I've been holding onto this video for four weeks, looking for enough time to edit it. This is footage of the second annual father-son riding of the Rip Cord at Worlds of Fun. Well, I intended to make it annual, but I think the first time was actually two years ago. The video isn't edited … Continue reading Labor Day on the Rip Cord
#34: Immortal, Invisible
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious – Thy great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, … Continue reading #34: Immortal, Invisible
Hills vs. Plains
Okay, I just got done with a 21-mile bike ride this morning. I took the very flat route out Highway 210 across the riverflat. Last Saturday I did 30 miles going up the moderately hilly Line Creek Trail and the 152 Trail to Tiffany Springs and back. So now I am going to compare. The … Continue reading Hills vs. Plains
The big blog void
Of all the topics I blog about, there is one I consistently do not blog about -- work. In one sense this seems peculiar. The amount of my life, especially my waking life, that is involved with work is significant. Yet I will not refer nor comment on it on the blog. That is nothing … Continue reading The big blog void
Bicycle milestones
Yesterday I completed 1800 miles biked this year. That comes out to 200 miles per month. That was the first time this year it has taken me to the last day of the month to reach the goal. My average speed for those 1800 miles is just over 12 mph. The early months with the … Continue reading Bicycle milestones
#33: Stand Up and Bless the Lord
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Stand up and bless the Lord, Ye people of His choice; Stand up and bless the Lord you God With heart and soul and voice. 2 Though high above all praise, Above all blessinng high, Who ould … Continue reading #33: Stand Up and Bless the Lord
Gas Dropped
I've been watching prices slowly fall on gas at the local gas stations, and was thinking, "we'll never see it go below two dollars." Well, yesterday it was $1.99. I need to think things like that more often, I guess. The boy was reading something about fast food yesterday, and future inflation, a burger costing … Continue reading Gas Dropped
A Blast of the Past #31: Daylight at Penguin Park
A few posts ago I did some night-time shots of Penguin Park. Today's post is Penguin Park in the daylight. I haven't been there in a long time, my kids are so far beyond this stage now, but I think the merry-go-round featured in some of these pictures is gone now. I know they have … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #31: Daylight at Penguin Park
#32: Blessed Be the Name
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 All praise to Him who reigns above In majesty supreme, Who gave His son for man to die, That He might man redeem! CHORUS Blessed be the name, blessed be the name, Blessed be the name of … Continue reading #32: Blessed Be the Name
Musings on my musical meanderings
My post yesterday on my first season at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival got me to thinking about how I ended up singing with Madrigalia Bar Nonne. That brought up thoughts about other musical groups I have sung with, and a lot of colored history floated through my mind. This type of history isn't easy to … Continue reading Musings on my musical meanderings
