It’s funny how I still notice things that are different about me since I became a Dad.  Take carrying the purse as an example.

When Amy and I were first going out and even after we were married, I wouldn’t carry the purse.  I wouldn’t even hold it.  If she handed it to me in a store so she could try something on, I would set it down between my feet and stand there until she returned.  I’m totally serious.

Now, the purse has become another part of the baggage for the entourage.  With Bekah along, you need the diaper bag, maybe a blanket, a snack cup, etc.  When we step out of the car on Sunday morning, you have two choices: the child or the stuff (which includes the purse).

Just the other day, a friend complimented me on my coordination.  “Good job,” he said.  “Your purse matches your shoes.”  I just smiled and said, “Thanks.”  It’s all part of being a dad.

Posted: March 23rd, 2010 under Life at the Lansers', Show Notes.
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Back when I owned my old ‘91 Honda Civic, there was a day I was driving and all the sudden my brakes sunk down and I had to push really hard to get the car to stop.  I brought it in to have it looked at and it turned out that I had a broken brake line.  That’s not the problem with 2007-8 Honda Odysseys and Elements, but it’s still disconcerting when your brakes don’t respond like they should.  Due to complaints, these vehicles are being recalled to have some of those brake parts replaced, and the recall is scheduled to start on April 19th.  Honda has more details at their website here.

Posted: March 18th, 2010 under Recalls, Show Notes.
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I have always been a huge fan of free and open-source software.  If I can find a program that works as well or better than a major product and it’s free, I’ll give it a shot.  It turns out there are not a small amount of free programs you could try on your computer.  PC World put together a list of 112 free programs. If you’re looking for something to backup your files, free internet filtering software, or a free Photoshop alternative, check out the list.

Posted: March 11th, 2010 under Cool Websites, Helpful Info, Show Notes.
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If I look back at my life, I can see places where God brought me through and kept me doing what he wanted.  Sometimes, it was as simple as helping me avoid a car accident.  You may look at your life and see it’s story and how God is intertwined all over the place.  You might even have a great story of how God brought you through something much more difficult than an almost car accident.  I know of two great places you can share those God stories.  One place is with us at Life 101.9  on our Life Line at 866-515-1019.  The other is with a Life 101.9 artist: Matthew West.

Matthew’s planning on heading out to a cabin to write his new album “Story of Your Life” and he wants to know your story.  You can share it with him, and it might be the inspiration for a song on his new album.  Learn more about the project and how to share you story here.

Posted: March 10th, 2010 under Life 101.9 artists, Show Notes.
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I think as a general rule, if you’re going to get sick from eating potato chips, it should be because you ate too many. And even then, you probably shouldn’t have eaten so many chips. That’s not the reason for the recall on two Pringles flavors. Instead, it’s related to an ingredient recall that could be contaminated with salmonella. So don’t eat those Pringles Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger and Pringles Family Faves Taco Night flavored chips. Now that I think about it, I’m not sure what you do with recalled potato chips, except dispose of them in the trash.  I don’t think you can “fix” a contaminated potato chip.

Posted: March 9th, 2010 under Recalls, Show Notes.
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