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.

2018: The Year I Almost Died (the teaser)

I really wanted to post a blog today, but I can't get the words to gel. Because I am still suffering from the medical malfeasance and neglect that has scrambled my head and poisoned my brain. The actions that could have killed me if I hadn't intervened, by accident, in my own behalf, and thus … Continue reading 2018: The Year I Almost Died (the teaser) →

#310: Whiter Than Snow

1 Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole; I want Thee forever to live in my soul. Break down ev'ry idol, cast out ev'ry foe, Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow -- Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. 2 … Continue reading #310: Whiter Than Snow →

A Look Ahead — Winterfest at Worlds of Fun

Through Dec. 31 -- Winterfest at Worlds of Fun Select Nights Through December 31, 2018. Holiday cheer rings out at Worlds of Fun during the annual WinterFest holiday celebration. Thousands of sparkling lights transform the park with an inviting glow that warms the heart and lifts the spirit. Witness festive live shows, meet iconic holiday … Continue reading A Look Ahead — Winterfest at Worlds of Fun →

A Blast of the Past #156: Christmas Decorations 2012

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A Look Ahead — Shear Madness

To Dec. 30 — THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is coming to historic Baldwin City this holiday season! Powered by Midland Railway, this magical experience opened November 17th and runs through December 30th. Exact dates, times, and prices are available by visiting the Schedule & Tickets page. Each ticket includes fantastic entertainment, delicious hot chocolate, a scrumptious … Continue reading A Look Ahead — Shear Madness →

#309: Beneath the Cross of Jesus

1 Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, The shadow of a mighty Rock Within a weary land; A home within the wilderness, A rest upon the way From the burning of the noonday heat And the burden of the day. 2 Upon that cross of Jesus Mine eye at times … Continue reading #309: Beneath the Cross of Jesus →

Untangling wires

One of the things that can happen when your adorable 30-year house that you are 15 years into was built in the 1920s is that you may find tangles like the one pictured below when you are walking through your undeveloped basement garage and look up into the floor joist for the main floor that … Continue reading Untangling wires →

#308: Higher Ground

1 I'm pressing on the upward way, New heights I'm gaining ev'ry day -- Still praying as I'm onward bound, "Lord, plant my feet on higher ground." Lord, Lift me up and let me stand By faith on heaven's tableland; A higher plane than I have found -- Lord, plant my feet on higher ground … Continue reading #308: Higher Ground →

Always Patsy Cline

I intended to write this post earier -- while there was still time left in the show for people to go see it. But instead I am writing it today. I didn't go knowing Patsy Cline . I came away with an appreciation of her and enjoyment of her music. I had a lot more … Continue reading Always Patsy Cline →