Author: Sir Rhodri

Creational and relational type Renaissance man (writer, singer, thinker) holding to C.S Lewis's credo that if you follow truth originality takes care of itself, (anyway, originality is so yesterday, anyway.) That I have my wonderful wife Jasini is proof enough for me that life isn't fair. If it was fair I wouldn't have her, and instead she is my most faithful example that I am blessed beyond measure. My two adult children are the same unmerited blessing to me. We should all be thankful life is not fair but blessed.

#108: All Glory, Laud and Honor

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 All glory, laud and honor To Thee, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring: Thou art the King of Israel, Thou David's royal Son, Who in the Lord's name comest, The King … Continue reading #108: All Glory, Laud and Honor →

Mini Camp Weekend

When the equipment for the mini camp weekend was setting up Friday night at Avondale United Methodist Church it grabbed a lot of attention from the neighborhood. A lot of kids and parents came by to ask what was up.

A Blast of the Past #56: Open House

One year after we moved into our current house we hosted an open house. Since that was in mid-November, it is also group with some Christmas tree photos. We spent a bit of time creating a banner for the open house -- one that is still in storage upstairs in the house.

#107: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Hosanna, loud hosanna, The little children sang; Thru pillared court and temple The lovely anthem rang; To Jesus, who had blessed them Close folded to His breast, The children sang their praises, The simplest and the best. … Continue reading #107: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna →

Hugo Awards: Best Novelette

Today I'm doing the Best Novelette Category. I'm doing this mostly on impressions, less on analysis. I'm giving the first story I read the first ranking: "What Price Humanity?" by David VanDyke. I thought it well written, good story, thoughtful issues. Everything else had to compare to it. But "Flashpoint: Titan" by CHEAH Kai Wai … Continue reading Hugo Awards: Best Novelette →

Fitness Update: Energetic and Tired

Today's fitness update is going to start with an impression of state, rather than statistics. In the past few weeks I have reached one of those seasons of life where you can cut and cut and cut out the "non-essential" parts of life, and still have more to do than is possible to get done. … Continue reading Fitness Update: Energetic and Tired →

#106: Tell Me the Story of Jesus

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Tell me the story of Jesus, Write on my heart ev'ry word; Tell me the story most precious, Sweetest that ever was heard! Tell how the angel, in chorus, Sang as they welcomed His birth, "Glory to … Continue reading #106: Tell Me the Story of Jesus →

“you must include the … type of … metadata you were submitting when the problem occurred.”

I had an interaction with a help desk this week that really brought to the fore some of the inanities of help desks. Before I rant too much, I should preface it by saying I get a lot of good help from a lot of help desk people. This just happens to be the (usually … Continue reading “you must include the … type of … metadata you were submitting when the problem occurred.” →

A Blast of the Past #55: Halloween touring

Today's photo spread is fall themed, and has a lot of Halloween in it. Interesting all the things the kids saw and did then, and what things are like now. There is also a picture or two of me wearing a red shirt and cutting wood. That shirt was a favorite. I wore it out … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #55: Halloween touring →