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So...this is the year I'm finally giving in. I'm going to do that "Word for the Year" thingy. You know what I'm talking about. I'm sure your mother or wife or sister has told you about it already. I've been thinking long and hard about this and a few words have made the finalist list. Today is the big reveal. Joy, Happiness, Faith, Endure were a few that I thought of. But they didn't make the cut

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Take a look at this breakdown of taxes that we pay. It’s sickening. http://nowandfutures.com/taxes.html I would have much preferred King Noah to be in my government. I’d take him any day. Read the following, focusing in on verse 3. He only had a 20% flat tax. We pay over 55%, and some who make good money pay up to 77 % in tax. That is ridiculously scary. 1 And now it came to pass that

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Straw poll wins for Ron Paul in 2011. Ohio, California, South Carolina and the Values Voter Summit straw poll in Washington, and a second place finish in Iowa. Yet every major media outlets runs their own polls and he never places better than 4th. Interesting. Who do you side with? The media or "we the people". Don't let CNN, FOX, Yahoo, or any other media outlet fool you.

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I love this guy. He tells it like it is. 

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For those didn't follow the link on my Facebook profile, just take 3 minutes to understand what Mr. Russo is explaining. This whole US Government "spreading democracy" throughout the world is not a good thing!

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This is an excerpt from President Ezra Taft Benson's 1986 October Conference address: The second great reason why we must make the Book of Mormon a center focus of study is that it was written for our day. The Nephites never had the book; neither did the Lamanites of ancient times. It was meant for us. Mormon wrote near the end of the Nephite civilization. Under the inspiration of God, who sees

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I've posted videos 7-12 below. They are each about 10 minutes, but they are absolutely fascinating. Before you get all defensive and scared, just take a look at them and realize that you feel the way you do because you've been accepting the message our media wants you to hear your whole life. I'm not asking anyone to believe everything they see in these videos, but at least try and understand

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I've talked a little about the media presenting their story in a biased way and a little about corrupt government. Combining those two I'm going to make a declaration that is going to anger some people, and that's fine. 9/11 was an inside, government orchestrated job. At this point I've probably lost about 90 percent of my readership because you are shaking your heads or rolling your eyes, but

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So, I totally freaked out my in-laws last week. I brought up how corrupt our government is and that didn't sit well. I get kind of worked up when there's something I believe in, but I'm not good at calmly expressing my views. Over the last few months I've learned a few things that have been sort of difficult to swallow. One is how corrupt and determined the big media networks are to push their

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I decided to write this poem because I spent about 30 minutes last night sobbing. I cried like I haven’t done in a while, in fact I don’t recall the last time I did. The reason might seem really strange to some – my wife cut Miles’ binky. Miles is my 2 year old and for the last few days we’ve put him to bed without the binky, but Friday night he was really begging for it and we decided it was

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These two portraits are visual proof of what a life with the gospel can offer, and what a life without the gospel contains. This picture is of the same man, George P. Lee. I've had many friends decide that membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was either too hard, or just not worth it. One of the trends I've noticed as I've seen many leave the church is they immediately

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-76680058970120650922011-03-07T08:01:00.000-08:002011-03-07T08:01:38.182-08:00

I found this post from gmormon.com and thought it was interesting and wanted to share it. "I heard of this comment by the Russian Count Leo Tolstoy many years ago, when I was still a new member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and I lived in Italy. Mormons are not well known in Italy and it was particularly important for me at that time to have something good about Mormons to

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(As I say "we" in this post, I only mean Gina and I. I don't know what others do, feel, think, etc...)Yesterday Gina and I were watching Miles walk around the living room. She was telling me how he was lying in her arms in the foyer at church and would occasionally pop his head up after she would ask "Where's Jesus?". He would look up at the wall and point to the picture of Jesus. It's

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http://workofark.blogspot.com/

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I talked to my mom on the phone the other day. I asked here where she was when JFK was shot. She told me she was at the eye doctors. I then asked her who was responsible for his death. Her response "Lee Harvey Oswald".That's the first time my mother has been wrong.Please find some time to watch this series. I have posted the first part below. This is a 9 part series. Each part has 5 segments.

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I want this job. I love riding on these things at the airport.

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http://www.1280thezone.com/

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Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-49154120612107041392010-01-08T11:23:00.000-08:002010-01-08T11:24:34.942-08:00

For you writers out there, here's a fun contest: all you have to do is send in the first 500 words of your completed children's novel, sit back and wait. Here's the link: http://kidlit.com/kidlit-contest Good luck!

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If you don't know who Ken Lee is, check out this video.

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So you know people who pick their word of the year? I've never done it, but this year I will. Thanks to the inspiration from on old friend of mine, I have chosen my word for 2010. Drumstick...oops, Drumroll please (drums rolling.....)PIECEa separate part of a whole; parta portion of a natural objecta serving that has been cut from a larger portion nibble: eat intermittently; take small bites

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You know the scenario. You're watching Law and Order, someone dies, and they go to the relatives and ask them "Did your ____ have any enemies? Do you know who would have wanted him dead?"The most common answer is "No, he/she loved everybody. No one would want to hurt him/her". Is it weird that I have a list of people who I think would hurt me? Have you ever thought about who might make your list

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-35098486627118444372009-10-22T19:33:00.000-07:002009-10-23T07:38:56.868-07:00

This is a re-enactment of a dance that was performed for VIDA by one of the Kuna Indians on Irgandi. And yes, I think an angel came down from heaven to watch me dance. (top left).

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As many of you know, I will be making a humanitarian trip with VIDA (www.vida4all.org) to Panamá in 25 days! I have been blessed by many who have donated, but am still short of what I need to fund the trip. In an effort to raise more money, I thought I'd put a plug in for my photography business. Please take a look at my portfolio and let me know if you'd be interested. I'm a natural beauty

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I will be going down to Panamá in October to help VIDA (Volunteers Involved in Development Abroad) in a health care project on the San Blas Islands where I served my LDS Mission. On the island of Irgandi, access to a health facility during the rainy season is not possible. Many children and adults die unnecessarily for lack of medical care. Please click on the last image to read more about the

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I'm sure many of you are already aware of this. But in case not, here is Prego's new ad campaign.In light of the way our society uses the word prego, does this just gross you out?? What's in there? I don't think I want to know.

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Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-28054645283861583112009-05-15T10:31:00.000-07:002009-05-15T11:09:50.873-07:00

In an attempt to be more sympathetic and understanding, I asked my wife a very simple question. Let me paint the background of the story.May 12th 20091:10pm-"BBBBBBBBEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNN" Gina screams my name from the living room after her water broke.1:45pm-Gina is breathing heavy and moaning as she discovers, while laying on the hospital bed, that she is dilated to an 8 and has yet to have her

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-3168020889716959072009-05-11T14:14:00.000-07:002009-05-11T14:21:59.999-07:00

“To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.” George MacDonald.Apparently, some find it shocking that I have watched almost every episode of Biggest Loser this year. I actually dressed up as a Biggest Loser contestant for Halloween. I even convinced fellow employees that I once weighed over 400 lbs and was a Biggest Loser Contestant. Yesterday our family was debating whether or not

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-41945366554700486372009-04-09T08:28:00.000-07:002009-04-09T09:16:11.462-07:00

In an attempt to preserve the memories of our reunion of March 26-29, 2009, I will make note of the blessed occurrence on my blog so I may read it often and never forget. For those of you who were not able to come, and for those of you who were, let me inscribe on this blog a few of my recollections and thoughts.The first thing I might say is that although Matt, Sean, Rick, Seth, and I are all

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-51584941955330104962009-03-09T16:20:00.001-07:002009-03-09T16:21:27.557-07:00

That I love Gina and she is amazing and caring and helpful and magical and creative and knowledgeable and happy and kind and strong and gentle and brave and courageous and beautiful and hot.

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-45434746940556512072009-03-09T15:30:00.000-07:002009-03-09T16:19:17.809-07:00

*The following names have been changed to protect the guilty.So this past Saturday I woke up and wanted to get something accomplished. I was on a mission. I was going to deep clean like no man has ever deep cleaned before. I got rolling at about 9am while my wife *Gertrude was at her basketball game. I started by pulling the oven out from the wall and cleaning out underneath it. I have before and

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-81722485299632088912009-03-09T13:02:00.001-07:002009-03-09T13:02:23.599-07:00

http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/the-publicity-dilemma

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-34338191730205500032009-03-05T09:14:00.000-08:002009-03-05T09:42:23.621-08:00

Misti is inviting everyone over for dinner to celebrate her new facebook status. (read the cake!)Gina would update her facebook status but that would mean she would be late for something.Cassie is making a fantastic apple dip for her favorite brother in law. Well, no, the other one.

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We had an interesting discussion yesterday at dinner. We were celebrating my wife's parents' anniversary and we got on the topic of facebook and status updates. I thought I would throw a few up here on the old blog. Here goes...Jeremy is installing a ceiling fan.Trista is gushing with love for her blessed children (and doing taxes), and wishing she could delete the "is" from her status.Pace is

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For all of you who have the best spouses ever, thanks for sharing. Just make sure they know it. Polls show that 99% of bloggers have a spouse that doesn't read their blog. So, make sure they know you love them and tell them so day other than Valentine's day too. But again, it is nice to hear that I'm not the only perfect husband out there. I was starting to wonder. In commemoration of Valentine's

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I have issues. I'm willing to admit it.Let's all come clean together.There are some annoying words.And yet we don't stop using them.We think they are helpful.But they're not. Case #1: PREGO What is this word all about?You're not saving any time by saying prego.It has just as many syllables as pregnant.Plus, it was already taken.You can't just decide one day to change the meaning of a word.At

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Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-15481664568134288932008-11-29T12:39:00.001-08:002008-11-29T12:39:40.608-08:00

For those of you who know my wife Gina.http://benandgina.blogspot.com/2008/11/happy-birthday-gina.html

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I stayed up way too late last night reading all the back and forth on the Proposition 8 battles. It amazes me. Many are kicking against the pricks. Anyway, while in this search I ran across many who were inquiring about the Church's* view on media. I came across this item the Brethren approved release of in the Newsroom area of LDS.org. I will offer no additional comments, just thought this

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Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-41306264900201772502008-10-14T14:04:00.001-07:002008-10-14T14:04:32.351-07:00

Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today!

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Ben Arkell captures a week in the life of Lombardi and their family at home in South Salt Lake.Apparently Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie aren't the only ones making waves with a digitial camera. Another cover shot of Hollywood's most famous family is hitting the stands. W magazine's November issue features Gina Arkell feeding one of the kids birthday cake, while dad Ben Arkell took the photo.The 13

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Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to our second segment of the CNN/Larry King Live mini-series "Interview with Bland America". To be honest America, we were flooded with positive feedback from our first episode. We received such rave reviews we have decided to do it again. We are welcoming back for a second time Ben Arkell to the program. Welcome Ben. Ben: Thanks for having me on again. This last

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Leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints address members in California.Other links: http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/the-divine-institution-of-marriage

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-17387564551519410072008-10-07T07:27:00.000-07:002008-10-07T07:39:44.697-07:00

Check out this clip. Some friends from my ward growing up produced and directed a movie called "The Adventures of Food Boy" Visit here to see the website. It has won multiple awards at different film festivals around the country, such as "Best Feature Film" and "Best Family Film"--which is very impressive considering how many films are out there. It stars Lucas Grabeel from the High School

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-4773128813839961782008-10-06T10:35:00.000-07:002008-10-06T10:52:57.274-07:00

The release of the much anticipated Arkman Clan Comic Series is finally here. Buckle up, it's going to be quite an adventure. Arkman Clan follows a family with super powers and shows us that even small tasks sometimes require super-human powersEpisode 1: "How it all began". Age 6Age 4Age 20 monthsPS has the power to walk on water, float in the air, lift any objectSpidey leaves his mark wherever

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Larry King: Good Evening America. Tonight CNN and Larry King Live are stepping foot into a world of discovery, literally doing something never done before. We believe in bringing the news to you, the hard working, blue collar, every day Americans. I have had the opportunity of interviewing thousands of actors, politicians, athletes--amazing people who have made amazing contributions to our

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I love my wife. She is usually right. I was confiding in her the other night about my fear of sharks. That's why I hate boating. That led to an argument about whether or not there are sharks in lakes. Read here if you don't believe me. Because there are. Anyway, my wife is really smart. She got a 4.0 in high school and she pretty much never got a question wrong...ever. (Opposites do attract). So

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-59918201891542933202008-09-23T14:43:00.001-07:002008-09-23T14:51:56.551-07:00

I would like to thank all my BFF's for helping me in the decision. I have decided to quit my job as a payroll manager and dedicate myself completely to the pursuit of my photography dreams. I have many years of experience and hope that with new technology available to even the common folk, I can tell a story with my pictures. I will be focusing on families and flowers, so if you have any of these

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Seems like all I read these days are blogs that are either love notes or recipe books. The funny thing is, for all you people who post these wonderful notes about your spouse, your spouse doesn't ever read it, so it's doing you no good. You get no extra points for it. As for the recipes, no one reads them unless they cook. And no one cooks these days, heck, you can buy a large HOT-N-READY for $5

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So this a snobby dude who thinks he is better than everybody else. He loves to judge people incorrectly and be a snoot. This dude makes an initial judgment that is intermediate and holds off on making final judgements. Cool dude. I wanted to break out from retirement and talk about one of my biggest pet peeves....peoples understanding of the principle of judging others. We all know the scripture

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-22995042858088892402008-07-29T11:07:00.000-07:002008-07-29T11:11:13.023-07:00

Everybody else is doing this, and I DON'T WANT TO.1. DON'T comment on my blog, DON'T leave any memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember SHOULD NOT BE SPOKEN OF. 2. Next, LEAVE MY BLOG and re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people DON'T leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty STUPID to see the LACK OF

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-20076937210125551592008-07-15T10:10:00.001-07:002008-07-15T10:10:40.087-07:00

I have officially retired from blogging.Ben Favre

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It seems like so long ago. But it was only 2 summers past, when the Lombardi clan decided to fight the rising cost of marathons. So what if the price of crude oil is skyrocketing? Why should that mean we have to pay more to run? We should be able to physically abuse ourselves - for no apparent reason other than we having nothing else to do on Labor Day weekend - for free. That summer Cameo took

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Isn't she cute. Adorable. Happy. Fun. Beautiful. Innocent? Not so much. So for those of you who don't know what Kamri did this past week. I will give a few clues. Yes, this is Pooh Bear. This is clue number one. Clue number two is a toilet. This doesn't seem to have anything to do with pooh bear. And it doesn't, I just couldn't stomach putting a picture of poo on my blog.Here is clue number three

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Let's start with my crazy dream. I am in the BYU Cafeteria at some conference when a bunch of athletes from BYU starting running down stairs that appeared from the roof. They ran through the cafeteria and it has a pep rally atmosphere. Then I look to my right as all the athletes, many of which were from the girls track team, starting climbing the poles of a roller coaster. They were climbing up

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This is how I felt this morning after finishing my 2 mile, 25 minute run. I am training for the 3rd Annual Lombardi Cheapskate Half Marathon and my training schedule says to run an EASY 2 miles this morning at a pace of 10:58 a mile. Yea right! How the heck is that easy. The hardest part was convincing myself to get out of bed. I also decided to push myself and run without an IPOD. That was hard

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Last night we were all downstairs watching American Idol (well, I was mostly following the Celtics game on the computer) and all of the sudden Sara turns to Gina with a look similar to this on her face. Seacrest had introduced David Cook and Sara turned to Gina and says, "That's David Cook. D.a.v.i.d C.o.o.k. He just said David Cook!" We were confused. So we said, "And?" Sara's reply: "David Cook

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-15352775049179021432008-05-11T21:35:00.000-07:002008-05-11T22:28:40.897-07:00

This pains me to even write. You ever felt like you're living your very own Groundhogs Day? Well, there is was. Another "eve" that I spent wandering the great aisles of Wal-Mart. This time it was Mother's Day Eve. A few months ago it was Easter Eve. And yet, I always find myself here. And every time I promise myself that for Gina's birthday, or for Christmas, or for Mother's Day I will NOT BE

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-73071861490699818412008-05-08T08:34:00.001-07:002008-05-08T08:49:18.406-07:00

So when the old wife is gone and not able to cook dinner, some dads might worry. What to cook, what to cook?? Not me, see I am a dad who appreciates variety and nutrition. And, I'm all for making a pot roast with mash potatoes and gravy, and of course some homemade rolls, heck I do it all the time....But every now and then a kid needs variety. So last night I gave the kids what they wanted.Hot

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-4813639296828416422008-04-28T09:28:00.000-07:002008-04-28T10:18:14.727-07:00

Okay, so my wife left me. Well, not permanently, but for the weekend. It was a chance to relearn some of the lessons that dads need to be reminded of every now and then. The purpose of this post is for women and mothers everywhere to sit back and say "I told you so", all the while realizing that your husbands could not make it without you. So here are some things I learned while Gina was gone

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-14152628167877647962008-04-22T09:17:00.001-07:002008-04-22T09:25:54.711-07:00

GLENN: I've got to tell you something. I said on the program a couple of weeks ago, you know, that nobody hates the environment. I've been thinking about that. I think we should hate the environment. I'm changing my stance on hating the environment. I mean, I think it's a cop -- "I don't hate the environment, nobody hates the..." that's a copout. I know it's the popular viewpoint. I've been doing

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-4519539178456849782008-04-08T23:06:00.000-07:002008-04-08T23:12:27.476-07:00

If a large bag of lettuce was randomly discovered outside your front door, would you use it? What if it was a BIG bag, like a Cotsco type, and you were supposed to make a salad that night for dinner with some family and friends? And you were late enough as it was, and you needed to run to the store for, of all things, a bag of lettuce. What if you thought it was an answer to a prayer? Like manna

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-87182009105709460742008-03-06T10:31:00.000-08:002008-03-06T11:11:43.463-08:00

For those of you who have ever been to Springfield, MA, Canton, OH, or Cooperstown, NY, I am sure you have appreciation for Halls of Fame. They are home to artifacts and exhibits that tell a wonderful story. It is an interesting sensation to be able to see and touch things from the past. It places you in a state of "awe".Anyway, last night Gina asked if I thought there would be a museum in Heaven

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-21575919050947819042008-02-29T09:09:00.001-08:002008-02-29T09:27:26.976-08:00

As I think we can all agree, I'm pretty much one of the funniest people you've ever met. And if you are reading this blog, but don't know me personally, trust me--I'm funny. If you are reading this right now and thinking "He's not funny at all", that's just because you are mean and I was so funny in the past that you expect me to be even funnier now and when that doesn't happen you don't think

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-33853613096002230092008-02-21T12:27:00.000-08:002008-02-21T13:02:24.394-08:00

Everybody likes hearing "You won", right? Yeah I've always liked it too--before yesterday, that is. See, yesterday, the "You won" wasn't music to my ears, or cheesecake to my mouth, or a gamecube joystick to my fingertips. It was more like sandpaper to my cheek, a rusty nail to my foot, or Eclipse to my ears. Painful. I received an email stating "You Won eBay Item:Men's Rogaine Foam 3 Months 5%

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-40287552980674163242008-02-19T11:46:00.000-08:002008-02-19T11:50:25.800-08:00

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-78346931568020090322008-02-12T08:16:00.000-08:002008-02-12T10:14:04.801-08:00

For those of you who don't know, this is my friend Lee Redmond. I ran into her at Rite Aid yesterday. She holds the Guiness world record for longest nails and is going to Spain next week to compete again. In my overexcitement (how often do you meet a celebrity at Rite Aid??) I might have shaken her hand a little to hard. By the way, I watched this lady try to open her back door, and put her bags

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-13030867123909014072008-02-06T11:11:00.000-08:002008-02-06T11:12:54.095-08:00

Please follow the link below to see my latest work.http://workofark.blogspot.com/

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-62193613996552686112008-02-04T14:25:00.000-08:002008-02-04T15:22:05.608-08:00

So, this is a picture of me when I was 9. Do you see how happy I was? I wore that same shirt yesterday and it covers me completely. Back then, it would only cover my belly button. I should have never gone on that stupid Biggest Loser show. Anyway, I just think fat people are happier. Excuse the terminology...maybe I shouldn't say fat-how about gravitationally challenged....anyway......My point is

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-58250067236254944892008-01-30T21:21:00.000-08:002008-01-30T21:31:56.993-08:00

Eye bet you this guy gets a lot of attention at parties. Eye wish eye could do it. Talk about a chic magnet....not that eye want to be a chic magnet because eye am married to the best lookin' lady this side of the ol' M-eye-ss-eye-ss-eye-pp-eye. This picture reminds me of the days when eye would go snail diving and we would bite the eyes right off the snails' heads.

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-17922517908190823072008-01-28T12:47:00.000-08:002008-01-28T12:54:52.648-08:00

The highest-ranking governing body in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the First Presidency, consisting of the president and his two counselors, or advisers. This three-man body supervises the work of the entire Church in all matters of policy, organization and administration.The second-highest presiding body in Church government is the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. They serve

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-78041617382678076592008-01-21T21:52:00.000-08:002008-01-21T21:55:29.584-08:00

These spiders carry a numbing agent which leaves the area around which they bite without feeling, allowing them to feast upon the surrounding flesh while the victim sleeps. Sweet dreams.

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-29085772185932979322008-01-11T13:21:00.000-08:002008-01-11T20:29:02.869-08:00

I read a recent article on cnn.com about a New Orleans resident who is suing the U.S. for 3 quadrillion dollars. That's right, 3,000,000,000,000,000. A piece of the article states "For the sake of perspective: A mere $1 quadrillion would dwarf the U.S. gross domestic product, which was $13.2 trillion in 2007. A stack of one quadrillion pennies would reach Saturn." I have made mention of our

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-24218333700628469592008-01-08T21:58:00.000-08:002008-01-08T22:17:09.897-08:00

We got a little carried away during the New Years Holiday. One of my sister-in-laws who is strongly opposed to happiness (happiness=video games)(j/k) borrowed a Wii and brought it to the in-laws house and all 30+ people had a shot at playing it. Here are a few pictures of the outcome. After getting worked by Trina,(top row,middle) now I know how she spends her time up at Utah State. A wonderful

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-33915886483315040702008-01-03T08:18:00.000-08:002008-01-03T08:32:56.115-08:00

Blogger Ben Arkell and Talk-show host David Letterman will return to work armed with their staff of comedy writers after their production company, Worldwide Pants Inc., reached an agreement with the leadership of the striking Writers Guild of America. After 2 months of misery for Arkell fans, the strike is finally over. Upon hearing the news, thousands of fans erupted in celebration

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-4143775434479752662007-12-24T10:44:00.000-08:002007-12-24T10:45:33.705-08:00

This is getting old for me too.

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-83514535081541465142007-12-07T10:31:00.000-08:002007-12-07T10:35:43.608-08:00

The Strike Continues; when they're done, I'm done. For those who aren't aware, my strike is in connection with the Writer's Guild of America. (and it's a shame because I've got a lot of good material)

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-47943238172714966422007-11-28T07:56:00.001-08:002007-11-28T07:58:41.954-08:00

Day 11.

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Day 3.

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-9317242978826911992007-11-18T21:26:00.000-08:002007-11-18T21:29:01.707-08:00

I am on strike. DAY 1.

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-47346499343079376702007-11-16T20:26:00.000-08:002007-11-16T20:38:23.927-08:00

That's me. Yep, that's what I said. The guy on the right. Let me explain. So I signed up for this free trial online and when I sent the package back it "apparently" got lost in the mail. The company charged me $78 bucks for a CD; one silly CD. I called and complained and the guy just shot me down and said "NO NO NO" to everything I threw at him. It was time for "Ban Awkell" to make a little call

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-56465546886569881122007-11-14T22:27:00.000-08:002007-11-15T10:00:04.972-08:00

Okay, so I love everyone who is reading this blog. I love the whole world. I am not writing this for any particular person or group of people, I am writing it to the whole world. I have a hard time in certain situations because I don't watch a lot of things other people do. Luckily we have some friends that we hang out a bunch with and they are wonderful people. On top of that, they think the

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-14069897113704135732007-11-14T21:55:00.000-08:002007-11-15T09:06:46.595-08:00

I am probably going to offend some people in the world with this post, but I need to get back to basics with this blog. It's about my opinions. So here goes. I just want to say how happy I am that writers across America are on strike and picketing. Let me tell you how much it has affected me; it hasn't. The funny part of it all is hearing everyone in a frenzy because their favorites shows are in

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-13825673423885078092007-11-11T22:36:00.001-08:002007-11-11T22:36:49.520-08:00

Check this one out. It might be my last one for a while.http://workofark.blogspot.com/2007/11/six-year-old-boy.html

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-27668749373207701602007-11-07T20:06:00.000-08:002007-11-08T10:00:03.439-08:00

Putting fear into the hearts of 3 year olds dressed as Mr. Incredible since 2001. (Evan is standing behind me dressed as Mr. Incredible for those who didn't notice)

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-90777509516365196302007-11-06T15:23:00.000-08:002007-11-06T15:24:14.192-08:00

Yeah, I won! The last blog I posted of the video of my friend advertising her topless undershirt, I posted it because they were having a contest. I posted it and was entered into a drawing to win 2 free shirts. I won! I love winning things. So, when I get them in the mail, I will post a picture of me wearing them.

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-65932706767245832592007-11-04T18:38:00.000-08:002007-11-04T18:39:33.611-08:00

I hacked into Ben's blog to post this. He didn't want me to. But take a look at this video. It is of a friend of mine, Katie Matteson, on Good Things Utah advertising her company, Blush, that sells the topless undershirt. It's actually a pretty cool thing she came up with - www.toplessundershirt.com.Video link -http://www.abc4.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=76509@video.ktvx.com&navCatId=8

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-10465469498240631622007-10-31T23:09:00.000-07:002007-10-31T23:12:54.246-07:00

I have decided to launch a blog dedicated solely to my literary pursuits. There you can find poems, lyrics, and excerpts from my book. Check it out and please comment if you see anything you like. Spread the word too. Thanks.http://workofark.blogspot.com/

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-17581479089982914732007-10-25T22:06:00.000-07:002007-10-25T22:14:58.771-07:00

I have often tried to explain why I feel the way I do about the Red Sox. I read this quote from the great singer/songwriter/guitarist James Taylor and he says it well. "As New Englanders, we identify ourselves by a number of things: maple sugar, lobsters, the leaves turning, the Boston Tea Party and the Sox," he said. "It's part of our blood." It's all about the blood. Just ask Curt Schilling.

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-42437464908124584792007-10-23T11:41:00.001-07:002007-10-23T11:45:34.577-07:00

Kids are great. This morning when I was getting Evan dressed for the day I asked him, "Bud, how did you sleep last night?" He said "You wanna see?" He then walked over to his bed and jumped on it to show me "how he slept last night". This was too funny not to share. Kids make you realize that you don't always say what you think you're saying.

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-80161632870142160252007-10-17T13:07:00.000-07:002007-10-17T13:50:00.313-07:00

Ever since rumors leaked stating that "big daddy" was set to release his first book, the demand for anything big daddy has skyrocketed. According to People Magazine, media outlets are offering as much as $100,000 for photos of big daddy in action. "Hollywood and the media are going crazy over big daddy. I would put the demand for him right up there with Britney Spears" said an ET Weekly executive

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-64685101037650446752007-10-11T07:55:00.000-07:002007-10-11T08:25:26.643-07:00

For those of you who did not catch the Today Show this morning, take a look at this gentleman in the picture above. He was recently kicked out of a restaurant for being in the ladies bathroom. He is now suing the restaurant. Is that ridiculous or what?? Well, it turns out that this man is not a man, he is a SHE. Nothing about this person gives off any feminine vibe. I was watching the TV this

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-59386220212833447182007-10-05T09:55:00.000-07:002007-10-05T10:06:55.671-07:00

I'm sure we all have our own opinions of who wears the pants in our relationship. Ever wondered what others think? It might be as easy as who's name comes first in conversation. For example, when people talk about us, it's "Ben and Gina". Why is it not "Gina and Ben?" Because I wear the pants. Lets see who else is in charge.Mom and Dad = votes goes to TauniaCameo and Jeremy= Cameo

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-7871888733527174102007-10-03T10:17:00.001-07:002007-10-03T10:36:37.516-07:00

After the defense had requested more time to prepare a case, J. Bell's attorneys came back with nothing. Three weeks worth of preparation led to a guilty plea in Salt Lake's Third District Court on Tuesday. "In further discussions with Mr. Bell, we discovered there was no real chance of presenting a solid case. There are other issues that were not originally apparent when we took on this case"

Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12498238407869065383noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442155083460763053.post-84140473694328493462007-09-22T23:32:00.000-07:002007-09-22T23:40:08.289-07:00

(Official Wally ball) (Ty in black shorts goes for the spike)Ty is not a frequent subject of posts, but thought he should be called out for guaranteeing victory on Saturday in Wally ball. Turns out, Gina's team of 3 went 4-0, while easily handling Ty's team. Even

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What I have to say, I must say carefully. Let me start with a poem to my dear Gina.I love hot stuff, you're so sweetLife with your is really neatIf you've had a bad day and need a treatGive me some lotion and I'll rub you feet So Gina has had a tough weekend scholastically speaking. I don't like to point out her faults, but I feel justified in light of the Beauty and the Geek premiere . Let me

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Please, Please, Please-I need some feedback on this one.Which name is the most appealing, best sounding. (pretend he is a boy you were in love with)a. Cade Phillipsb. Cade Wilsonc. Cade Jensend. Cade Griffine.Cade Watsonf. Cade ParkerAny suggestions of a last name that would go well with Cade other than what is already here?

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