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
KCCC 5K
Here's three connected shots of me running in the 5K today. Â Don't know my official time yet until the website updates. But yo u can see the sea of people that run in the KCCC. I'm there near the beginning of the first two clips (right after the start, and coming of the first corner), … Continue reading KCCC 5K
A Blast of the Past #46: Caton visit
Today's view of the past is a trip to the home grounds in Caton. The kids have always been water enjoyable, and here are some shots of their enjoying a swim with grandma.
Forget the brew, its good for just the food
Today's Thursday roundup for the weekend has another main feature on Worlds of Fun. This coming weekend is the final of three weekends for the BBQ and Brew Festival at Worlds of Fun. Betsy and participated in the festival this past weekend, and today's post is a review, some words, and about 10 minutes of … Continue reading Forget the brew, its good for just the food
#88: In a Cave
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 In a cave, a lowly stable, Christ our Lord wan born; From the heavens white-robed angels Sang that holy morn. CHORUS Noel, noel! Noel, noel! Rang throughout the sky; (starlit sky;) Noel, noel! Noel, noel! Praise to … Continue reading #88: In a Cave
What roots nourished the rise of Trump?
How did Trump come to gain such popularity? Why are so many people willing to vote for him? I was having that conversation recently, and suddenly the following line came out of my mouth: "People voted for Obama. It's the same thing. They like what he says. Doesn't matter whether it has any connection to … Continue reading What roots nourished the rise of Trump?
