One Man's Dream

The Eagle has landed.

2008-11-10T12:01:00.006-06:00

1st day at new job assignment with Boys and Girls club This Fall will be a new venture for Communities in Schools Houston as they formalize a partnership with 'The Club.' That's the name the Boys & Girls Club of America uses here in the North Side of Houston. The Y.E.T. building was installed in 2004

Traders Village Pow-Wow

2008-11-08T13:11:00.002-06:00

The 2nd weekend in November is one of the biggest Indian Pow-Wows in the Texas Gulf Coast area. Indigenous tribal members travel from across the country to share and compete in dancing and tribal dress competitions.

There's a New Sheriff in town!

2008-11-07T10:23:00.002-06:00

Adrian Garcia Victory Message from Alex Luster on Vimeo.Congratulations Adrian! Proud to say you are my friend.

Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards

2008-11-06T13:16:00.004-06:00

My musical Mohawk friend, Jonathan Maracle, has been nominated along with Broken Walls (the band) in 6 categories in this Music Award show on November 6th & 7th. Congrats Jonathon!Safe Journeys!

You're not ready for this...

2008-11-03T06:38:00.003-06:00

Changing Expectations EduPunk - the anthem

Election 2008 - The Game!

2008-11-03T05:29:00.007-06:00

Election 2008 - the game! (nice claymation)I'll tell the full story in a moment, but this MOST history-making election in the life of this existing generation has led some people to make the most amazing declarations in the name of their 'choice.' I've heard some recent mentions to the plight of a nation who chose to leave the 'rigidity' of a Theocracy for their Autonomy as a people - and they

Pastor's Recognition Day

2008-11-03T00:22:00.006-06:00

Pastor J.C. Cantu was recognized by his congregation at El Tabernaculo, Houston.All was wonderful - with these children being a highlight to Juan Romero's "Vision Pastoral."

Sean n Nickii

2008-10-28T20:08:00.002-05:00

Pastor & Mrs. Cantu came over to Sean & Nickii's home to do a prayer of dedication for this young couple who are putting it all in God's hands.God is good! These two young people are putting their hands to the plow, and God is Faithful!Congratulations Sean & Nickii!

What my Momma taught me

2008-10-28T10:54:00.003-05:00

I OWE MY MOTHER . . . 1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE. "If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning." 2. My mother taught me RELIGION. "You better pray that will come out of the carpet." 3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL "If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock

CIS @ McReynolds Middle

2008-10-28T05:12:00.002-05:00

Found a great set of pictures about Communities In Schools at McReynolds Middle School. It's good to see parents involved with their children.

Anything Chinese

2008-10-27T05:43:00.003-05:00

Quoting: "Did you know? Sometimes size does matter. If you're one in a million in China, there are 1,300 people just like you. In India, there are 1,100 people just like you.The 25% of the population in China with the highest IQs is greater than the total population of North America. In India, it's the top 28%. Translation for teachers: they have more honors kids than we have kids.Did you know?

Wheatley Steppers

2008-10-25T13:30:00.002-05:00

Young Men from Wheatley High School came out "Stepping" for the Walk for Success rally on October 25, 2008. Mr. Galindo and others are dedicated to their pursuit of precision and passion for team presentations. :)There were also other students making wonderful presentations, ranging from the Purple Harmony Mens Choir, Wheatley Wildcat Band, Wheatley Cheerleaders, Diamonds of Excellence, Salsa

PBS Palin Poll: Is Palin qualified?

2008-10-24T19:26:00.002-05:00

PBS has an online poll posted, asking if Sarah Palin is qualified.The poll will be reported on PBS and picked up by mainstream media. It can influence undecided voters. Please do two things -- takes 20 seconds. 1) Click on link and vote! Here's the link: http://www.pbs.org/now/polls/poll-435.html 2) Then send this to others, and urge them to vote and pass it on .Let your "viewers viewpoint" be

"Book Report on the Bible" [humor]

2008-10-24T18:18:00.003-05:00

I received the following story recently. For a Friday eschatological challenge, I thought I would pass it on. Read this with 'GRACE' in your heart. -rmt______________________________________Someone sent me a "Book Report on the Bible" purportedly written by a child. If true, I wonder how often we take for granted that children understand what we are teaching???Through the eyes of a "child":

Ah - technology...

2008-10-22T13:59:00.002-05:00

Gotta love it!dunno what this whole tilt-shift video really is, but I like it. See for yourself! Bathtub III from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.

Street crime takes my friend.

2008-10-16T15:42:00.004-05:00

I received news this afternoon that my good friend, Kim Bui, passed away today after being shot in an attempted carjacking. Her husband was also wounded in the incident. The early story is on this Fox26 news story, and Kim has since died of her injuries.Kim's testimony was always uplifting in the Harris County Agricultural Extension office (Better Living For Texans). Her son was also a

Houston Food Bank

2008-10-16T05:14:00.005-05:00

The C.I.S. [Communities in Schools Houston] office facilitated the distribution of food to several school sites for Hurricane Ike related affected families.There was a great deal of cooperation required to make all of this possible, and I am grateful that so many people are willing to press on through these difficult times.Thanks to all of those who donate to Food Banks across the country (and

ICM High School Student Ministries: Max Torres Visits ICM Youth

2008-10-15T19:30:00.001-05:00

I found this link to a date in the past when I actually wore a suit! That was a great weekend, and I appreciate the victories in the lives of Mr Lopez & Mr Alfaro - Langdale roxz! North - S I I D E E!My visit to ICM Youth in Laredo

Some (funny) scary pranks

2008-10-13T15:29:00.001-05:00

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Oh well...

2008-10-07T19:01:00.001-05:00

not until -

I have POWERS!!

2008-09-26T15:38:00.004-05:00

Message: Tnx to Michael & Keith of North Houston Power finally reset the transformer for our block. Thanks to all who are diligently restoring the houses of millions. Thanks Mike & Keith

Impact Now reaching the streets.

2008-09-20T21:12:00.002-05:00

Impact now presented stunning dramatic messages - live and in color!

Sun dried...

2008-09-18T13:24:00.002-05:00

And no whitey tighties -

Pax

2008-09-15T19:17:00.002-05:00

The PEACE (PAX) before the storm.

Mom's fideo...

2008-09-15T15:53:00.004-05:00

No likey Ikey

2008-09-15T11:09:00.003-05:00

6pm winds pickin up

2008-09-15T11:08:00.005-05:00

7am and all is windy

2008-09-15T11:08:00.004-05:00

Well... I lost 2 or 3 small trees and some 30 or 40 ft of fence. 8 hrs to go

2008-09-13T14:53:00.000-05:00

Uproot tree twinbrook--Sent from my T-Mobile Sidekick®

2008-09-13T07:19:00.001-05:00

lost 2 or 3 small trees and some 30 or 40 ft of fence. 8 hrs to go <>

2008-09-13T04:51:00.001-05:00

Power finally went out at 3:20am. Sitting in dark hallway watching bright green lightning. Winds gusting 50 to 80 mph. Safe! <>

Twelve mph!

2008-09-13T02:56:00.001-05:00

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more Miracles!

2008-09-13T02:52:00.001-05:00

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2am - highest winds

2008-09-13T02:37:00.001-05:00

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Windy city

2008-09-12T19:40:00.001-05:00

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You have new Picture Mail!

2008-09-12T19:15:00.001-05:00

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Ikey? Where are you?

2008-09-12T14:09:00.001-05:00

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Buying Home Depot stock...

2008-09-12T09:41:00.001-05:00

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Sigh!

2008-09-12T08:25:00.001-05:00

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Now i am in the same line for three sheets of Abs plywood

2008-09-12T08:24:00.001-05:00

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Except here!

2008-09-12T07:41:00.001-05:00

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Fri morning looks clear.

2008-09-12T07:38:00.001-05:00

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Water for Ike

2008-09-11T19:08:00.001-05:00

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Yikes ! Ike

2008-09-11T18:56:00.001-05:00

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Dahlia Torres - Making a difference

2008-09-10T09:19:00.003-05:00

Many of you have never had the opportunity to meet the person who completes me.A recent internet news story tells more of her story. Please click on this link to see her short video!

Learn to dig deep!

2008-09-09T15:17:00.005-05:00

Each of us have opportunities in life to seek improvement... to dig deep and go for what we want, even pushing the limits of the system... some people start early... like this little person.Watch and Learn a lesson of sorts.[click on this text if the picture link doesn't work]

Hurricane Ike

2008-09-09T13:06:00.004-05:00

Our Hurricane Fatigue rhetoric has finally kicked in for this season. The storms have been more frequent, and more impactful in recent times, but nothing that should surprise those who know. In so many ways, this is simply an opportunity to begin to trust less in things material, and more in things eternal. I wish the calendar of this storm path was different because I really wanted to ride to

Can you buy 1 TARP and send it to Louisiana?

2008-09-09T12:01:00.002-05:00

Help is needed along the paths of recent Hurricane Gustav (and others). A Pastor in Baton Rouge has a great action plan and if you can help him, or others - use this strategy to respond to his request, or even use this resource to help others. You can also connect to Somebody Cares America which is a network of Christian Ministries across the country for ongoing support efforts. Hurricane

YS: Connecting Homosexual Students to God's Love

2008-09-09T11:47:00.004-05:00

For those of you in Front Line Youth Ministry, please take the time to visit this article on the Youth Specialties site. Well written, and a great forum for us all to get deeper in God's Grace. PAX-max-Homosexuality. Do you ever get scared by that word? Be honest … it can be a very scary word for a youth pastor. Not so much in theory because it’s easy to sit around and boisterously talk

SAVE THE DATE: October 8, 2008

2008-08-29T18:18:00.006-05:00

Hispanic Family Initiative announces... The 5th annual Hispanic Family Conference The Hispanic Family Initiative invites you to join us for the 2008 Hispanic Family Conference, October 8, 2008. The conference will be held from 8:30am - 3:30pm at the Harris County Department of Education Ron- ald Reagan Building in Houston, Texas. Come join hundreds from across the country for a day of education,

www.SmartChristian.com

2008-08-29T18:12:00.007-05:00

This is a Christian Blogger Network with a very comprehensive list of weBLOGS with GREAT links to a variety of resources.Thanks Dr. Jackson for all your hard work!

Italian Motorcycle Cops

2008-08-29T10:09:00.004-05:00

These Italian riders have obviously spent some time practicing. I need to get me one of these bikes!

Train up a child...

2008-08-28T10:05:00.001-05:00

and when they grow up... can you imagine? This child has an evangelistic cell or two in his body!

Payasito Olivin at El Tabernaculo today

2008-08-24T12:10:00.001-05:00

It was a wonderful time with Payasito Olivin at El Tabernaculo again this last Sunday. Check out more pictures on my Flickr account.

Old Man in the Tree was Stylin

2008-08-19T17:10:00.002-05:00

The dead tree in our front yard finally succumbed to termite damage.

Executive Principal H.

2008-08-18T12:48:00.002-05:00

Our executive principal in our feeder pattern donned an Afro for the Opening Day Prep-Rally.Full '60's regalia rounded out the scene

Crawford Panda team

2008-08-18T11:27:00.001-05:00

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Wheatley Feeder is celebrating

2008-08-18T11:26:00.001-05:00

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Eker sang his song to Encarnacion.

2008-08-15T19:32:00.001-05:00

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Eriks Party

2008-08-15T18:31:00.001-05:00

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You have new Picture Mail!

2008-08-13T20:22:00.001-05:00

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Balloon messages

2008-08-07T13:22:00.002-05:00

The SouthWest School students wrote messages of hope in remembrance of the life of their Assistant Principal - Mr. Martinez.He passed away last week suddenly, and has left a void in the lives of 100's of students. His role as a mentor and friend was stated numerous times at the funeral services.

Death depicted

2008-08-07T13:15:00.002-05:00

as an act of therapeutic exercise, the students (and others) drew something that depicted our concept of death.Mine starts with tears, but looks through a window into the sunrise of a new day.

Happy BDay D!

2008-08-02T20:39:00.002-05:00

Thank you to all who made Dahila's "15th" birthday a real surprise. It has been 21 years since she had a surprise, and then she didn't have a Harley Pinata!It was so much fun, and I appreciate all who took time to make this day special.Gracias.

Kreuz Strikes Again

2008-07-31T19:19:00.002-05:00

Lockhart's best BBQ got a visit from us again on the way to San Antonio.This is definitely worth the 18 mile drive north of I-10 on Hwy 80.

Aunt Bea's Luau Deer

2008-07-29T23:05:00.002-05:00

Uncle Buck has his Summer Gear on now.

Lynchburg Daycation

2008-07-28T17:30:00.003-05:00

We took the bike out for a DayCation and wound up crossing the Lynchburg Ferry for the very first time since I have been living in Houston (1975). Nice long 45 minute wait for a 2 minute boat ride.

Waterside Wedding

2008-07-26T19:02:00.002-05:00

Christian and Claudia Mora had a beautiful wedding by the lake (and the pools). Congrats

Israeli newspaper publishes Obama's private prayer

2008-07-26T13:31:00.008-05:00

I read this on the Yahoo News today: It's a moderate request this Senator wrote - but why would that other voyeuristic person have dared go digging out this private petition! All for a headline. tsk tsk tskIsraeli newspaper publishes Obama's private prayer - Yahoo! News http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080725/ap_on_re_mi_ea/israel_obama_s_note"Lord — Protect my family and me. Forgive me my sins, and

East Texas Ride over Lake Houston

2008-07-25T12:24:00.004-05:00

Joey and I took a Friday morning scoot out to East Texas and stopped on the Atascosita Causeway for a quick pic. It feels good to spend some time with the boys again... each one is so different! As we say in Spanish, "Cada cabeza es otro mundo!" [Each mind is a different world.]{and it fits in that helmet!}

Flying Saucer Pies

2008-07-24T20:11:00.004-05:00

Dolly and Rose celebrate (post-hurricane) with some of the World Famous Flying Saucer Pies from right here in Houston, Texas (436 W. Crosstimbers).It's always a joy to celebrate with friends over a good plate of food, and the sweet tooth is always pleased with the fresh Peach Pie and Strawberry Cream Pie.

La Red del Camino

2008-07-23T13:13:00.004-05:00

La Red Del Camino - intriguing, insightful, inspirational - with it's feet on the ground.Testimonies of global import and impact from people who's feet are dusty with real 'on-the-ground' activity. When I sat with a few of the shepherd's from some of these harvest fields last week, I reveled in their phrase "K.B." Kingdom Business. Everything is about Kingdom Business! Not just preaching the

Kickin Back

2008-07-21T17:34:00.002-05:00

Spent some time with Dolly today on the road, and took a breather at Taco Cabana... she caught me relaxing. Calm before the storm. This is just a few miles short of the 500 mile break in on the new motor. With all the rain coming in with Hurricane Dolly, I gotta come up with other ways to keep myself busy during these few days of my summer break.

The Two become Man & Wife

2008-07-19T13:07:00.002-05:00

Erick and Sylvia Armendariz were wed today in the glorious Houston July weather. Congrats!

The Big Bore is now P.I.F.

2008-07-17T17:29:00.002-05:00

Just a little short of selling the bike to get it out of the shop, it was a good feeling to pay the bill today and have the little orange repair tag ripped off today.The 500 miles to break in the engine is next. I have not had the experience of seating an engine for several years. My last overhauls were my first automobiles in the early and mid 70's when I wasn't apprehensive of taking an engine

Gulp... Maybe Friday

2008-07-15T15:47:00.002-05:00

The Majestic 100 year Anniversary Edition Fat Boy is looking lean and not so mean today. The Limited Power Train warranty is covering the repair for the damaged bearings that were found in the case. This balanced engine was sweet to ride and nice and quiet until the Father's Day weekend. The metal-on-metal roar got definitely worse, and upon having the oil changed, the fine people at Mancuso

Prayer Request for Evelyn!

2008-07-10T13:44:00.002-05:00

I just spoke with a co-worker who made an emergency trip to Orlando to be with a friend who was just diagnosed with Acute Leukemia yesterday and is barely hanging on for life today. Lourdes took her guitar with her and the hospital has allowed her to sing at Evelyn's bedside. Lourdes was expressing her trust that we would be able to generate a true cloud of Prayer Warriors to intercede on her

Look Deep Inside Yourself - don't be skerd!

2008-07-09T09:31:00.002-05:00

Look Deep Inside Yourself Originally uploaded by rmaxtorres. FatBoy Saga Continues: The Mancuso mechanics have been looking for the source of a bad sound... no luck so far. The next step is to crack the case open for a deeper look.... nice! Only concern is how deep I will have to dig to get it outta hock.

Deeper Chrome

2008-07-09T00:57:00.005-05:00

This v-rod has some killer detail: custom paint, chrome and ostrich leather - Deep Paint!

Trail of Hope Report

2008-07-08T10:40:00.001-05:00

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2008-06-24T08:44:00.000-05:00

Yeah! Only took 20 minutes to get contacts in. Sure did need Dahlias help though. Could have gone bad w/o her.

Jesus Justice: So Easy A Five Year Old Can Do It?

2008-06-23T16:05:00.005-05:00

Righting Wrongs - simply that! If you ever get a chance to head to NYC - maybe even a trip to China Town in Manhattan for some of the soupy dumplings at Joe's Shanghai (I highly recommend them!!) I started my week right listening to this session that Jeremy Del Rio shared at the Urban Youth Workers Institute this year. Take the hour or so to get this mp3 under your belt. It will be well worth the

I can see clearly now...

2008-06-21T12:44:00.004-05:00

I finally went the 'contact lens' route yesterday! I begin my 7 day trial and wait to see what the Opthomologist says next week. It's interesting to be looking around and see near and far without frames.My problem is just that I have an aversion to sticking my finger in my eye. I know this will take a while to get this down. I think what I will do is put a hilarious video of me trying to get

Nopales anyone?

2008-06-15T08:52:00.006-05:00

Among the beautiful plants at my Mom and Dad's house is this healthy nopal plant. For those of you who may not be familiar with them, they are a succulent cactus that is edible, and a great breakfast complement with scrambled eggs and red chili powder (maybe a few onions cooked in there). [I'm getting hungry already] They are so good!

Mom's little baby

2008-06-15T08:47:00.006-05:00

Mom has some pretty cool plants around the house - she called this beautiful flower 'her baby.' But I know her REAL 'Babe' has a mustache and also loves her back (for 54 years now)!It was good to spend Father's Day with my POPS! We went to eat at "Pico de Gallo" [roughly translated: beak of the rooster - or rooster lips] (I personally like the name rooster lips - more on that later) The 'Live

Mom is fixing us a meal of tasty venison! O yum!

2008-06-14T20:46:00.004-05:00

I went by the house to visit mom and dad, and I got a treat! Dad had venison stored up from hunting season. It tasted sooo good.

The Most Expensive Rally I never went to --

2008-06-13T21:09:00.013-05:00

ROT Rally 2008 - Austin, TexasI rode in to Austin for a grand moment at the Republic of Texas Motorcycle rally. The view on Congress with several thousand scoots in front of the State Capitol was impressive. I don't think I would do the $60 ticket for access to the grounds, though. After a few hours of helmets and leathers, they all look the same anyway. I'll stick with the Lone Star at