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
Down With Democracy! Long Live the Republic!
I was sitting around Tuesday evening, trying to decide how to blog about the elections, without getting political. I know, why blog about politics if you don't want to get political? But the truth is, I don't feel that I have a lot of skin in the game for anything specific in the races -- … Continue reading Down With Democracy! Long Live the Republic!
A close shave…
Last evening I gave my son one of those important lessons a father gives -- how to shave. For perhaps the past six months, he has been plucking the collection of hairs out of his chin, and we have discussed the possibility of shaving. So I finally got the supplies together, called him in, and … Continue reading A close shave…
2nd Anniversary
WordPress informed me last evening that I have hit by second anniversary with WordPress. Two years of blogging. Well, not really two years -- in the consistent sense. It was only at the beginning of 2014 that I set myself the pattern of blogging every day. Though 2013 had by long-term project of blogging the … Continue reading 2nd Anniversary
On the passing of generations ….
Family is an interesting thing, both endearing, essential, and occasionally infuriating. Some of us have more family than others. Seems like I came from a family with huge generations before me, but quite small when it comes down to my generation, yet still big enough. I have lost all four of my grandparents already, and … Continue reading On the passing of generations ….
Halloween Haunt, Etc.
Last night was Halloween. It was the first time we had been home on Halloween night in years. We had two trick-or-treaters. I never got to see them. I didn't even know we had them until talking to the kids this morning. Seems like I jumped into the shower last night and the only trick … Continue reading Halloween Haunt, Etc.
AUMC 100 — Musical Celebration
One of the things that really makes my family feel at home at AUMC is the commitment they have to quality music of a great variety, and using it in a truly integrated way in the worship and family life of the church community. Following the Worship Service and the Anniversary Dinner, the day's events … Continue reading AUMC 100 — Musical Celebration
Near to the Heart of God
In his greeting to the congregation Sunday,, the Rev. Kendall Waller, Heartland District Superintendent for the UMC of Missouri, welcomed everyone and expressed the wish that they would "come back next week for some real preaching." His self defacement aside, he delivered a very good message to the 300 plus people assembled to celebrate the … Continue reading Near to the Heart of God
Service Music — 100th Anniversary Celebration
The 100th Anniversary Service was preceded by a lot of musical practice. The musical ministries of the church chose large thematic numbers to practice and feature for the day. Today's blog is an audio blog, featuring sound clips from the service. The service started off, as always, with the prelude. Matt Gender, organist, chose "Festive … Continue reading Service Music — 100th Anniversary Celebration
