In cleaning the basement this weekend I found three boxes of papers, pictures, certificates, trophies, etc. from my high school days. It brought back a lot of happy memories, but one particular piece of paper brought back other memories, a "dark side" to my school days that was seldom discussed -- or rather was discussed, … Continue reading Insider/Outsider mentality
Recipe improvisation
In a previous blog I mentioned picking my cherries off the Carmine Jewell Dwarf Cherry tree, hoping for some fresh eating cherries. But I found them slightly more tart than I expected, and so baked some of them into a fast fruit cobbler. Of course, I had to pit them, which took some time. Friday … Continue reading Recipe improvisation
A new wall, a clean basement, a new room…
This week I spent a vacation week painting a wall in the living room, and cleaning the basement. The painting is done, the basement is still a work in process, and has generated an entire new set of projects. As they know around this house, beware anytime I start moving furniture -- but we will … Continue reading A new wall, a clean basement, a new room…
Journey to a High School Reunion — Senior Year
In two weeks I will be hauling my family 1,000 miles "back home" to attend my 30th high school reunion. Today I post my final reflective blog on my school years leading up to that high school graduation -- the senior year. The senior year book was dedicated in memory of Van Page. His passing … Continue reading Journey to a High School Reunion — Senior Year
Double Flat on Bicycle — a blessing?
People's ideas of what rights a bicycle has on the road is interesting. The other day someone turned in front of me at a light, and the people behind me had to honk and me and yell at me to let me know I had almost been hit. They needn't have bothered. As a cyclist … Continue reading Double Flat on Bicycle — a blessing?
Working vacation
I am on vacation this week. And I am working harder than ever, it seems. Enjoying most of it immensely, but working hard nevertheless. Kansas City has a Kansas City Corporate Challenge each year. Participating corporations pay to allow their employees to compete against other companies' employees for bragging rights on who wins. It is … Continue reading Working vacation
Contemplations on Confirmation
Well said, I'll let it speak for itself...
AUMC confirms 12 in 100th anniversary confirmation service
Today Avondale United Methodist Church confirmed the 12 members of its 100th anniversary year confirmation classes during the 10:50 worship service. The 12 participated in a year-long class of review and understanding of their faith and the Methodist tradition before participating in today's service, answering the questions about their faith and being confirmed into the … Continue reading AUMC confirms 12 in 100th anniversary confirmation service
Fruit Season
When we bought our house 10 years ago, there were a lot of flowers in beds around the house. I dug up all the flowers and transplanted them to the front slope by the road -- a 45 degree section of the lawn I didn't want to mow. The flower beds became garden beds. Bit … Continue reading Fruit Season
Men and their toys
The mantra for us this year is -- we don't have any money to spend. So of course we are taking vacation trips for reunions, graduations, and today, going out and spending on toys for the home. The first toy I'll mention is a ladder. $99. We have been in this house for 10 years … Continue reading Men and their toys
At The Rainbow 