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ROCO Fridays – The summer dress code edition
The windows of the church are open and a lovely summer breeze is blowing through. Sun shines through every window of the house. The church and its occupants feel renewed, particularly the Reverend.
I think a little relaxing Neil Young is appropriate for this morning that we have gathered together in the new house of ROCO. The good Reverend is a little happy, a little relaxed and a little ready to lead her congregation into the weekend. Let the congregation say, ROCO!
Today, my good people, I wish to extoll the virtues of paying an extra couple bucks for lifetime servicing. Two years ago, I had to purchase new tires for my used car. Said car was a gift (thanks be to MommaShyner's husband). So, the Green Machine's got some 17' wheels on it, yeah, rims too. She looks so nice when she's clean, but I digress. When I purchased the tires, they added on the lifetime service. Any time I got a nail in it, or got a flat or anything like that, I just roll on up to Tire Kingdom and voila, it's fixed. Well, yesterday on the way home from work, I felt the car was driving a little funny. And when I drove over one of those little reflectors in the middle while changing lanes and heard a hellacious thump, I knew that something was wrong. At my earliest opportunity, I pulled over to find that, indeed, my tire was darn near flat. I limped over to Tire Kingdom and asked them to fill 'er up. That's when we saw a big 'ole sliver of silver something or another sticking out of my tire. WAH! But, at no charge to me but my time, my tire is fixed and the Green Machine is rolling once again. Hallelujah! And ROCO!
Summer is upon us. Now is the time for the ROCO congregation to go out and gather more folks for the flock. Spread the love, spread the word! ROCO for everyone!
Speaking of summer, welcome to it. Get a pedi then get your flip-flops out. Don't wear socks and sandals. If you do, you will be ridiculed by the congregation. Go to the beach! Wear sunscreen. Sunshine on your shoulders really does make you happy….oh the fun I've had with that one.
It's time for BBQs and fireworks, ribs and beer, chicken and waffles (WHAT?!?!) and all that summer stuff.
It's time for wing cookoffs and bar crawls. Pray for me tomorrow evening please.
It's time to love yourself and love your neighbor. It's time to gather your friends and family and let them know that it's okay. It's certainly okay to ROCO!
So, on this summery Friday, on this payday for some, on this day where I have cake even though I'm supposed to be on a diet, on this day where I'm doing what I do best (procrastinating), I want to gather the flock in close and let you all know that I appreciate you joining me here in Fridays. Without you, I am just one and one alone cannot properly rock out.
With that, I am going to close today's sermon. Take with you the love and spread it ROCO-style.
ROCO Friday – The end of May edition
First, let me say that, yes, just yesterday, I said I was taking a Vox hiatus. I am still taking that hiatus but it is unfair to the congregation to leave them without a leader since I got them all riled up so here I am.
Let the congregation say: ROCO!
Do they do that in other churches? You know, have the pastor read while the congregation reads along and responds as it is written or is that just the Baptists? At any rate, ROCO!
Well, my people, let's get on with the announcements. Today they'll be read by Sister Idadi (if she doesn't mind).
<Idadi does a roundoff back handspring to the pulpit.>
Good day members of the ROCO congregation.
<congregation replies in kind>
As you know, the Reverend has been having some interesting times that nearly took her away from the flock, but we are happy to say that, at least for church, she will be staying with us.
<Weeeeeelllllll>
We are proud to announce that the Reverend, who has a full time job when not doing the work of the ROCO community, has received a promotion. She is moving up the white devil also known as the corporate ladder (sorta) from department paper pusher/whipping bitch to company-wide whipping bitch aka Help Desk/Junior Business Analyst.
<AMEN! Tell it!>
In other ROCO business, all members of the community are encouraged to bring a friend to church next week because the Reverend is a comment whore.
<snickers among the congregation>
That's all we have for this week.
Thank you, Sister Idadi.
Let us move on to tithing. The ROCO congregation is all about helping each other and others not so fortunate. Please give freely of your time and of yourself for a time may come when it is you that needs help.
<Mmmmmmmmm>
As CNN just came on, please, let us take a moment to direct our thoughts to New York, the site of a crane collapse this morning wherein two people have been injured, possibly losing their lives at the corner of 91st and 1st Streets.
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The ROCO congregation would never make light of such a tragedy, but we must move on, although our hearts are slightly heavier.
We have no sermon today, just thoughts. Thoughts such as:
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When leaving the house, make sure that you didn't leave your wallet in your Lovey's truck, hence leaving you without ID, money, plastic and leaving you with the sinking feeling that you lost your wallet and have to cancel your credit cards until you realize that it's in your Lovey's truck.
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A clean house is a happy house. Take it from me and my newly cleaned house. (One room to go minus Kiddo's. Teenagers live in funk.)
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Gaining 10 pounds in 2 months is simple. Losing 10 pounds in 1 month is way harder. Lesson learned.
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Online group projects really suck.
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MiamiShyner (not the Rev. MS) will probably return to regular blogging during her vacation to the Keys that begins in 42 days, although it could be sooner. Hallelujah!
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Live rock is awesome and sorely lacking in Miami.
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Spam emails with the subject "You look really stupid MiamiShyner" are crappy! I don't care if it's spam, quit saying mean stuff!
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Have the best possible weekend. Remember that the little things are just that, little things.
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Most importantly, ROCO!!
Peace out to the congregation! I'm shaking hands at the door. Please step out into the vestibule, take the stairs down to the kitchen, and enjoy some refreshments. We were told that there would be punch and pie and punch (grape Kool-aid) and pie (peach cobbler) there is!
ROCO Friday – More Cowbell!
Word 'em up to the ROCO congregation!
We have reached the pinnacle (that means I reign supreme, I'm notorious I'll crush you like a jellybean. I'm bad.) of the week. The day that signifies the end of work and the beginning of alcohol. Yes, my people, it is Friday.
First and foremost, because I care about my flock, please be careful if you are hitting the roadways this weekend. Don't drink and drive or do anything else that might cause you to not get to ROCO church next Friday. We want to grow the congregation, not thin it out.
Now, more cowbell! This ROCO Friday, let us celebrate, rather than let it grate on our nerves, that little sound in the background that is always there but we usually ignore. Bring it to the front like a prominent shape in Photoshop (or Visio, the devil's work). Ring it loud and ring it proud!
Reverend Miami Shyner would like to take a moment to send thoughts and prayers to our brave men and women of the military. To those who gave their lives in honor of our country so that we (the general we) can live in this, the land of freedom, of choices, of opportunity. I salute you.
Long weekend. Hooooooooooooooo! ROCO!
I hope that you all have plans for an awesome holiday weekend. Just remember that anything worth doing is worth doing ROCO-Style. The 1230 Congregation plans the typical Saturday night at a new bar this week though and then a trip to Key Largo on Monday with the Trav's.
I hope that more cowbell is stuck in your head for the entire day. I hope that I win the lottery tomorrow. I hope I come up with an idea that'll make me a millionaire. I hope that you're still reading this. And if you are, and you go to a BBQ over this weekend, I hope you remember this:
Big ups to Natalie Dee for the toonage.
Have a great weekend all! ROCO!!
ROCO Friday – Muzikality
Mm, chh, mmmm, chh, mmm, chh. Catch the beat. Mmm, chh, mmm, chh, mmm, chh.
ROCO!
First off, to my PA peeps. If you knew the band Sideshow Bob, and have any of their CDs (Untucked, Have We Met, Dig The New Steps) and would be willing to share, PLEASE let me know. Untucked is the one I want the most though. If I can't find it like this, I'm going to have to send a random email to their former lead singer to ask him for it. Strange but true, especially since I don't know him.
Let us take a moment and reflect on the impact of music in our lives. Preach that!
This morning driving in, I was treated to the first song I knew of Ozzy, Shot in the Dark. I immediately fell in love with this song after hearing it only one time. Vox dosen't want to upload songs right now for me, so I can't share any Ozzy. Boo. But it's Friday and payday, so ROCO!
Some days, I wanna ROCO, and entertain you, but my mind just isn't in it. Today is one of those days. So, on this ROCO payday, I leave you with wishes for an excellent weekend. One that gives you the warm and fuzzies and makes for great stories on Mount Up Monday!
Peace, love and hair grease.