The Christmas season began, officially for me, today, with Santa's arrival at Bass Pro. This year, as for the past several, I helped to welcome Santa as a member of Carolers of Note, the premiere professional caroling group in Kansas City. We sang carols for those waiting for Santa from 4-5 p.m. -- taking requests … Continue reading Santa’s arrival at Bass Pro opens the Christmas season
See Santa arrive Saturday — in Bass Boat!
Tomorrow, Saturday, November 15, 2014, we might get 1-3 inches of snow. I will also be singing at Bass Pro for Santa's Arrival, as part of Carolers of Note. I have sung there the past several years, to clear, warm weather. This looks to be the first year where Santa's arrival might make more sense … Continue reading See Santa arrive Saturday — in Bass Boat!
Australians and American sweets … comments on Indian sweets
One of my Facebook friends posted/shared a video about Australians taste-testing American sweets. I thought it was a good idea for a blog, and that I'd share that video, and then write about some observations I had myself about American sweets vs. Indian sweets. But by the time I got to the end of the … Continue reading Australians and American sweets … comments on Indian sweets
The gentle breeze …
When you are driving in a car, you don't think very often about the wind blowing by, or the wind you are creating with your car. You don't think about the resistance it takes to propel your car through the air itself, much less the force required to resist wind blowing at you. But when … Continue reading The gentle breeze …
Reflections on bicycling in “cold” (?) weather
Yesterday it was 71 degrees, today the high was 36. Yesterday I rode my bicycle home from work in T-shirt and shorts. Today I had jeans, sweats, windbreaker, gloves, hoodie, earmuffs (and helmet, of course). The conversation at work was about winter sneaking in and swooping down upon us. About how cold it was. And … Continue reading Reflections on bicycling in “cold” (?) weather
Fun entertainment, subtle messages…
There are some really good, fun shows out there for those of us interested in science fiction, Right now the family is watching (from DVD) the second season of Warehouse 13. The current episode is a crossover episode from "Eureka", another sci-fi show. But while there is a lot of fun to the shows, there … Continue reading Fun entertainment, subtle messages…
Into the Woods
Fairy Tales tell interesting stories. Interesting morals. But what happens after their end? Stephen Sondheim conjectured some interesting continuations, and some interesting ethical questions in "Into the Woods." Disney is releasing a new movie adaptation of the Sondheim play. Not knowing much, I have heard enough to know that they have made some serious changes. … Continue reading Into the Woods
Are we moving in the wrong direction?
It is easy as a mere attendee, and one not actively involved in the programs Mark is talking about, to make comments about how they should be continued. He is correct, it takes a lot of money, along with a lot of sweat equity and prayer, to keep such programs going. But I agree with … Continue reading Are we moving in the wrong direction?
Star Wars Senate — A lesson for the United States?
http://www.c-span.org/video/standalone/?c4466009 (Note: the above clip is an embed code from Cspan -- which of course, being Cspan, doesn't actually embed.) Okay, I didn't choose the above clip to discuss the Affordable Care Act. Forget about that now. I chose it for just one thing -- the Star Wars reference. I started today's blog with a … Continue reading Star Wars Senate — A lesson for the United States?
A day in the stream of Facebook
Note: This is my second attempt at this blog. I spent 90 minutes reading the source materials, and writing up comments, only to hit the publish button and have WordPress erase the entire thing, no copies, no drafts, no nothing. Have to go back and start from scratch. And this isn't the first time WordPress … Continue reading A day in the stream of Facebook
At The Rainbow 