Last week was a warm week for February -- some might say unseasonably warm for Missouri -- though when you look at the stats, we may get more weather like this in February than we remember. It just isn't something you can count on. That said, a lot of people got out to exercise and … Continue reading Fitness Update: taking advantage of a warm February
#69: Safely Through Another Week
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Safely through another week God has brought us on our way; Let us now a blessing seek, Waiting in His courts today: Day of all the week the best, Emblem of eternal rest; Day of all teh … Continue reading #69: Safely Through Another Week
Silver Bells — lessons in being American
One of my favorite movie scenes is the "Silver Bells" scene from the movie The Lemon Drop Kid. To me it as one of those all-American type scenes. And it is a scene that could never be made today. The scene paints what some might call a Norman Rockwell type Christmas scene that the main … Continue reading Silver Bells — lessons in being American
A Blast of the Past #35: G.W. Carver
This set of photos was from a trip down south in Missouri to the George Washington Carver historical site. At least back then it was a very nice site, with good trails, wildlife and flora on the grounds around the historic markers.
Bike lane detrimental to bike shop?
Yesterday I stopped by River Market Cyclery to pick up another spare bicycle tire tube (I always try to keep 2 on hand), and got into an interesting, brief, conversation with the owner. I overheard him talking about needing access to a parking lot. Seems he no longer has parking for his customers. The street … Continue reading Bike lane detrimental to bike shop?
#68: O Day of Rest and Gladness
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O day of rest and gladness, O day of joy and light, O balm of care and sadness, Most beautiful, most bright: On thee, the high and lowly, Thru ages joined in tune, Sing "Holy, Holy, holy," … Continue reading #68: O Day of Rest and Gladness
A turn, a swerve, a save
The problem with coming up with ideas for blog posts while riding a bicycle is that there are no good ways of recording those ideas while in the middle of traffic. Today was one of those days when I had several half-baked ideas on the way home, any of which could make good topics, if … Continue reading A turn, a swerve, a save
Fitness Update: On track by hitting the street
Well, last week the MisFit shine tracked my laps again while swimming. Still trying to figure out why it does when it does and why it doesn't when it doesn't. I think I am tagging my swimming the same way each time. This time it told me I only swam 950 yards -- must have … Continue reading Fitness Update: On track by hitting the street
#67: How Can If Be?
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O Savior, as my eyes behold The wonders of Thy might untold, The heav'ns in glorious light arrayed, The vast creation Thou hast made -- And yet to think Thou lovest me -- My heart cries out, … Continue reading #67: How Can If Be?
A simple ride … becomes a tour of the city
This is one of my fresher blog posts. It is also one that I'm wanting to write, while reluctant to write. I don't have a problem with the subject, the event, but I also want to write in a way that respects the privacy of those involved. Then again, I don't want to sound like … Continue reading A simple ride … becomes a tour of the city
