http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoekfgmbe-o Many songs thought of as Christmas "classics" come out of movies that don't necessarily shout "Christmas". The Lemon Drop Kid is one such movie. Bob Hope is the Lemon Drop Kid, who runs afoul of a mobster and has to raise $10,000 by a Christmas eve "deadline" or face the consequences. He cons all … Continue reading Lemon Drop Kid — Silver Bells
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 Month of Carols: Caroling Caroling
Caroling, Caroling by Alfred Burt Caroling, caroling, now we go; Christmas bells are ringing! Caroling, caroling through the snow; Christmas bells are ringing! Joyous voices sweet and clear, sing the sad of heart to cheer. Ding, dong, ding, dong, Christmas bells are ringing! Caroling caroling, through the town; Christmas bells are ringing! Caroling, caroling, up … Continue reading A Month of Carols: Caroling Caroling
Water Main Improvement — Interim Progress Report
Our section of Kansas City is going through a "small water main improvement project." Apparently our section of the city is the last part of the Northland to go through it -- the process starting about 10 years ago, and our section will get done over the next year.The process started in August, and they … Continue reading Water Main Improvement — Interim Progress Report
Sending the government to the Weight Loss Camp (i.e. “Fat Farm”) or Can Government win “The Biggest Losers”?
Okay, I think I may get highly political in this column today. First, let me say that I think the current government impasse -- lack of funding -- is a bad thing. Our government ought to be able to work together. Second, let me say that the results of the lack of funding may be … Continue reading Sending the government to the Weight Loss Camp (i.e. “Fat Farm”) or Can Government win “The Biggest Losers”?
Homecoming 2013 — New and Old
Homecoming was a long day, and somewhat different than the homecomings I remember from the student side. I kept on feeling like their should be a homecoming parade. Instead, there was a fall festival on the quad. When I mentioned the lack of parade, my classmates talked about it probably stopped when the students finally … Continue reading Homecoming 2013 — New and Old
Houghton College — Founder’s Day 2013
Quick blog at end of a long first day of Homecoming weekend. Day started out with Founder's Day chapel. I could say a lot about the excellent chapel speaker (and he was good), but I won't. As many blogs, I'll make comments on the minutia of things. The Houghton College Choir sang at chapel. As … Continue reading Houghton College — Founder’s Day 2013
College Reunion Ho!
The past two days has been a a half-country driving spree, from Kansas City, MO, to Caton, NY. This morning I sit writing in the kitchen of my mother and sister's house, preparing to head over to Houghton College for our 25th college reunion. The drive itself had some interesting points. Let me make this … Continue reading College Reunion Ho!
Accepting Compliments
Today I sang special music in church again -- both services -- and received the usual shower of applause and compliments afterwards. To each compliment I gave a warm smile and a thank you, and to the applause I gave a bow of acknowledgement before moving aside to let the order of the service resume. … Continue reading Accepting Compliments
Houghton College Retrospective #4: College Choir, Freshman Year
(Clip of the choir's featured piece during the 1984-85 season, under the direction of Dr. Brown. Go ahead and play while you read the rest. It will probably still be playing after you get done reading.) It may be surprising to many that I, born and raised in New York State, had never been to … Continue reading Houghton College Retrospective #4: College Choir, Freshman Year
Houghton College Retrospective #3: My Start in Writing and Music
When I think of my Houghton experience, music and writing seem to be the two themes that I expressed myself through. I was a writing major, majoring in fiction: my key writing outlet was The Houghton Star, not the Lanthorn. I wasn't a music major, but I sang with the Houghton College choir for 4 … Continue reading Houghton College Retrospective #3: My Start in Writing and Music
