Monday, December 24, 2007

Tree In Forest



Hello.... I'm a first-time blogger, long-time person.

My beautiful wife talked me into starting this blog and I'm not sure anyone will ever see this. Like the tree that falls in the forest, will anyone ever hear it? I know I'll have at least loyal fan... her. By the way, that is a picture of her, not me.

So, what can I say on my first blog that no one will probably ever read? I think I should only talk about things of interest to other people. Like, music, piano, Jesus, my wife, my kids, my 1965 AC Cobra, my velcro collection, collector coffee mugs, dolphins, spotted owls, candy canes, wicker baskets, laundry tips, things to say that will shock people, political candidates from third world countries, zip-loc technology, chinesse imigration laws, cowboy poetry, light refraction, heat transfer coefficiencies, baby butterflies, and......, me.

Oh, here's a good shot of me. Gotta go, you'll have to wait for my next interesting post.


16 comments:

rwberg said...

It is not true! The tree does make noise when it falls in the forrest even when no one is there. I have been there and seen it happen myself, plus I have talked with many fallen tree. Sorry to hear about your cancer, hope you have a great holiday.

Alisa said...

Paul,
I will be happy to be your #2 fan and read your opinions mainly about spotted owls and wicker baskets. On a more serious note, our family will continue to pray for you daily. Keep your chin up and be strong. You have a good cheerleading team behind you!
Sending love across the miles,
Alisa

Anonymous said...

I also have a coffee mug collection and am keenly interested in laundry tips and zip-loc technology.

Trees do make noise...they bark ; )

Merry Christmas brother!

dreamsrestored said...

What's left to invent after ziploc technology?? Sending you light, love and energy. Good journey to you my friend. I think this blog idea is awesome. I look forward to your updates. Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family!

The "ROCKSTAR" said...

HEEEEYYYYY!!!!!!!!! What's cracken brotha. Did you know, Ronnie James Dio used to be with a band named Rainbow? It's true. To bad your brother Rog doesn't know anything about metal. We all know he's a poser. All he knows how to do is scratch brand new Metallica CD's. Hahahaha...... JK Rog. Any way, You're in my prayers bro. Let me know if you guys need anything. My mom said she will help with what ever too.
MERRY CHRISTMAS

Carla said...

Keep the thoughts pouring through the keyboard... could be the next best seller... and I love listening to trees.
Carla

rwberg said...

Hey Rockstar ....... I know more about metal than you know about the palm of your hand! The only reason why I scratch new metallica cd's is because they are worthless due to the fact that you can download all their songs for FREE on www.limewire.com .... I did you a favor! And this is the thanks I get. Besides Paul doesn't even know who Ronnie James is or name any of his songs besides "Rainbow in the Dark" which even girls who hate metal even know! He was also with another band .... Do you know which one that is? Poser? Hate to run gotta still get out and buy you that Boys 2 Men CD you wanted for XMas before it is sold out .... should go along nicely with your Backstreet Boys collection. JK Maybe.

Chris Toe Fur said...

Things to say that will shock people eh?(i've been hangin out with canadians lol) like saying thingsd like America controls i think it was 40% of the worlds resources but only has 6% of the worlds population? and also that 1 billion people live on less than a dollar a day. or are those just alarming statistics? hehe, well Paul i know i never get to see you or your family but i will be praying for you, i'll try to keep up with reading your blog but as you prolly know i'm going to guatemala on the first of January so don't feel bad if i don't read it ;o)

Love ya Uncle Paul,
Your crazy nephew,

Chris Toe Fur Ralston

Tiffany Berg Coughran said...

Hey Baby! Wow - you gotta be fast to be part of your fan club! I've already been beat by 8 posts!

About the tree in the forest . . .

Why did the tree fall? Was it hurt? Was it sick? Did it have emotional issues connected with the falling? Was it a democratic tree or a republican tree? All of these things matter you know!


I love you and your fettish for ziplock technology!!

Tiffany XXX

hAnNaH said...

Dad I love you so so so so so much. I really want you to get better soon. Merry Christmas Dad. Love Hannah

hAnNaH said...

Hey Dad. Thanks for everything. Hope you get better. You're a cool dad. Hope you have fun. You're funny. That's all I guess.

Landon

Unknown said...

hey daddy...its your favortie daughter im da world. so you should kno who this is. well mErRy ChRiStMaS!!!i love you so much. your the best dad n.e one could ever ask for. o..also this whole cancer thing..ya sux butt. sorry for the launguage daddy. you still love me. lol haha. ya but it will all be ok in da end. i kno it will. also when its over i wont have to worry bout it no more.yeahhhhhhhhh! (me excited) well i love you so freggin much daddy. your the bomb.com. lol (i like it.)
c ya. and mErRy ChRiStMaS!(again)
<3:hAyLeY

Jodi VanRhee said...

Pwalie! Hey, this stupid cancer is nothing a couple of cases of Fresca couldn't kick, right?!? Seriously, I think you'll be shocked when you see how many fans you actually have! You're one of my heroes and I can't wait to see the cool things God is going to do in and through your life! You ROCK! Take luck!

love you!

Jodi VanRhee said...

This is from Rebecca Van Rhee:

Dear Paul, i hope you feel better. Have a very merry
CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!! love, Rebecca

Anonymous said...

Paul... your a Warrior for God ! Xavier and I know God has amazing and great things for your life! God's greatest warriors He tends use in their weaknesses,So that He gets all the glory...I've heard A powerful servant of the Lord who once ministered to millions and healed thousands developed a serious alimemt himself. He asked the Lord, Why father must I bare this? And the Lord replied- Son... My greatest warriors who are leaders in my army. All that have fought great battles you'll find thier armour is not polished and bright but, bare the many dings and dents of battles fought.They themselves bare many wounds. How would you expect to come into the kingdom of Heaven someday ? With polished shinny armour or the armour of a warrior who has seen many battles and has many stories to tell?
We are praying for you Keep up the good fight. For I know the plans that I have for you declares the Lord plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope....
Jeremiah 29vs 11-14
Love, Monica and Xavier

Anonymous said...

Paul,
If one more well cooked breakfast would make a difference (or be heard in the woods) I would do it. There isn't anything we can say that you don't already know. God has given you all the courage and strength to get through this. He has placed on your shoulders the honor of being a father and a husband and you are Lookin' Good!
We love you Paul and will be keeping you in our hearts and prayers. We will talk later on just how God hears the trees in the Forest and why we can't hear what He hears. Someone has said that you can’t see the trees for the forest, (or is it that -you can’t see the forest for the trees??) Whatever! - Guess it's we’ll just have to leave some of these hard puzzles to decide about later. Looking forward to seeing a great recovery and that God will give your doctors great wisdom and skill in dealing with the need at hand. God has a great plan for you, and know this - you are walking in His perfect will and order regardless of how today’s circumstances appear. We love All Your Family and You.
California Mom-Shauna & Yosef