Do you remember your first time?
I mean, uh, your first time blogging? It's unlikely you'd remember the first blog you read. It's sort of hazy for me, but I remember some of the first ones I came across before I knew what "blog" meant.
If you don't remember your blog's beginnings, there are always the archives (unless you've moved your blog around, which I've done once). My first post was the lame-o "T-bone now has his own blog" bit. Nobody started reading for a few weeks, but back in March 2003 and the ensuing months I posted at least once a day. That built up quite a load of baloney in short order.
Here is my second post, the first actual one:
Originally posted at texastbone.blogspot.com in March 2003.
ALL HAIL KING JESUS A CAB
Haven't heard much about the "What Would Jesus Drive" campaign. I attribute that to the movement's proponents being too lazy to get out in the cold weather and leave their warm, slow-moving economy cars.
As a Christian myself, I wasn't offended by the campaign. Simply annoyed. The faith shouldn't be about making people feel guilty about what they drive. Some people NEED large vehicles. Others just WANT them; they have the right to drive land yachts if they want.
Instead, I think the question should be "HOW Would Jesus Drive?" This message would apply to ALL of us with vehicles on the roads, whether we're in a Toyota Echo or a Hummer H2. Though it's probably been explored before, the following is my personal list of rules Jesus would certainly stick to while behind the wheel:
1. The Prince of Peace would never blow by at 80 mph and give you the finger
2. True as it may be, Jesus wouldn't have a bumper sticker that reads, "My Dad can beat up your dad"
3. Praise and worship time being important, Jesus would be willing to share his music with you, but the bass wouldn't thump your innards from 30 yards away
4. Jesus wouldn't pack a pistol beneath the front seat
5. Jesus would observe all posted speed limits and traffic laws
6. Jesus would always wear a seatbelt, and secure children in approved safety seats in the rear passenger compartment
7. Jesus would NEVER drink and drive; He would be the Most Holy of Designated Drivers
8. You would never be cut off in traffic by our Lord and Saviour
9. Jesus would yield when appropriate
10. Though He has the power, He wouldn't likely part the sea of cars oogling the wreck on 635 at Lover's Lane
11. He'd always watch out for pedestrians, who almost always have the right-of-way on side streets
12. He'd never read (even the Bible) or apply makeup while driving
13. Jesus would most certainly park in between the lines, so other cars could easily park on either side of Him
14. Jesus would not tailgate
15. Jesus would not litter
16. Jesus would ALWAYS use his turn signals
17. He would stop and help stranded motorists, pulling safely out of the roadway
18. Jesus, being a good steward of the metal, rubber and plastic He was given, would regularly wash and wax His vehicle
19. The car would be subject to regular maintenance, so as not to be a rolling road hazard
20. Jesus would not use a cell phone while he was moving. Prayer yes, phone no.
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Most of us are no longer blog virgins. We have most certainly been around the block a few times.
That was a funny post. My first post was a recipe for my Mother's Macaroni and Cheese. A really great recipe that I repeat on my blogaversaries.
Blogging was something that my Son wanted me to do, and I figured a recipe a day would do the trick. I seem to have gotten side tracked in the past couople of years.
t-bone, you and i started at the same time, as i recall. my first few forays were such babysteps, all tentative and without control or style. i'm surprised anyone ever read me! i feel like you and i are like old war buddies.
Jesus also would not have a bumper sticker saying, "My kid can beat up your honor student."
Would Jesus have a Bush sticker on his car? Great post, I am giggling.
My first post 2 years ago was a rant about the RIAA and their tactics of going after file sharers.
I remember the first blog I read. I thought she was really cool and how I only WISHED I could have a blog like hers.
And now, she reads mine and it totally freaked me out. She no longer blogs publically but we're not blog friends.
Its odd.
Love that post!! It had me rolling! The first time I had ever heard of a weblog was when my friend from junior high school looked me up on the net. She kept a blog, which inspired me to start one. That was back in 2002, I think. In fact, I believe you read her - Kambri Crews?