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.

A Blast of the Past #43: Worlds of Fun — First Season

We moved to our first house in 2000. The house was located on the same street as what people termed "The Worlds of Fun Water Tower." It was actually a city water tower, the closest to the park, and painted in the colors of the park. Our house was 4 or 5 houses up the … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #43: Worlds of Fun — First Season →

Worlds of Fun: Opening Day Approaches

This weekend is a kick-off of two events: The Kansas City Corporate Challenge and the Worlds of Fun summer season. The Kansas City Corporate Challenge has its kick-off walk from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Arrowhead Stadium. All the competing companies have people walk a mile course on their behalf to earn points, and many of … Continue reading Worlds of Fun: Opening Day Approaches →

#83: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) Here we start the advent section of the book. I know it is out of the church calendar, but I always enjoy bringing these up for reflection and enjoyment during other times of the year. 1 O come, … Continue reading #83: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel →

Summer Plans change

Today's post is late and short. Seems the class I'd planned on taking this summer -- Digital Storytelling -- is being canceled. No idea if it was because of low attendance, or because of a change in the teacher's schedule. I was really excited about this class, the one elective choice that really gave me … Continue reading Summer Plans change →

Fitness Update: Triathlon practices

This week I set two new personal records on my Misfit Shine. This means my combined activity for the day set a new record for total points earned. Part of that activity was a mini-triathlon at work on Monday. As part of a program at the Wellness Center I rowed 2000 meters, biked 8 miles … Continue reading Fitness Update: Triathlon practices →

#82: God Be with You

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 God be with you till we meet again, By His counsel guide, uphold you, With His sheep securely fold you -- God be with you till we meet again. CHORUS Till we meet, till we meet, Till … Continue reading #82: God Be with You →

A Blast of the Past #42:Fourth Birthday

One of the things from my own youth was a Betty Crocker cookbook for children. It had a macaroni and cheese with hot dogs recipe, and it had a castle cake that we made once for a birthday. With that memory in mind, I resurrected the plan for by daughter's fourth birthday. Only this time … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #42:Fourth Birthday →

Any minor adversity is bearable if it yields a good story ….

This week I went to the NKC YMCA twice in the morning to swim. In fact, when I arrived right before opening on Wednesday there were a lot of trucks outside, workingman trucks, which made me wonder if perhaps the place was closed. I joined the line of people waiting. When they opened the doors, … Continue reading Any minor adversity is bearable if it yields a good story …. →

#81: Savior, Again to Thy dear Name

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Savior, again to Thy dear name we raise With one accord our parting hymn of praise; Once more we bless Thee ere our worship cease, Then, lowly kneeling, wait Thy word of peace. 2 Grant us Thy … Continue reading #81: Savior, Again to Thy dear Name →