In books and movies and TV shows, when someone has been framed, it is usually a bad thing. Someone makes the context look bad for someone when it really isn't. But in real life, framing is actually very important. It makes a big difference. That is why so many people trying to apply vastly different … Continue reading To frame something isn’t always bad
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.
Fitness Update: too much at once
Last week hasn't been the most intense week for my fitness efforts. I mean, I slept in two of my days that I usually get up and do something -- just because my greatest deficit was sleep, and eventually you just have to take it if you want to stay fit. I did do a … Continue reading Fitness Update: too much at once
#98: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) The following carol was written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow during a dark moment in his life during the civil war.The original had seven verses, two no longer sung that decry the south for breaking the peace. The words … Continue reading #98: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
“Every Shade From Dark to Light”
Jesus loves the little children, All the children of the world Red and yellow, black and white, They are precious in His sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world. Above is how I learned the song Jesus Loves the Little Children when I was growing up. I probably knew it that way for … Continue reading “Every Shade From Dark to Light”
A Blast of the Past #51: Home Sewn Clothes
Around Easter of 2002 I was in a sewing phase. I'd done some of my own Ren Fest, and got a bug. Did decent work, but nothing exceptional, and certainly the tailoring of fit wasn't always the best. But here are some of the examples:
Places and Worlds
Okay, today's post is much later than normal. It is also going to be different than normal. Yes, there is still the Wine festival at Worlds of Fun, but that is all I am going to say about it. The Worlds in the headline is the subject of the Songflower Chorale concert that I am … Continue reading Places and Worlds
#97: There’s a Song in the Air!
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 There's a song in the Air! There's a star in the sky" There's a mother's deep prayer And a baby's low cry! And the star rains its fire while the beautiful sing For the manger of Bethlehem … Continue reading #97: There’s a Song in the Air!
An equal share of …. what?
For the healing of the nations, Lord, we pray with one accord; for a just and equal sharing of the things that earth affords; to a life of love in action help us rise and pledge our word, help us rise and pledge our word. The above quotation is verse one of "For the Healing … Continue reading An equal share of …. what?
Fitness Update: Running and Racing
Once again, this week's update will be a day-to-day progression Monday:Â Started the day with a 12-mile run on the Line Creek Trail. My last long run on the Line Creek was 13.2 miles at 2 hours. Today's run was 12 miles a 1:57:42. I knew going in that I was running a little slower. The … Continue reading Fitness Update: Running and Racing
#96: As with Gladness Men of Old
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold -- As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright! -- So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee. 2 As … Continue reading #96: As with Gladness Men of Old
At The Rainbow 