, whew!  This will be a powerful movie.

And, of course, I have to see it.  I am not convinced I will see it in the theater -- mainly because I am cheap and $8.00 for a ticket is terrible -- but I might be convinced otherwise if I can find a few friends to go. 

Yeah, I know.  It looks like an excuse for some moral support during the scary parts.

I'm a chicken.

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