Shaquille O’Neal (Followable on Twitter as: @The_Real_Shaq) is teaming up with HPC, Servolution and Feed the Children to bring PB & Shaq. So, I was charged with the task of procuring a shirt large enough for The Big Aristotle. With the help of my friend Remie at KEY’s Graphics (225.927.9702 for the best T-Shirt guy in BR), we were able to make it happen. This is a 4XL-Tall. I am 6′4” and weigh in at 175lbs. Needless to say, I was swallowed by the massive shirt. I hope Shaq likes it. JP Brumfield’s design skills are going worldwide!!!!!!

Bring your Peanut Butter tonight to HPC Highland Campus to help feed the children and see Shaq Deisel!

The Land of Milk and Honey

OK, if you like ice cream, I have great news for you. Something WAAAYY better than ice cream has come to the booming metropolis of Baton Rouge, LA. I know, I know, you are likely gearing up to move along and check some other blog, because you spurn the idea that ANYTHING could be better than America’s beloved ice cream. That is, unless you have ever had the privilege to leave this country and travel to the great land of Italy.

If you have, then I have great news for you. If you haven’t, there is delicious surprise in store for you. (of course this is strictly contingent on you living here in BR) Baton Rouge has some new residents straight from the land o’ Caesar. Our Roman friends, hale from the Vatican City area of Rome and bring us good tidings of great joy: GELATO! Authentic Gelato! To say it’s like ice cream is insulting. But for lack of a better comparison, it’s like ice cream, only all natural, richer, creamier and crazily deliciouser! But don’t just take my word for it, here’s a little copy and paste action from a recent 225 Magazine article:

Just what the doctor ordered

Latte e Miele (Italian for milk and honey) is set to open this month on Highland Road, offering fresh-made gelato crafted daily from local ingredients.

Owner Dr. Corrado Di Martino is excited about sharing this authentic Italian treat in his adopted city. “Gelato doesn’t contain as much air [as commercial ice cream], so there is more intense flavor,” he says.

A 3.5 oz serving will contain 140-170 calories if milk-based, 150 calories if soy- or yogurt-based and 100 calories if fruit-based. Di Martino has a medical background and is passionate about his alternative dessert. “Besides being 10 times tastier, gelato is very low in fat,” he says.

He has brought in his nephew from Italy, Simone Romano, to make the gelato. “My nephew has been making gelato for 25 years – since he was 10 years old!” Di Marino gushes.

17650 Highland Road, Suite A, 70810

I dare all of you ice cream lovers to branch out, expand your horizons and try something new. And I challenge all of you in the know about Gelato to treat your taste buds to yummy, delicious perfection. We have to do our part to ensure that this treasure doesn’t ever go away! I highly recommend the Pistachio flavor. Of course, Chocolate, Limone and Strawberry are always winners too. If nothing else, roll over and hit up a few samples.

Go here to help Menck get to Africa and keep his ridiculous rat tail. This is going to be awesome. Your money will go to help take care of kids in Africa and this is just one of my favorite ideas of the year. Get involved people, vote to KEEP the TAIL (A Menck’s Tail).

So, in case you didn’t know, I am a HUGE fan of LOST. It is the greatest television accomplishment of all time. With that, if you watch you understand how interesting this is. Check out the right side of the screen cap, just over Sun’s shoulder and notice our little Aussie friend Claire chilling, once again, in the shadows of a room with her daddy. I love this show and would love to hear your theories on what is going on this season, the best by far. Click the image below for a full size image that is easier to see.
Enjoy:

With a little Photoshop:

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from my son:

Just getting you up to speed. The Long Hair Griffis returned, hung out for a season and has now made his final exit stage right. The new/old Griff is here to stay. I had a good run and thank you all for your support during the long hair journey.  Now, for those that don’t already know, the unveiling:

So, after an extended blog hiatus, I am back. I have posted some photos here and there, but I have failed to sincerely blog in a very long time. For that, I’d apologize, but none of you have even checked this thing in a long time and therefore don’t likely care. That said, the reason for the hiatus is directly linked to Twitter.

If you don’t know about Twitter and don’t yet Twit, then you are missing out. I highly recommend you get into it. It’s the “way of the future.” My Twitter account can be followed at DaddyGriffis. Check it out! Other awesome people to follow include: the_real_shaq, jimmyfallon, dinorizzo, bigred1213, servolution, areowebee, fazha, dizzug, marccleary, mathewbarnett and many, many more. I’m telling you, Twitter is great fun and the best way to keep up with friends and such as. And the Iraq. Everybody else is doing it and you should too.

All that to say, join Twitter, follow me on Twitter and most importantly keep your blogroll locked in here at michaelgriffis.com for actual blogging. I’m back and better than ever!!!! DO NOT BE THE ONE MISSING OUT! Watercoolers will be buzzing with the great stuff you will find here: LOST, NFL, LSU, Servolution, HPC, everyday life, the service industry, retail detail, America, Obama. We will have it all in 2009!

Peace on you all, and I’m out!

In case you missed it, last Friday was Mustache Day for HPC Staff men. Why, you ask, would anyone have a Mustache Day? Simple. If you can grow ‘em, show ‘em. Well, since I weild a solid beard, I certainly can grow ‘em. So, I embarked on the glorious journey into Mustache Infamy. And here is the progression that was “The GriffStache” 2008!

The Mustache was so solid, I made it into a full “Mustache Weekend.” And still I recklessly sling the ’stache. How long will it last? Only time will tell! If you see me on the streets, say hello to my little friend and don’t be surprised when the ’stache waves right back at ya’!

What’s up all of my loyal reader. While I’m certain you are looking for more pictures of my incredibly good looking son, today’s post is more to enlighten those of you that don’t already know. And if you don’t know, now you know: The new Healing Place Church album is here . . . EPIC Worship is the heartbeat of the next generation of worshipers from Healing Place.

This CD was recorded at Amplified 2008 and truly is, in my opinion, the best thing we have been blessed enough to record. The songs are fresh and the hearts of those leading are strong after the heart of God. If you enjoy fresh, vibrant worship, you really do not want miss out on this album. The new album contains 13 original songs that can be found at the HPC Online Store, or you can download it from some great online music stores like: i-Tunes, amazon.com, and Rhapsody. I really think you’re going to like this CD, it’s incredible. Check it out today.

Once you get it, or if you already own it, I would love to know what you think about it. Chime in and let your voice be heard. Click the button and make a comment unlike everyone who commented on my baby in the drier pic, just not on the blog. I’m really disappointed I didn’t get more comments there. Anyway, have a groovy day!

Lil’ Griff is 3 months old today! I can’t believe it. They never stop growing! Anyway, to honor his 3 Month-day, here are some photos from when he was 2 months old. How time flies!

Let me warn you, if you have kids, you may not want to look at these pictures. Unbiasedly, I warn you that this is the most beautiful baby on the planet and your kids will never look the same to you, so continue at your own risk!