I've noted in previous posts that I will not vote for either of the potential Democratic candidates, and that I will not vote for Trump no matter what, GOP nominee or not. For many people this leads them to the statement: "of two evils, choose neither." This is a good concept. Today I am going … Continue reading No one to vote for? Still vote!
Fitness Update: Workouts and Procedures
Well, first I'll give an update on the previous week. When I found out my time from the KCCC 5K, I was rather pleased. I was 3 seconds over 26 minutes. It was my running speed for a 5K, practice or otherwise. So I followed Monday with another practice 5K, at what turned out to … Continue reading Fitness Update: Workouts and Procedures
#91: The First Noel
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 The first noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay -- In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep. REFRAIN Noel, … Continue reading #91: The First Noel
What Science Fiction show best describes our age? Why?
This is one of those quick meme/link type blogs. I saw someone post the below picture: And then I saw the below comment in the comments about it: When the crew of the Enterprise had a problem with their government, they filed a complaint and hope their careers don't get trashed. When the crew of … Continue reading What Science Fiction show best describes our age? Why?
A Blast of the Past #47: Rushmore
One of the things we haven't done as much of as a family is travel. As a kid I remember doing a lot of traveling with the family during the summers. We saw a lot of historical sites. My dad was pinned to the farm most of the year, but once a year we released … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #47: Rushmore
Weekend Roundup: WOF and Day of Service
Last weekend's roundup talked about the BBQ festival at WOF and the KCCC 5K. This weekend still has WOF in it, with an update on the all-season dining plan. But it also includes something a little different. Saturday Avondale United Methodist Church is having a Day of Service. We did this 2 years ago as … Continue reading Weekend Roundup: WOF and Day of Service
#90: It Came upon the Midnight Clear
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold: "Peace on the earth, good will to men, From heav'n's all gracious King!" The … Continue reading #90: It Came upon the Midnight Clear
With a smile and a song …
Today's post is a video post featuring the choral music program of North Kansas City High School, under the direction of Mr. Michael Shirley. I won't input a link to the senior rose ceremony, which began the evening. Instead, I'll begin with the first musical selection of the evening: "Sing Me to Heaven" by the … Continue reading With a smile and a song …
Fitness Update: 11 miles and a competitive 5K
For today's post I decided last week to follow through on another of my goals: write down my fitness observations as I exercised throughout the week, instead of trying to remember when I am trying to get it ready for publication on Sunday evening. So here goes: Monday -- I'd call this another one of … Continue reading Fitness Update: 11 miles and a competitive 5K
#89: Angels We Have Heard on High
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o'er the plains, And the mountains, in reply, Echoing their joyous strains. REFRAIN Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! 2 Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous … Continue reading #89: Angels We Have Heard on High
At The Rainbow 