My stay in India in 2007 included the holiday of Diwali. As Wikipedia describes it: One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, it spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. Its celebration includes millions of lights shining on housetops, outside doors and windows, … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #92: India, Part 3
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.
Sneak Peak and WOF opening day
Today's post is coming late for a couple of reasons. Primarily because I was busy and didn't get to write one earlier, but also because I decided to do it on something that happened this evening. Last week I wrote a roundup of upcoming events that included The Gold and Platinum Pass sneak peak at … Continue reading Sneak Peak and WOF opening day
#184: A Glorious Church
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Do you hear the coming, brother? Thronging up the steeps of light, Clad in glorious shining garments, Blood-washed garments pure and white. CHORUS 'Tis a glorious church without spot or wrinkle, Washed in the blood of the … Continue reading #184: A Glorious Church
Dynamics of placing a Craiglist Free Item Ad
I placed the below ad late Sunday afternoon to get rid of the old, large, back-projection TV we had received from our neighbors down the street when they moved out 3-4 years ago. Within 30 minutes I had responses from 3 different people. I responded to all of them just after 5 p.m., and set … Continue reading Dynamics of placing a Craiglist Free Item Ad
Fitness Update: Swimming and tracking thereof
Okay, this week I finally got back to the pool. I swam Monday-Wednesday-Friday and ran Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday. My FitBit Flex 2 did not track the swimming. I was certain I had set it for swimming when I got it, but when I looked up a manual online, it only mentioned the word swim once, and that … Continue reading Fitness Update: Swimming and tracking thereof
#183: Faith of Our Fathers
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Faith of our fathers, living still In spite of dungeon, fire and sword -- O how our hearts beat high with joy Whene'er we hear that glorious word! CHORUS Faith of our fathers, holy faith, We will … Continue reading #183: Faith of Our Fathers
Irresponsible vs. Selective Responsibility
A couple years ago I started a little theory/philosophy of my own based on the concept of selectivity. I have developed several key, lightly-supported statements/concepts for it. One of them revolves around responsibility Selective Hearing Selective Blindness Selective Memory Selective Responsibility Today I thought I would write out some of my thoughts on Selective Responsibility. … Continue reading Irresponsible vs. Selective Responsibility
A Blast of the Past #91: India, Part 2
My visit to India saw some of the upper and lower class conditions of the country, though mostly the upper class, I will admit. I stayed in a 5-star Marriott hotel, one that was often a location for Bollywood movies being shot in Mumbai, which is India's movie "capital" as well as its major financial … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #91: India, Part 2
A Look Ahead …
I think it is time to pull out the Thursday blog feature that looks ahead to the upcoming weekend and week for events worth noting: items on my social calendar or ones I think worthy, at least, but may or may not be able to attend. FRIDAY, April 7 Kansas City Corporate Challege Kick-Off Walk … Continue reading A Look Ahead …
#182: O Where Are Kings and Empires Now
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O where are kings and empires now Of old that went and came? But, Lord, Thy Church is praying yet, A thousand years the same. 2 We mark her goodly battlements And her foundations strong; We hear … Continue reading #182: O Where Are Kings and Empires Now
At The Rainbow 