The Common Chef – Episode 7 – Operation Delicious
By: Mr.PC
We recently had the opportunity to cook for the founders of Operation Shoebox. This was a particular delight. The founders of this great organization are simply…down to earth humble people. They dedicate so much time to making our troops feel like they are loved and cared for by us folks back at home. In this great nation, where the average citizen lives a lifestyle that only belonged to Kings and Pharos of ancient times, it is our soldiers who guarantee this form of freedom and prosperity. This is an incredible endeavor but an endeavor that is not without loss. Our troops go without the brilliance of selection, opportunity and basic comforts of home that we take for granted. Operation Shoebox fills the gap in a way that is incredible. They create care packages and send them overseas to our soldiers.
There is a fabulous dentist here in Ocala, Dr. Alex M. Gluhareff. We call him Doc G. He hosted this great event at his house and we made a Common Chef episode out of it. We cooked in incredible Christmas meal for Doc G, the founders of Operation Shoebox and a few well deserved vets. It brought us a lot of joy to make these folks happy with a home cooked Holiday meal that will leave you with anticipation for our next episode. Which by the way, we are doing with Shane’s Rib Shack and Interfaith. I think you’ll like the tribute we did for our troops and the food we made. Take some time to visit Operation Shoebox to see how you can help to show our troops exactly how America feels about them.
What’s All The Fuss About?
By: Mr.PC
When I first moved to Florida over 10 years ago, it was obvious that folks around these parts absolutely loved the gators. I’ve heard of hard core fans but never had I experienced rabid fans until I met the Gator Nation. It was actually charming. If the Gators won, the following Monday was all smiles. If the Gators lost…you know. I’d find myself secretly rooting for the Gators. It would be awkward claiming to be a fan, being a recent transplant from Vegas. But I like the people in Central Florida and I loved it when they won. The streamers on the cars, the mailboxes and men color coordinating with orange and blue.
Along came Tim Tebow. By this time, I was fairly well versed in the discussion of the “Gator Greats” of the past; Bell, Matthews and Wuerffel, also known as BMW, along with a long and very notable list of players who have entered the NFL. How could one mention the Gator Nation without throwing out the name, Steve Spurrier? Beloved coach and mentor to many young men who went on to become professional athletes. The point I’m trying to make; Based on the rich history of this team and all of the stand out moments that have made “The Gators” one of the most formidable football programs in SEC history, it was actually amazing to see their greatest player in the entire history of Gator football emerge from the illustrious program. Tebow was a champion from day one. His indelible mark; 5 NCAA, 14 SEC and 28 Florida records, along with leading his team to the coveted national championship and he won the Heisman Trophy in 2007 becoming the first Sophomore to ever do so. It was very difficult to live in Central Florida and not get carried away with all the excitement. I was no longer secretly rooting for UF. I had become a full fledged fan. More appropriately, I was a Tim Tebow fan and then a Gators fan. It was really great to see him drafted into the NFL. I thought at the time, he will surely leave his mark.
But there were instant critics. Not just those who despised the Gators in general, but well rounded and seasoned professional broadcast pundits. Columnists and so forth all piled on. Almost in unison, most of those who make a living when it comes to writing about, analyzing or talking about professional football began to talk about the idea that Tebow would never be able to rise to the level of other players in the NFL. As a matter of fact, there were critics who didn’t care about football coming down on Tebow. He actually had the nerve to do a TV commercial with his mother during the Super Bowl in support of Pro Choice…and then came the gnashing of teeth from all the whacko lefties. How dare he use his status to champion a cause that ‘they’ were against? He shouldn’t have a voice in their mind. There is no doubt that Tim Tebow has unabashedly claimed that he is a Christian and even further that he loved Christ. Tebow claimed to have drawn his strength from Christ. Though he does not beat people over the head with his faith it is apparent that it is always at the top of his mind. There is nothing that can send a lefty into a tizzy like mentioning the name of Jesus Christ. Good grief it reminds me of the time when the Wicked Witch in “The Wizard of Oz” was splashed with some water. Meltdown after meltdown.
Now, Tebow is starting for the fledging Denver Broncos. He’s had three starts and won two of them. It’s not just winning that is great to watch. It’s about how he wins. He is all heart and every player on the field knows it, most importantly his own team. It’s considered a good game for a running back to rush for 100 yards in a game, well Tebow will rush for a 100 yards and run over linemen in the process. He doesn’t do the sissy quarterback slide, he plows over people. Why? Because he is a champion and he wants to win. Philosophically, I would argue that Tebow isn’t trying to prove anything to anyone. His faith is so simple and so bold that it is one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen. There is a verse in the Bible, Colossians 3:23; “Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,”. I honestly believe that Tebow adheres to this type of integrity and that’s what so many people truly like about him. But at the same time, I believe that is what so many people hate about him.
After the Broncos won yesterday, after Tim Tebow almost single handedly brought them back after half time, and after watching the commentary by the pundits it occurred to me that many simply want to see Tim Tebow crash and burn. They are rooting against him. Not because of the colors he wears but because of the color of his heart. Jesus did say it best; Matthew 10:22 – “You will be hated by all because of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved.”
I truly hope to see Tim Tebow become one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. I would almost count on it. But there is no doubt that he is a rare man. That is a result of what he has chosen to believe and how he has chosen to carry himself in regard to that faith. Next time you hear or read a pundit for professional football saying that ‘Tebow doesn’t have what it takes to be great in the NFL’ just remember that every professional football player on the field today came from a college and none of them hold as many college records as Tebow does. It makes you wonder what all the fuss is about?
The Common Chef – Episode 6
By: Mr.PC
PC House Productions is proud to present the latest episode of The Common Chef entitled “Cool Off In The Sunshine”. We shot this episode in Homosassa with our good friends at Sunshine Air Conditioning. This show was shot in Hi Def and is now airing on Fox 51 Sundays at 10:30 AM. Watch it now!
Lefties are so easy to figure out.
By: Mr.PC
Summer comes to a close
By: Mr.PC
Another summer has passed and another great time with my daughter. The plight of a single father is sometimes more than I can bare. As I reflect on all the wonderful times me and my daughter have had and as time continues to steal away, it becomes all too clear that priorities can easily lose focus. In the end I pray that she knows God and loves Him as much as I do. Thank you God for allowing me to shepherd my daughter, even it is only for 3 months a year. This summer we worked on a video project with some friends. This is an original song about a father and his daughter. If you like this video, please share it with others.