The latest in the series of pancakes. I love weekends.

JG

Just finished watching Breached with McGill tonight – sat way to close to the screen (my seat should have come with a referral for a chiropractor) so I’m glad it wasn’t an action movie. In fact, I was surprised at how little action the film had – it was definitely a biopic drama at the core.

The film tells the “true Hollywood story” of the capture of the man behind biggest secrets breach in US Government history. It starts with the end of the movie and then goes back and tells the how – but it’s always hard when the end of the story is given out in the beginning, since we don’t feel any of the angst or questions that the characters face. We know from the first moment who is the bad guy and don’t give into the facade the others must wade through.

JG

Here’s the first time I lost.

JG

If you remember Season 1 of American Idol, you’ll know there were 2 hosts to the show. One, Ryan Seacrest, now the most beloved if already overexposed faces/voices in showbusiness; the other, a guy named Brian Dunkleman. Just was watching a “Rewind” show and thought, I wonder what happened to that guy.

I was on Price is Right a couple of years ago … didn’t do so well.

JG

Just sent out the February Neighborhood for PDYM, it included a new article from Chris Wesley on students and injustice, as well as other tidbits from the community. Do you get the free newsletter? Sign up today! Looking for a youth pastor friend or mentor? Find one today!

JG

Nadim pointed out on his blog that the Skit Guys entered the Southwest Airlines “Want to get away?” commercial campaign. Here it is on YouTube. So great!

JG

Here’s a rundown of some notable posts I’ve read on my friends’ blogs this week:

• Leigh wonders about the life of a pen
• Natalie designs RANSOM a new logo
• Allison makes her first snow angel
• Treece reviews Little Miss Sunshine
• Danny has a tool every youth worker needs
• Kurt knows the 3 E’s of Leadership
• Courtney loves funny signs
• Adam thinks George Lucas is crazy
• Josh is a temp
• Jim gives away a free outline on LOVE
• Ryanne had a good Valentine’s Day

JG

Just uploaded Kurt’s latest podcast training for junior highers, this is part two of a training where Kurt continues his thoughts on the benefits of thinking small in the New Year. Don’t have iTunes? Not a problem – grab the videos right here in Feedburner. Enjoy!

JG