Every day is green day

I have two dogs. A beagle and a pot head. There. I said it. One of my dogs is hooked on marijuana. Worse yet, I’m her dealer! That’s right. The other day I slipped a few drops of CBD oil into my pup’s dinner and now she’s the black sheep of the family.

I hope it’s not just a gateway drug to something worse.

OK, OK, to be serious… this dog of mine has major allergies and for everything we’ve tried, we’ve come up short of solving the nagging problem. There are seasons of the year where it’s not too bad– maybe she scratches here and there throughout the day (still more than a dog ought to), but then there are weeks and months where she’s either sleeping or itching. It’s got to be frustrating for her, always scratching, nibbling her paws, rubbing her face in the carpet or grass.

I tried a pill the vet recommended and it worked, but there were only enough doses to last a couple weeks. I had also read reviews of this product and shuttered at the possible side effects.

I had been curious about CBD oil to help relieve the itching so it’s only been a couple days at this point, but I’m hopeful! I’ll update more when it’s had time to get into her system but I’m very much hoping that this will solve the problem for her. And if it does, Daddy might take a dose 😉

-Out of the Wilderness

Needtobreathe’s new album “Out of Body” is a keeper

I had the pleasure of listening to this album in it’s entirety on a recent trip to Memphis. I was pumped to have the time where my attention could be wholly given (except for the driving thing, of course) to the 11-track album Out of Body. While I’m not an expert in music, I am an expert in listening to music, so what I will offer you is my reaction to this album after listening through it all for the first time, with a quick note: I had heard 2 of the tracks before the full album release, “Who Am I” and “Mercy’s Shore.” 

My first thought to share after listening to all of it is that Needtobreathe is one of the best, most authentic, bands playing music that will not only resonate with you, but will also spark a fire in your soul if you let it. The key is, will you let it? Are you in a place to receive music that says ‘it’s ok to not be ok’ because there is a God that knows. 

The band is known for their deep spirituality showing up in their songs, but they also have a lighter side. I’m thinking of one of my favorite songs, “Girl Named Tennessee,” from the 2009 album The Outsiders.  

See? It’s just fun. Well, don’t hold your breath because Out of Body has no such song… and that’s OK! Each of the tracks are either thought-provoking in their projection of who God is to us as His creation, or lovely in their profession of love towards another person. Yes, I’m referring to “Banks.” 

And if you ever feel like you are not enough, I’m gonna break all your mirrors.

I want to be there when the darkness closes in to make the truth a little clearer. 

I want to hold you close but never hold you back, I’ll be the banks for your river.

With every album that they release, I am becoming more and more of a lifelong fan. I would even greatly hesitate to say they “make Christian music,” let’s just call it music about life on earth, the ups and downs, the love and loss, the heartbreak and hope, it’s just plain ol’ great music that’s about God but never comes close to preachy.  

-Out of the Wilderness

Joe Biden is coming for your guns

Republicans will say Biden is out to take the 2nd Amendment away, and Democrats will say that’s a huge exaggeration. Without a total upheaval of the Constitution, there is no way that kind of government control will ever happen so… Republicans, you’re safe. Democrats… don’t forget this (specifically 0:33)…


and this…

Joe Biden (at 8:25) says: “You’re going to take care of the gun problem with me.”

 

Pew pew pew!

-Out of the Wilderness

Who hasn’t wiped since July?

It can’t just be me. I have a bidet and if you don’t, you need to stop what you’re doing right now and order one. It will…

 

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LIFE! 

 

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Photo by Vlada Karpovich on Pexels.com

This might be too much information, but I’m not exaggerating when I say I haven’t used toilet paper since last month. I sit. I take care of business. Then it’s b-b-b-bidet time, babbaayy! If you need a recommendation comment below and we can talk it out 🙂

-Out of the Wilderness

Maddie & Tae “Bathroom Floor” music video set pieces, locations, and more!

I’m going to take a look at some of the props, set pieces, and locations of this video so we’ll start off with the thermal device on the bathroom counter.

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This is the LTO-Quest by Leupold. According to their website, this thermal scope is used for hunting. For Maddie & Tae, I guess it’s used for scoping out “hot” men?

Then, as perceptive fans already know, Maddie is wearing the same red dress from the Die From A Broken Heart video (left), suggesting this is a continuation of that story.

Side note: Have you ever noticed in music videos or movies you can’t see the logo of a certain item? Check out the way this wine bottle is conveniently facing away from the camera. This is done mostly to avoid any legal issues from showing a brand you may not have the approval to show, or it could be they just don’t want to give free advertising to a particular brand.

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Notice the same thing on this cup. She could be covering the brand very much on purpose.

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Location… a lot of this video was shot in the Melrose/ 8th Avenue area of Nashville, Tennessee. I know for a fact one of the locations is 2606 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN. How do I know this? Because I’ve been in this parking garage before.

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I’ve made a handful of Uber Eats to residents in this gated community. I’d also assume the apartment scenes in the music video are from this housing complex, as well, because why not?

If you’d like to see more from behind the scenes, Maddie and Tae have a short video showing the fun they have with the crew and their band.

As a confirmation this is a continuation of Die From A Broken Heart, the male star of that video shows up again at the end of Bathroom Floor… his name is Ricardo Hoyos.

Lastly, these folks were the ones to bring this video to life in such a fun, entertaining way. Good job, team!

Film Editor: Adam Little
Film Director: Carlos Ruiz
Producer: Jimmy Robbins, Derek Wells
Film Producer: Christen Pinkston
Composer Lyricist: Josh Kerr, Taylor Dye, Maddie Marlow
Photography Director: Roger Pistole

If there is anything else you want to know about this video, comment below!

-Out of the Wilderness