What kind of President do YOU want?

I usually stay away from politics because it’s a goat rodeo of polarizing issues that no one in the foreseeable future will ever compromise on.

You might as well try to convince a Raiders fan to root for the Chargers.
It’s just not gonna happen.

However, with the release of Mitt Romney‘s tax return and the hubbub perpetuated by talking heads reading from teleprompters I’d like to offer this thought.

I’d rather have a rich President than a poor one.

Think about it.

Do you want someone in the White House running America who can’t handle his own personal finances wisely? Or someone business savvy and fiscally responsible who’s individually wealthy and can apply the same principles to our sensitive economy?

I don’t know if I’ll vote for Mitt Romney and I’m not sure if I agree with his stance on every issue, but I do know I’d rather have a filthy rich President than one with empty pockets and money troubles.

What are you looking for in the next President of the United States?

Christmas Greeting + Cream Pie

You know your church is awesome when the lead pastor gets a cream pie to the face.

I hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas!!

TWITTER: What’s your handle?

Or more specifically:

Why do you have your particular handle?
Do you use your real name or a moniker?

I’ve been using @ThatGuyKC for over 12,000 tweets and I really like it.

Lately though, I’ve been wondering if there isn’t a strong case for switching to my real name. Something like @kcprocter or a variation.

As I think about my personal brand, this blog and Some Wise Guy, I want to be intentional about how I’m presenting myself.

What do you think of “ThatGuyKC”?
Do you have a strategy or goal behind your Twitter handle? 

‘Tis the Season for Awkward Work Holiday Parties

So this weekend we went to LK’s staff Christmas party and for the most part it was delightfully mellow. At first. Plenty of people showed up and everyone brought delicious food, but since LK works at a school I felt a little like the odd man out.

That being said, the fun really got started when we began the white elephant gift exchange.

courtesy of Desert Living Today

I think there were about 20 people there and we all stood in circle with a present in hand while the hostess read a story. The rules were simple.

Every time the word “right” or “left” was said in the story you had to pass the gift right or left.

The intention (I believe) is for everyone to end up with the same present they started with, but there were so many rights and lefts that we got mixed up.

Anyway, the first present opened was a fifth of Mad Dog 20/20. That pretty much sets the tone for the rest of the gifts.

By the time we got around to my turn someone had already claimed the award for “Most Awkward Present”. One of the teacher’s brought her new boyfriend to the party and he opened a pair of purple lace panties in a large blue Tiffany’s box.

Yeah, awkward.

While I was relishing my luck of avoiding that particular present the feeling was not enjoyed for long. After LK had opened a cute little snowman measuring spoon set I began opening my giftbag with high hopes.

If I’d only known what was about to happen…

As I removed the item from the bag the cheerful smile on my face quickly faded to horror as my head fell in shame.

I was the lucky recipient of a naughty elf thong for men.

Yes, it was every bit as awkwardly hilarious as you can imagine.
No, there will not be pictures of any kind.

What is the worst gift you’ve given/received during a white elephant exchange?

VOTE: Favorite Christmas Movie

With Christmas nearly upon us old classics featuring Charlie Brown and Bing Crosby (though not in the same movie) are making a comeback while some idiot somewhere in a village is thinking about remaking It’s a Wonderful Life.

BOOM!

Sorry, that idiot just got struck by lightning.
You do not mess with Jimmy Stewart.

I’m generally averse to the cheesy holiday flicks and corny Hallmark films, but in recent years there have been some solid additions to the Christmas movie hall-of-fame.

My personal contemporary favorite?
Elf. No contest.

courtesy of Jon Favreau

However, White Christmas with Bing Crosby will always have a special place in my heart.

What is your favorite old school Christmas classic?
What newer movie has become a family fav?