(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O Jesus, Thou art standing Outside the fast-closed door, In lowly patience waiting To pass the threshold o’er: Shame on us, Christian brothers, His Name and sign who bear, O shame, thrice shame upon us, To keep … Continue reading #238: O Jesus, Thou Art Standing
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After the Winds of Change
Tuesday I started the story of the Winds of Change -- the storm Saturday that blew down a tree into our deck and house. I got as far as arriving back at home and seeing the damage in the dusk, before packing up to go elsewhere to spend the night, since home was both powerless … Continue reading After the Winds of Change
Fitness Update: Race Days
Been an interesting fitness weekend. Storm took out power, and plowed a tree into the house. Didn't get many activities in the fitness category in. But earlier in the week I got in my bike miles -- up to 140 miles for the month. And I did manage one 5K run. I also signed up … Continue reading Fitness Update: Race Days
Review: Driving Miss Daisy
(Note: Recommend you start the video at the bottom to listen to the music while reading this blog.) We attended the Wednesday matinee performance of Driving Miss Daisy at the New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park, KS. -- as some of the youngest people there. The matinees, and especially the Wednesday one, are the shows … Continue reading Review: Driving Miss Daisy
Worlds of Fun: Park Denizens converse
Today's post is about something that happened a week ago at Worlds of Fun. I went in the evening to grab supper and some entertainment, while avoiding the excessive, for me, atmosphere of the Halloween Haunt's Overlord's Awakening. The current trick is to drive in through the secondary entrance -- the Oceans of Fun parking … Continue reading Worlds of Fun: Park Denizens converse
#231: Jesus Saves!
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 We have heard the joyful sound – Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Spread the tidings all around – Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Bear the news to ev’ry land, Climb the steeps and cross the waves; Onward ‘tis our … Continue reading #231: Jesus Saves!
Fitness Update: Rest
Another short fitness blog. Last week was a week of rest: my sleep tracker indicates my average sleep was longer than it has been in months. But this week I get an assessment and a 6-week plan to help meet my next goals -- whatever those are. So hopefully next week I will have a … Continue reading Fitness Update: Rest
The Age of Words
It was almost a year ago that I put a note into my possible post topics file about this. Still not sure I have enough to say, coherently, for a significant length post, but I'll cobble what I do have. My original note was to post about "people not letting me read their shirts". Since … Continue reading The Age of Words
A Blast of the Past #114: Mark Twain
If you grow up in the Southern Tier of New York, especially anywhere near Elmira, you you the importance of Elmira to the life of Samuel Clemens, a.k.a. Mark Twain. Back during Twains Sequicentennial in 1985, in fact, Hannibal, MO had a real imbroglio, while Elmira put on a celebration that far outshone the one … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #114: Mark Twain
A Look Ahead …
Three things coming up this weekend, the first two at Worlds of Fun: The Great Pumpkin Fest Join us at Worlds of Fun for the ultimate fall festival - The Great Pumpkin Fest! This family-friendly event is all treats and no tricks and features special Halloween-themed activities for kids plus PEANUTS-themed rides and attractions in … Continue reading A Look Ahead …
At The Rainbow 