If you grow up in the Southern Tier of New York, especially anywhere near Elmira, you you the importance of Elmira to the life of Samuel Clemens, a.k.a. Mark Twain. Back during Twains Sequicentennial in 1985, in fact, Hannibal, MO had a real imbroglio, while Elmira put on a celebration that far outshone the one … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #114: Mark Twain
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 Look Ahead …
Three things coming up this weekend, the first two at Worlds of Fun: The Great Pumpkin Fest Join us at Worlds of Fun for the ultimate fall festival - The Great Pumpkin Fest! This family-friendly event is all treats and no tricks and features special Halloween-themed activities for kids plus PEANUTS-themed rides and attractions in … Continue reading A Look Ahead …
#227: The Cleansing Wave
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O now I see the cleansing wave, The fountain deep and wide: Jesus, my Lord, mighty to save, Points to His wounded side. CHORUS The cleansing stream I see, I see! I plunge, and O it cleanseth … Continue reading #227: The Cleansing Wave
Today's post is going to be a video post. I found and posted this first one on my Facebook feed with the comment: This might just be (gasp), one of the best justifications of "The White Man's Burden", ala Kipling ... to offset the complaints of "White Privilege" today.... Not realizing that a little bit … Continue reading
Fitness Update: Tendinitis?
Well, late and short both today, I guess. I got one 5K run in this past week. No swimming (shoulder pain -- possible tendinitis). Cycling -- 53 miles. So one category is well on track. Will see how this week goes -- whether doctor and tendinitis progresses or not.
#226: My Savior
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 I am not skilled to understand What God hath willed, what God hath planned; I only know at His right hand Is One who is my Savior! 2 I take Him at His word indeed – “Christ … Continue reading #226: My Savior
Book Club Book List
Looking for a good book to read? I won't guarantee the below list are all good to read, but the Avondale United Methodist Church Book Club will be reading one a month over the next year and discussing whether we think it was a good read or not -- opinions guaranteed to NOT be unanimous. … Continue reading Book Club Book List
A Blast of the Past #113: Uncle Whiting and Aunt Ruth
This visit was after the passing of father, but his other three siblings were still alive. His older brother, Whiting, still lived up the road from where I had grown up, and with the passing of his first wife, my Aunt Arlene, he had remarried, and I now had a new aunt, Aunt Ruth, that … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #113: Uncle Whiting and Aunt Ruth
The villany of being the anti-totalitarian leader
What is your opinion of someone who does something "good" or "right", but does it the wrong way, without following the rules, the system, ignoring the will and rights of others in the process? Is it right? Does the end justify the means? My problem of late is that the people who are claiming the … Continue reading The villany of being the anti-totalitarian leader
#225: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto Me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast.” I came to Jesus as I was, Weary and worn and sad; I … Continue reading #225: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
At The Rainbow 