(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) The chorus of this one was used for a short hymn or various transitional interludes, but once I knew the verses, I never wanted to sing it without them. 1 Some thank the Lord for friends and home, … Continue reading #221: Thank You, Lord
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.
Don’t be the Zax
And yet, they are both, unfortunately, based on the same fallacy. Everything is linked, rooted, blamed on race. Neither one can see beyond that frame to the individuals, the people around them. None of them form relationships to anyone but only to the race of a person. If you are one of the majority of … Continue reading Don’t be the Zax
Fitness Update: Open Water Swimming
I've been doing swimming at Oceans of Fun around the Caribbean Cooler. Saturday evening was somewhat crowded. I had previously used such laps as my substitute for open water swimming practice. And Saturday was a pretty good example of it. The need of constantly trying to avoid people who aren't paying any attention to you … Continue reading Fitness Update: Open Water Swimming
#220: I’ll Stand By Until the Morning
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This particular hymn I don't remember singing. And when I typed it up, I didn't find the theology bad, per say, but the metaphor just seemed a little off-kilter to me, somehow. Not the best lyric to my … Continue reading #220: I’ll Stand By Until the Morning
Cedar Fair Tour: Worlds of Fun — Coming Home
We did a half-tour of the Cedar Fair Parks; I blogged about the visits, and about the parks in comparison. Now I feel a need to blog about home, about Worlds of Fun. After touring all those parks, seeing all those extreme and expansive roller coasters, does it make Worlds of Fun dim by comparison? … Continue reading Cedar Fair Tour: Worlds of Fun — Coming Home
A Blast of the Past #110: Watkins Glen
One of the unique natural and historical wonders of the Finger Lakes Region of New York State is Watkins Glen in Watkins Glen. Located near the south end of Seneca Lake, it was an oft-used encampment for the Seneca Indians, as well as a natural gorge that attracts many tourists annually. Below are some pictures … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #110: Watkins Glen
A Look Ahead: End of Summer?
It is still a little ways to Labor Day Weekend, when the Kansas City Renaissance Festival opens, but a week from this evening is Media Day at the Ren Fest. That is where they try to "wine and dine" the media and other important local dignitaries. Madrigalia Bar Nonne will be there adding color, and … Continue reading A Look Ahead: End of Summer?
#219: Grace! ‘Tis a Charming Sound
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Grace! 'tis a charming sound, Harmonious to the ear; Heav'n with the echo shall resound, And all the earth shall hear. CHORUS Saved by grace alone! This is all my plea: Jesus died for all mankind, And … Continue reading #219: Grace! ‘Tis a Charming Sound
Cedar Fair Tour: Off Campus Motels
One other part of our tour of Cedar Fair parks was the nighttime accommodations. We did web searches for "inexpensive" motels, made reservations online, and then took our chances. Despite similar ratings, we had drastically mixed results in the places we selected. Our first stop was actually for LibertyCon in Chattanooga, TN. We had originally … Continue reading Cedar Fair Tour: Off Campus Motels
Fitness Update: Lap swimming
So, this week has been another getting back up to speed. Not really. But some progress made again. The sleep hours went back up, and I started feeling better, but still ended up tired. So over the weekend I did a little more physical activity, and that seems to balance things out. I need sleep, … Continue reading Fitness Update: Lap swimming
At The Rainbow 