My friend Caryn Rivadeneira, who’s currently the managing editor for Christianity Today’s GiftedforLeadership.com, recently tagged me. I usually try to avoid the whole meme thing, but Caryn is such a nice person—and she was memed/tagged (see, I don’t even know what to call it) by another great guy, Al Hsu from over at IVP—so I’ll give this one a shot. 
Sooo, here are the rules:
- Link to your tagger and post these rules on your blog.
- Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
- Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
- Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
Okay, here are my random and weird facts. I’ll make it quick:
- God spoke to me about getting serious with him as I stood in the front row at a David Lee Roth concert in 1986.
- I went through a Jheri curl phase around that same time. I think God also spoke to me about getting rid of it.
- I am not a twin.
- I won a Project Author young writers award when I was in fourth grade; first thing I ever really won. (Oh, the name of the book was The Knights of the Star Table—part Star Wars, part King Arthur’s Tales.)
- Growing up in the late seventies, I used to love a soft drink called Rondo—”the Thirst Crusher.” Anyone remember Rondo?
- My first automobile purchase was a used, Green 1974 AMC Hornet. Ah, good memories with that car. Bought it for $450.
- Thanks to my kids, I can sing most of the songs from Disney’s High School Musical. My favorites: “Stick to the Status Quo” and “Breaking Free.”
There you go. Now I’m obligated to nag, er, tag seven other folks. Sorry about this, friends:
Man, I have just about every word to both High School Musicals memorized as well! Like, are you totally psyched that HSM3 hits theaters in October??
I’m in Downer’s Grove the next couple of nights. I think you’re out of town?
Peace,
JD
hmmmmm… Don’t know HSM yet… Still in the Wiggles phase at my house. Maybe in a couple more years…?
Can’t wait!!!
Willaby-Wallaby-Wed.
An elephant sat on Ed!
I guess I’m breakin’ the rules. I don’t totally understand the tagging thing either and I’m not popular enough in the blogosphere to tag seven other bloggers, but y’all can read seven goofy things about me if you’re interested by clicking on the link at the end of this comment.
I never went through a Jeri Curl phase, am not a twin either, and the only Rondo I know was in the NBA finals this year playing for the Celtics.
http://judybright.livejournal.com/209814.html
David Lee Roth–wowzers…
Margaret, my thought exactly. What was that about Ed?
David. Lee. Roth. “I ain’t got nobody…” He went to Pasadena High, btw.
“You are the music in me.” I start that song with the initial, “Nah nah nah nah,” and Micah cries out, “Stop it, Daddy!”
So, was this before or after Van Halen? I think I’m a little older than you guys. I think I was taking care of toddlers about that time …
After. During the Sammy Hagar years. And before. He’s touring with them again now…
Margaret & Christine – Yes, Diamond Dave. It was during the “Eat ‘Em and Smile” tour, his first outing after leaving Van Halen. I was in high school. Long story, but Roth was sort of a hero of mine during my teenage years, but when I saw him up close, acting vulgar, probably drunk, it just smacked me in the head that this guy was not someone to emulate. I quietly rededicated my life to God soon after that. I still like Van Halen and Roth, but it’s no longer to the point of worship.
Tyson – Man, I don’t miss the Wiggles.
Rudy – Ah, “High School Musical 2.” Change a few words in “You Are the Music in Me” and that could be a CCM praise & worship song on K-Love.
Judy – Apparently, you know your Van Halen.
John – HSM 3! I’m, like, there on opening day! And maybe I’ll even take my kids.
You are one loving father, Ed. If I had kids, I’d make ‘em listen to HSM with headphones or earbuds only. I’m having enough trouble with the “Mamma Mia” music blaring at me every time I turn on the TV. (PLEASE let that thing come and go quickly!!)
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