As I recall from our TTBHS years, 8th grade was always the year that the staff found the various classes the hardest to handle. I don't remember the full theory behind that fact. What I do remember (whether correct or not), is that our class didn't end up with that wild streak that most other … Continue reading Journey to a High School Reunion — 8th Grade
Songs of Personal Trainers — But Not For Me
Been awhile since I did an update on my fitness workouts. As previously mentioned, I had a personal trainer at the community center last year, then had my hand injuries, and by the time I got back three months later, he had his own studio, and was no longer working at the community center. But … Continue reading Songs of Personal Trainers — But Not For Me
A Concert of Sacred Metaphors — Water and Stones
As I mentioned on the previous blog in this series, the prelude flows straight into the first song. This one, by Michael Card, is called "The Baptism", and talks about the Baptism of Jesus by John in the Jordan. I love the sense of flowing water you get from the accompaniment. Listen closely and feel … Continue reading A Concert of Sacred Metaphors — Water and Stones
A Concert of Sacred Metaphors — Prelude
It is now over 8 years since I did my one solo concert at a church in a Congregational Church in Wisconsin. I was fortunate enough to have a Kodak camera with decent audio, and filmed the whole thing. So every so often I pull out the video, or the audio clips I ripped from … Continue reading A Concert of Sacred Metaphors — Prelude
Beware one-size-fits all programs
Just a quick quote for thought today: “Human nature is not a machine to be built after a model, and set to do exactly the work prescribed for it, but a tree, which requires to grow and develop itself on all sides, according to the tendency of the inward forces which make it a living … Continue reading Beware one-size-fits all programs
The Lord is Risen!
For those who don't know (I didn't until I went to college), the traditional Easter greeting is: The Lord is Risen! To which the traditional reply is: He is Risen Indeed! Today's post is going to be that greeting to all. That and this clip or our choir anthem for today: Risen Indeed!
Day of the Dinosaurs
Today is going to be a big photo show. We went to Worlds of Fun for the first time, and went to their dinosaur exhibit. It opened last year, but cost extra, so we didn't go. This year it was included in the season pass price, so we went today. A lot of fun an … Continue reading Day of the Dinosaurs
Is Chocolate Milk the real issue?
My son has an argumentative essay to write on an article they gave him to read in his social studies class. I read the article and then looked to find an actual link to it online, since according to the ending blurb: Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be … Continue reading Is Chocolate Milk the real issue?
A poem written years ago — shared now in anticipation of Easter
HOW OFTEN WHITE MARSHMALLOW as a hen gathereth her chickens White marshmallow, covered with yellow granulated sugar. A beak, two brown dots, a curved, rising tail. Many set in rows wrapped in cellophane.
Journey to a High School Reunion — Seventh Grade
Our 7th grade yearbook was dedicated to Miss Oldroyd. It mentions that she had been at the school for 5 years. If my math is correct that means she started the same year the Lightfoots came to HCS. Miss Oldroyd is still there, and we might get a chance to see her and thank her … Continue reading Journey to a High School Reunion — Seventh Grade
