Steve Brown Etc. » Blog Archive

Description

Erik Raw

Erik Guzman March 12th, 2008

Imagine an episode of [ping] filled to the brim with copious amounts of witty (and occasionally deep) banter with me, Sharon and our good friend Gordo from Canada. You can almost hear us talking about the latest music or silent retreats or reminiscing about the quality billeting I received in the Great White North from one of my favorite Canucks.

Well, you won't hear any of that on this week's [ping]. That was the show I had planned for you.

Instead, you'll get me whining about doing the show alone and rambling on about my Lenten raw food diet while Jordo, Mark and Christov graciously hang out and talk me down from the ledge of disassociating myself from Christianity.

Choose one of the options below to listen, and if you don't like the show…blame Jordo. He made me do it.

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

| | Download MP3 | Play in Popup

This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 at 1:53 pm and is filed under Addiction, Lent, Whatever. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

22 Responses to “Erik Raw”

Mark March 12th, 2008

I've got gas.

You think about that.

Jordo (without gas) March 12th, 2008

This show is MY FAULT! HA HA HA!

Mark March 12th, 2008

51:22

George McFly March 12th, 2008

Mark farted. That's yucky.

Jordo March 12th, 2008

I was wondering what that smell was about.

Christov March 12th, 2008

I've only had time to listen up to the point where you guys are talking about the People Project – there're a couple of interesting folks out here in the vicinity of Stepford. Did you get a digital camera with voice recorder to send around?

I could hardly hear Jordo or Mark speaking while on the phone, much less their intestinal eructations.

Chemical Erik March 13th, 2008

I have an update on my Lenten struggles when I have time later today. For now, I want to share this news story.
http://www.health.com/health/slideshow/0,26086,1720939-1,00.html

Chemical Erik March 13th, 2008

Time for the update:
As many of you know, I've recently bought a house. The toilet in my daughter's bathroom has caused more trouble than everything else in the house combined. I have replaced all the hardware in the toilet due to various leaks. Tuesday night, my wife points out that the ceiling in the laundry room is wet (only damp in reality), and we quickly discover it is because the toilet is leaking AGAIN! We didn't notice for some time as this is a very slow leak.

Long story short, I totally lose it over the toilet. It's late, and I can't get to sleep. I take a shot of Vodka to try and relax (no – I'm not a heavy drinker, never have been). I burn off the Vodka in about 5 minutes and I'm still wide awake about 4 hours before I need to get up. At this point, I FINALLY start praying. It's a deeper heart-prayer than I've said in a long time. I get about 3-1/2 hrs of the best sleep I've ever had, plus now I'm mad. It was a crappy night, but GOD is strong.

In terms of the "escaping" I was very tempted Tuesday. I'm not doing anything overt, but I have two issues. 1) Prior to Tuesday night, I hadn't increased my prayer time. 2) I tend to push the limit of what I consider "news". If you doubt me, see the story above.

Thanks all for reading and being my therepists.

Erik March 13th, 2008

Chemical,

So, do you think the extra effort during Lent has been worth it? Also, I'd be interested in hearing about the prayer. Did you cuss?

You know…at family gatherings I always get asked to pray for meals and that kind of thing. I guess people figure I work for Jesus and it just makes sense that I'd ask him to bless us before we make gluttons of ourselves. Anyway, I always do my best to do whatever they expect, but I swear…one of these days I'm gonna pray like I normally do…swearing and all.

When that day comes, after they hear the mess in my head, when the next get-together rolls around, they'll ask the second most spiritual person in the room to pray.

Chemical Erik March 13th, 2008

First I want to say something irrellevant so that the meat of my comment doesn't show up on the home page. Now that I've done that sufficiently, let me add:

The worst thing I said was "crap". I did use it repeatedly in the first couple of minutes, since this whole event was set-off by toilet related matters.

I hear you on the praying for a group. When it's for a group larger than my immediate family, I don't feel like I'm able to say much for other people unless I know them very well. I tend to be very general and short in these case. No "I hate that crappy toilet. Why GOD, do you let that stupid crappy toilet torment me like this!" type of statements.

Chemical Erik March 13th, 2008

Hey Erik -

This whole Erik/Erik thing still feels awkward. Do you mind if I refer to you as Biological Erik, since you're so full of life? Chemical obviously works for me.

Chemical Erik March 13th, 2008

Almost went back to work without answering your first question. Prior to Tuesday night, I don't know if I'd say it was worth it. After Tuesday, without a doubt. Jesus was smart to make Lent 40 days. If I decided, it would be one week, and I'd never get to the point of dealing with deep issues.

Jordo (pissed off) March 13th, 2008

This country is run by IDIOTS! Apparently only the very rich and the very poor can afford to go to college!!!

Chemical Erik March 13th, 2008

The middle class can go to college by taking on huge, burdening debt! I'll have my school loans paid off in about 2-1/2 yrs, that will be 10 years after graduation. This for someone who went to a "low-cost" state college.
In short, I hear ya brother Jordo.

Tracy March 13th, 2008

As usual, I'm impressed by your transparency Bio Erik. I should probably be more grateful than I am that mind alteration has never really tempted me.

Also, I really liked the bumper music this week, and I think this may be one of the first times since the RIAA boycott that you haven't mentioned the artist.

Inquiring minds want to know…

Thanks Bio Erik for doing the show, and thanks to Jordo for encouraging him.

Erik March 14th, 2008

Bio Erik…I like that. Sounds like a super hero. Thanks for the kind words about the show Tracy. Re: the music…

Gasoline Heart.

Chemical Erik March 14th, 2008

Speaking of Erik superheroes, remember Banana Man?
"Eric is just an ordinary boy, but when Eric eats a banana… he becomes Banana Man!"
If not him, Monty Python's Eric the Half a Bee. That bisected insect was the coolest.

Chemical Erik March 16th, 2008

Toilet Update:
The offending toilet has been placed into custody inside Chemical Erik's garage. A new, properly functioning toilet has been installed by Chemical Erik much to his pleasure. The events of "Toilet Tuesday" have been sucussfully countered!
If anyone cares, the new toilet is a Toto (brand). They're not cheap, but actually less than comparible toilets from what I read online.