Pixie Noir, By Cedar Sanderson I picked up this book after running across its author, Cedar Sanderson, on one of the blogs where she writes, and finding her comments about writing and other topics very appealing. In one of those blogs she mentioned the release of Trickster Noir, the second book in this series. Since I … Continue reading Plan a free weekend before starting this book …. →

(Had some issues with the sound rendering from my recording device delaying today's blog.) Today's special music was a trio of Suzy Conaway, Betsy Lightfoot and Shannon Lowe doing Lift Thine Eyes from Elijah. The Anthem was  "A Mother's Love." Here are the Lyrics for the Elijah number:   Lift thine eyes to the mountains, … Continue reading Lift Thine Eyes from Elijah →

The Gilford, NH school board had an interesting way of demonstrating the state motto "Live Free or Die" On May 5 when William Baer, a parent, spoke to the board objecting to the graphic content in a book that was required reading for his 14-year-old daughter, the board had him arrested for disorderly conduct for … Continue reading Old NH State Motto: “Live Free or Die” vs. New NH State Motto: “Sit Down and Shut Up” →

They sponsored a health screening at work today. I decided to participate for the perks, and for curiosity.  After all, I get these numbers each year during my annual physical. What I didn't expect was the lack of perspective and numbers insanity that my results would create. Okay, the first station started out fine: Weight: … Continue reading Healthy By The Numbers →

Saturday afternoon/evening we celebrated the sweet 16th birthday of Lina Witulski at the home of her exchange student parents in Kearney. Lina has been living with the Gillespies this past year while their daughter Sofia has been an exchange student in Latvia. Lina's birthday was actually Thursday, May 1 - May Day -- but the … Continue reading Sweet 16 to Lina →

Today I ran my first 5K. I didn't train. Well, that isn't precisely true.  I didn't do any RUNNING to train for running a 5K. I have been doing weights and working on my swimming to prepare for the Kansas City Corporate Challenge swim meet. So I was getting my strength, and more importantly, my … Continue reading KCCC 5K →

My Niece Sofia is spending the year in Latvia as an Exchange Student. Here is something from her "spring break" trip to Estonia.

Kearney United Methodist Church had its confirmation service for this year's class of confirmands this morning. Sixteen confirmands, including my nephew Isaac Gillespie, were presented. The service was the conclusion of a two-year program where they met regularly to review and discuss their understanding of their faith. The service began with some congregational singing, which … Continue reading Kearney UMC Confirmation →

The Kansas City Corporate Challenge kicked off Friday afternoon at the Truman Sports Complex with the kickoff walk. The whole event is a family fun walk and celebration. The participating companies sponsor tents for their employees, many with live music, food, etc., in the middle of the annex parking lot. The competition portion of the … Continue reading Corporate Challenge Kickoff →