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.

Cold Weather Biking

Okay, today's blog isn't fitness, but it relates to cycling. Wednesday was first snow -- all quarter inch of it. And of course the temperature dropped. So by morning it was into the teens. Thus I got out all my wraps. Double layered legs and jackets, ear muffs, balaclava, hood, helmet, gloves. I also tried … Continue reading Cold Weather Biking →

#148: Will Jesus Find Us Watching?

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 When Jesus comes to reward His servants, Whether it be noon or night, Faithful to Him will He find us watching, With our lamps all trimmed and bright? CHORUS O can we say we are ready brother? … Continue reading #148: Will Jesus Find Us Watching? →

Where to dine

When you are staying in an area you don't know, and you don't know exactly what you feel like eating, it can sometimes be hard to decide where to go to eat. So if you aren't careful you go to someplace safe and eat something ordinary and known. That either means a comfort food, or … Continue reading Where to dine →

Fitness Update: Fitbit Flex 2

Well, last week I ran two 5Ks on the street, and then 1.25 miles on the treadmill. I got myself up to a 7:30 minute miles, or a speed of 7.5 miles per hour. Now if I can just figure out how to translate that pace in my mind onto the street, to do a … Continue reading Fitness Update: Fitbit Flex 2 →

#147: There’ll Be No Dark Valley

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 There'll be no dark valley when Jesus comes, There'll be no dark valley when Jesus comes; There'll be no dark valley when Jesus comes To gather His loved ones home. REFRAIN To gather His loved ones home … Continue reading #147: There’ll Be No Dark Valley →

Trump-Carrier Deal

One of the fun things about posting on this topic is that I know so few facts and can make a lot of conjecture on it. But whether I apply them right or not, based on whether I know the facts correctly or not, the principles I am bringing up are still the principles I … Continue reading Trump-Carrier Deal →

A Blast of the Past #73: The Zoo

Here is one of our trips to the Kansas City Zoo. We have made several trips to the zoo over the years, usually getting one annual trip in, with an occasional missed year. Here is one of the earlier trips, captured in pictures. It is always interesting to see how both the kids and the … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #73: The Zoo →

The C Drive

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#146: Sooner or Later

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Sooner or later the skies will be bright, Tears will be all wiped away; (away;) Sooner or later, then cometh the lightt, Night will be turned into day. (glad day.) CHORUS Sooner or later cares will have … Continue reading #146: Sooner or Later →