Scarols

To get in the mood for Halloween, I thought I'd post some Scarols. These are from Haunted Mansion Holiday. Enjoy! :D


Up On The Housetop

Up on the housetop, bonedeer pause.
Look, it's Jack as Sandy Claws!
Down through the chimney with lots of toys,
all for the burried ones' Christmas Joys!
No, no, no! You shouldn't go,
No, no, no! You shouldn't go.
All through the mansion, there goes Jack,
Down through the graveyard with his sack!


Old Mansion Tree

Old mansion tree, old mansion tree, your leaves are sharp and prickly.
Old mansion tree, old mansion tree, you bring a gloom that's sickly.
Your branches droop with moldy care;
Your smell of mildew fills the air.
Old mansion tree, old mansion tree,
you clear the room so quickly.


Scary Bells


Crashing through the night, with a horrid mangling sound;
clang each heart with fright,
terrorize the town.
Bells from belfries ring,
making spirits rise;
The freaky tones, like voices, moan throughout the midnight skies.
OH! Scary bells, scary bells, ring your ghostly call!
Oh! what fun it is to scream and terrorize us all.
AH! Scary bells, scary bells, with your manic sound, when you toll, the spirits roll from six feet under ground.





Here is just 3 out of 10.

SEASON'S SCREAMINGS, EVERYONE!

My Pumpkin Seed Recipe

I invented this yesterday and it turned out great! Try it sometime.


1. Clean pumpkin seeds.

2. Put seeds in a pot over the stove, add about 4 tablespoons of brown sugar. (More/less depending on how many seeds you have.)

3. Stir until brown sugar is melted.

4. Spread seeds out on cookie sheet, sprinkle with salt.

5. Bake at 325 degrees, for 25 minutes.

6. Cool, enjoy!

And You Call Yourself Christian.

I am about to type what I really think of Christians. I can probably make a correct assumption that no "Good Christian" that you know of has ever said what I am about to. But I find truth in my thoughts, in a non-conceded way.

I am about to say these things, because of my observations. I have many many friends of many many backgrounds. I'm pretty sure I have more friends that are non-believers than are. If you think this is a good or bad thing, that is at your discretion.

Let's jump right in then. Christians are hypocritical.
Just from this one sentence you probably assumed that I am not Christian. Well guess what dear "Christian", you just judged me. See? My point is proven.

Now, you might not have assumed that, you might not even be Christian. I don't know. But I can assure you that I am a Christian, I believe in God, and I trust in him. I try to spread the Word whenever I can, like right now in this mini sermon.

I say these things because of what today's Christians are doing. They say they believe, and they don't. They want to spread the Word, and they won't. It is important for a Christian to have Christian friends. But it is also important for a Christian to have non-Christian friends. Because when a Believer is around non-Believers, they have an influence over them. They can change them. And for the record, you don't change someone by reciting Bible verses and trying to shove it down their throat. Say a Muslim walked up to you and started saying verses out of the Quaran.(sp?) Would you take it in? No, I doubt it. Just by being a good Christian influence, and a good friend where they feel comfortable to talk to you and trust you, is the way to change people. I'm not saying Bible verses aren't important, it is extremely important! But it is important down the road, not right at first.

Another thing- everyone sins. Yes, we all know that. But listen to this (or read rather): Satin can NOT make you sin. You make you sin. He is just really good at persuading you to sin. Think about it. Does he hold you down and say: "SIN!"? Nope. Try not sinning. Yes, it is impossible. But maybe you can sin less. (I will be the first to admit that I sin everyday.)

Everyone is racist to some extent. You probably yell at the slow Mexican driver on the road, or fight with others on how you shouldn't have to learn Spanish, or wonder why Arabs are "taking over" America. Is this a Christian attitude, dear Christian? Would God be happy? No, I don't think he would. Why not take this opportunity and be their friend. Be a good Christian influence, but also respect their religion. God can change people in some pretty awesome ways. I've personally seen it.
(Here are some good books relating to this, and sharing God's word, Here are 2 that I'm reading: 1.Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Mormons, by Ron Rhodes. And 2. Islam and the Bible, by David Goldmann.)

Educate yourself. Learn about their religion. Share with them the differences, and the SIMILARITIES. Yes, Islam has some true things in it that us Christians believe. Go figure.

You have all answered your door and it was a Mormon or Jehovah Witnessed, right? Do you see how the majority of them go and try to share their faith? Why aren't you doing that, Christian? Is it not worth sharing? Wouldn't it be great if hundreds of Christians in every city went around, door to door, and handed out Bibles, and told people about Christ, and prayed with them? Do you have any idea how large the one religion of Mormon is? I dare you to research it. I'm sure you will be shocked to learn how many radio and tv stations they own, how many people they convert daily, and other facts. Because right now, America has no idea. None.

I have so many thoughts about Christians, and God, and the world. These are just some of them. I tried to remember all of them but I couldn't. I also tried to communicate clearly. (which can be a challenge for me at times)
But if you would like to discuss anything with me, or have questions, email me: ehurdag@hotmail.com

I am not perfect. No one is. I just wish that more Christians would practice what they preached, would stop complaining how everything is going to hell and actually try to bring back the good in the world, would stop judging so much and become more understanding, and would find a good church that inspires you and teaches the right things, not a church that you grew up in and feel ashamed to leave.



I really hope you take these things into consideration, and help others.



Here is a quote from Lord Of The Rings that I find very inspiring:

Sam: I know. It's all wrong. By rights we shouldn't even be here. But we are. It's like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered. Full of darkness and danger, they were. And sometimes you didn't want to know the end. Because how could the end be happy? How could the world go back to the way it was when so much bad had happened? But in the end, it's only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer. Those were the stories that stayed with you. That meant something, even if you were too small to understand why. But I think, Mr. Frodo, I do understand. I know now. Folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back, only they didn't. They kept going. Because they were holding on to something.

Frodo: What are we holding onto, Sam?

Sam: That there's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo... and it's worth fighting for.




-Austen

Dear Fifty-Four Fifteen

Dear fifty-four fifteen,

You are the first house I actually remember moving into, when I was six years old.

We have had some good times together. Some of the best years of my childhood were spent in your front yard on summer evenings.

Some people say It’s just a house, that you shouldn’t have an emotional attachment to it. Well I do.

Because this is where I helped my dad put in the yard, and pour the concrete curbing. Learning how to do work.

Because this house is where I learned to ride a bike. Where I learned to play the violin and piano. And where my first Christmas light show ever lit up the night. It is where I have done the things I am known for.

I have seen many people come and go on this street. We were the 3^rd people to move in, fourteen years ago. And only a handful of people are originals that are still here.

The neighborhoods have all gone down around you. But I always made sure our space looked good.

I do hope that your new owners will decorate you come Holiday time. To see this house with no Christmas lights would be devastating. Trust me, I will come check. And I will come tell the new people they need something. Even if I have to help them myself.

I have had some amazing nights here. Sitting out back, watching the sky late at night.

Or visiting with friends out front.

A lot has happened here. So many memories were made. So much has come and gone.

Forever the brick flowerbed in the backyard will be Whiskers’, who passed a few months ago.

I’m seriously going to miss this place. But I believe everything is ment to be. And everything has a time.

Dear Fifty-Four Fifteen.

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I know they say you cant go home again.

I just had to come back one last time.

Ma'am I know you don't know me from Adam.

But these handprints on the front steps are mine.

And up those stairs, in that little back bedroom

is where I did my homework and I learned to play guitar.

And I bet you didn't know under that live oak

my favorite dog is buried in the yard.

I thought if I could touch this place or feel it

this brokenness inside me might start healing.

Out here its like I'm someone else,

I thought that maybe I could find myself

if I could just come in I swear I'll leave.

Won't take nothing but a memory

from the house that built me.

Mama cut out pictures of houses for years.

From 'Better Homes and Garden' magazines.

Plans were drawn, concrete poured,

and nail by nail and board by board

Daddy gave life to mama's dream.

I thought if I could touch this place or feel it

this brokenness inside me might start healing.

Out here its like I'm someone else,

I thought that maybe I could find myself.

If I could just come in I swear I'll leave.

Won't take nothing but a memory

from the house that built me.

You leave home, you move on and you do the best you can.

I got lost in this whole world and forgot who I am.

I thought if I could touch this place or feel it

this brokenness inside me might start healing.

Out here its like I'm someone else,

I thought that maybe I could find myself.

If I could walk around I swear I'll leave.

Won't take nothing but a memory

from the house that built me.

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Dear Fifty-Four Fifteen :)

Moving

Today we officially start moving. It's going to be a pain, but has to be done. I'm going to release a blog early next week titled: "Dear Fifty-Four Fifteen" dedicated to the house we are leaving.

So far I love the new house. I don't care about the inside as much as I care about the outside, due to my show. I see a lot of opportunity, and new things I can do. I'm pretty sad that I can't put lights on the grass due to gardeners, unlike the house now where I am the gardener. But our landlord want's to keep them. So its cool. (85 days by the way for Winter Light! 2010!)

This morning I'm going to try and get a lot done in school, so I can start moving right at lunch, when my mum gets home.

I can tell that after this move I'm going to need a Disney day! :)


Until next time,
Austen

Pup Town Bakery

My sister started a new business. She is making organic dog treats in all different sizes, shapes, colors, flavors, etc. She also does parties.

Please consider buying something, or at least just looking around.

Here is the website: www.puptownpet.com

Thanks!

(spread the word around!)

Winter Light! 2010!

Winter Light! 2010! will premier in 86 days. Here is the website so you can stay updated: http://sites.google.com/site/christmaslightshowwinterlight/home

I will update it often. Also, for more information, find me on Facebook.


More info to come in the next few days.

Hello Once Again

Well it seems I haven't posted anything since almost the 4th of July. So I'm working on a post that will be released sometime early September, titled: "Dear Fifty-Four Fifteen". This post will be dedicated to the house we are leaving.


This Wednesday, September 1st, "The Countdown" will start, so be prepared to hear all about that. I will be posting stuff and announcing what the "Countdown" really is on Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, and other websites. (hint hint)


Please become a friend of The Random Post to stay updated on all this great info. haha


-Austen

Its days like this I would do anything to be in Anaheim.

Home.

Headed to Bakersfield~ The worst city in the world.

Leaving New Mexico, headed to Laughlin. :(