(Note: Those reading this post will hopefully note that it reflects an attitude generally in opposition to my normal one. Not that I think it untrue, or not worth saying, but that it is difficult and painful to paint in these colors for very long. Nor do I think it constructive to do it for … Continue reading Communication: Understanding or Power
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.
#255: Blessed Assurance
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. CHORUS This is my story, this is my song, Praising my … Continue reading #255: Blessed Assurance
You don’t want me to focus
I've come to the conclusion that, exterior veneer aside, I am not an easy-going sort of person. I can be very focused and intense. I can also obsess. Fortunately I can usually snap out of it. But my melancholy temperament, welded to an overwhelming positive outlook, leads to something far from Pollyanna-ish, occasionally very overwhelming … Continue reading You don’t want me to focus
Fitness Update: Mile sprints
My first race of 2018 is coming up in a very short time: the PR Mile on Jan. 13. So this past week I got out and did a couple of faster mile runs. If I want to beat my last year's speed of 6:51 I will have to keep pushing, as I was running … Continue reading Fitness Update: Mile sprints
#254: Come to the Savior
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Come to the Savior, make no delay – Here in His Word He’s shown us the way; Here in our midst He’s standing today, Tenderly saying, “Come”. CHORUS 2 Suffer the children”! O hear His voice, Let … Continue reading #254: Come to the Savior
House Repairs: New Roof
As was mentioned in my last installment, the contractor raced against darkness to get the new roof deck up, but didn't have enough time to get the roof felt on before fall of darkness. The roofer was tentatively scheduled to arrive the next day (Friday), so the contractor started work on the next step in … Continue reading House Repairs: New Roof
A Blast of the Past #127: Trunk or Treat
AUMC's Trunk or Treat is 2009 is the subject of today's blast from the past.
House Repairs: New Roof Deck
The same day the shingles and siding came off, the new roof deck went up. See below in pictures. The roof felt was also supposed to go on, but with the short winter day the contractor ran out of time. See below:
#253: Lord, I’m Coming Home
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 I’ve wandered far away from God – Now I’m coming home; The paths of sin too long I’ve trod – Lord I’m coming home. CHORUS Coming home, coming home, Nevermore to roam; Open now Thine arms of … Continue reading #253: Lord, I’m Coming Home
House Repairs: Removing Siding and shingles
The next day was the removal of the shingles, and the siding from the damaged back wall. Here it is in pictures.
At The Rainbow 