About Me

  • About Me: Yeah, I'm "That Guy" that has the BFN Online Store that sells Official Xanga.com stuff. I also have the BFN Toolbar, connecting Xangans and providing embeddable content to blogs/sites. You can follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/edlives. I'm also a father of an autistic child, and a site editor for Autisable.com

Books

  • Favorite Books: Sahara (and yes, the movie does it justice)
  • Favorite Authors: Clive Cussler
  • Favorite Genres: Inspirational, Historical
  • Favorite Quotes: "Sell Stupid someplace else, we're all stocked up here."
  • Recent Reads: Reaching for the Invisible God

Contact Info

  • Yahoo: psmanzer@yahoo.com

More About Me

  • Nicknames: esquire, ed, joel, joey
  • Nationality: American
  • Religion: Christian
  • Heroes: My Dad, and a few others...
  • Interests: Music (all types). 49ers. Cycling. Writing. Leadership Principles. Theology
  • Expertise: Inventory Management. Vocal talent. Sound Tech stuff.
  • Occupation: Manufacturing/production
  • Industry: Nonprofit
  • Website: http://www.brainfriednetwork.com/

Music

  • Favorite Artists: Matt Redmen, Third Day, Eric Clapton, BB King,
  • Favorite Albums: anything Third Day, U2 Joshua Tree, Peter Frampton - Frampton Comes Alive....(there's a trend, huh.)
  • Favorite Genre: Blues, Southern Rock, Contemporary Christian, Classic Rock
  • Favorite Songs: hmmm...I have but soooo many to choose....
  • Favorite Lyrics: "in my rear-view mirror...the sun is going down"...Pink Floyd
  • Songs for Roadtrips: 60's and 70's rock
  • Songs I hate: anything Ace of Base
  • Guilty Pleasure: Michael Buble, Harry Connick Jr., Frank Sinatra (notice a theme here?
  • Songs I repeat the most: blues songs...
  • Band I wish I was in: If I was in a band, I'd get kicked out - due to records not being sold.

Food

  • Favorite Cuisine: American fare
  • Favorite Dishes: Steak (well marinated), potatoes (loaded), greens...
  • Favorite Desserts: New York Cheesecake, Carrot cake, Gelato Italiono.
  • Favorite Drinks: Juice drinks, sweet tea
  • Favorite Junk Foods: ...wendy's.
  • Best meal ever: Dinner with wife, see favorite dishes/deserts
  • My Original Recipes: A special marinade for a steak, or my spagetti sauce

Video Games

  • Games I Play: Call of Duty
  • Consoles: PC
  • Gaming Alias: jacko, merc for hire, rabbi schmuley, Bob Hart
  • Servers I Play On: AOW servers TDM (most of the time)
  • Favorite Classic Arcade Games: astriods, pac-man
  • Most Addictive: Call of Duty
  • Proudest Achievements: Turning off the PC and spending time with the family.

Style

  • Where I shop: Lowe's, Grocery Stores....like I know fashion...c'mon, that's what my wonderful wife helps me with.
  • Brands I love: Armani, Rolex...again...like a care.
  • I like to wear: t-shirt, jeans
  • Prized Possessions: signed photo of Joe Montana......too cool.

Television

  • Favorite Channels: HGTV, COMEDY CENTRAL, HISTORY CHANNEL
  • Most Addictive Show: Who's Line is it Anyways
  • Characters you relate to: Barney Fife
  • Show I Secretly Watch: Gillmore Girls
  • Show I wished wasn't cancelled: Star Trek: Enterprise

Movies

  • Favorite Movies: Office Space, Gone in 60 Seconds, Gladiator...others
  • Favorite Directors: Jon Wu, Stephen Speilberg, George Lucas
  • Favorite Genre: Action, Romantic Comedy, Sci-fi
  • Favorite Soundtracks: Big Chill, Say Anything
  • Movies I can watch over and over: ok...i admit...star wars saga.
  • Actor that would play me in a movie: John Cusak

Travel

  • Places I love: California
  • Places I've been: California
  • Places to see before I die: Europe, Australia, Far east
  • Dream Vacation: World Cruise

edlives

  • Visit edlives's Xanga Site
    • Name: Joel
    • Gender: Male
    • Member Since: 10/4/2005
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Friends (8528)

Memories (3)

  • ralmendr
    I was giving one of many talks and noticed an audience member looking down. I though to myself "She's obviously not listening." I find out later that she was indeed listening. Now we are married, and from time to time I still think that "she's obviously not listening." jokes
  • five11nation
    Remember when you hauled your 27-inch TV from your car in the front parking lot all the way to the back of the building to have it repaired... when all you had to do was drive it to the back door. Laughing at you in that final hallway stretch was a blast -- my abs still hurt from the hilarity of th
  • edlives
    I walked up to this girl, and said "Hi, I'm Joel...I'm a complete jerk...what's your name?" She told me her name. Later we became friends. Now we've been married for almost 11 years. Now that's an original pick up line.
    • Posted 3/23/2006 11:23 AM
    • by edlives

Chatboard (86)

  • RogierFvV
    You may have seen this, but for me it was new, and I just thought I'd share it... http://www.pandemicfluonline.com/?p=510
  • LivelyWoodsprite
    sizzle, sizzlesmells like egg, but no - - it is gray matter again
  • mewtini
    thanks for the friend request!
    • Posted 6/30/2009 11:57 AM
    • by mewtini
  • liapeha
    ths for the add
    • Posted 5/8/2009 1:29 AM
    • by liapeha
  • stewiefamilyguy
    thanks for the friend request!
  • edlives
    @ziggswife - look at the heart w/the plus sign at the bottom of each post...click that (and that's it)
    • Posted 4/22/2009 9:00 AM
    • by edlives
  • ziggswife
    Joel, how do you recommend a post? I see lots of "so and so recommends This Person's post Post Name." Just wondering how one does that. Thanks in advance for your help!
  • edlives
    @Daniellexx94 - I didn't, I haven't deleted anyone from my subs/friends for some time.
    • Posted 3/16/2009 7:49 PM
    • by edlives
  • Daniellexx94
    heyy why did you delet me
  • Daniellexx94
    @C0QUiiTA - your welcome