A quiz, if you wish

While not as keen on taking others tests, I have nothing against folks talking on of my own creation. Enjoy...or not.

http://www.bebo.com/inviteq/130709410a212494684b

I found this picture recently, and since someone *cough, cough* mentioned it might do as well for me to post a picture of a Christmas tree as to decorate the one at home, I here present it for your perusal. In my opinion, the Christmas tree isn't the best part of the picture...I'll let you guess as to what I like best about the scene portrayed here. ;-)

The Final Word

This is one of my favorite songs and thought I might share it with y'all. And who knows, I may just have to post some of my other favorites...;-)


You and me we use so very many clumsy words.
The noise of what we often say is not worth being heard.
When the Father’s Wisdom wanted to communicate His love,
He spoke it in one final perfect Word.

He spoke the Incarnation and then so was born the Son.
His final word was Jesus, He needed no other one.
Spoke flesh and blood so He could bleed and make a way Divine.
And so was born the baby who would die to make it mine.

And so the Father’s fondest thought took on flesh and bone.
He spoke the living luminous Word, at once His will was done.
And so the transformation that in man had been unheard
Took place in God the Father as He spoke that final Word.

He spoke the Incarnation and then so was born the Son.
His final word was Jesus, He needed no other one.
Spoke flesh and blood so He could bleed and make a way Divine.
And so was born the baby who would die to make it mine.

And so the Light became alive
And manna became Man.
Eternity stepped into time
So we could understand.

He spoke the Incarnation and then so was born the Son.
His final word was Jesus, He needed no other one.
Spoke flesh and blood so He could bleed and make a way Divine.
And so was born the baby who would die to make it mine.

Somewhat disturbing...

You scored as Goofy. Your alter ego is Goofy! You are fun and great to be around, and you are always willing to help others. You arn't worried about embarrassing yourself, so you are one who is more willing to try new things. Goofy 69% Sleeping Beauty 56% Pinocchio 50% Ariel 44% Donald Duck 44% The Beast 38% Peter Pan 38% Snow White 25% Cinderella 19% Cruella De Ville 19% Which Disney Character is your Alter Ego? created with QuizFarm.com

Concerning my late encounter with musical mixtures both foreign and familiar; or, Wizards in Winter

Dun-dun-dun-tin-Dun-dun-dun-tin-Dun-dun-dun-tun-Dun-dun-dun-tun-Dun-dun-dun-tin-Dun-dun-dun-tin-ten-tun-tin-tun-tin-tun. x2. Add flashing lights. Add that cool fog stuff. Add a few Christmas-colored Lasers. Incorporate thousands of screaming fan-types. Oh, and include the band peoples--The Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Result? Totally awesome coolness that almost rocks you out of your seat. 8-D

I must admit at this point that I've never been to a hard rock concert. I have been to several performances by the Boise Philharmonic and other similar groups, as well as one concert by Caedmon's Call (which thankfully was a once-in-my-lifetime event). The concert that launched itself upon Hampton Roads last evening was something of a mix of what I knew and what was definitely new. Allow me to explain.

With violins I am familiar, and I am far from being unaccustomed with cellos . Keyboards are known to me along with drums, guitars and melodious vibrations of the larynx. However, extremely hard-rockish (and by no means associated with your Grandma's rocking chair, Oh best beloved) long-hairish, wild-eyeish, grinning, electric guitar playing dudes are by no means close acquaintances. At my most reliable count (sitting on the front row, I was mightily affected by the strobe lights), I believe there were 2 cellos, 6-7 violins, 1 drummer, 2 keyboardists, 1 bass dude, 2 electric guitar dudes, 1 electric violin dude, and assorted vocalists (non-electric).

Last evening, I saw in person the largest collection of special effects in one place I've ever seen in my life. I did. The (changing) lights were perfectly attuned to the modulating harmonics being projected towards me at great speed and volume. The fireworks I found especially impressive along with the Lasers, flames that change color, and fireballs. The show, to say nothing of the music itself, was inspiring. One felt that one was about to made very much nearer to God through the total dissemination of this mortal coil.

But one must say something of the music itself. Words fail. Simply glorious. Heart pounding, foot-stomping, head shaking, melodious, and in some cases, graceful, hard rock exhausts my feeble attempts to describe what I saw, heard, and felt. The bands focus is mostly on Christmas music and I was pleasantly surprised to find that, while at times overly sentimental, the theme was overtly Christian Christmas. No calling on Santa or the elves, but many reverent references made to God the Father, "the Son who was born for us", and the "almighty Savior". Somewhat of a contrast as you might well agree. Not a Christian band, I think, but one that is definitely more knowledgeable in certain areas than is the norm, and refreshingly so. I enjoyed the evening exceedingly well. It has made me speechless, I tell you. Quite speechless, and I haven't stopped talking of it since.

Coming to the end of my own descriptive powers I can only direct you to the band's website for you to come to your own conclusions regarding the band's subjective value. There are some clips to listen to under the tab--Wizards in Winter is especially good, it inspired the intro to this post ;-). http://www.trans-siberian.com