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.

Matilda: fun but not magic

Last night was opening night of both Matilda and the season for Starlight Theater in Kansas City. This year is the first year we have attended on Tuesdays, and thus the first year for us to see opening night. When we arrived they were still rehearsing on the stage. It was sort of nice to … Continue reading Matilda: fun but not magic →

Starlight Opens

This is the first year we have attended Starlight's Broadway shows on Tuesday nights. As such, we are going to attend a lot of opening nights. Most of the Broadway shows open on Tuesday. The first show of the season is tonight. It is Matilda, by Roald Dahl, author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. … Continue reading Starlight Opens →

Fitness Update: More Personal Milestones

And by milestones, I mean that literally, as well as figuratively. Though I may actually mean mile-markers along the running trail. This week started out with the usual commuting to work, recovering from the past's weeks physical examination. I kept my activity points up by the usual bicycling commute, and then had the accident incident … Continue reading Fitness Update: More Personal Milestones →

#93: Hark! the Herald Angel Sing

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King; peace on earth, and mercy mild -- God and sinners reconciled!" Joyful, all ye nation, rise, Join the triummph of the skies; With the'angelic hosts proclaim, "Christ … Continue reading #93: Hark! the Herald Angel Sing →

A Blast of the Past #48: 2nd Birthday

Today's blast is a few pictures from my son's second birthday party. A lot has occurred since then. Even remembering that house and yard seems like such a long time ago. Small things, simple things. At least in retrospect.

Sneak peak of the ocean

Today's weekend roundup report starts with a look back. This week rained Monday-Wednesday, and the park closed earlier than published on some of those days. It was wet and cold. But today the weather is warming up -- Which will be good for this weekend. Oceans of Fun opens next weekend to the general … Continue reading Sneak peak of the ocean →

#92: O Little Town of Bethlehem

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet it thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light -- The hopes and fears of … Continue reading #92: O Little Town of Bethlehem →

No one to vote for? Still vote!

I've noted in previous posts that I will not vote for either of the potential Democratic candidates, and that I will not vote for Trump no matter what, GOP nominee or not. For many people this leads them to the statement: "of two evils, choose neither." This is a good concept. Today I am going … Continue reading No one to vote for? Still vote! →

Fitness Update: Workouts and Procedures

Well, first I'll give an update on the previous week. When I found out my time from the KCCC 5K, I was rather pleased. I was 3 seconds over 26 minutes. It was my running speed for a 5K, practice or otherwise. So I followed Monday with another practice 5K, at what turned out to … Continue reading Fitness Update: Workouts and Procedures →