HOLY AND LOWLY: I AIN'T SCARED...ok, maybe I am...

Man, that is one scary-ass picture. And while I would like to think of myself as being as brave as the "homies" in South Bend, as quoted by Louis, and say, after seeing the new blog photo "I ain't scared.", I must admit...I am scared...a little. Just look at those little punks. Nice change of pace there, Jamarcus. Let the people see what I am really dealing with... a bunch of adolescent males, who, though well dressed, are just one razor away from skin heads...Doesn't Chris look like that old guy on the Six Flags commercials? Doesn't Pete look like he would punch an old lady and steal her purse??And doesn't it look like Nate has a baldy wig on?? Jack doesn't really look all that bad.....way to go, Jack.

For those of you who don't know, about this time last year, the boy's tennis team (captained by Chris, manned by Jack and Nate, too) shaved their heads for Sarcoma Research in honor of a good friend who was diagnosed with cancer during his freshman year of college. The team raised almost $4000 that was donated to the Sarcoma Research Foundation at UW-Madison. There is actually an article about it in the UW Foundation newsletter, and I would provide a link to that article if I knew how...Annie and I shaved all those teenaged heads one night at our house, and only nicked up a few. It really was a cool thing, and the best news is, their friend is in remission, doing great, and everybody has hair again. Word on the street is that the tennis team (now captained by Jack, and teamed up with Nate and Pete---same circus, different clowns) is going bald again this year, and they want to donate even more money to Sarcoma Research.  Just a little pre shave shout out, so you all can save your nickels to make a pledge to a good cause. once the shearing begins..

Now, on to yesterday's results and tonight's questions: OK, once again, there appears to be a little ambiguity in the Holy question. One source says 20 scheckels (what's a scheckel and how do I get some?) and another says 50--so, both answers are right, and Judy will get 3 important speed points for being the first to buzz in with the 20 scheckel answer. I am so freaking fair here in this blog that I am like King Solomen. I just wish I had a crown. So, tonight's scoring is as follows:
John: TWO correct points, THREE for first with the holy, TWO for second with the lowly: Total: SEVEN
Chris: TWO correct points, THREE for first with the lowly, TWO for second with the holy: Total: SEVEN
Judy: TWO correct points: THREE for first with the alternative holy answer.Total: FIVE
Stacy: TWO correct points: ONE for third with the holy. Total: THREE
Tricia: TWO correct points: ONE for third with the lowly Total: THREE
Kim, Louis, Pete, Suechi, Mrs.Sarge, Amy, , TWO correctness points for all of you and here is tonight's EC. This was super tough for me and I was dying to add a few more points, but I vow to stick with the formula I set out last night. Now, let me point out, there are many of you deserving EC--Chris, love the photo, appreciate the effort, but tonight is not your night. I sent you a care package today. Hope that helps ease the sting.. Pete--you know you are my favorite, because you let me dress you like a girl for four years until we adopted Posey, and I will always love you for that, and even though you compared my body to Fergie (and Jesus??) and my face to Mila Kunis--which normally would be enough for at least FIVE big EC points, tonight is not your night either--but keep it up, I feel that your night is coming soon, Judy, Tricia, Stacy, and Mrs. Sarge, (I am currently in Science Fair hell and feel your egg washing pain....)-you all made me laugh at least once during your comments, but I am going in a different direction tonight as I award the EC points. While it may seem a little random, there is a method to my madness. And remember, every night is a new night--So,
Suechi: TWO EC points for you --I really liked the  support and positive comments to Kim and the shout out for Lady Irish Basket ball,  FOUR night total.
Louis: I do not know why that "homie" comment made me laugh so hard, but it did, and I loved that you were blowing off your school work to support the Lady Irish. THREE EC points for the effort (mentioning the diet did not hurt your score) FIVE points tonight--"I aint scared".
Kim: FIVE big EC points. You are a trooper with a great attitude and I just admire in a big way your grace and outlook. You have been a real star in this contest and I'm so glad that you are a part of the blog family. And for that, you earn SEVEN big, huge, points tonight.
Amy: TEN whopping points for you because you are going through RCIA!! People, we have a convert here, and I'd like to think that the wisdom and holiness of this contest may be partially responsible for bringing one more soul into the faith. I know this is not really true, but in my head, I am so taking some credit for this newbie. Holy and Lowly, swelling the roles of the Catholic church, one contestant at a time...No, seriously, way to go. I'm super proud of you. Just don't ask me for any great Catholic .advice..as you can see, it's rather limited. An enormous TWELVE point night for you.  way to go.

(Confession: I just sent Posey upstairs to get Nate to help her with the whole Science Fair thing...I am way too old for this, and Dave McKeon is too busy rooting for Butler to notice he has a daughter. Also, way back in the day, Dave made this sweeping comment: "I don't do Science Fair". and he's stuck to that credo...nice gig if you can get it)
Keep those comments coming.Who knows what will strike my fancy tomorrow night?

Here are tonight's questions:

1. Name the gifts of the Holy Spirit. (trying to keep this educational, folks. this may actually be something that Amy needs to know--now, I'm feeling some pressure to be a Catholic role model..that won't last long..)
2. I'm already over it: On the series Teen Mom, name the couple who gave their baby up for adoption, the name of the baby, and the name of the couple who adopted the baby.

Have you ever seen that Teen Mom series?? It's just awful--it's like watching a house on fire...

Today's Top Ten:

1. Lady Irish--man, that was a great game. We had to turn it off several times, because I felt that I was just bringing them down.
2. Creme Brulee--I really want some, but it is not on the protein diet..
3. Sarcoma Research--any kind of medical research at all
4. The Primigi children's shoes on sale now on gilt.com--these are great deals, I would not lie
5. Nate McKeon--for guiding his little sister through the Science Fair.
6. Nike Dri-fit running clothes--they really do work and aren't as binding as that under armour stuff
7. The great big blue print looking map of the constellations at the Restoration Hardware outlet--it's super cool, and I kind of want it. It seems educational, sort of
8. Butler Bulldogs--I am so rooting for them. I love their coach. He looks like he should be doing my taxes.
9. Cubs Baseball--I know they suck, but I still love them and they are as of tonight playing .500 ball-it's never going to get any better than this all season. I'm giving them their love now..
10. Amy Parker and all of those willing to make a conscious and knowing commitment to become a member of the Catholic Faith. When it comes to Christianity, you might as well go with the original.

Now, go answer tonights very easy questions and get some sleep.