Today's Thursday roundup for the weekend has another main feature on Worlds of Fun. This coming weekend is the final of three weekends for the BBQ and Brew Festival at Worlds of Fun. Betsy and participated in the festival this past weekend, and today's post is a review, some words, and about 10 minutes of … Continue reading Forget the brew, its good for just the food
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.
#88: In a Cave
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 In a cave, a lowly stable, Christ our Lord wan born; From the heavens white-robed angels Sang that holy morn. CHORUS Noel, noel! Noel, noel! Rang throughout the sky; (starlit sky;) Noel, noel! Noel, noel! Praise to … Continue reading #88: In a Cave
What roots nourished the rise of Trump?
How did Trump come to gain such popularity? Why are so many people willing to vote for him? I was having that conversation recently, and suddenly the following line came out of my mouth: "People voted for Obama. It's the same thing. They like what he says. Doesn't matter whether it has any connection to … Continue reading What roots nourished the rise of Trump?
Fitness Update: continuing record-setting
Once again I set a new daily record with my Misfit Shine. Running longer distances really racks up the points. Last week I ran a 10-mile loop on Friday, followed by a small bike ride to the community center for one of two weekly swims that I did this week. While running last week I … Continue reading Fitness Update: continuing record-setting
Birthday Chronicle — # 50
Today's post is a birthday chronicle -- of my 50th birthday. I will be sharing events and ways that I celebrated the day, along with reminisces from the 50 years past. Talking with mom yesterday, she noted that my 50th birthday was a Sunday, and that I was also born around 10 a.m. on a … Continue reading Birthday Chronicle — # 50
Native Dress vs. Western Dress
This post is based on eclectic observation and little research, so people with greater knowledge and observation are encouraged to explain and comment on how my observations are incorrect, and why these false impressions, if false indeed they are, , permeate themselves within our culture. The observations I am talking about are those for clothing … Continue reading Native Dress vs. Western Dress
A Blast of the Past #45: Penguin Park
The summer of 2001 we enjoyed a couple of parks: Worlds of Fun and Penguin Park. Today we take a look at one of the outings at Penguin Park. These pictures come as scans from actual prints, some of which had odd exposures and color bands.
Weekend Events: AUMC book sale
Thursday -- time for another forward look at the weekend -- along with a backward glance at the previous weekend. Well the first event is for all those who enjoy a good read. The annual  book sale of the Avondale United Methodist Church is going on from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday April 29-30 … Continue reading Weekend Events: AUMC book sale
#87: Joy to the World!
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This is a favorite Christmas Hymn, but it is really a hymn of the second, triumphal coming, not the virgin birth. Note the words carefully. 1 Joy to the world! the Lord is come! Let earth receive her … Continue reading #87: Joy to the World!
Importance of the “loyal opposition”
(Note: this is a highly speculative, opinionated opinion, with a minimal amount of actual knowledge of the events in question.) The big political news of yesterday was the pact between Cruz and Kasich to try and stop Trump. All the scrolling on the TV screens I saw had Trump blasting (when doesn't he blast) Cruz … Continue reading Importance of the “loyal opposition”
At The Rainbow 