I dropped my bicycle off yesterday at River Market Cyclery to have the break pads replaced. The service was good, but the feel of the place has been different of late than it was before. During the winter time the shop closes on Mondays and Tuesdays, since business is generally slow. But before the winter, … Continue reading Changes at the bicycle shop
#62: Crown Him with Many Crowns
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Crown Him with many crowns, The Lamb upon His throne: Hark! how the heav'nly anthem drowns All music but its own! Awake, my soul, and sing Of Him who die for thee, And hail Him as thy … Continue reading #62: Crown Him with Many Crowns
Let us not settle what is good; but let us settle whether we are getting more of it
Today's post is going to be a quick quote out of Heretics by G.K. Chesterton: Every one of the popular modern phrases and ideals is a dodge in order to shirk the problem of what is good. We are fond of talking about "liberty"; that, as we talk of it, is a dodge to avoid … Continue reading Let us not settle what is good; but let us settle whether we are getting more of it
Fitness Update: Last week of the month
As we head into the last week of January, my fitness goals seem to be on track for the year. Sunday was the warmest day of the week, so I got my 5K run in on Sunday. I managed to swim once in the week, on Monday. For the cycling, I've managed to bicycle to … Continue reading Fitness Update: Last week of the month
#61: O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O the deep, deep love of Jesus -- Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free! Rolling as a mighty ocean In its fullness over me, Underneath me, all around me Is the current of Thy love -- Leading onward, leading … Continue reading #61: O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus
Kansas City, MO: Do as I say, not as I do
This is going to be a snarky post. The City website has this to say about snow removal on their website: The City of Kansas City, Mo., requests that residents, businesses and organizations clear sidewalks adjacent to their homes and offices to help pedestrians to get to school, work and home. The City’s Municipal Code (Sec. … Continue reading Kansas City, MO: Do as I say, not as I do
Quick review of delivery
Okay, late in the day posting, but I finally have the evidence to comment. I found out last week that I needed one more book to successfully write the paper for my class due this coming Monday. So I ordered the book on Saturday, with a 2-day delivery of Wednesday (Sunday was weekend and Monday … Continue reading Quick review of delivery
It’s A Wonderful Life
Back in December I published a list of Christmas movies, with the intent of reviewing some of them. Well, based on the time of availability in getting them from the library, they are getting more spread out that expected. So last night we watched It's a Wonderful Life. It was the first time for the … Continue reading It’s A Wonderful Life
#60: Shepherd of Eager Youth
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Shepherd of eager youth, Guiding in love and truth Thru devious ways -- Christ, our triumphant King, We come thy name to sing, Hither Thy children bring Tributes of praise. 2 Thou art our Holy Lord, The … Continue reading #60: Shepherd of Eager Youth
A response to “James Baldwin’s Topoi”
(Note: I spent a whole two days putting the below together for class, and thought I could post it here, despite most people not having read the document it is a response to. For those wanting to look it up, "James Baldwin's Topoi" is the title of a chapter written by James Dorsey in New … Continue reading A response to “James Baldwin’s Topoi”
At The Rainbow 