(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
(Note: The views expressed on this blog are mine, and are not to be seen as the views of any group or organization that I am associated with.)
The above phrase is going to be seen a lot on my blog going forward. I stuck it at the end of my two static pages, and I'll probably be putting it at the end of most, if not all, of my daily posts. You may have noticed that for a highly active political season, … Continue reading (Note: The views expressed on this blog are mine, and are not to be seen as the views of any group or organization that I am associated with.)
Fitness Update: Double Sync
I'm still getting used to the Misfit apparently. I have to make sure it says "settings saved" when switching from cycling to swimming if I want it to get it to track laps. That means I have to sync when I get to the community center after bicycling there, then sync immediately again, ensure it … Continue reading Fitness Update: Double Sync
#73: May Jesus Christ Be Praised
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 When morning gilds the skies, My heart awaking cries: My heart awaking cries: May Jesus Christ be praised! Alivek at work and prayer To Jesus I repair: May Jesus Christ be praised! 2 Does sadness fill my … Continue reading #73: May Jesus Christ Be Praised
The not-so-Swift street
Today's post is on Swift Street in North Kansas City. It doesn't live up to its name. I've been thinking about writing on this for awhile. Swift street has a 25 mph speed limit. Burlington, two blocks over, has a 40 mph, so swift is actually slower. When I am riding my bicycle on Swift, … Continue reading The not-so-Swift street
A Blast of the Past #37: there and back again
I have today's set of pictures labeled as Borden, IN, but they actually have some Caton, NY photos in them as well. First visits of a nephew to his aunt and uncle, first visit of a grandson to grandma's house.
