It feels so good to give

Operation Bachelor Party went surprisingly well this past weekend. Of course, what happens at the bachelor party- stays at the bachelor party. Let's just say, not that many laws were broken. And due to our involvement with the Lion's Club Golf Tournament at Eagle Knoll, the nine members of our party who golfed contributed over $700 to charity. So I figure that our bad deeds were negated by our good ones. I hope that Grant enjoyed his big weekend and that Brenda knows that I had absolutely nothing to do with any of it. I was at the library reading to blind orphans the whole time.

Morality and Bachelor Parties

This weekend the town of Hartsburg, MO will play host to my good friend Grant Barnes' First Annual Bachelor Party. That's right- a weekend filled with gratifying community service and philanthropy mixed with some good old fashioned prayer and Bible reading. Grant's fiance Brenda has approved (without her knowledge) the itinerary for the celebration. Friday evening Bill Herrin, Doug Hurt, Eric Durr, John Briscoe, and myself will be attending a support group meeting for men who are either married, about to be married, or know a man who is married. Items on the evening's agenda include giving lots of hugs, crying lots of tears, and watching lots of chic flicks on Lifetime Television. The evening will conclude with Bill Herrin (the Best Man) conducting a clinic on the dangers of "traditional bachelor party activities" so that we will know what to avoid.

The sunshine of Saturday morning will offer, along with a few fleeting moments to reflect upon how fortunate we married men are, an opportunity to sing the praises of marriage to whomever will listen while we golf at Eagle Knoll Golf Course. This Golf Digest 5-Star rated course will be the perfect venue for spreading good cheer to all those who feel blessed to be alive like us at 7-freakin'-thirty in the morning. Did I mention that we will be trying to recover from the all-night shuffleboard and beer drinking tournament at Grant's house Friday night?! Did I mention Bill Herrin will be there?! Come on people- wake the hell up! Golf at 7:30 in the morning after that?! How in the world are we supposed to survive 'till the end of 18 freakin' holes of golf much less make it 'till the "mimes, jugglers, and clowns" show up at my house that night?! I don't suppose anyone thought to cancel the 16 gallon keg that I ordered because by then Eric Durr will have had his underwear on his head long enough for everyone to sober up and swear to quit drinking or poke out their eyeballs-whichever is less painful! Who's idea was this anyway?! Grant Barnes- this is your fault. You need to take a long look in the mirror my friend. You need to ask yourself if this is all worth it. Eric Durr naked? Come on- you should have eloped.

Week #2 Contest Winner and Losers

Okay people. I get it. You do not wish to participate in a meaningful, philosophical discussion. My mother is the winner this week, not because her contribution was an earth-shattering revelation affecting the future of civilization as we know it (although she did enlighten us with her justification for NEVER obeying the speed limit). Rather she is the week #2 contest winner because she was the only soul brave enough to put forth an effort to enrich our lives with some intellectual discourse. Therefore, Mommy wins the can of Spam while the rest of you are left to wallow in your own cerebral waste. Happy Mother's Day Mama!

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Week #2 Challenge

Thanks again for making week #1 of "Big Thoughts- Little Man" the most exciting event in the history of The World Wide Web. Well, maybe not as exciting as seeing Janet Jackson's blurred out boob, but close! This week I am posing a question for you to answer. Although you won't be graded on this, the most compelling answer will win a prize. Your question is: Is breaking the law immoral? Phrased another way- is it morally wrong to break the law? Please use examples to explain or justify your answer. This blog is designed for entertainment purposes, but there's no harm if it can give your brain a little exercise between laughs. So post those answers and stay tuned to find out which of you has what it takes to be a philosopher like me (translation: unemployed).