Today the Avondale United Methodist Church Book Club discussed Paul Collins' The Murder of the Century, a story of a grisly murder in 1897 New York City. It was generally agreed by the group to be a good read. What I didn't mention in the discussion, is that I used the book in a … Continue reading Book Club Book makes it into Master’s Class Paper
Old NH State Motto: “Live Free or Die” vs. New NH State Motto: “Sit Down and Shut Up”
The Gilford, NH school board had an interesting way of demonstrating the state motto "Live Free or Die" On May 5 when William Baer, a parent, spoke to the board objecting to the graphic content in a book that was required reading for his 14-year-old daughter, the board had him arrested for disorderly conduct for … Continue reading Old NH State Motto: “Live Free or Die” vs. New NH State Motto: “Sit Down and Shut Up”
Sensorship — Censorship
Okay, in my communications class someone was talking about technology and mentioned Chinese government censorship of the internet. Only the person talked about sensorship. Which led me to some interesting thoughts. Censorship is about examining to remove the offensive. Sensorship is like "Captain, sensors indicate the presence of an alien life form," or Data's "I … Continue reading Sensorship — Censorship
Healthy By The Numbers
They sponsored a health screening at work today. I decided to participate for the perks, and for curiosity. After all, I get these numbers each year during my annual physical. What I didn't expect was the lack of perspective and numbers insanity that my results would create. Okay, the first station started out fine: Weight: … Continue reading Healthy By The Numbers
Fitness fumble — no personal trainer
Well, after a month's efforts, it turns out that no one at the community center has time to become a personal trainer for me. They only have times available during the main portion of the work day. No one gets up as early in the morning to work out as I do, and all their … Continue reading Fitness fumble — no personal trainer
911 Technology Profile
http://youtu.be/b6C5eb4iYoM I and three others in my communications class put together this profile.
Sweet 16 to Lina
Saturday afternoon/evening we celebrated the sweet 16th birthday of Lina Witulski at the home of her exchange student parents in Kearney. Lina has been living with the Gillespies this past year while their daughter Sofia has been an exchange student in Latvia. Lina's birthday was actually Thursday, May 1 - May Day -- but the … Continue reading Sweet 16 to Lina
Electric Guitar at Avondale United Methodist Church
Today's blog is another Sunday music summary. The artist for the today's special number is Michael Card, and the song is actually quite an old one by certain standards. "What Will it Take (To Keep You From Jesus)" was originally released in 1985 as part of Card's Life of Christ Trilogy. The song is written … Continue reading Electric Guitar at Avondale United Methodist Church
KCCC 5K
Today I ran my first 5K. I didn't train. Well, that isn't precisely true. I didn't do any RUNNING to train for running a 5K. I have been doing weights and working on my swimming to prepare for the Kansas City Corporate Challenge swim meet. So I was getting my strength, and more importantly, my … Continue reading KCCC 5K
Tallinn
My Niece Sofia is spending the year in Latvia as an Exchange Student. Here is something from her "spring break" trip to Estonia.
At The Rainbow 