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
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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 …
Today's post is going to be a video post. I found and posted this first one on my Facebook feed with the comment: This might just be (gasp), one of the best justifications of "The White Man's Burden", ala Kipling ... to offset the complaints of "White Privilege" today.... Not realizing that a little bit … Continue reading
Fitness Update: Tendinitis?
Well, late and short both today, I guess. I got one 5K run in this past week. No swimming (shoulder pain -- possible tendinitis). Cycling -- 53 miles. So one category is well on track. Will see how this week goes -- whether doctor and tendinitis progresses or not.
#226: My Savior
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 I am not skilled to understand What God hath willed, what God hath planned; I only know at His right hand Is One who is my Savior! 2 I take Him at His word indeed – “Christ … Continue reading #226: My Savior
Don’t be the Zax
And yet, they are both, unfortunately, based on the same fallacy. Everything is linked, rooted, blamed on race. Neither one can see beyond that frame to the individuals, the people around them. None of them form relationships to anyone but only to the race of a person. If you are one of the majority of … Continue reading Don’t be the Zax
#219: Grace! ‘Tis a Charming Sound
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Grace! 'tis a charming sound, Harmonious to the ear; Heav'n with the echo shall resound, And all the earth shall hear. CHORUS Saved by grace alone! This is all my plea: Jesus died for all mankind, And … Continue reading #219: Grace! ‘Tis a Charming Sound
Fitness Update: Lap swimming
So, this week has been another getting back up to speed. Not really. But some progress made again. The sleep hours went back up, and I started feeling better, but still ended up tired. So over the weekend I did a little more physical activity, and that seems to balance things out. I need sleep, … Continue reading Fitness Update: Lap swimming
#218: Burdens are Lifted at Calvary
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Days are filled with sorrow and care, Hearts are lonely and drear; Burdens are lifted at Calvary -- Jesus is very near. CHORUS Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Calvary, Calvary; Burdens are lifted at Calvary -- Jesus … Continue reading #218: Burdens are Lifted at Calvary
A Look Ahead: Million $ Quartet
This Thursday I am doing another quick "look ahead" post. Snoopy's Birthday The first item is today, Thursday, Aug. 10 Worlds of Fun 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave, Kansas City, Missouri 64161 Come help us celebrate Snoopy's Birthday on Thursday after the 1:30 performance of Sally's Rockin' Dance Party! Cake will be served! Million $ … Continue reading A Look Ahead: Million $ Quartet
At The Rainbow 