Back in December I published a list of Christmas movies, with the intent of reviewing some of them. Well, based on the time of availability in getting them from the library, they are getting more spread out that expected. So last night we watched It's a Wonderful Life. It was the first time for the … Continue reading It’s A Wonderful Life
Month: January 2016
#60: Shepherd of Eager Youth
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Shepherd of eager youth, Guiding in love and truth Thru devious ways -- Christ, our triumphant King, We come thy name to sing, Hither Thy children bring Tributes of praise. 2 Thou art our Holy Lord, The … Continue reading #60: Shepherd of Eager Youth
A response to “James Baldwin’s Topoi”
(Note: I spent a whole two days putting the below together for class, and thought I could post it here, despite most people not having read the document it is a response to. For those wanting to look it up, "James Baldwin's Topoi" is the title of a chapter written by James Dorsey in New … Continue reading A response to “James Baldwin’s Topoi”
Fitness Update: The Triathlon workout day
When I posted last Monday about my fitness goals, I was still trying to get my Misfit Shine to work. Good news is: I got it to sync. So-so news is that the tech support was so-so. They kept reading from their script instead of listening to what I said. Sure, I did what they … Continue reading Fitness Update: The Triathlon workout day
#59: The Great Physician
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 The great Physician now is near -- The sympathizing Jesus; He speak the drooping heart to cheer -- O hear the voice of Jesus! CHORUS Sweetest note in seraph song, Sweetest name on mortal tongue, Sweetest name on … Continue reading #59: The Great Physician
Of space and seasons
Today was the day. We took down all the inside Christmas decorations. This year we decided (we meaning me -- I'm the arranger and rearranger of all things furniture) that instead of upsetting the living room, we'd put up the Christmas tree in the dining room. That meant moving the dining room table to the … Continue reading Of space and seasons
Of class materials and PDFs
I've been taking these classes from Gonzaga University for a master's degree. It's online, and fairly amazing. The interactive blackboard is a marvel at bringing us together interactively like we are actually together is the class. But some of the things are odd. Like the reading materials they give us. Old school. Watch the below … Continue reading Of class materials and PDFs
Come On, Take It
Source: Come On, Take It. Note: started class yesterday and didn't get a post up today so de ided to share this thought provoking piece.
#58: Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Jesus, the very thought of Thee With sweetnees fills my breast; But sweeter far Thy face to see And in Thy presence rest. 2 Not voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the memm'ry find … Continue reading #58: Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
Pizza Ranch
Today's post is going to be one of those quick write-ups with picture(s). For the third time, the Avondale United Methodist Church youth group did a fund-raiser at Pizza Ranch on North Oak. In past year's I've done some photos of the youth, and you see them here, but this year's photos have a lot … Continue reading Pizza Ranch
At The Rainbow 