A lot of firsts take place in the first year of life. The one featured today is first haircut. Curious, as Betsy notes, the boy was born dark-haired, but became our fair-haired boy after his first haircut. Today, of course, he is our "man with the gorgeous hair", as the girls at Worlds of Fun … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #39: First Haircut
The List
More thoughts on this one later -- expect to write variations on this theme -- but putting it up here now as reference for future comment....
#76: Savior, Breath an Evening Blessing
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Savior, breath an evening blessing Ere repose our spirits seal. Sin and want we come confessing, Thou canst save, and thou canst heal. 2 Tho destruction walk around us, Tho the arrows past us fly, Angel-guards from … Continue reading #76: Savior, Breath an Evening Blessing
Missouri Primary
When I looked up a link to find out who was on the ballot for the presidential primary for today, I was surprised by the information I found in this story. There are apparently four parties with ballots. Though I consider myself philosophically a libertarian (small 'l'), I'm not finding myself drawn to the five … Continue reading Missouri Primary
Fitness: The Point System
This week's fitness report will start with a commentary on my fitness tracking accessory: The Misfit Shine. Unlike the Fitbit pedometer that my wife uses, the Misfit Shine tracks my multiple activities -- running, cycling, swimming -- using a point system. So I can blend the three any way that the day and workout allows, … Continue reading Fitness: The Point System
#75: Abide with Me
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Abide with me -- fast fall the eventide, The darkness deepens -- Lord, with me abide; When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me! 2 Swift to its close ebbs … Continue reading #75: Abide with Me
This Week in Avondale
Spring isn't here, officially, but per the weather, we need to start thinking about growing things. Friday the Avondale Community Garden got its beds tilled in anticipation of planting to start soon. You can see more about the garden here. But if you are in the area, keep watch when you go by on Winn Road, … Continue reading This Week in Avondale
A Blast of the Past #38: First Birthday
And now a collage from a boy's first birthday. This took place in our first house, the one we showed moving into a few blasts ago. He had been born while we were in the family apartment, but doesn't remember ever living there. He does have memories of the house where this birthday was celebrated, … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #38: First Birthday
And that’s why the Trump is a Tramp….
Okay, a few of you might catch the musical illusion of the title of this post, though the fact of the song is actually the reverse of my point. Because my subject really is the tramp when he plays his Trump card. Read the below quote from Heretics by G.K Chesterton, and then I'll make … Continue reading And that’s why the Trump is a Tramp….
#74: Now the Day is Over
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh; Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. 2 Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweep repose; With thy tend'rest blessing may our eyelids close. 3 Grant to … Continue reading #74: Now the Day is Over
At The Rainbow 