The blog post reflects on a recent visit to Worlds of Fun, where the author, amidst emotional struggles, experienced moments of joy and connection. Encounters with staff demonstrated care and support, leading to a realization that despite past confusion, the park could still bring happiness. Future posts will detail Fourth of July festivities.
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 Tale of Two Sauces
How would you like to go to jail because you couldn't tell which one of the above dipping sauces was mayo with barbecuse sauce, and which was mustard with barbecue sauce? I almost got my head in the KCPD lockup Sunday night because my wife and I couldn't tell the difference between the two sauces. … Continue reading A Tale of Two Sauces
25-year WOF relationship goes up in flames
Arson. We had entered Worlds of Fun, intent on catching the 6 p.m. "Squawk the Bird Show" performance, when my cell phone rang with the news that our house was on fire. So we never saw the show that day. Aug. 6, 2024 Fast-forward 10 months. Attempting to recover, we had no funds for season … Continue reading 25-year WOF relationship goes up in flames
Of Mice and Men
Nothing as literary and poetic as the Steinbeck story, but a story nontheless, about both mice and men here at At The Rainbow. When you have a fire, nature has a way of moving in on you. Months ago we were seeing all sorts of things getting knocked around in the pantry, before we had … Continue reading Of Mice and Men
10 Months ago/from now
After ten months since an arson fire, the author received a permit to restore their house. Reflecting on their struggles and blessings during this period, they express gratitude for community support while detailing ongoing needs for restoration, including materials and labor. They emphasize faith in divine provision and the importance of giving back.
What is At The Rainbow?
The blog discusses the naming of a house, "At The Rainbow," inspired by a childhood desire for a named home. The name symbolizes hope and promise, referencing Genesis 9:13. It reflects a personal journey during challenging times, aiming to create a meaningful space that embodies unity and divine light amidst societal divisions.
A Rant On or Of Insanity
Today I am going to write from the colloquial Einsteinian Definition of Insanity. For I just confirmed to myself that I am by that definition insane. I am insane because I will not do something also insane by that definition. I am insane because I have this belief that if I talk to my in-laws … Continue reading A Rant On or Of Insanity
Of Immanence, Lamentation and Hope
This morning I got up late. It had been a long day, and a late night, working on the restoration of At The Rainbow from the arson fire last Aug. 6 and since today is Saturday, I felt that I and my friend here working on the property could rightly take some time and sleep … Continue reading Of Immanence, Lamentation and Hope
Bearers of the Light
To some it is great hubris. To others great hope. To many, it is the ordinary work of each extraordinary day. Are you a bearer of the Light? Am I a bearer of the light? Sarah Hoyt on her blog According to Hoyt today once again reminded me of the importance of light. I thought … Continue reading Bearers of the Light
Wifely Emasculation
I know this post is going to get accused of sexism, or dismissed as sexist, but that is no reason not to write it. I have seen up close and personal two examples of wives who thought they were protecting their husbands, but were actually emasculating them. Both acted out of fear at the failing … Continue reading Wifely Emasculation
At The Rainbow 