Okay, today's post is a quick photo splatter of the graduate from Saturday's column and video compilation post.
#11: When All Thy Mercies, O My God
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 When all Thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I’m lost In wonder, love and praise. 2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul Thy tender care bestowed, Before my infant heart conceived … Continue reading #11: When All Thy Mercies, O My God
NKC HS graduation — Lightfoot edit
Well, here we have it, the result of a feverish day's efforts editing pictures and video from the North Kansas City High School graduation ceremony Friday night. I edited the 90 minutes down to 27 minutes that were most important to us. My video editor merged the clips together with no transitions, so if it … Continue reading NKC HS graduation — Lightfoot edit
Art of the Graduate
Today is day zero. Graduation day. But that is in the evening. Late day event. To tide us over, I'm going to put up some of this year's artwork by this evening's graduates. But first, the proof that she cleared the final hurdles to graduate:
An interesting innovation…
Interesting idea -- eating your oreos with silverware -- or more accurately, dunking them with silverware.
The Yellow Rose of Texas
(Final song from my book "Popular Songs of Nineteenth-Century America".) A song I grew up with, only with modified words different from below. Also one they seem to play a lot at Worlds of Fun (In instrumental arrangement), along with Deep in the Heart of Texas -- in their Americana section. 1 There's a yellow … Continue reading The Yellow Rose of Texas
And so it begins … daily dining on the All Season Dining Plan
This week Worlds of Fun starts opening weekdays. That means we can try doing the All Season Dining plan every day. My last update was from Friday, so I'll start with Saturday. May 9, 2015 We finally tried the nachos at the Battle Creek BBQ. They don't come with a side -- because they include … Continue reading And so it begins … daily dining on the All Season Dining Plan
“Meanest Mom in Caton”
Okay, I realize yesterday was Mother's Day. No one said I did things according to the traditional schedule. But today I intend to write a small monologue about my Mother. Most people laud the great achievements of their mothers. The superlatives are used for various fields of endeavors or some trait of character. From my growing … Continue reading “Meanest Mom in Caton”
Mother’s Day Music
Today's post is a simple video embed from church this morning. The youth Chime Choir performed a version of Dona Nobis Pacem arranged by Mark Keeney to include, piano, flute and vocal solo. The youth Chime Choir performed a version of Dona Nobis Pacem arranged by Mark Keeney to include, piano, flute and vocal solo. … Continue reading Mother’s Day Music
Purple and Gold
In less than a week my daughter will be graduating from high school. Congratulations! Interesting that her high school has Purple and Gold as its colors. My college, Houghton College, was also purple and gold. Very good colors. Family from three states will be assembling for her. She will be a part of a large … Continue reading Purple and Gold
