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July 22nd, 2009
June 26th, 2009
12:17 pm - Music has lost a Legend
Yesterday was a sad day for me. I lost my all time favorite performer, and someone I admired.
Admired for his musical creativity, and his imagination.
I guess I have connection with imagineers, Jim Henson, Walt Disney, Michael Jackson.
I'm sure there are a few others, but it's a pretty short list.
A lot of childhood memories growing up was spent watching, listening, and dancing to Michael Jackson.
His presence in this life will be deeply missed, but his musical influence will remain for a very long time.
It's hard to imagine any artist coming close to MJ's success. As of yet, there is no other artist who put on a better show.
Michael Jackson was the only artist to have five number one hits from one LP
Jackson signed a new record-breaking US$890 million contract by Sony. It is still the largest recording contract of all time.
He supported more charities than any other pop singer
Has more music awards than any other artist in the history of music.
Also the fastest ticket sales in history, with 700,000 tickets sold in about four hours for the canceled "This Is It" tour in 2009.
On November 14, 1991, Michael Jackson’s music video, Black or White was broadcast simultaneously in 27 countries with an estimated audience of 500 million people. It is the largest audience ever to view a music video.
On a side note...I would be scared to title myself "king" of anything. Seems as though most people who do, die young.
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/growf/dwaggins/sad.gif) sad
Current Music: Gone Too Soon - Michael Jackson
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July 26th, 2008
June 26th, 2008
09:09 pm - Limo Hearse in music video!
One of our Hearses (1969 Limo Hearse) made it's music video debut.
Driven by actor Jonathan Tucker
(Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003,"The Black Donnellys", The Ruins)
The music video was for Theater Fire's new song "Uncle Wayne"
Cameo Appearance by Angela Bettis (Carrie 2002, May, Girl Interrupted)
Keep an eye out for yours truly, and my friend Bizzaro
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/growf/dwaggins/smile.gif) chipper
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June 9th, 2008
12:38 am - Now if I can only get calculous down.....
Not really a Hard Quiz..But, I am proud of myself for scoring 100% my first time!
You Scored an A
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You got 10/10 questions correct.
It's pretty obvious that you don't make basic grammatical errors.
If anything, you're annoyed when people make simple mistakes on their blogs.
As far as people with bad grammar go, you know they're only human.
And it's humanity and its current condition that truly disturb you sometimes.
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May 23rd, 2008
06:45 pm - Debatable Issues
I’ve always been the kind of person to try and predict all the possible out comes of my decisions. For example: If I were president, and made prostitution legal, one could predict at least 2 possible solutions;
1) (worst case scenario) There would be mass “hooking” in all parts of the U.S. every street would be a breeding ground for prostitutes, and the possibility of disease would run rampant. More deaths due to STD’s, lack of education (why go to college, when you can make more money selling yourself?)
2) With prostitution legal, supply, and demand becomes an issue. With more competition, come lower prices. There will be a many of happy congressmen if that’s the case. With prices lowered the idea of being a prostitute becomes less alluring. Due to competition your less likely to get paid more than working at Wal-Mart. (Nothing against people working at Wal-Mart)
My personal opinion; I have no sympathy for individuals who do not take responsibility for themselves. If you are ignorant enough to risk sleeping with a prostitute, or anyone of question for that matter, and contract some disease, and die…good, glad to have you out of the gene pool.
Moving on…
I know Gay marriage has been an issue especially with elections coming up, and the domestic partnership passed by some states.
I recently was watching Ellen Degenerous, and on the show was Senator McCain, who coincidently enough does not agree with the idea of Gay Marriage.
lets look at the outcome of this debate.
What would be the worst case scenario of Gay people being allowed the right of marriage? …
Here’s the problem, I can’t think of anything.
If you look at the major issues of gay marriage, you realize there is no issue.
1) Some will tell you, It lessen the validity of heterosexual marriage. That marriage is union with the purpose of creating and raising children.
Anyone that has done their homework knows that study after study proves that children do well in homes where they are nurtured and loved, regardless of the parents' genders.
Keep in mind, many heterosexual couples choose not to or are unable to have children. Yet, their marriages are considered valid.
2) Some say that homosexuality is not an inborn trait, but a chosen behavior that does not deserve special protection under the law.
I know the above statement is the offspring of pure ignorance, but it is a belief by many and must be tackled. Unfortunately we still have people in America, that try to hide behind political verbiage as a way to disguise their religious belief. These are the same people that once believed that inter-racial couples should not be allowed to marry, or that women should have less rights than men, or that the Sun still rotates around the Earth as stated in
(Gen. 1:9-18) , (Ps. 93:1) , (1 Chron. 16:30), (Job 9:7)
I like to call these people the “pick, and choosers” They pick what they agree with an ignore the rest. Sure it does say a man should not lye down with another man, yet the bible emphasis the same strict code in (Leviticus 11:9-12) & (Deuteronomy 14:9-10) When it tells you not to eat Shrimp, crab, lobster, clams, and mussels. However, as with most ethics in America, ones taste buds prevail.
The point is It doesn’t matter how well you articulate your answer, the fact is you are devaluing another person, based on a difference of opinion.
You are making a statement, that because they are gay, they do not have the right to express their love fully.
It seems as though one would have a good answer or reason for holding to such beliefs. I would at least anticipate some predictable outcome of such devastation that the impact of gay marriage might have on the foundation of America, yet I will not hold by breath.
The only statement one makes by not allowing gay couples the same rights as a straight couples, is that their insecure. The idea that two men or two women can make a marriage work, must be a deep blow to the single mother, whose husband ran off, or the man who has been married 5 times etc. I wonder what kind of effect Britney Spears has had on the “sanctity of marriage“?
Are people too blind to see that maybe just sometimes, their faith gets in the way of reason?
As far Senator McCain’s stance on Gay Marriage,
It’s hard to believe that he has the audacity to run for president of a country that values it’s self on freedom. I can say personally that the only thing older than John McCain in this election, is his beliefs.
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/growf/dwaggins/think.gif) contemplative
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February 6th, 2008
October 25th, 2007
10:07 pm - Wow, not a lot of posting on LJ going on
Limo Hearse was featured on Channel 8 News!
Click on link below. Some footage of new Hearse as well:
http://www.wfaa.com/video/index.html?nvid=186805&shu=1
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February 3rd, 2007
12:16 pm - Birthday History Search
So I did a search this morning on one of those "This Day In History" websites to see what major event may have occurred on my birthday. So here is what I found:
February 3, 1913-The 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. This amendment created the income tax.
February 3, 1959- "The Day The Music Died" A small plane carrying The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson), Buddy Holly, and Richie Valens crashes near Mason City, Iowa, while en route to a show in Fargo, North Dakota.
Needless to say, I will not be doing any bragging today
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/growf/dwaggins/working.gif) productive
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December 15th, 2006
November 17th, 2006
02:41 pm - Our FREE Improv Comedy Show!!!
If you love Improv or just love to laugh, come see the Level 2 Class of Ad-libs perform our “Free Show” for all who want to attend located in Down Town Dallas.
It’s an Hour and half of fast paced Improvisational Comedy. Good seats go fast arrive early!
Bring anyone you like...or don't like..
Where: Ad-Libs www.Ad-Libs.com
2613 Ross Ave. Intersection of Ross Ave. & Routh St.
When: Thursday-November 30, 2006
Time: Show Starts at 8 p.m.
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/growf/dwaggins/shocked.gif) anxious
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September 18th, 2006
10:49 am - Radio Interview
I participated in this skit for the Dan & Tasos Show Saturday night.
The story was Dan, and Brad were giving Tasos gifts for his 31st Birthday.
One of the gifts was that Brad, and Dan came up to the Funeral Home I work and bought Tasos a Preneed (pre-paid funeral arrangement)I call the show to discuss final details on his "package deal"
http://www.danandtasos.com/~brad/DnT%20WEB%209-16-06/DnT%20Seg3%209-16-06.mp3
Current Mood: amused
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August 24th, 2006
05:25 am - AWSOMENESS!
5 minutes of Heaven for all kids of the 80's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnUfYEn506I
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/growf/dwaggins/geeky.gif) dorky
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June 29th, 2006
06:37 pm - WARNING
It's that time again kiddos.....
Me and the rest of "VIP Party" will be doing our "thang"
8pm Friday June 30, 2006
It's cheap comedy, only $5 to get in!
Invite friends, family, strangers, anyone that wants to laugh!
$5 Buck Improv @ Ad Libs
2613 Ross Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75201
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/growf/dwaggins/hyper.gif) silly
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June 25th, 2006
12:34 pm - Dallas Limo Hearse
My website www.DallasLimoHearse.com is finally up!
Thanks to my ubber awsome friend ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) smappdooda whom I can not thank enough
Opinions are welcomed :)
Current Mood: accomplished
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June 8th, 2006
08:38 am - The conduct of morale
1. Putting a 'face' to villainy: Saddam was a good guy when Reagan armed him, a bad guy when Bush's daddy made war on him, a good guy when Cheney did business with him and a bad guy when Bush needed a "we can't find Bin Laden" diversion.
2. International trade aggreements: Trade with Cuba is wrong because the country is communist, but trade with China and Vietnam is vital to a spirit of international harmony (not to mention, vital to the well being of rich corporate americas fat pockets)
3. Believing that unity matters: In reality, the UN has accomplished nothing, and lets put this in a time frame: EVER! The United States government has repeatedly told us that they are wasting time and money being a part of a worthless actionless organization and should get out of the United Nations all together, and yet our highest national priority right now is enforcing UN resolutions against Iraq and now Iran as if we have the right to tell another country what they can and cant do just because we belong to some 'world' organization, when it is convenient for us.
4. Personal Responsibility: A woman can't be trusted with decisions about her own body, but multinational corporations can make decisions affecting all mankind without regulation.
5. Religious Hypocrites: Jesus loves you, and he shares your mindless pointless hatred of homosexuals (which in reality is actually self loathing).
6. Support Our Troops: The best way to improve military morale is to praise the troops in speeches while slashing veterans' benefits and combat pay, and by putting stickers on your car while never actually thinking about them, and by wearing yellow ribbons that mean nothing while denying the truth and not paying benefits to over 7,000 families of US troops.
7. Sex Education: If condoms are kept out of schools, adolescents won't have sex. (Ignore the problem and it will go away)
8. International Support: A good way to fight terrorism is to belittle our longtime allies, then demand their cooperation and money.
9. National HealthCare: Providing health care to all Iraqis is sound policy because it makes us think that they will actually like us at some point, which they never will. Yet, providing health care to all Americans is still considered socialism.
10. Scientific Fact: Global warming and tobacco's link to cancer are junk science, but creationism should be taught in schools.
11. Presidential Words: A president lying about an extramarital affair is an impeachable offense, while a president knowingly and willfully lying about another country having weapons of mass destruction so we can illegally invade them is completely fine and no one should even try to impeach him.
12. Using Politics for Personal Gain: Government should limit itself to the powers named in the Constitution, which include banning gay marriages and censoring the Internet.
13. Personal Records of Public Figureheads: The public has a right to know about Hillary's cattle trades, but George Bush's driving record is none of our business.
14. Popularity and Religion: Being a drug addict is a moral failing and a crime, unless you're a conservative radio host. Then it's an illness, and you need our prayers for your recovery.
15. History is History: What Bill Clinton did in the 1960s is of vital national interest, but what Bush did in the '80s is irrelevant.
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June 7th, 2006
11:52 am - This Friday!
My Improv Comedy Group (V.I.P. Party) will be performing at Ad-Libs!
Friday night June 9, at 8 pm
2613 Ross Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75201
$5 admission
Our show is based on audience participation. Invite as many people as you wish.
We serve alcohol, and don't check for Green Cards. What more could you ask for?
See you there
-I now return you to your regular scheduled program-
Current Mood: busy
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June 6th, 2006
06:20 pm - OH GEE
It's Not 666
It's 06-06-2006...Yep, theres a 2 in there!
I'm afraid you missed 6-6-6 by about 1,340 years.
It's old and out dated, just like it's source....
Get over it, were still here
Let the original meaning of 666 lie with it's original interpretations: "Nero"
That was the number of his full name added up, and his actual address supposedly. It was a number derived from his name to justify the torment of the common folks of that time. (It's like numerology code) :)
There is no demon child, no antichrist, no Devil for that matter!
Get back to work. and for all the women who induced labor early so that their child wouldn't be born on 666, Guess what??
You're not fooling anyone, We all know when your children were "really suppose to be born"
Now be good parents and go take care of your Demon Child..
Current Mood: amused
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June 1st, 2006
May 18th, 2006
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