tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44989890748955006452024-03-13T14:26:18.911-07:00Mikey's Tunes Etc.Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-14644917058554766922010-11-23T21:58:00.000-08:002010-11-23T21:58:37.693-08:00# 1 Utah Jazz Fan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div> I recently joined up with a group of guys as part of a weekly <a href="http://www.theutahjazzblog.com/">Utah Jazz Podcast</a>. We get together and discuss the week's games, team news, funny stories, and break down what we see. In conjunction with that, I decided to write an entry outlining my Jazz fandom. If you are interested, check out the podcast and game-by-game videos at: <a href="http://www.theutahjazzblog.com/">http://www.theutahjazzblog.com/</a>. Also, throughout this post there are some pics, either of me or of signs I've made for games.<br />
Ever since I was a small child I have loved the Utah Jazz. Growing up in Utah where the NBA was your only option if you wanted to follow pro sports contributed to that, but for me it goes much deeper. Initially, I think it began as a way for my dad and me to bond. Not that we ever had a hard time, we were pretty much best friends. He had season tickets, however, and as a kid, it was always the most exciting activity to go to a Jazz game with Dad. I think it was clear to him that at a young age it was appreciated by me more than anyone. A nine year old jumping up and down, screaming at the players, refs, and mimicking whatever my dad had to say earned me a few extra tickets to the games. Playing on our backyard hoop, I was Darrell Griffeth, Mark Eaton, Corey Crowder, Stockton, Malone, Horny and everyone in between. That is just where it began.<br />
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It got serious for me in 1994 when my dad picked me up one day from a youth church activity and passed our house and went toward the freeway. I figured we were just running some errands, but we kept driving toward Salt Lake. I finally asked and my dad told me where were going: to game 7 of the second round playoff series with Denver. I made a group of happy children on their way to Disney World look like Simon Cowell suffering through the first round of American Idol auditions. In other words, I was excited. It was then that I learned the most exciting activity that could be done in public was attend a Utah Jazz home playoff game.<br />
I could go on detailing my favorite Jazz game moments, but I won't. As a small resume for our podcast listeners, I will, however, list some of my finest Jazz fan experiences and attributes:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2711/224/115/713576554/n713576554_2251827_1192482.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2711/224/115/713576554/n713576554_2251827_1192482.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><ul><li>I think every entry in my high school yearbooks mentioned the Utah Jazz in some way or another </li>
<li>My first son's first name will be Stockton (Karie has agreed)</li>
<li>I recently won a Jazz golf shirt because I remembered Jamie Watson's jersey number</li>
<li>My dad and I flew home from Hawaii 2 days early to go to Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals (Jordan's "Flu" game)</li>
<li>The mention of the Lakers makes me physically ill</li>
<li>Remembering John Stockton's Shot literally heals me</li>
<li>I don't watch "Dancing With the Stars" and don't plan on it</li>
<li>I would watch "Dancing With the Stars" like a fanatic, if Jeff Hornacek were a contestant</li>
<li>I noticed, and it bothered me, when they changed the song that plays at tip off from ACDC's "Thunderstruck" to "Let's Get Rocked" by the same band. Now the song is "It's Time For War" by LL Cool J (judging by our home record this year I think we should go back)</li>
<li>With Jimmy Bragg's assistance, I handed out fliers at a playoff game to try to unify the crowd in chanting "Larry Miller" instead of "Houston Sucks!"</li>
<li>As a kid, I wore that foam basketball-head hat for every game until I was 16...kidding...15</li>
<li>My dream job: ESA Sound Engineer for all home games</li>
<li>This blog rings true to me</li>
<li>I lived in Michigan for 4 months and other than my Sunday white shirt, all my shirts had the Jazz logo (one or two BYU shirts) (I was known by everyone as either Utah Mike ot Jazz Mike)</li>
<li>Go Cougars!</li>
<li>Dick Bavetta robbed the Jazz of a chance at a game 7 in Chicago - Eisley's non-shot clock violation, and The MJ push</li>
<li>I had a mission companion, Jordan Cook whom I bonded with instantly when we spent an entire night quizzing each other on jersey numbers...we knew them all</li>
</ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs028.snc1/2579_64262031554_713576554_2111931_5523085_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="115" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs028.snc1/2579_64262031554_713576554_2111931_5523085_n.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Last but not least, (I could go on for hours)</div><ul><li>I never give up on my Jazz and always believe they can win.</li>
</ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-ash1/v257/224/115/713576554/n713576554_840779_5512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-ash1/v257/224/115/713576554/n713576554_840779_5512.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Please comment and tell me your crazy Jazz antics or superstitions. </div>Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-73903885522068178372010-10-03T14:40:00.000-07:002010-11-21T01:28:09.476-08:00Stephanie Mabey - Zombie SongIt's been a while, so I thought I'd post a song just to get things moving again...also to see if anyone still has interest. If so there are many more great songs to to come.<br/><br/>I think this is kind of a clever song written by a Utah local. A Zombie love song? Check it out, I'm sure you'll like it.<br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9Z-dXpe2aP4&feature=player_embedded"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9Z-dXpe2aP4&feature=player_embedded;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/>"If I were a zombie I'd never eat your brain, I'd just want your heart."<br/> <br/>Touching lyrics.Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-29676731929422454912010-04-22T12:40:00.000-07:002010-11-21T01:28:09.426-08:00Our New Theme SongWell I've been on somewhat of a long hiatus from blog writing. Due in part to my health and in large part that I was away in Michigan for 4 months (see <a href="http://mikeyandkarie.blogspot.com">Karie's blog</a> for details).<br/><br/>Karie and I have been through a lot of differet trials. Lucky for us, we get along and draw strength from each other. Karie is my everything and I'm not exagerrating when I say just the thought of her strengthens me. We have stumbled on this new song by the Dave Matthews Band that has become a fast favorite. The first video from the Grammy's is an awesome live recording. He starts alone on stage, and by the end he has a huge group of happy friends singing the tune with him. It's very well done. Please check it out and let us know what you think! Also Be prepared for some great new tunes!! I'm getting back in the habit.<br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/A6t78OW-yhM"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/A6t78OW-yhM;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/>You and Me - Dave Matthews Band (LIVE at the GRAMMYS)<br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kD9CrZODlNA"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kD9CrZODlNA;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/>You and Me - Dave Matthews Band (Music Video)Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-17154419248627019812009-08-08T16:35:00.000-07:002010-11-21T01:28:09.382-08:00That positive post that was promised...If you have read the last few posts I've written, you probably think I am one depressed son of a gun. I want to assure you that's not the case. I had a struggle for a while fighting a losing battle to keep a job that provided for the fam and stimulated the mind. Also the health stuff had finally broken me for a while. But since those "down days" I realize just how good things are. So the next few posts will be about those things that are good in my life.<br/><br/>Today it's all about Karie: She's perfect. The day...or days I called her to let her know I was going to be let go, she was nothing but supportive. She was even excited for me to have the opportunity to go back to school and get into something I want to do. She never has a negative thing to say to me. She has been patient through all of my kidney stones, migraines, being the bishop, and now losing a job for the first time. She still looks at me as if she has won a prize (though I don't see it). I know that I have hit the jackpot when it comes to her. She is beautiful, understanding and just a tad shorter than me. :) This song by Nellie McKay called "Face of a Faith" is how I think we see each other...if you don't listen to another song on this blog listen to this one!<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/o7BwmN_gz2w"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/o7BwmN_gz2w;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><strong>Nellie McKay - Face of a Faith</strong>Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-72559949613789098332009-07-27T15:52:00.000-07:002010-11-21T01:28:09.326-08:00How Lucky We Are....*Warning....this song contains the s-word<br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uxfobUxklEA"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uxfobUxklEA;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/>Meiko - How Lucky We Are<br/><br/>First off I apologize for the S-word in the song. I really do. This song has honestly been one of my favorites since I heard it. It's melancholy feel sings to me on a rough day. We can work so hard to achieve something and still fall short. Our timing doesn't usually line up with the Lord's timing; well in my case it never really has. We're always thinking about "Someday." This has been my trial as of late. I have truly worked as hard as I know how to achieve that next step. I've loved our crummy little apartment more than anything in this world. I've made friends here that will be friends forever. I have grown as a person here more than I could ever have imagined. Most of all I have had my sweetheart with me here the entire time. Her support for me has been unwavering. I can't help but think how lucky we are...even though we're still in this crummy* apartment. I dream of offering my girl something more, and when it seemed to be in sight....it seems God may just have different plans for us. We might just have to take 5 steps back in hope that eventually we'll move 8 steps ahead...or something like that. <br/><br/>Everyone who knows me knows I've had health issues over the last...well 7 or 8 years that I have allowed to hinder my progress. I've managed to keep a job and, in my opinion, excel at what I've been assigned given the circumstance I've had to fight through. Now, when my health is finally where we have been hoping it would be, it's disheartening to think of starting over in a way. Though I love this crummy little apartment, I want to make that next step, and when my health finally allows me to progress, I might just hit a wall and get to start over again. <br/><br/>One thing is sure: I have an amazing wife, one who, no matter what the situation, makes it easy to say "How Lucky We Are!" <em>though, I can't wait till that morning comes where we can get in the car and go anywhere we want to go :)<br/></em><br/><br/>I promise a happy post is to follow.Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-58807824468349608212009-07-11T09:49:00.000-07:002010-11-21T01:28:09.297-08:00Hope in TrialsThis is a re post from a previous blog. Back about a year ago just after Karie and I had miscarried. Lately I've been a bit down and have been struggling with disappointment...so I thought it was applicable. <br/><br/>Well I've started this post 10 or 15 times, but have been afraid that it would come off a bit whiny, and hopefully I'm centered enough now that it won't but hey we'll see. I've learned a lot about myself and life through the challenges Karie and I have faced in recent months, some good things, some bad. Mostly though I've learned how to appreciate the blessings I have been guilty of taking for granted. <br/><br/>This is the part that might sound whiny, but hopefully it won't by the end of this post. August began as perhaps the greatest month of my life. I had never been happier. For starters I had recently received a diagnosis for the chronic kidney stones that I have been slowed by for the last several years. After a lengthy struggle with stones, and the almost equally frustrating process of finding a Dr who would, and could treat them adequately I finally saw light at the end of the tunnel. Next I got a job with a company that not only was a better job with greater opportunity, it was something I can envision becoming a career. Add to this Karie and I went to some great concerts (James Taylor, John Mayer, Jack Johnson) and on a fun trip to the <a href="http://mikeyandkarie.blogspot.com/2008/09/oregon.html">Oregon coast</a>.<br/><br/>The most amazing thing however was I was an expecting father. This alone was enough to fill my whole body with joy and motivation. Seriously I never imagined I could be that excited about anything. Because of that driving thought I felt on top of my game in anything I did. It was the wind in my sails and I could do anything.<br/><br/>Now I'll try not to sound whiny here and just try to illustrate how things sort of unraveled from there. It started with a trial I'm used to, a kidney stone. It was a doosy as pain goes, and it took me right out of commission. It quite frankly took all the wind right out of my sails.<br/><br/>The next day I found out on my way to work that my Grandma J had passed away, and was sent to spend a little time with my family. Later that day Karie and I found out that we had miscarried. This crushed me in a way I can't really elaborate on. My new company allowed me to go home the next day and take care of my family (they have been amazing through this whole thing.) I had the opportunity to conduct my grandma's funeral and see a lot of family that I don't see to often and that was great.<br/><br/>Since then I have had four kidney stones, pretty much constantly for the last month and a half, and struggled to do much of anything productive. I have been nearing the end of my rope when it comes to tolerating these kidney stones. The constant pain, plus the frustrations and trials we've been facing seems unbearable at times. Many of you know that I am also the bishop of our ward, which has been amazing, but constantly challenging. It would be an understatement to say I've had a hard time fulfilling my responsibilities the way I would like to. <br/><br/>In a nutshell it has been somewhat of a battle to feel like myself again, it has felt like whenever I come close to getting on top of things, there's a new soul stretching challenge that comes in my path. It has forced me to improve my relationship with my Heavenly Father, and has again verified to me how important my near perfect wife is to me. <br/><br/>Before I continue painting the gloomy picture that was September, I have to express how grateful I am for my wife, modern day prophets, general conference, and the power of the Atonement.<br/><br/>I wish I could cover how all those things have impacted me over the last month but that would take forever. I would, however, like to talk a little bout President Dieter F. Uchdorfs talk in General Conference. Hearing this talk has been one of more important turning points for me. On Saturday afternoon he gave one of the finest discourses I have ever heard on hope. You can listen to it <a href="http://broadcast.lds.org/genconf/2008/10/10/GC_2008_10_112_UchtdorfDF__04903_eng_.mp3">here</a>. While it is filled with many great insights on hope, how to cultivate it, and how it benefits our lives, the lesson that initially stuck me was the contrast of hope and despair.<br/><br/>Of despair he said, "The adversary uses despair to bind hearts and minds in suffocating darkness. Despair drains from us all that is vibrant and joyful and leaves behind the empty remnants of what life was meant to be. Despair kills <strong>ambition</strong> advances <strong>sickness</strong> pollutes the soul and <strong>deadens the heart</strong>. Despair can seem like a staircase that leads only and forever downward."<br/><br/>Hope on the other hand is like the beam of sunlight rising up and above the horizon of our present circumstances. It pierces the darkness with a brilliant dawn it <strong>encourages and inspires</strong> us to place our trust in the loving care of an eternal Heavenly Father, who has prepared a way for those who seek for eternal truth in a world relative confusion and fear."<br/><br/>This is just one of the many great illustrations in this talk. I needed to hear this talk in a major way, because I have recently felt myself on that "staircase that leads only and forever downward" This talk has helped to inspire hope within me again. Hope that my current trials will someday turn to my benefit. Hope that Karie and I will soon have the opportunity to have a sweet baby. Hope that I will soon be through these kidney stones and can live a normal life. Hope that I will be able to live the gospel and be the kind of husband my wife deserves. Hope that I can be a good bishop, and can be there for those in my ward who need the help of a good bishop. Hope that I will be able to support my family, and be productive in my job. Hope that in the words of President Uchdorf I "will never allow despair to overcome my spirit."<br/><br/>President Uchdorf's words ring true. When I hope for these things, I am filled with a kind of light, or strength. Ideas come on how I might be made equal to the tasks that lie ahead. Assurance comes that somehow through these trials, my weaknesses will become strengths. Mostly I feel like Father in Heaven is aware of me and my personal struggles, fears, pains, doubts, fears. and shortcomings. This only comes as a byproduct of hope.<br/><br/>When I allow myself to doubt, it inspires despair, exactly as that quote describes. It brings a suffocating darkness that stunts any possibility of progression.<br/><br/>When I choose to be hopeful, I am assured that my Heavenly Father loves me, and knows all things. He knows "the end from the beginning."<br/><br/>All in all it has reminded me how to hope after a difficult stretch of trials and frustrations. <br/><br/>I'm not sure why I'm writing this, and it's far more personal than I would usually post. So I hope you'll forgive me if it's made you uncomfortable, perhaps I'll remove it if that's the case. I just felt I needed to share some of the things that have been going on with me. I've been inspired by some of your blogs (thank you Mandy) and felt perhaps someone needed to hear some of this stuff. So if you're still reading, sorry and thanks.<br/><br/>If you didn't get a chance to hear this talk on Saturday, check out the link. <br/><br/><a href="http://broadcast.lds.org/genconf/2008/10/10/GC_2008_10_112_UchtdorfDF__04903_eng_.mp3">President Uchtdorf - Sat AM Session (Hope)</a><br/><br/>I always appreciate comments, so please if you have anything to add i'd love to hear it.Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-58147623822924685652009-07-09T07:30:00.000-07:002010-11-21T01:28:09.191-08:00Falling ShortI've just recently abandoned a post that was titled "Failure." I decided it was perhaps to negative in nature and probably anything but inspiring or uplifting. If anything it was depressing. It illustrated my thoughts and feelings quite well though at that moment. <br/> These days it seems there are probably quite a few people who could relate to my feelings of discouragement, as life in general is just hard. Whether it be employment, falling short of our dreams, or just the realization of our inadequacy in a number of different things. For me specifically, I have felt like I have underachieved in really any thing that has been put in my path. It sucks really. Starting back in September of last year when Karie and I learned we miscarried, to being released as bishop earlier than planned, not being prepared for obvious challanges, to still not being a father, to falling short to my own expectations at work, to now. I feel like I have fallin' short in any obstacle placed in my way. I hate being "the sick guy." I'm much more than that, but really that's all I'm known for....everywhere. I know Karie deserves a better man, and I can only hope to be that guy. There are a number circumstances out of my control that have made things difficult, but that's no excuse. I have not picked up on things at work the way I know I am capable of. I was unable to manage being bishop, and the unusual heath issues in my path. I missed opportunities to speak, and have frankly been out matched by my trials. It's hard to swallow when we learn that we are never. given any obstacle that we can't overcome...when i feel like I have been overcome by every obstacle in my way.<br/> I hope that I can succeed at something here soon. I'm a talented guy with a lot to offer, but somehow, I've allowed my self to be aced out by the obstacles and challenges that have come in my path.<br/> I hope there is a positive and uplifting blog to follow, but for now I suppose this is my whiny blog. <br/>any advice on how to over come this slump is appreciated. I imagine things will get worse before getting better....but they will get better.<br/><br/>For now here's a tune that illustrates the feeling well.<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Zzb-Pbtr1U4"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Zzb-Pbtr1U4;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/>Gravity - John Mayer<br/><br/>PS - Michael Jackson post to followMikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-65002167516354253182009-07-01T06:24:00.000-07:002010-11-21T01:28:09.130-08:00Back in the Swing of Things - Michael Jackson TributesHello everyone, it has been a long time since I've written anything. That is because I've had a lot of big ideas on changing the way i do this. Eventually this blog will become a place where i simlply blog about my family, my thoughts, and perhaps some of my opinions. Eventually the music portion will be covered in another blog, and website I am working on building. There are some exciting things in the works there but for now, just to get back in the swing of things will give you a song for the and hopefully recapture some of you readers. Again comments and suggestions are always appreciated.<br/><br/>I'm a big Michael Jackson fan...I know...to many it's unpopular, but I do have some opinions on the dubject, and most of them are sympathetic toward the king of pop. For now I'll stick to the music though. There are two great covers out for you guys to check out.<br/><br/>First James Morrison just released a great cover of "Man in the Mirror" one of my all time favorite songs. In fact this year's American Idol won me over on his first televised performance with it. Let me know what you think.<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UZivRD3ADUQ"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UZivRD3ADUQ;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/>James Morrison - Man in the Mirror<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/X33OkNIybFQ&feature=related"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/X33OkNIybFQ&feature=related;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/>(Kris Allen's Idol Performance)<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ioQUi1BfwiQ"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ioQUi1BfwiQ;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/>(Kris Allen's Home Performance)<br/><br/>Another great tribute cover is by one of my rising favorites in music. A talented and heartfelt singer/songwriter David Ryan Harris singing "The Way You Make Me Feel"<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IJcPLJoGI-E"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IJcPLJoGI-E;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/>David Ryan Harris - The Way You Make Me Feel (The King of Pop is Gone)<br/><br/>Check it out and let me know in comments what you think. Also I'd loveto hear your thoughts, good and bad about Michael Jackson.Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-20897205799897847322009-03-25T17:04:00.000-07:002010-11-21T01:28:09.031-08:00Mikey Mixes....I need suggestionsI am addicted to music. If you've spent any amount of time with me you've heard of Mikey Mixes. Since ninth grade (when we got our first CD Burner) I've been making cd length mixes. The count is now 158 Mikey Mixes. these are 80 minute playlists that are very eclectic... Everything from the Them song of Zoobalee Zoo to Snoop Dog, and Norah Jones. Mostly though it's like a journal for how my taste in music has evolved.<br/><br/>The reason I post this is i've been thinking of a new format to the blog. I want to post these playlists....but am not sure of the best way. Start from the begining...or start with the most recent. If any of you have any thoughts...if you're interested or not...etc.<br/><br/>I'd love your thoughts.Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-29799672776175544782009-02-11T14:57:00.000-08:002010-11-21T01:28:09.015-08:00Newton FaulknerMy cousin Jeff Gardner showed me this group a couple of weeks ago and I have since become a big fan. Their lyrics are clever and their tunes are catchy. It's one of the few albums I enjoy listening to start to finish.<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/psj4BdkAi3Y"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/psj4BdkAi3Y;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/>Newton Faulkner - Gone in the Morning<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SpfzoKMAu_4&feature=channel_page"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SpfzoKMAu_4&feature=channel_page;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/>Dream Catch Me<br/><br/><a href="http://newtonfaulkner.com/us/home/">Here's a link to their website.</a>Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-42470607764577953572009-02-01T09:38:00.000-08:002010-11-23T08:36:46.668-08:00Benton Paul - I Only See YouI just wanted to give another shout out to <a href="http://www.bentonpaul.com/">Benton Paul</a>. <a href="http://tunes-etc.blogspot.com/2008/05/benton-paul.html">I mentioned him a while back when his new CD came out in May</a>. Well he's starting to gain some popularity and you should all check him out.<br />
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The first song you should check out is "I Only See You" from his album Gray. Karie and I saw him perform this song, and I think it was the first time he'd ever done it publicly at a little concert in Provo at the Noni building, He's performing on the 13th in Provo at Velor.<br />
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Here's a Youtube video created by a fan for your enjoyment.<br />
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Let Me know what you thinkMikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-10670803427484397132008-12-03T06:39:00.000-08:002010-11-21T01:28:08.917-08:00James Taylor - Go Tell it On the MountainI know everyone will be shocked with this next one. This whole album is great, This song however, has the honor of being the Christmas song with the highest play count on my iPod.<br/><br/><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=203249756&id=203249743&s=143441"><img class="aligncenter" title="James Taylor - Go Tell it on the Mountain" src="http://michaelfarren.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/1160570235_james_taylor.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="350" /><br/></a><br/><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=203249756&id=203249743&s=143441">James Taylor - Go Tell it on the Mountain</a></p><br/><p style="text-align:center;"><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ifEUn1AxDYo"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ifEUn1AxDYo;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object></p>Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-22296424865684160662008-12-02T07:41:00.000-08:002010-11-21T01:28:08.863-08:00Christmas Tunes - Album or Track of the day begins!Ok, so I don't promise that it will be everyday, but we'll do our best. My iPod is ridiculously full of Christmas music, and some if it is rather obscure, so I'll either post an album or a song track for you to look at, with the iTunes link if you're interested.<br/><br/>One of my all time favorite non traditional Christmas songs comes from American Idol alum <a href="http://www.jonpeterlewis.com/">Jon Peter Lewis</a>. I don't even remember how we stumbled across it, but it certainly feels like a classic to us!<br/><br/>The picture will take you to the iTunes link, seriously check this one out.<br/><br/><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=187784854&id=187784850&s=143441"><img class="alignnone" title="Jon Peter Lewis - Its Christmas" src="http://www.musictimes.com.au/images/jon-peter-lewis41.jpg" alt="" width="433" height="649" /></a><br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/aIoKZ0g464g"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/aIoKZ0g464g;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=187784854&id=187784850&s=143441">IHere</a>Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-20748464392982939702008-11-19T09:22:00.000-08:002010-11-21T01:28:08.806-08:00Rivalry Week... Magic? BYU Cougars v Utah UtesLiterally I have goosebumps from watching these videos. Please comment and give your score predictions!<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6ga0BGlvqJE"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6ga0BGlvqJE;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UPGRZ27YLng"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UPGRZ27YLng;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z_eBpnwDuII&feature=related"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z_eBpnwDuII&feature=related;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pPcgMHtCe2I"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pPcgMHtCe2I;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object>Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-5252536107554826592008-11-14T03:41:00.000-08:002010-11-21T01:28:08.728-08:00Proposition 8... Comforting advice<div id="conference"><br/><br/><span style="font-weight:normal;">There have been a lot of goings on with this whole issue of proposition 8 in California. I have to say it has certainly made me think about a lot of things a little more in depth. I understand a lot of the controversy involved from both sides and have some strong opinions, I think I might think it through a little more before I post my thoughts about all the issues.</span><br/><br/><span style="font-weight:normal;">What I will say is I lost a lot of sleep last night. I am a little frustrated that the LDS church is coming off so poorly through all this in the media. More so I am disappointed, worried and a little sickened by the protests that have escalated to persecution. I understand the protests, and frankly am grateful that we live in a country where we can protest, but it's gotten a little out of hand here. Like I said I'll post more of my thoughts about it when I'm a little more centered.</span><br/><br/><span style="font-weight:normal;">In the meantime I remembered this timely and comforting talk from General Conference, and it has reminded me again that we are led by apostles and prophets, and further more good men. It's important that we stay centered in our beliefs, and more important the love of Christ. Christ certainly stood up for his beliefs and didn't compromise, but was always loving and understanding of those who disagreed with him, persecuted him, and even crucified him. This talk reminds us how we ought to handle the recent flood of difficulty and those who believe differently than we do. The church is still true my friends, and we are led by a prophet, if you're struggling with the issue, pray about it. Love, Joy and Peace = Truth. Live in the truth, read the truth, and study the truth.</span><br/><br/><span style="font-weight:normal;">If listening to the talk is easier here's a link to that <a href="http://broadcast.lds.org/genconf/2008/10/40/GC_2008_10_405_HalesRD__04903_eng_.mp3">here</a>.</span><br/><h1>Christian Courage: The Price of Discipleship</h1><br/></div><br/><div id="conference"><br/><br/>Elder Robert D. Hales<br/><em><span style="color:#666633;">Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles</span></em><br/><br/><strong>Answering our accusers in the Savior’s way.</strong><br/><br/><img src="http://lds.org/conference/images/o2008pulpit_4_2_hales.jpg" alt="Elder Robert D. Hales" hspace="6" align="left" />We have gathered together as one, we have taken upon us the name of Jesus Christ, and we are Christians. One of the questions we would ask: why then, if we have that love of the Savior, would someone want to be an antagonist or to attack us?<br/><br/>Recently a group of bright, faithful young Latter-day Saints wrote down some of the most pressing questions on their minds. One sister asked, “Why doesn’t the Church defend itself more actively when accusations are made against it?”<br/><br/>To her inquiry I would say that one of mortality’s great tests comes when our beliefs are questioned or criticized. In such moments, we may want to respond aggressively—to “put up our dukes.” But these are important opportunities to step back, pray, and follow the Savior’s example. Remember that Jesus Himself was despised and rejected by the world. And in Lehi’s dream, those coming to the Savior also endured “mocking and pointing . . . fingers” (<a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/1_ne/8/27#27" target="_blank">1 Nephi 8:27</a>). “The world hath hated [my disciples],” Jesus said, “because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world” (<a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/john/17/14#14" target="_blank">John 17:14</a>). But when we respond to our accusers as the Savior did, we not only become more Christlike, we invite others to feel His love and follow Him as well.<br/><br/>To respond in a Christlike way cannot be scripted or based on a formula. The Savior responded differently in every situation. When He was confronted by wicked King Herod, He remained silent. When He stood before Pilate, He bore a simple and powerful testimony of His divinity and purpose. Facing the moneychangers who were defiling the temple, He exercised His divine responsibility to preserve and protect that which was sacred. Lifted up upon a cross, He uttered the incomparable Christian response: “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” (<a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/luke/23/34#34" target="_blank">Luke 23:34</a>).<br/><br/>Some people mistakenly think responses such as silence, meekness, forgiveness, and bearing humble testimony are passive or weak. But, to “love [our] enemies, bless them that curse [us], do good to them that hate [us], and pray for them which despitefully use [us], and persecute [us]” (<a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/matt/5/44#44" target="_blank">Matthew 5:44</a>) takes faith, strength, and, most of all, Christian courage.<br/><br/>The Prophet Joseph Smith demonstrated this courage throughout his life. Though he “suffer[ed] severe persecution at the hands of all classes of men, both religious and irreligious” (<a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/js_h/1/27#27" target="_blank">Joseph Smith—History 1:27</a>), he did not retaliate or give in to hatred. Like all true disciples of Christ, he stood with the Savior by loving others in a tolerant and compassionate way. <em>That</em> is Christian courage.<br/><br/>When we do not retaliate—when we turn the other cheek and resist feelings of anger—we too stand with the Savior. We show forth His love, which is the only power that can subdue the adversary and answer our accusers without accusing them in return. That is not weakness. <em>That</em> is Christian courage.<br/><br/>Through the years we learn that challenges to our faith are not new, and they aren’t likely to disappear soon. But <em>true disciples of Christ see opportunity in the midst of opposition.</em><br/><br/>In the Book of Mormon, the prophet Abinadi was bound and brought before the evil King Noah. Although the king vigorously opposed Abinadi and eventually sentenced him to death, Abinadi boldly taught the gospel and bore his testimony anyway. Because Abinadi took advantage of that opportunity, a priest named Alma was converted to the gospel and brought many souls unto Christ. The courage of Abinadi and Alma was Christian courage.<br/><br/>Experience shows that seasons of negative publicity about the Church can help accomplish the Lord’s purposes. In 1983, the First Presidency wrote to Church leaders, “Opposition may be in itself an opportunity. Among the continuing challenges faced by our missionaries is a lack of interest in religious matters and in our message. These criticisms create . . . interest in the Church. . . . This provides an opportunity [for members] to present the truth to those whose attention is thus directed toward us.”<sup><a class="featureslink" href="http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-947-22,00.html#1">1</a></sup><br/><br/>We can take advantage of such opportunities in many ways: a kind letter to the editor, a conversation with a friend, a comment on a blog, or a reassuring word to one who has made a disparaging comment. We can answer with love those who have been influenced by misinformation and prejudice—who are “kept from the truth because they know not where to find it” (<a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/dc/123/12#12" target="_blank">D&C 123:12</a>). I assure you that to answer our accusers in this way is never weakness. <em>It is</em> Christian courage in action.<br/><br/>As we respond to others, each circumstance will be different. Fortunately, the Lord knows the hearts of our accusers and how we can most effectively respond to them. <em>As true disciples seek guidance from the Spirit, they receive inspiration tailored to each encounter.</em> And in every encounter, <em>true disciples respond in ways that invite the Spirit of the Lord.</em> Paul reminded the Corinthians that his preaching was “not with the enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power” (<a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/1_cor/2/4#4" target="_blank">1 Corinthians 2:4</a>). Because that power resides in the Spirit of the Lord, we must never become contentious when we are discussing our faith. As almost every missionary learns, Bible bashing always drives the Spirit away. The Savior has said, “He that hath the spirit of contention is not of me” (<a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/3_ne/11/29#29" target="_blank">3 Nephi 11:29</a>). More regrettable than the Church being accused of not being Christian is when Church members react to such accusations in an un-Christlike way! May our conversations with others always be marked by the fruits of the Spirit—”love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, [and] temperance” (<a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/gal/5/22-23#22" target="_blank">Galatians 5:22–23</a>). To be meek, as defined in Webster’s Dictionary, is “manifesting patience and longsuffering: enduring injury without resentment.”<sup><a class="featureslink" href="http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-947-22,00.html#2">2</a></sup> Meekness is not weakness. It is a badge of Christian courage.<br/><br/>This is especially important in our interactions with members of other Christian denominations. Surely our Heavenly Father is saddened—and the devil laughs—when we contentiously debate doctrinal differences with our Christian neighbors.<br/><br/>This is not to suggest that we compromise our principles or dilute our beliefs. We cannot change the doctrines of the restored gospel, even if teaching and obeying them makes us unpopular in the eyes of the world. Yet even as we feel to speak the word of God with boldness, we must pray to be filled with the Holy Ghost (see <a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/acts/4/29,31#29" target="_blank">Acts 4:29, 31</a>). We should never confuse boldness with Satan’s counterfeit: overbearance (see <a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/alma/38/12#12" target="_blank">Alma 38:12</a>). True disciples speak with quiet confidence, not boastful pride.<br/><br/><em>As true disciples, our primary concern must be others’ welfare, not personal vindication.</em> Questions and criticisms give us an opportunity to reach out to others and demonstrate that they matter to our Heavenly Father and to us. Our aim should be to help them understand the truth, not defend our egos or score points in a theological debate. Our heartfelt testimonies are the most powerful answer we can give our accusers. And such testimonies can only be born in love and meekness. We should be like Edward Partridge, of whom the Lord said, “His heart is pure before me, for he is like unto Nathanael of old, in whom there is no guile” (<a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/dc/41/11#11" target="_blank">D&C 41:11</a>). To be guileless is to have a childlike innocence, to be slow to take offense and quick to forgive.<br/><br/>These qualities are first learned in the home and family and can be practiced in all our relationships. To be guileless is to look for our own fault first. When accused, we should ask as the Savior’s Apostles did, “Lord, is it I?” (<a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/matt/26/22#22" target="_blank">Matthew 26:22</a>). If we listen to the answer given by the Spirit, we can, if needed, make corrections, apologize, seek forgiveness, and do better.<br/><br/>Without guile, <em>true disciples avoid being unduly judgmental of others’ views.</em> Many of us have cultivated strong friendships with those who are not members of our Church—schoolmates, colleagues at work, and friends and neighbors throughout the world. We need them, and they need us. As President Thomas S. Monson has taught, “Let us learn respect for others. . . . None of us lives alone—in our city, our nation, or our world.”<sup><a class="featureslink" href="http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-947-22,00.html#3">3</a></sup><br/><br/>As the Savior demonstrated with Herod, <em>sometimes true disciples must show Christian courage by saying nothing at all.</em> Once when I was golfing, I barely brushed up against a large cholla cactus, which seems to shoot needles like a porcupine. Thorns from that plant stuck all over my clothing, even though I had barely touched the cactus plant. Some situations are like that plant: they can only injure us. In such instances, we are better off to keep our distance and simply walk away. As we do, some may try to provoke us and engage us in argument. In the Book of Mormon, we read about Lehonti and his men camped upon a mount. The traitorous Amalickiah urged Lehonti to “come down” and meet him in the valley. But when Lehonti left the high ground, he was poisoned “by degrees” until he died, and his army fell into Amalickiah’s hands (see <a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/alma/47" target="_blank">Alma 47</a>). By arguments and accusations, some people bait us to leave the high ground. The high ground is where the light is. It’s where we see the first light of morning and the last light in the evening. It is the safe ground. It is true and where knowledge is. Sometimes others want us to come down off the high ground and join them in a theological scrum in the mud. These few contentious individuals are set on picking religious fights, online or in person. We are always better staying on the higher ground of mutual respect and love.<br/><br/>In doing so, we follow the example of the prophet Nehemiah, who built a wall around Jerusalem. Nehemiah’s enemies entreated him to meet them on the plain, where “they thought to do [him] mischief.” Unlike Lehonti, however, Nehemiah wisely refused their offer with this message: “I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?” (<a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/neh/6/2-3#2" target="_blank">Nehemiah 6:2–3</a>). We too have a great work to do, which will not be accomplished if we allow ourselves to stop and argue and be distracted. Instead we should muster Christian courage and move on. As we read in Psalms, “Fret not thyself because of evildoers” (<a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/ps/37/1#1" target="_blank">Psalm 37:1</a>).<br/><br/>Evil will always be with us in this world. Part of mortality’s great test is to be in the world without becoming like the world. In His Intercessory Prayer, the Savior asked His Heavenly Father, “I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil” (<a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/john/17/15#15" target="_blank">John 17:15</a>). But even as the Savior warned of persecution, He promised peace: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. . . . Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (<a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/john/14/27#27" target="_blank">John 14:27</a>). I testify that with the mantle of His peace upon us, the First Presidency’s promise will be fulfilled: “The opposition which may seem hard to bear will be a blessing to the kingdom of God upon the earth.”<sup><a class="featureslink" href="http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-947-22,00.html#4">4</a></sup><br/><br/>To my inquiring sister and all who seek to know how we should respond to our accusers, I reply, we <em>love</em> them. Whatever their race, creed, religion, or political persuasion, if we follow Christ and show forth His courage, we must love them. We do not feel we are <em>better than</em> they are. Rather, we desire with our love to show them a<em> better way</em>—the way of Jesus Christ. His way leads to the gate of baptism, the strait and narrow path of righteous living, and the temple of God. <em>He</em> is “the way, the truth, and the life” (<a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/john/14/6#6" target="_blank">John 14:6</a>). Only through Him can we and all our brothers and sisters inherit the greatest gift we can receive—eternal life and eternal happiness. To help them, to be an example for them, is not for the weak. It is for the strong. It is for you and me, Latter-day Saints who pay the price of discipleship by answering our accusers with Christian courage.<br/><br/>I conclude by making the testimony of Mormon my own: “Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to declare his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life” (<a class="featureslink" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/3_ne/5/13#13" target="_blank">3 Nephi 5:13</a>). I bear my special witness of Him—that our lives can be everlasting because His love is everlasting. That we may share His eternal, unconditional love with our brothers and sisters everywhere, is my humble prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.<br/><br/><a href="http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-947-22,00.html">from lds.org</a><br/><br/><a href="http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-947-22,00.html">http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-947-22,00.html</a></div>Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-5206906697182108992008-11-02T14:28:00.000-08:002010-11-21T01:28:08.712-08:00Shaun Barrowes = Michael Buble with a little soulShaun is another local artist I really like. Karie and I first heard him when he opened for Benton Paul at a little concert here in Provo. Really he is one of the locals that is going places. He was on American Idol last year and made it to the semi finals, but just missed the cut to perform on Live TV. It's a shame because I think if America would have had a chance to vote he would have gone pretty far. This clip is a sampling of his style. What do you guys think? If you're looking for a favorite to download my personal favorite is "When I Take Your Hand" It's one of those songs that sounds like it's been around for years. Enjoy!<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KGWs9_a2RkY"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KGWs9_a2RkY;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/>When I Take Your Hand<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hu1FvxaNAT0"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hu1FvxaNAT0;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/>Montage (Great Quality)<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MbHJls91UgA"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MbHJls91UgA;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/>Ain't No SunshineMikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-23622852278701248732008-10-25T05:28:00.000-07:002010-11-21T01:28:08.674-08:00The Guess Who<div><br/><br/>I've decided I'm going to start featuring a few of of my favorite bands and artists young and old.<br/><br/>When I hear "The Guess Who" I am instantly in our family's yellow boat cruising through some beautiful canyon at Lake Powell. Most of the folks of my generation will know the song "American Woman" through the cover version done by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qeqvv7jtfHI">Lenny Kravitz.</a><br/><br/>Here are some songs that you can now confuse your friends with these songs by using the statement (that sounds more like a question) "Guess Who sings this."<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/n1x6NNNfVJc"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/n1x6NNNfVJc;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/>The Guess Who - American Woman<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Mra9aUOwwfA&feature=related"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Mra9aUOwwfA&feature=related;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/>These Eyes (I think <a href="http://bentonpaul.com/">Benton Paul</a> should cover this one. What do you guys think?)<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VLMF5GM0Kt8&feature=related"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VLMF5GM0Kt8&feature=related;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/>She's Come Undone<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bDxg8z7iCQg"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bDxg8z7iCQg;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/>The Guess Who - Laughing</div>Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-40197081401146491632008-10-19T11:53:00.000-07:002010-11-21T01:28:08.637-08:00Medicine.....a new favoriteIt's been a long long week (and continues to be). This version of this song has been medicine to our souls this week. While the Beatles version of this song seems to bring on feelings of summer and seasons changing, this version speaks more to my soul and emotions changing...even healing. Of course it's James Taylor with famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma singing "Here Comes the Sun." <br/><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=6020982"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-151" title="James Taylor Yo Yo Ma - Here Come's the Sun" src="http://mikeyandkarie.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/picture-4.png?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="235" /></a>Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-70789610132051167442008-10-14T18:39:00.000-07:002010-11-21T01:28:08.618-08:00Jose FelicaianoI have a few more spiritual type things n my mind but for now we'll go back to remembering some great tunes.<br/><br/><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jose_Feliciano">Jose Feliciano</a> is one of those artists that I've grown up with. Honestly I didn't like his music much until my mission, when I was allowed to listen to his Christmas album. Since then I have grown to seriously love his tunes. He was born blind, but became one of the genius' of guitar. He's famous for some of his classic covers. I hope you enjoy!<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fzHh0AhcVFs"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fzHh0AhcVFs;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/>California Dreaming<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uOs1HC29zh4"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uOs1HC29zh4;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/>Flight of the Bumblebee<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jrY9RVfVkws"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jrY9RVfVkws;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/>National Anthem<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0cJ8oXCAnAE"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0cJ8oXCAnAE;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/>Light My FireMikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-45593949820592621032008-10-11T01:53:00.000-07:002010-11-21T01:28:08.592-08:00Where were you when...There have been a number of historic events that have been burned into our memories forever. Some good, some bad, but significant enough that we can remember where we were, what we're doing, and great detail about what was going on in our lives when it happened. In this entry tell us what you remember about the day/time you first heard of these events. If you weren't born yet simply put that as your answer. Also if you have any new "Where were you when?" moments add them.<br/><br/><strong>Where were you when?</strong><br/><br/><strong>1. Where were you when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated?</strong><br/><br/> I hadn't been born yet. But my dad is obsessed with this part of history, so I've learned about it a billion times.<br/><br/><strong>2. Where were you when Michael Phelps won his 8th gold medal in the 2008 Olympics?</strong><br/><p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="Phelps" src="http://www.foxnews.com/images/386939/2_61_phel320.jpg" alt="" width="224" height="168" /></p><br/><br/> I was at my wife's parents' house. We were watching the opening ceremonies on their DVR during the commercials.<br/><br/><strong>3. Where were you when the verdict for the O.J. Simpson murder trial was announced? The white Bronco chase?</strong><br/><br/> I was in Ms. Bachelor's yearbook class. Everything at school stopped, and there was a collective sigh of confusion. As for the chase, we were on a family trip and made a stop in Idaho Falls to visit on of Michelle's friends from Disney World. We watched it at her house.<br/><br/><strong>4. Where were you when you first saw the music video for Michael Jackson's "Thriller?"</strong><br/><br/> I actually don't remember, I just remember being scared of all the corpses (before they started dancing)<br/><br/><strong>5. Where were you when Niel Armstrong walked on the moon?</strong><br/><br/> Wasn't born yet<br/><br/><strong>6. Where were you when you first heard about the September 11th attacks on America?</strong><br/><br/> I was in the MTC reading in Alma. They came over the loud speaker and made the announcement. It was all sort of surreal and I don't think any of us totally realized how significant it was until we got out of the MTC. I actually didn't see any footage of it until I got home two years later.<br/><br/><strong>7. Where were you when John Stockton hit "the shot" to send the Utah Jazz to the finals? (Mostly for Jazz fans)<object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jcVzcPOP0Sw"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jcVzcPOP0Sw;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object></strong><br/><br/> My dad and I were in our main family room, trying to pack for our trip to Hawaii. When he hit the shot, we threw everything we were packing around, ran around the house, and then outside only to see some of our neighbors running around outside as well.<br/><br/><strong>8. Where were you when you first saw a "Star Wars" movie?</strong><br/><br/> Probably at home. I wasn't ever a huge Star Wars guy. My sister Kerry would be better to ask this question<br/><br/><strong>9. Where were you when the Berlin Wall fell?</strong><br/><br/> I don't remember<br/><br/><strong>10. Where you were when you first heard a Beatles song?</strong><br/><br/> Probably at Lake Powell. The song "Michelle" was on the family favorites mix-tape that my dad made for boating trips.<br/><br/><strong>11. Where were you when Hurricane Katrina hit?</strong><br/><br/> I remember again, I was at my in laws house again preparing for a family dinner.<br/><br/><strong>12. Where were you when Magic Johnson announced his early retirement due to HIV?</strong><br/><br/> I don't remember the exact moment I heard, but I remember my dad taping every interview that was on TV. I also remember gathering every Magic Johnson Basketball Card I had to put it in it's own special case.<br/><br/><strong>13. Where were you when you watched your first reality TV show, and what was it?</strong><br/><br/> It was the second season of "Survivor" after the Super Bowl. I believe it was in Australia.<br/><br/>If you've been tagged:<br/><br/> Copy this blog as a new post on your blog.<br/><br/> Answer the questions as interestingly as you possibly can.<br/><br/> Tag 6 to 8 of your friends at the end<br/><br/>Tagging: Anyone reading this.Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-17710389288418222552008-10-08T17:28:00.000-07:002010-11-21T01:28:08.365-08:00Hope Through General ConferenceWell I've started this post 10 or 15 times, but have been afraid that it would come off a bit whiny, and hopefully I'm centered enough now that it won't but hey we'll see. I've learned a lot about myself and life through the challenges Karie and I have faced in recent months, some good things, some bad. Mostly though I've learned how to appreciate the blessings I have been guilty of taking for granted. <br/><br/>This is the part that might sound whiny, but hopefully it won't by the end of this post. August began as perhaps the greatest month of my life. I had never been happier. For starters I had recently received a diagnosis for the chronic kidney stones that I have been slowed by for the last several years. After a lengthy struggle with stones, and the almost equally frustrating process of finding a Dr who would, and could treat them adequately I finally saw light at the end of the tunnel. Next I got a job with a company that not only was a better job with greater opportunity, it was something I can envision becoming a career. Add to this Karie and I went to some great concerts (James Taylor, John Mayer, Jack Johnson) and on a fun trip to the <a href="http://mikeyandkarie.blogspot.com/2008/09/oregon.html">Oregon coast</a>.<br/><br/>The most amazing thing however was I was an expecting father. This alone was enough to fill my whole body with joy and motivation. Seriously I never imagined I could be that excited about anything. Because of that driving thought I felt on top of my game in anything I did. It was the wind in my sails and I could do anything.<br/><br/>Now I'll try not to sound whiny here and just try to illustrate how things sort of unraveled from there. It started with a trial I'm used to, a kidney stone. It was a doosy as pain goes, and it took me right out of commission. It quite frankly took all the wind right out of my sails.<br/><br/>The next day I found out on my way to work that my Grandma J had passed away, and was sent to spend a little time with my family. Later that day Karie and I found out that we had miscarried. This crushed me in a way I can't really elaborate on. My new company allowed me to go home the next day and take care of my family (they have been amazing through this whole thing.) I had the opportunity to conduct my grandma's funeral and see a lot of family that I don't see to often and that was great.<br/><br/>Since then I have had four kidney stones, pretty much constantly for the last month and a half, and struggled to do much of anything productive. I have been nearing the end of my rope when it comes to tolerating these kidney stones. The constant pain, plus the frustrations and trials we've been facing seems unbearable at times. Many of you know that I am also the bishop of our ward, which has been amazing, but constantly challenging. It would be an understatement to say I've had a hard time fulfilling my responsibilities the way I would like to. <br/><br/>In a nutshell it has been somewhat of a battle to feel like myself again, it has felt like whenever I come close to getting on top of things, there's a new soul stretching challenge that comes in my path. It has forced me to improve my relationship with my Heavenly Father, and has again verified to me how important my near perfect wife is to me. <br/><br/>Before I continue painting the gloomy picture that was September, I have to express how grateful I am for my wife, modern day prophets, general conference, and the power of the Atonement.<br/><br/>I wish I could cover how all those things have impacted me over the last month but that would take forever. I would, however, like to talk a little bout President Dieter F. Uchdorfs talk in General Conference. Hearing this talk has been one of more important turning points for me. On Saturday afternoon he gave one of the finest discourses I have ever heard on hope. You can listen to it <a href="http://broadcast.lds.org/genconf/2008/10/10/GC_2008_10_112_UchtdorfDF__04903_eng_.mp3">here</a>. While it is filled with many great insights on hope, how to cultivate it, and how it benefits our lives, the lesson that initially stuck me was the contrast of hope and despair.<br/><br/>Of despair he said, "The adversary uses despair to bind hearts and minds in suffocating darkness. Despair drains from us all that is vibrant and joyful and leaves behind the empty remnants of what life was meant to be. Despair kills <strong>ambition</strong> advances <strong>sickness</strong> pollutes the soul and <strong>deadens the heart</strong>. Despair can seem like a staircase that leads only and forever downward."<br/><br/>Hope on the other hand is like the beam of sunlight rising up and above the horizon of our present circumstances. It pierces the darkness with a brilliant dawn it <strong>encourages and inspires</strong> us to place our trust in the loving care of an eternal Heavenly Father, who has prepared a way for those who seek for eternal truth in a world relative confusion and fear."<br/><br/>This is just one of the many great illustrations in this talk. I needed to hear this talk in a major way, because I have recently felt myself on that "staircase that leads only and forever downward" This talk has helped to inspire hope within me again. Hope that my current trials will someday turn to my benefit. Hope that Karie and I will soon have the opportunity to have a sweet baby. Hope that I will soon be through these kidney stones and can live a normal life. Hope that I will be able to live the gospel and be the kind of husband my wife deserves. Hope that I can be a good bishop, and can be there for those in my ward who need the help of a good bishop. Hope that I will be able to support my family, and be productive in my job. Hope that in the words of President Uchdorf I "will never allow despair to overcome my spirit."<br/><br/>President Uchdorf's words ring true. When I hope for these things, I am filled with a kind of light, or strength. Ideas come on how I might be made equal to the tasks that lie ahead. Assurance comes that somehow through these trials, my weaknesses will become strengths. Mostly I feel like Father in Heaven is aware of me and my personal struggles, fears, pains, doubts, fears. and shortcomings. This only comes as a byproduct of hope.<br/><br/>When I allow myself to doubt, it inspires despair, exactly as that quote describes. It brings a suffocating darkness that stunts any possibility of progression.<br/><br/>When I choose to be hopeful, I am assured that my Heavenly Father loves me, and knows all things. He knows "the end from the beginning."<br/><br/>All in all it has reminded me how to hope after a difficult stretch of trials and frustrations. <br/><br/>I'm not sure why I'm writing this, and it's far more personal than I would usually post. So I hope you'll forgive me if it's made you uncomfortable, perhaps I'll remove it if that's the case. I just felt I needed to share some of the things that have been going on with me. I've been inspired by some of your blogs (thank you Mandy) and felt perhaps someone needed to hear some of this stuff. So if you're still reading, sorry and thanks.<br/><br/>If you didn't get a chance to hear this talk on Saturday, check out the link. <br/><br/><a href="http://broadcast.lds.org/genconf/2008/10/10/GC_2008_10_112_UchtdorfDF__04903_eng_.mp3">President Uchtdorf - Sat AM Session (Hope)</a><br/><br/>I always appreciate comments, so please if you have anything to add i'd love to hear it.Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-69253381669712698522008-10-07T17:11:00.000-07:002010-11-21T01:28:08.298-08:00My Dad's BlogI have started a number of blogs, as there is a lot on my mind. Life has been hectic and I need to write about it somewhere. <br/><br/>In the meantime many of you know my dad and his talents in photography. Well for years our whole family has been bugging him to publish his pictures somewhere. Thanks to my cousin Cathy he has a blog. It really is something I hope all of you take a look at. He is extremely talented and has some amazing pictures.<br/><br/>[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="483" caption="My dad took this shot of us a couple years ago at Lake Powell"]<img class=" " title="Iceberg Canyon - Lake Powell" src="http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v71/224/115/713576554/n713576554_99419_1995.jpg" alt="My dad took this shot of us a couple years ago at Lake Powell" width="483" height="362" />[/caption]<br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/><a href="http://russ-photojournal.blogspot.com/">Here's his blog.</a><br/><br/><a href="http://russ-photojournal.blogspot.com/">http://russ-photojournal.blogspot.com/</a><br/><br/>Check it out and leave comments on his pictures. I'm sure he'd love to hear what you all think of his photographs.Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-13693091369012459972008-09-29T17:01:00.000-07:002010-11-21T01:28:08.252-08:00JT's new album is out!!!Hey this is just a quick note to let everyone out there know the new James Taylor album is out. On occasion the iTunes new releases come out a couple hours early (for us in UT) I guess they're release on eastern time. His new album is called "Covers" and it entirely an album of cover tunes. I'll post videos up here as they are available but for now just go to JT's website if you want to listen. There are already a few classics on this album, my favorite for now is his cover of the great temptation song "It's Growing" Seriously if you want to hear an album that is carefully crafted and entirely thought out. Check it out!<br/><br/><img class="aligncenter" title="Covers Album cover" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/513eI0eNqPL._SS500_.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1lEIesZo3pA"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1lEIesZo3pA;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/>James on his new album.Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-67827379554534545702008-09-18T16:36:00.000-07:002010-11-21T01:28:08.237-08:00A classic, and one of my favorites of all timeLately the song "Fire and Rain" has been on my mind in a major way. It's one of those songs that is part of my make up due mostly to the fact that I was raised on it, and have probably heard it as much as any other song out there. As I've gone through a few of my own personal struggles lately this was one of the first non-MoTab songs that brought me peace. I've also thought of it as I consider some of the other bishop lessons I've learned lately.<br/><br/>This lyric in particular struck a chord with me:<br/><p style="text-align:center;">I’ve been walking my mind to an easy time<br/>My back turned towards the sun<br/>Lord knows when the cold wind blows it’ll turn your head around<br/><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><br/><p style="text-align:left;">It seems like when we are in a comfort zone, or in some cases not feeling the consequences for some of our poor choices our we tend to 'turn our back toward the sun' or forget our Heavenly Father. But when we face great trials, or life gets hard, we seek comfort. Anyways, I don't have anything deep or inspiring to say (you surprised?) but I thought I'd throw this song up here, while it was on my mind.</p><br/><p style="text-align:left;"> So Enjoy!</p><br/><p style="text-align:left;"><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/64_303eHaTM"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/64_303eHaTM;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object></p><br/><p style="text-align:left;"> </p><br/><p style="text-align:left;">S</p>Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498989074895500645.post-33950790149681465322008-09-16T17:27:00.000-07:002010-11-21T01:28:08.219-08:00Some new tunes...finallyHello everyone! It's been a little while since I've posted any tunes on here. I'm not really sure if anyone actually looks at this blog and likes any of the music I post so I guss that's part of it, but I've also been feeling a bit like I should write about some of the experiences Karie and I have had, the good and the bad. So maybe someday I'll put some of those thoughts down, but for now I'll just put a few quick links up to some of my new favorites/discoveries in music.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/a7akf2dyumE&feature=related"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/a7akf2dyumE&feature=related;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/><strong>Jenny and Tyler - American Dream</strong><br/><br/>I just discovered this little duo, I don't know much about them just yet but they caught my ear, and I can tell that I'm going to like them. <a href="http://www.jennyandtylermusic.com/">Here's a link to their website.</a><br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/p5ZMKTX1D9M"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/p5ZMKTX1D9M;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dzvVqATyw0k"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dzvVqATyw0k;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/><strong>Rick Seibold - Mary</strong><br/><br/><strong></strong>Yeah I know all these musicians that don't have music videos yet, but I really like this guys sound, I think he has potential. What do you think?<br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZqnYASxDpSA"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZqnYASxDpSA;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object><br/><br/><strong>Eric Hutchenson - OK It's Alright With Me</strong><br/><br/>Of this group, I think Eric hs the most potential. I've enjoyed his whole CD and actually can't pick which track is the stand out track on the album, There are two or three standout tracks that I llike.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Anyways, I have quite a few more songs in the backlog that I'm anxiousl to post about. But my last one is a shout out to my friend Mitch Hansen of the Mitch Hansen Band. Mitch and I served together on a mission and became great friends, I can't say I'm surpised He's turning into a great musician, and recording artist in his own right. If you are a fan of the Twilight books like I know my wife and all her friends are check out, <strong><a href="http://www.mitchhansenband.com/">the mitch hansen band </a> </strong><br/><br/><object height="350" width="425"><br/> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/u6bAqi9uycM"><br/> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/u6bAqi9uycM;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"><br/> </object>Mikey Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110143836186505226noreply@blogger.com0