A Rich little treat

Brother Love

2008-10-28T00:29:00.000-07:00

When I was just a young impressionable boy of 5 or 6 I stumbled upon the wonders of music (Music other then primary hymns that is). Unfortunately or fortunately I was bound by the restraints of the biologicals; the few records of my mother’s and my father’s newer tapes. Luckily good ol Pierre had a little bit of an ear for tasty tunes. The two tapes that I remember playing over and over as a kid were both Neil Diamond tapes. Loved them. Neil and I spent many hours together building forts or on Sunday faking like I was listening to scriptures on tape when through the headphones Neil preached a more lyrical gospel.
By 1987 though I had moved on to bigger and badder things. As an example one fine day I accompanied my mother to a store by the name of BEST (a 1980’s version of Wal-Mart). I had some serious cash flow in hand from the ever-loving tooth fairy and I was out to by a new transformer. However I also had devious intentions; to purchase Appetite for Destruction by the one and only Guns and Roses (of which I didn’t even dare show Sarah as of the cross and sweet skulls on the cover). I picked out a cheap transformer and while my mother went to the bathroom, I ran to the cash register with the cassette, made my purchase, which in turn I hid in my He-Man undies, and ran back to my place by the bathroom. Axl had replaced Neil and my wayward days began.
Then sometime in my late high school years I found Brother Love again. I like to think that it was either A Hot August Night or perhaps a lovely September Morn either way I was reconverted and I have never looked back.
In 2003 I was able to fly to Washington to see Guns N Rose play. The best concert of my life. But recently it was topped. Yes, I have lived the dream brothers and sisters. I was able to see Neil preach in person. He performed for over 2 hours. I went with my friend Darien (a new convert to Neil) and we sat next to an old Jewish couple who had been to a Neil Show every year since he started performing 37 years ago! I plan on being there for the next 37. Here are some pics from that night and a clip of Brother Love’s Traveling salivation show… Pack up the babies and grab the old ladies cause everyone goes…. Hallelujah for Neil .
PS if just want to see the preaching part start the video at 2 min and 15 sec.

Things are just better under water

2008-08-06T17:19:00.000-07:00

Plain and simple. Plan and simple. Like everything else, dudes are just cooler under water.

Great Emails 2

2008-07-03T08:49:00.000-07:00

So while busy at work nothing seems to make me laugh or ease the workingman’s pressure more then those little creative motivational poster emails that go around. Funny stuff. As such I was motivated to work on few of my own while at work and here they are. I few of the friends and a few of the co-workers. Enjoy.

Great emails 1

2008-07-03T08:35:00.000-07:00

2008-06-13T08:10:00.000-07:00

So I surfed some blogs the other day while at work. Yeah, that is right. I tend to only use my computer at work. After work, it is time for the outside. Time for the sunshine. Smiley time. Whatever time. Time for all the good things in life of which because I am on the computer for 8 hours of work; computers have no part. As such I do all my intense banking, reading of personal emails, virtual-social networking, idiot video viewing and so on and so on at work. This is of course alongside that amazing amount of work which I manhandle during a day (Shout out to my boss, Ryan Allen).
Back to point. I was surfing the bloggy-blogs and I realized something. Most blogs were of people’s children, really boring vacations, long view points on recipes, longer view points where the author tries to convince the reader (who I am sure they assume are their bosom buddies of yesteryear) of how much more spectacular their 3.14 children are then anyone else’s.
It almost drove me back to task and work. Instead I fought the blogosphere boredom with some sweet original Nintendo emulation (Super Mario 3).

Having had time to think about this experience now, I would like to raise a glass and pour out some Patron for all of the courageous bolg-stars out there who realize that blogging is for fun. Postings are to try and make others laugh and to escape things: Like working/slaving for the devilish man! I understand that the blog you are currently reading does not do a very good job at this. But hurray for those out there that do. I salute thee.

To those of the family blog type; I did not mean to offend. I am sure once I obtain a wife, that I or she will bombard you with pictures of how fricking fantastic our progeny are, but until then maybe by visiting arichlittletreat every now and again you will find some thing to make you smile. If not, hit up the friend’s links on the right side, some of those authors will be bound to please the Punch out of you!

Who am I? The second post

2008-05-31T18:00:00.000-07:00

A few posts back I was a comflicted man. 2 personalalites. But wait... some spring cleaning and a haircut. And Look.... It is me again! And this time I have a cute Scarf!

SNL and little grade school Richard

2008-05-20T15:46:00.000-07:00

I grew up sneaking out of bed on Saturday nights to watch a little Saturday night live. There were many a weekend night that I would tip toe to the living room and watch the television at point blank range with a blanket over the screen and the volume low. The parentals; Sarah and Pierre were a little strict back in the day. Adam Sandler, Norm McDonald, Chris Farley, and the many other legends had me giggling late into the morning. Well, those days are past, now I just hide from my boss as I watch the new ones online. Here are a few vids from my new favorite cast member; Andy. Enjoy.

Who am I?

2008-04-29T15:04:00.000-07:00

An inside into my divided state:

Well, ladies and gents let the truth be known; I have multiple personalities… Okay snitches so only two, but bend an ear- one is more then any of yous punk skeezzes have!... Pardon that interruption, but that is not the point. The real point is; we (these) two fellows are quite at odds with one another…. I hates that olds cracker man…. I also I’m not so found of (you) that young hoodlum neighbor of mine…. Tonight part of me wants to “ghost ride the whip” with a couple of my closest cuttys- Crackalack! Yet another part wants to attend the Marriage of Figaro with a charming young lady from a noble pedigree…

Who am I…

Top movies of the last year

2008-03-13T09:37:00.000-07:00

I have not really posted anything in a while, but in an effort to get back into this sweet cyber-world I have decided to post my top movies of the last year. Also for some reason I saw a lot of movies in 2007. That is probably because I am seriously kick-A and not because I am lame and hit nothing better to do.

1. No Country for Old Men- Far and away the best movie all year. Nothing was cooler then the ending and hearing how mad people were in the theater! Amazing pacing, footage and incredible dialogue! Freaking fantastic film.

2. Lars and the Real Girl- One of the sweetest and most sensitive movies that I have seen. Interlaced with good clean humor. Ryan Gosling (famous for his role in the terrible movie: The Notebook) does an amazing job as Lars. If you have not seen this it is a must.

3. The Bourne Ultimatum- the best of the Bourne films, which is saying an awful lot. Strap on your boots cause you are in for an explosive ride.

4. Michael Clayton- Amazing story with some of the best triumph moments and stick-it to the man scenes since Shawshank. Plus I almost fell in love with George Clooney again.

5. Juno- funny offbeat and full of laugh out loud moments. Michael Cera is fantastic.

6. Breach- forgotten movie from the start of the year. Intense moments. Who doesn’t want to be a mole after this one? The craziness of being a double agent. Nuts.

7. Ratatouille- Clever Pixar, always producing hits. Loved the French feel. Everyone should love France- it is the motherland.

8. 1408- The only good horror film of the year. At least it was from the master himself Stephen King.

9. Blades of Glory- Guilty pleasure of the year. Full of some of the greatest awkward gay moments ever. Two hotdogs in one bun—does that look right to you?

10. Live Free or Die Hard- Guilty pleasure number 2. Intense action that in no way takes itself too seriously. Bruce Willis may be 95 but he still throws it down.

Honorable mentions:
Stardust, Dan in real life, Charlie Wilson’s War

The Greatest game ever.

2007-11-16T14:47:00.000-08:00

After 10 games my high score is 550,173 pts. lets see how well you know your world!

http://www.travelpod.com/traveler-iq/game1

Good luck.

Everyone has someone fancy inside them...

2007-11-12T11:08:00.000-08:00

we all know what this is like...

2007-08-24T16:49:00.000-07:00

This is dedicated to the original blogger Garred Lentz (see the link to the Garred's blog if interested). I can't count the number of times that I have gone to the restroom only to come back out and have interupted Garred and his "associates" during some fancy pants meeting. Those Korens and their meetings! I'm sooooo sorry Garred. Excuss me!

Poison and RATT!

2007-08-22T23:01:00.000-07:00

'nough said!

'nough said!

The Distruction of Josh-man

2007-08-22T18:05:00.000-07:00

josh has been putting in some long hours on the assembly line at Honda for many years. After all of the hard work he finally won the yearly drawing and got to go to the Poison concert. So he put on his best shirt and hat, shaved and got his-self real nice looking.

Walking into the concert he was so excited that he didn't even care that someone had changed his name to cupid and that he apparently had a little girl with that someone...

Josh was really ready to show off his rock star shelf. He thought of his-self as someone that rock could never overcome. He was just too much of a man to get his face melted off...

After a while though the rock started to take it's mark on him....

...and then before you could say UNSKINNY-BOP it happened... face melter! Brain-scrambler! Josh man was down for the count. Even though honda misses Josh, the mental

Surprise... There is a hero behind you!

2007-08-22T18:00:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you simply must take a look at who is behind you. For all you know it might be your wife, or your long lost brother or a a bunch of chimps... opps I mean champs. This group of photos is dedicated to us short bus riders who always got the short end of the stick and never got to be in the focal point of any picture. Here is to you, my friends.

Al Gore thanks me for all of my hard work...

2007-08-20T15:32:00.000-07:00

As a very prominent scientist I have worked tirelessly to combat global warmin’ Finally, after all of these decades some one has noticed. It was a great honor when our former vice-president and all-American hero: Al Gore took time out of his uber-busy life to thank me for my incredible science. I would just like to say to the world “Hey world, stop that warming stuff and let’s all cool out”. Now that is science talk!

Good Idea/ Bad Idea

2007-07-18T19:35:00.000-07:00

In life there are some good ideas and some bad ideas. Sometimes however, it depends on how you view these ideas.

Idea 1
Deciding to climb Mt Timpanogos during dinner with some friends at 9:30 on a Friday night. Personally having already ran 5 miles that day and played some tennis. Decided start time: 4:15 AM
Amount of sleep: none
Distance to be hiked: about 20 miles

Idea 2
Bringing a city kid from shy-town and a black kid from North Long Beach on the climb. Neither of whom have ever hiked in their lives, and one having a fear of heights and a recent knee surgery. Additionally, in the words of the young man from the LBC at about mile 9 on the hike... "man, black people don't climb mountains".

Idea 3
Deciding to jump/slide into a 32 degree glacier lake. nough said.

Idea 4
Running the last 8 miles of the hike in 95 degrees.

Yup, well I guess there are only good ideas on this post. Good Ideas!

2007-07-15T20:18:00.000-07:00

Summer Time Favs

1) Throwback Jerseys
2) Climbing (new addition for 2007)
3) Ratha's creepy eyes as he dips his hand in a chalk bag
4) Climbing in throwback jerseys. Shaun is an extra impressive climber everytime he throws on the Barkley jersey. Rest in Peace Charles. Rest in Peace. Basketball will never be the same.

Demo Derby

2007-07-10T16:10:00.001-07:00

Only seeing cars smash together, drivin' by top notch white trash drivers can cause the fabled "blue or red mouth of excitement" face.

2007-07-09T16:11:00.000-07:00

Hikes really bring out a person's full set of emotions. The above photo set shows a little about Garred's complex feelings...

A word to the wise

2007-06-20T23:35:00.000-07:00

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I have to admit that I am a little worried about the new infatuation about robots that the new movie "Transformers" is inspiring. Robots are scary things and you should take precautions against them. Please follow Sam's advice and look into Old Glory insurance. It is never too late to protect the ones you love.

Happy Father's Day!

2007-06-17T18:38:00.000-07:00

Dad, this post is for you. Happy Father's Day.
I have been able to receive many great gifts from my dad (Pierre). Some of these have included his example of hard work, the importance of honesty, the love of reading, etc, etc. However, the most important attribute is the ability to grow a mustache. I'm pretty sure that my dad was born with a mustache. He had a mustache all through high school, shaved it for a mission and wore one until I left on my mission. He has always been dashing, debonair and extremely handsome with his Mo'.
At 26 my face is still devoid of facial hair... everywhere that is except for the area between my nose and upper lip. That area is a special gift from my dad. So on this special day I would like to say thanks dad! Without your gift of the Mo' I would not be where I am today. Love ya.

Homeless alert

2007-06-17T18:12:00.001-07:00

Please be aware!

There has been a couple of strange sightings in the last few weeks of this wiley homeless man. This man goes by various and sundry alias' such as; Darrell Jonty, Hubert Cumberdale, Jeremy Winkle and Dr. Merl. He is not to be reckoned with as problems will most certainly ensue. If seen please alert the authorities. Known haunts include; McDonald's dumpsters, bushes, and basements.

2007-06-10T17:28:00.000-07:00

Ansel Adams the famous landscape photographer only published one portrait. This photo, which you see reproduced to your left is that image. Ansel knew that once perfection is reached you should stop. He reached perfection in one try. Many have wondered the thoughts of these two, now famous gentlemen at the time the photograph was taken. Much like the Mona Lisa, the critical debates have been fierce. Will you weigh in? Please comment on what you think might be in the noodles of these two esteemed gentlemen.

True Beauty 2

2007-06-10T17:04:00.000-07:00

I just found some more jems and had to post them. I mean the man is a genius of handsomeness! Truely, we all stand in your honor, you, beautiful man, you!

True Beauty 1

2007-06-10T16:50:00.000-07:00

Sometimes a family just gets a kid who is so beautiful that there is never a bad picture of them. Stephen is one of those types of people. Here is a little taste of some of his more stunning works (the other models are not bad themselves). Please enlarge this last photo for the full effect!

Behold the man

2007-06-10T16:31:00.000-07:00

They sure do grow up fast. It seems like just yesterday that I was off to Australia on my mission. Just look at that little blonde chubby kid that I am shaking hands with. Cute as a button! Now look at him all grown up and off on his own mission. I have never had a more proud moment then seeing my little(age)/big(height) brother off at the MTC. Stephen I am so proud of you! Behold the man!

In Case you were wondering...

2007-06-06T00:05:00.000-07:00

Many have often wondered just what really is at the end of the rainbow? Is there a pot of gold? Hey, What about that nasty ol' Leprechaun I have heard so much about? Well, finally this age old question has been answered. It is just David. But don't worry, pal! Dry those tears. Hey, never give up, for he is at the end of every rainbow just waiting for you. He is your silver lining! As for the gold and the ankle biting Leperchaun; well, shucks they are just hog wash anyway.