(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This hymn has special family memories for me. My mother would often be pianist during Sunday evening services. They often took requests for hymns to sing. We were instructed never to request this hymn when she was playing: … Continue reading #151: Jesus Is Coming Again
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 winter vignette
Yesterday we had clue of our first storm of the season moving into Kansas City. Friday was to warm up, and then start drizzling, with the temperatures slowly dropping, but stay above freezing until I would get home from work. Which was fortunate, since I was riding by bicycle home. When I got out to … Continue reading A winter vignette
A Blast of the Past #75: Leaves
The Simple pleasure. Leaves. Not nearly the wagon-loads from the dozen of ancient Maples on my Paternal Grandmother's lawn -- enough for leaf paths and forts -- but enough to run and jump in. Too bad they aren't that young enough anymore to enjoy that simple pleasure that way anymore.
Civil War: The Blue and the Red
I read and article the other day about how the fly-over states are holding the rest of the country back. I've also seen articles and comments about how willing many people would be to let California secede. And it got me to thinking about the civil war. There were many issues that drove the blue … Continue reading Civil War: The Blue and the Red
#150: When He Cometh
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 When He cometh, when He cometh To make up His jewels, All His jewels, precious jewels, His loved and His own: REFRAIN Like the stars of the morning His bright crown adorning, They shall shine in their … Continue reading #150: When He Cometh
Souvenir Bottle or Disposable Cup
I got a survey from Worlds of Fun today. Seems they want to know how people like their all season drink bottle. The survey wanted to know what you knew about their drink and meal plans, and if you had used it. It specifically focused on the all season drink plan. They wanted to know … Continue reading Souvenir Bottle or Disposable Cup
Fitness Update: Update Tracker
Well, this week the software/firmware or the FitBit Flex 2 got an update. And while I am sure there are a lot of good changes in the process, I have noticed one that is especially helpful. Previously, when you got 50 minutes into an hour and hadn't made you 250 step quota for the hour, … Continue reading Fitness Update: Update Tracker
#149: When We See Christ
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Ofttimes the day seems long, our trials hard to bear, We're tempted to complain, to murmur and despair; But Christ will soon appear to catch his Bride away, All tears forever over in God's eternal day. CHORUS … Continue reading #149: When We See Christ
Short Concert Sunday
See this link for a story about Madrigalia Bar Nonne singing at the Nelson Atkins Museum.
A Blast of the Past #74: Halloween
Today's photo collage is of Halloween from 11 years ago. The kids always had their own ideas of how to take what we had and make something. We never bought much just to be used for costumes.
At The Rainbow 