This morning it was a brisk 32 degrees, sunny and calm, when men, boys, and even one girl from Avondale United Methodist Church started cleaning up the grounds of the church. The annual event began at 9 a.m. with the pickup of leaves, brush and the various items of trash that accumulate around the church. … Continue reading Beautiful Day to Beautify the Church
Keeping the Baby But Dumping the Bathwater
I am getting a lot of good reading from the varied books of my communications courses. But every so often something just pops out at me. I sit there bewildered, wondering if the writer really said that, did they really use that example, to mean what they intended, expecting everyone just to agree with it, … Continue reading Keeping the Baby But Dumping the Bathwater
Journey to a High School Reunion — Fifth Grade
Now I arrive at fifth grade. This is the year where I seem to have the most specific memories so far. As a fourth grader and third grader I heard stories about Mrs. Harriman, the fifth grade teacher. She was tough. She was mean. It was rough being in fifth grade. To my mind they … Continue reading Journey to a High School Reunion — Fifth Grade
Fitness update — But of Another Type
Today's blog is one of those blogs you aren't supposed to write. Web presentations are supposed to be positive, to show the good side of events, the flat, crystallized version of our personality. No, I'm not going ALL negative. But I'm going to write about something in a tone that might ultimately seem almost whiny. … Continue reading Fitness update — But of Another Type
An Interview With Christopher Stasheff – By Cedar Sanderson
Normally I avoid reblogging, I prefer linking, but today, this one is just too good. I just found that one of my favorite authors -- Christopher Stasheff -- is still writing, and Cedar Sanderson got a chance to interview him at a recent con. Sad to realize that such a good author has been blocked … Continue reading An Interview With Christopher Stasheff – By Cedar Sanderson
Book of Blessed — Chapter 4
Looking at my life for the next few weeks, I think this is where this series is going to end for a while. Too many writing and reading projects (My latest master's class starts today) are eating up my time. I don't think I'll actually get chapter 5 written by next week, or even next … Continue reading Book of Blessed — Chapter 4
An Observation Here and There
Today's blog is going to be a quick list of small items that hit my mind about the day: 1) Missing Lug Nuts Yesterday was the Snake Saturday Parade in North Kansas City. My family participated with 100 people from Avondale United Methodist Church and hundreds of other people from other organizations in an exciting … Continue reading An Observation Here and There
AUMC celebrates 100 Years of existence with 100 smiles at the NKC Snake Saturday Parade
Avondale United Methodist Church made its goal: 100 people for 100 smiles celebrating 100 years of the church as it marched Saturday in the North Kansas City Snake Saturday Parade. That number was made up of the church attendees and representatives of the various scouting group that the church sponsors and supports. Elizabeth Boman finally … Continue reading AUMC celebrates 100 Years of existence with 100 smiles at the NKC Snake Saturday Parade
Snake Saturday Parade — mini-preview
Miles and Miles of Irish Smiles is the theme for this year's Snake Saturday Parade. As we have for the last several years, my family will be marching in the parade, with a float from Avondale United Methodist Church. This is the church's 100th birthday, and we want to have 100 smiles marching and singing … Continue reading Snake Saturday Parade — mini-preview
An Olde Story with a Twist…..
THE LIGHTFOOT STORY Mother "I waited in the check‑out line with my two sons. As we neared the checker, both exclaimed 'Mom, there's a Metcalf! Mom, there's a Metcalf!' The checker's nametag read Ann Metcalf. She couldn't figure why the boys were excited about her name, so I had to tell her the Lightfoot … Continue reading An Olde Story with a Twist…..
At The Rainbow 