A worst cars list!

There's an interesting article about the Ten Worst Automobiles Today on The Truth About Cars website.

Although I like the site, they tend to ruin some great opinions with needless drivel and insight like "anyone who drives a truck must be compensating for their penis size", etc. Other than an occasional machoistic slip and oh-too-often drag-queen-like-detailed descriptions of interior, it's enjoyable to read some commentary on cars, trucks, and the death of GM (possibly Ford as well). I'm reminded of movie critics: it doesn't really matter what the critic says, you like or don't like things based on you...not their high-and-mighty-opinion.

Is critical for the sake of being critical just whining? ;)

Guitar

I'm about 9 months into guitar lessons now and having a complete blast. The progress is slow but necessary at this level. I'm reading actual music, more than just "tab" like I used to. I was hoping to have a little presentation for Christmas, but of course, I'm my most vocal critic. I do have a nice classical arrangement of Greensleeves...but the one I hear in my head is much more detailed and I want to explore that. I'd also like to do a Cat Stevens song, "Morning Has Broken". Finally, there are some pieces I'd like to do that would require me putting down a recording and then playing with it. That sounds both difficult but promising.

If any of you play guitar and could recommend a song or two, I'd be most appreciative. I'm a beginner at reading music, but really enjoy practicing like crazy once I get it down. Thanks!

The Ted Haggard scandal...

...great, Ted proves that he's not Jesus...I for one wasn't surprised. The actual allegations he's admitting to, although not released, are certainly a little shocking, but I can see that this issue is going to explode. :( Maybe Ted is just bi-sexual like 80% of the rest of the married men in Colorado Springs. But will this suddenly enlighten Christians that perhaps even part of being attracted to the same sex is genetic/biological? Probably not. I see it as a lose, lose situation.

That being said, my thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Haggard and his family. They've a long, long road to travel.