There are some really good, fun shows out there for those of us interested in science fiction, Right now the family is watching (from DVD) the second season of Warehouse 13. The current episode is a crossover episode from "Eureka", another sci-fi show. But while there is a lot of fun to the shows, there … Continue reading Fun entertainment, subtle messages… →

It is easy as a mere attendee, and one not actively involved in the programs Mark is talking about, to make comments about how they should be continued. He is correct, it takes a lot of money, along with a lot of sweat equity and prayer, to keep such programs going. But I agree with … Continue reading Are we moving in the wrong direction? →

Note: This is my second attempt at this blog. I spent 90 minutes reading the source materials, and writing up comments, only to hit the publish button and have WordPress erase the entire thing, no copies, no drafts, no nothing. Have to go back and start from scratch. And this isn't the first time WordPress … Continue reading A day in the stream of Facebook →

Last evening I gave my son one of those important lessons a father gives -- how to shave. For perhaps the past six months, he has been plucking the collection of hairs out of his chin, and we have discussed the possibility of shaving. So I finally got the supplies together, called him in, and … Continue reading A close shave… →

WordPress informed me last evening that I have hit by second anniversary with WordPress. Two years of blogging. Well, not really two years -- in the consistent sense.  It was only at the beginning of 2014 that I set myself the pattern of blogging every day. Though 2013 had by long-term project of blogging the … Continue reading 2nd Anniversary →

Family is an interesting thing, both endearing, essential, and occasionally infuriating. Some of us have more family than others. Seems like I came from a family with huge generations before me, but quite small when it comes down to my generation, yet still big enough. I have lost all four of my grandparents already, and … Continue reading On the passing of generations …. →

Last night was Halloween. It was the first time we had been home on Halloween night in years. We had two trick-or-treaters. I never got to see them. I didn't even know we had them until talking to the kids this morning. Seems like I jumped into the shower last night and the only trick … Continue reading Halloween Haunt, Etc. →

This is quite a different column than Jonathan (not me) usually writes, but it is a very good meditation and praise of his wife. Well worth following the link and reading the original. http://www.theologyinworship.com/2014/10/27/if-i-wrote-proverbs-31/#more-518   If I wrote Proverbs 31… | Ponder Anew If I wrote Proverbs 31… October 27, 2014 worship Jonathan Opening Sentences … Continue reading A modern Proverbs 31 →

There was a lot of celebration during the 100th anniversary observance Sunday, October 26, 2014 -- both in the formal, ceremonial type, the musical type, and the fellowship type. Writing on the music program, or the service, will take a lot of decompiling to bring out the pieces I want to feature. So today I … Continue reading AUMC 100th Celebration: Festivities →

I wanted to get another 20 miles in on the bicycle today. I scheduled to take the bicycle in for its 1,000 mile and winterizing checkup on Tuesday, and I want to actually have 1,000 miles on the odometer. I only had 975. Yesterday I had plotted a course 10 miles east on the flattest … Continue reading Why do bicycle trails go to nowhere? →