I have been exercising our dog from my bicycle for a couple of years now. It isn't the safest thing to do -- holding the leash in one hand while trying to steer the bicycle and being able to break. I've had a couple of dog-induced incidents in that time, so I keep looking for … Continue reading The Walky Dog
The New Roof
We had a small leak around the front door a couple of years ago, and got it patched. At the time the roofer (Clay Callahan -- Cal-Mar Roofing Specialists) mentioned we'd need to do something about the roof in a couple of years. So we planned to save money, but of course other repairs required … Continue reading The New Roof
A Musing on Lenten Etiquette
Okay, I’m not 100% certain on the etiquette and ethics of giving something up for Lent. I think, however, that one of the ideas is to not discuss it, not to make a point of it, but to do it discreetly. Like the advice on fasting in the Bible, don’t let people know you are … Continue reading A Musing on Lenten Etiquette
Shew! Fly, Don’t Bother Me!
I think I hear the angel sing, I think I hear the angel sing, I think I hear the angels sing, The angel now are on the wing. I feel, I feel, I feel, That’s what my mother said, The angels pouring ‘lasses down, Upon this nigger’s head. Chorus Shew! Fly, don’t bother, me, Shew! … Continue reading Shew! Fly, Don’t Bother Me!
Forty Miles on Kansas City Bike Trails
So Monday I took a vacation day off from work, and since the weather was good, I took off in the morning to see how far I could get around some old and new trails in the Northlands. Here are a few notes, and a few pictures, from that trip. First, if I wanted to … Continue reading Forty Miles on Kansas City Bike Trails
The Strength (and Sensitivity) to do Good
Okay -- don't fade out on me now. I know some of you (the few that follow me regularly) look at the day's post to see "is he writing about his class again" and ignore it if I am. Well, today I am, sort of, but you don't need to fade out. Because today's post … Continue reading The Strength (and Sensitivity) to do Good
#3: Sing praise to God Who Reigns Above
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Sing praise to God who reigns above, The God of all creation, The God of pow’r, the God of love, The God of our salvation; With healing balm my soul He fills, And ev’ry faithless murmur stills: … Continue reading #3: Sing praise to God Who Reigns Above
Chapter Ten: Getting Started
(Note: Spoiler Alert. This post is writing commentary on the book Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It). This book is being discussed on April 11 by the Avondale United Methodist Book Club. Those who want to read the book before forming opinions are advised to read … Continue reading Chapter Ten: Getting Started
Chapter Nine: Service with Dignity
(Note: Spoiler Alert. This post is writing commentary on the book Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It). This book is being discussed on April 11 by the Avondale United Methodist Book Club. Those who want to read the book before forming opinions are advised to read … Continue reading Chapter Nine: Service with Dignity
Chapter Eight: Take the Oath
(Note: Spoiler Alert. This post is writing commentary on the book Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It). This book is being discussed on April 11 by the Avondale United Methodist Book Club. Those who want to read the book before forming opinions are advised to read … Continue reading Chapter Eight: Take the Oath
At The Rainbow 