i've moved

i've moved.

blogspot has been great to me.

i'll never forget my first post.

but it's time to move on. it's not blogspot, it's me.

i gave wordpress a try and find it easier and faster.

wordpress is a better fit.

blogspot, you'll always be my first blog. i'll always remember you.

www.markbraye.wordpress.com.

Super Bowl XLIV

the teams for Super Bowl XLIV are set. the Indianapolis Colts are the AFC champions and they will face the NFC champion New Orleans Saints. the game takes place in Miami on Sunday, February 7, 2010. many are predicting scoring, scoring, and more scoring; these were the two best teams and among the best offenses during the regular season. i, however, see the defenses playing a bigger role than most. the scoring is not going to be out of control and the team that wins will have a defensive touchdown. i'm picking the Colts to win. that being said, it would be great for the city of New Orleans and that region if the Saints won. i will not be rooting against the Saints, just for the Colts.

AVATAR

the tagline in the commercial states: "movies will never be the same again." maybe. however, what's for certain is that Avatar is one of the most entertaining films you will ever see. i loved it. James Cameron didn't hit a homerun; he's hit a grand-slam. Cameron takes you to Pandora and you may never want to leave. this colorful world is like nothing you've seen before. the acting is great. the characters are classic. the direction and cinematography are amazing. aside from the fun, Avatar asks some important questions and presents some interesting food for thought. that's something not every action/sci-fi/fantasy/adventure film can say. Avatar is worth twice the price of admission. see it.

it's the most wonderful time of the year

Christmas is now less than a month away. i love Christmas; it's the most wonderful time of the year. i love Christmas movies and Christmas specials. i love Christmas music and Christmas lyrics. i love Christmas stories. i love to give and receive gifts and cards. i love spending time with family and friends. i love the food associated with Christmas. however, like the Grinch learns, Christmas means more than these elements. Christmas is the yearly celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Jesus truly is the reason for the season. the purpose of Christmas is Christ. have a merry Christmas!

True Compass

Senator Edward M. Kennedy passed away this past summer. before his death he was able to complete his autobiography True Compass. it's a great read. the book is full of wonderful stories and insights, as well as honest and open feelings about the ups and downs; the victories and defeats; the mistakes; the sins, and ultimately, the redemption Senator Kennedy experienced throughout his life.

gospel shots

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." John 3:16-17

Micah's stats

Micah William Mark Braye
August 12, 2009, 12:22 pm
8 pounds 9 ounces
20 inches