Category: Personal

Ever since the WGA strike ended this week, everyone’s wondering when their shows will return. Here’s my list of the 5 shows I want back and when they’ll actually be back — plus a few words of my own:

1. 24
Expected return: January 2009
Season 6 (the last season) was probably the worst they had made, but I was looking forward to seeing Jack Bauer in Washington D.C. I’m sad we won’t see it for eight months, but hopefully the writers will have had some time to think through how to recreate blowing things up, assassinating the President, and always making sure Jack comes out alive.

2. The Office
Expected return: April/May 08’ (6 new episodes)
Probably the most unfortunate loss of the strike were my Thursday night meetings with the good people at The Office. My wife and I have definitely enjoyed watching the first 3 seasons on DVD, but when when we ran out of discs it was a sad day. The Office is easily the funniest show on television right now and I can’t wait to see that look on Jim’s face when the expected unexpected happens.

3. Heroes
Expected return: Fall 2008
The nerds go back and forth whether to love or hate this show, which is to be expected. Anytime you have comic book loving, super hero believing, video game worshiping guys running around talking about TV, you’re bound to have some fanatics. But I’ve enjoyed this show immensely. It’s got tons of layers, great character development, and freakin’ sweet powers. Plus… I miss Monday nights hanging with Gary.

4. Pushing Daisies
Expected return: Fall 2008
The irony for me with this show is that I watched the entire season online — which is exactly what the writers were striking against. But this is probably the most under appreciated show on TV right now. Visually, the show has Tim Burton written all over it and he’s not even working on the show. It’s almost like watching a dreamworld. The story line is seriously great… basically: Some guy can touch people and bring them back to life. That is, he can bring them back to life forever or for a minute. Exactly 6 months, 2 days, and 98 seconds until we see this show again (well, not exactly I guess — you just have to see it).

5. Everybody Hates Chris
Expected return: maybe Fall 2008
Everybody Hates Chris is the ghetto version of The Wonder Years. This, like Pushing Daisies, is a show I don’t hear people talking about — which surprises me. Chris Rock is at his finest (and cleanest) and it bums me out that more people don’t watch this one. It’s truly a family show and the added commentary by Chris Rock is seriously hilarious. If you haven’t seen it, set your Tivo for Fall ‘08.

That’s all for now. I really don’t have time to watch much more than that. As it is I’m speeding through commercials on the Tivo trying to turn hour long shows in to forty minutes and thirty minute shows into twenty. But I do look forward to seeing these shows come back on the air…. a little entertainment never hurt anyone.

You all know I’m rooting for Starbucks to make some major changes. This is despite the fact that I had a really bad experience this weekend at a Starbucks I used to work at. Actually, it was the store that hired me… nevermind that, here’s just 2 things they are doing right now that I’m getting excited about:

1. Free WiFi is coming in the spring. According to the article Starbucks is getting rid of T-Mobile access and adding ATT. Free WiFi will be available for the first 2 hours of your visit. Win one for Starbucks and college students.

2. Bye bye sandwiches. When Starbucks first launched the hot sandwiches I thought it was a bad move. Then I tasted one… and it confirmed my original opinion. But soon they will gone and they won’t be trying to be another McDonald’s but simply a coffee shop.

I’ve got a lot on my mind right now — all good things. Here’s a few for starters:

1. I drove home from work with the window down and my jacket on yesterday. I figure this way I have the best of both worlds. I get the feeling that summer is here and I can relax on my drive home with the window down, and secondly I can wear a big puffy jacket and feel like it’s actually doing something and not just for looks.

2. I said I was stoked about Howards Schultz being back at Starbucks, and I wasn’t joking. I have a great feeling about the things that he’s been saying and writing. Be sure and go to http://starbucks.com and read the kind letter he wrote to you… you might be surprised. It takes a humble company to admit when they’ve screwed up and I think they are seeing what they have been missing. Starbucks taught me a lot about work, leadership, and customer service and I want to see them do well. And of course, as I said before, I hope we’ll start seeing more “Dave’s”.

3. I am legitimately thinking of starting Shay Thomason Photography… but we’ll see. I mean, it’s basically happened, but I might brand that part of me.

4. This one’s for the students who read my blog. I’m looking forward to hanging out with you at winter camp this year. The Lord is doing amazing things in your lives right now and I know that winter camp will be another growth time for you. I’ll be leading music and I look forward to worshiping our God together.

5. I’m still running every day. I take the weekends off, but it’s been going good.

How is everyone doing? Are you resolutions still going well? Talk to me goose.

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to say I’m sorry the site was down for a couple of days. Had some technical difficulties. We’re back up and running and feeling strong! Yippie!

My only aim here is to let everyone know that we’re still alive. As many of you know already, we live in an area that was surrounded by three crazy fires. At this point I’m actually kind of tired of hearing the word fire, but then again, my house hasn’t burned down. I feel for those families who have literally lost everything in their homes, but continue to see this as an opportunity for the gospel to go forth.

We live in such a prominent area, it is sometimes hard for people to see the need for a Savior. Their homes are big, and their bellies are full, and though I am in no way judging them, I do believe it is hard for them to see the need for Christ. Tragedies, like fires, can remind us that we are never in control. It also reminds me that the Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. He is a good Sovereign God and knows all things, especially the heart of man. The next few weeks and months crucial for so many families and my hope is that God is doing something in their hearts right now, so we can see His work in the future. Keep praying…