Sunday Muddy Sunday...

Needless to say, it's muddy outside. Despite temptation, I managed to avoid my all-time favorite food yesterday... Chinese Food!! I ventured to Half-Price Books, where this awesome Chinese Restaurant my sister frequents is across the street from. I had it like a month ago before a show. Great food, but not great to eat before a show.

Bought some Ballpark Turkey Franks yesterday. There's absolutely no fat in them! Plus, with turkey, it makes you tired for some reason. So, I've heard. I'm definitely starting to see a difference in my face.

Currently reading "Write Great Fiction - Plot & Structure" by James Scott Bell. The first few chapters have really helped me a lot in regards to my own work. Yesterday, I purchased a few of his fictional novels, which I'm looking forward to reading. "Sins of the Fathers", "Deadlock", and "Breach of Promise." I will let you know how they are.

Just recently finished reading Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's autobiography "Wrestling's Bad Boy Tells All." It was very moving to hear his background story and how he dropped out of school in junior high to support his mother and grandmother.

Yesterday was awesome! Got to reconnect with someone I haven't heard from in like 10 years, via Facebook. Heading to church soon, and going to wear a newer outfit. Hope you all have a wonderful day! Thank you for your encouragement!

Forever In Christ,

Rich Jones
www.richjonescomedy.com

1 John 3:18 - “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”

Happy Saturday All!!!

The weekend is upon us... It was a great Friday for me. I was supposed to substitute teach for Criminal Justice, but it was canceled due to the weather.

Next weekend I get to hang out with the Jeff's. Comedians Jeff Jena & Jeff Allen, who are both hilarious! I've worked with both of them, and they'll be doing a show in Miamisburg, OH.

I watched a bunch of clips from wrestling matches that Bobby "The Brain" Heenan commentated. I haven't heard any other comics ever site him as an inspiration, but I would definitely credit him for helping me develop my personality. He was never afraid to make fun of himself in order to get a laugh from the audience. I love that quality!

Yesterday going into what is now today, I enjoyed a grilled chicken salad with honey mustard. Fat Free Ballpark franks (no buns) with low calorie Woeber's mustard, and more of that wonderful celery. For a desert, I had a couple bananas & blueberries (no sugar added), with sugar free cool whip. Exercise is going good. I'm about to hit the elliptical now.

Hoping everyone has a wonderful Saturday! Godspeed and God Bless!!

Forever In Christ,

Rich Jones
www.richjonescomedy.com

1 John 4:9 - “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.”

No Game Genie Necessary...

How is everyone? Feeling great here, and wanted to update everyone. Been reading a lot more books to stay health conscious. Yesterday was a great day for me. On the menu was Fat Free Ballpark franks, with low calorie mustard, celery (which I read in a magazine sends a natural pheromone through your sweat, that attracts women... fingers crossed), and a protein shake. Exercise is going well. The elliptical has been great. I haven't weighed myself in a while. Will start posting it soon.

In the comedy world, I've been getting some great shows as of late. I will be performing for Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori next month, for their Spring Gala, at the Anderson Center in Cincinnati, OH. Also doing a Laugh All Night Comedy Concert at Christ's Church at Mason, in Mason, OH. Just did a wonderful fundraiser for Pickerington High School North's Marching Band, in Pickerington, OH. I also had a great show last month at the Toledo Funny Bone, doing a feature spot with Comedian Jeff Jena. It was awesome because the place was sold out on Wednesday of all nights. If you would like to see some clips from the show, visit my youtube page, www.youtube.com/richjonescomedy Following the show, I was approached about having a regular monthly call-in spot on the Christian radio station that promoted the show. Things are going awesome!

The above picture is of me and my cousin, the first time I ever beat Super Mario Bros. 2. The reason I decided to post it, was at 12 years old, that was a really big accomplishment for me, because few of my friends had done it, especially without the Game Genie (which helps you cheat). So with that accomplishment completed, I know this challenge I'm currently on, will also be bested, especially with all the encouragement I've been getting.

Still waiting for the post-production to complete on my DVD taping from last October. Stay tuned, cause it will be awesome!

Thank you all for the honor of letting me keep you updated on my progress. Hope you have a blessed weekend, and an enjoyable one at that...

Forever In Christ,

Rich Jones
www.richjonescomedy.com

Proverbs 27:17 - "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."

New Features To This Blog...

I've never actually taken a cooking class, but I do enjoy coming up with my own dishes, which usually involves walking up and down a few isles in Trader Joe's. Currently, I'm on phase one of the South Beach Diet. They say it's only supposed to be for 2 weeks before moving on to phase two, however, I've opted to stay on it longer, because the last time I introduced bread after being on phase one, I felt like a sumo wrestler just sat on my chest.



I recently performed for the first time at the Funny Bone in Toledo, OH. It was an awesome show! I was very happy with the response from my Popeye joke, which I've been working on forever. There are actually clips from the show in the videos on my website, www.richjonescomedy.com

In case some of you haven't noticed, I've totally changed the format of the Rich Jones Show on youtube. Before, I would do something I thought was funny, and then throw in some clips from some live shows, most of which got a good response. To be honest, I felt like it was hurting my chances of getting booked, because most people won't watch a youtube video if it's more than 2 minutes long. Mine were averaging about 5-6 minutes in length, and the intro took up about a minute, which is redonkulous... The new format is a 10 second intro (which includes someone introducing me, and a cool guitar riff.) If you get a chance, I hope you go and check it out. The 2 most recent clips are also on my website, www.richjonescomedy.com

Also, if you are interested in receiving my email newsletter, please send an email with your first and last name to thefunnies@richjonescomedy.com with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. Don't worry, I won't give out your information.

I would like to share more videos in future blogs, because it let's you know more where I am, and even what else is going on. I'm still working on my book, by the way, and I'm even more motivated after reading a free eBook, by my good friend, Tim DeTellis. "The How Behind Your Dream." I encourage everyone to go to his site to download the book. It's been very helpful for me, and Tim is a great guy. The link for that is http://timdetellis.com/?page_id=656

Have a blessed Friday!!

Forever In Christ,

Rich Jones
www.richjonescomedy.com

1 John 4:4 - "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."

Performing Tonight at the Toledo Funny Bone!!!

Got back from California in one piece, for all of you who haven't heard from me lately. I'm still on a crusade to find that healthy person who dwells within me. For Christmas, my Dad got me a Ninja Food Processor, which has been really awesome! Totally digging the protein shakes better made that way. I didn't go too crazy at the In-N-Out Burger, BTW...

Tonight I went to a Poetry Reading at Books & Company, and read two poems. One was actually a poem I wrote from a joke I do in my act. Will post the video in the next day or so to my facebook page. For those of you who haven't noticed, I've rechristened the Rich Jones Show. Basically, it's now just a cool intro from someone followed by 60-90 seconds of comedy from my live shows. I'm really excited about the new format, which I was inspired to do after hearing a session from Todd Hawkins at the Christian Comedy Association Conference.

Tonight, I'm doing a 20-25 spot at the Toledo, OH Funny Bone. Really looking forward to it, and hoping to get some awesome footage. This Saturday the Honky Tonk Man will be signing autographs in my town!! Excited about that, too.

Does anyone know a good website developer? I really want to re-do mine, but don't want to break the bank. I've lost count how many domains I've purchased. Speaking of which, this is a good time to announce a new project of mine. Some comedian friends and I will be putting together an event specifically designed for Church Singles' groups. The site still isn't up, but it will be called eHAHAmony... Stay tuned for more updates.

Thank you for this time to share with you about what's on my heart, and if you're near Toledo later today, come see me perform. It's an ALL clean show. Thank you and have a blessed mid-week!!

Forever In Christ,

Rich Jones
www.richjonescomedy.com

James 4:10 - “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”

California, Here I Come...

Somehow I survived subbing yesterday on 3 hours of sleep. Really, it's not like I actually had to teach anything. I'm supposed to be an authority figure, but somehow I have a feeling the students only see me as a hall pass ATM... Yeah, that's a new one. Tomorrow, I fly out to L.A.X. in California. Last time I was there, I flew into John Wayne, and got my picture with a statue of the Duke. The only bummer to going to L.A. is I'm only there till Wednesday, and some of my comedian friends who usually go are skipping out this one.

Nevertheless, I'm hitting the In-N-Out Burger for some protein wraps, if that's what they're called. I gotta get this secret menu thing down, so I don't look like a weirdo ordering at the counter. South Beach Diet phase one is going awesome for me. It's nice to not have cravings for sweets anymore. I actually had cravings the other night for them, but to counteract that, I made some Trader Joe's Black Mango Tea with Splenda. It worked out fine.

I will try to blog or at least update my facebook status while I'm away. Stay tuned for some interesting Rich Jones Show Episodes. Life is good... Thank you for your support!!

Forever In Christ,

Rich Jones
www.richjonescomedy.com

Acts 20:24
"However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace."

So Far... So Good...

So far so good on the South Beach Diet... I've pretty much lost any cravings I had for sweets and various other foods that are fattening. I also got to hit the elliptical this week, which was amazing. It actually felt really good to go the distance on it. I have been a little under the weather lately, but I don't think it has anything to do with the change in eating.

It's been a long-time coming, and I'm anxious to go to the In-N-Out Burger this coming week when I'm out in L.A. I'm actually going to try the protein wrap, which I've never had. From what I hear, they wrap the burger in lettuce, and exclude the bun. It sounds like a great idea, especially for anyone who's on the South Beach or Atkins Diet. Personally, I've never tried Atkins, but my sister did. She lost a lot of weight, but as soon as she re-introduced carbs to her diet, it all came back.

Going to cut this entry short, because I have to be up in 4 hours to get ready to substitute teach again. Thank you all and have a wonderful weekend!! Will try to update everyone when I'm in L.A. Godspeed...

Forever In Christ,

Rich Jones
www.richjonescomedy.com

Ephesians 5:1-2 “Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”