Today's post is coverage of another fund-raiser for the scouting troops that call Avondale United Methodist Church their sponsor. To raise funds for camp and other activities, they presented a Spaghetti dinner today at the church, Apparently Jan. 4 is listed on some calendars as spaghetti Sunday, though I am not sure that is why … Continue reading Scout Spaghetti Dinner
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Here we come a caroling
For Christmas, I choose to put together another sound bite compilation, this time of some seasonal sounds to soothe and encourage. Let me start with this French Provincial carol, a song of announcement and declaration: Masters in this Hall: This next piece is Deck The Halls, as done by the AUMC Mid-High chime choir. Follow … Continue reading Here we come a caroling
Caroling from AUMC
"Here we come A Caroling ..." "We Wish you a Merry Christmas ..." "Here we come A-Wassailing ... " "Joy to the World ..." "Silent Night ...." "Away in a Manger ..." The songs listed above are intertwined and linked in my mind, but historically that is a recent phenomenon. In doing a little web … Continue reading Caroling from AUMC
Pageant
Today's post is just a compilation of some blurry pictures from our church children's Christmas Pageant. The tall king in red with long hair is my son. Taking pictures with a hand-held camera from the choir loft requires a little more resolution than I was using to get the best pictures. P.S. -- For the … Continue reading Pageant
Witchfinder — the multi-tasking mind of the writer
(This is part five of a blog series on the discussion between Sarah A. Hoyt and the Avondale United Methodist Church Book Club about Hoyt’s book Witchfinder, the art of writing, and what it is like to publish a book as both a traditional and “indie” author.) Mark W.: You mentioned that you read 2-3 … Continue reading Witchfinder — the multi-tasking mind of the writer
Witchfinder — indie publishing
(This is part four of a blog series on the discussion between Sarah A. Hoyt and the Avondale United Methodist Church Book Club about Hoyt’s book Witchfinder, the art of writing, and what it is like to publish a book as both a traditional and “indie” author. Sarah begins here by talking about putting up … Continue reading Witchfinder — indie publishing
Witchfinder — shapeshifting diner and the free library
(This is part three of a blog series on the discussion between Sarah A. Hoyt and the Avondale United Methodist Church Book Club about Hoyt’s book Witchfinder, the art of writing, and what it is like to publish a book as both a traditional and “indie” author.) Sarah: Years ago when I was writing but … Continue reading Witchfinder — shapeshifting diner and the free library
Witchfinder — characters shock the writer
(This is part two of a blog series on the discussion between Sarah A. Hoyt and the Avondale United Methodist Church Book Club about Hoyt’s book Witchfinder, the art of writing, and what it is like to publish a book as both a traditional and “indie” author.) Sandy: So how you keep all of these … Continue reading Witchfinder — characters shock the writer
Witchfinder and the art of publishing/writing
Author Sarah A. Hoyt addressed the Avondale United Methodist Book Club this morning (Saturday, November 22, 2014) to discuss her book Witchfinder, the art of writing and what it is like to publish a book as both a traditional and “indie” author. The interview was a culmination of the club’s reading and discussing Witchfinder at … Continue reading Witchfinder and the art of publishing/writing
Community Meal — a Taste of Christmas
Avondale United Methodist Church had its monthly community dinner, free to all, Wednesday night. And as a regular part of the evening, there was the monthly craft for kids. This month's used discounted Halloween candy on sale after Halloween and graham crackers to make easy "ginger bread houses". Both my kids took part in the … Continue reading Community Meal — a Taste of Christmas
At The Rainbow 